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Here's a picture of the inside of a De Waard Albatros. Who needs windows ? 

Windows aren't only about light, though are they? You can look out through them. Stops you feeling shut in when it rains, so you feel more cheerful.

Alan

Hi Paul

Yes the one I have identified (second hand) has all the awnings. However it hasn't got the zip for the sleeping extensions. Paul, this is a big ask, so say no, do you take your tent camping in the winter - could I come and see it. The shop in Norfolk has just sold its demo one, and I ideally would like to see one in the canvas, before I trek over to Holland.

Many thanks

Hi Oscker,  I've had a good look at a Karsten, it had the look and feel of something designed by NASA for a manned Mars landing. If you don't get the chance to see one "in the canvas", don't let it put you off getting one if you think they are the right tent for you, and anyway I think you have to spend at least a few days living in a new tent before you realise you have made the right decision no matter how many hours you've spent looking at it. If you prefer dome tents over other designs then the Karsten is probably the best you can get. Have you seen something on Marktplaats ?

martin

Hi Paul thanks for the update.

The one I have identified is from Karsten themselves - 3.5M but a second hand one (2004), it is cream with the additional 3 awnings. It also has a window in the main tent door which is also good. I have had some correspondence with them, after I had emailed them about suitable tents - but my ideal would be to see one before I commit (I  have a long track record of buying things off the internet and being not quite what I had imagined!). From all I have researched they are a lovely tent though. And I very much like the idea you could put one up without help.

I don't want to put  you to any trouble but if you would be willing to show me your tent - then basically I could decide (as I said the shop in Norfolk doesn't have a display one currently, just sold) - then I would be most grateful. Where abouts in the country are you?

My skills at translating the web sites are now getting much better I know the dutch for window!

Quote: Originally posted by alan29 on 10/12/2007

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Windows aren't only about light, though are they? You can look out through them. Stops you feeling shut in when it rains, so you feel more cheerful.

Alan

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I find the pub usually has windows anyway. That's where you'll find me on wet days!

Yes, pub is OK, but for that kind of money I expect perfect.

Alan