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Topic: Outwell 2007 v 2008 Models

craig+sam

14/1/2008 at 8:41pm
Location: Cheshire
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After long deliberation we have decided to upgrade our tent. We have chosen an Outwell Vermont M for various reasons. However I see Outwells 2008 range comes out in Feb. Can anyone advise us if the Vermont M has had any changes or improvements. The Outwell website doesn't give any info, but retail sites selling the Vermont 2008 model are charging around £40 - £50 more than a 2007 model is currently priced at. Thanks in advance.

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dudkat72

14/1/2008 at 9:15pm
Location: Wiltshire
Outfit: Outwell vermont l

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Hi, we have the 2007 Vermont l and as far as I can see they are exactly the same. Go for the 2007 model and get yourself a bargain. Good choice of tent.

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Atherwitzend

14/1/2008 at 10:27pm
Location: Blackpool
Outfit: Bear Lake 6 & Minny 4 + others

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Hi,

Can't comment on differences on the Vermont, but we decided to buy the Outwell Bear Lake 6 for this coming season. As far as we can tell there is no difference between the 2007 and 2008 models so I wonder if this is similar across much of their range?

The only difference we have found can be a significant increase in price. The cheapest 2008 we could find was £599, whereas we have picked up a 2007 model for £463. (From outdooraction.com who currently also have the Vermont M 2007 for £299.97, dunno how that compares with other prices you have seen)

Can't wait for Easter for our trial run

Pauline.

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15/1/2008 at 8:05am
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You could also try Gary and Crosscamping as he has 2007 Vermont M in stock and for £299 to but will price match.

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atko

15/1/2008 at 8:43pm
Location: Kent
Outfit: BL6 & Nevada M etc

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Good price for Bear lake 6. Just as a matter of interset i have a bear lake 6 and was looking at the new wolf lakes. There not that much different in design to a bearlake, but the price per sq ft was much more expensive. This just show how well marketing works as people will pay for a 2007 / 2008 / 2009 when there's generally little difference.

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Atherwitzend

15/1/2008 at 8:56pm
Location: Blackpool
Outfit: Bear Lake 6 & Minny 4 + others

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We did consider the Wolf Lake, especially liked the way the front canopy went right down to the floor.

There were 2 things that put us off:
a) it is over 5m wide and we mainly use CC&C sites where you have to book direct with the site over 5m and we were concerned about having to pay for a double pitch at busy times.
b) the price, compared to the Bear Lake we couldn't justify paying so much extra for a bit more space and the full length front canopy.

The canopy problem might be solved with purchasing a side extension for the Bear Lake at a future date. This will also give us the option on using it on either side depending on weather conditions.

Might reconsider a Wolf Lake or the then equivalent in 3/4 yrs time when our children are older and want separate bedrooms

Pauline

arty744

15/1/2008 at 9:30pm
Location: Leamington Spa
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Hi,

Dunno about 2008, last weekend we bought a brand-new Outwell Kansas 3 and as far as I know they were a 2006 model! We can't go too far wrong with it though, we only paid £39 and bought it as a second tent for when we want to take minimum kit for one-nighters, or if I want to camp (and therefore pitch) on my own.

On the subject of full-sided canopies (and for that matter the new extensions available for most Outwells) I must admit prefer the open sided ones. Our main tent is a Minnesota 4 + canopy, which I am more than happy with. To my mind you are inside or out. A bit or rain/sun protection is what I want, but once you start needing full-sided canopies or extensions then what you really need is a bigger tent. For my own needs I'd have bought a Vermont M instead of a Minny 4 with an extension. I guess it could be useful if you only occasionally need the extra space though.

Robert.

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craig+sam

19/1/2008 at 1:07pm
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Shogun Sport V6 & Coachman Amara 520

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Many thanks for the replies. Hopefully pick up a 2007 model this weekend. Thanks again.

Trapdoor

19/1/2008 at 5:13pm
Location: Derbyshire
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The Vermont XL 2008 has a different bedroom set up 2007 was 2/4/1 this year is 2/3/2 it was the thing that stopped us buying last year and the thing that swung it for use this year - well done Outwell.

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