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This tent has got to be the best family tent I have ever used.

it is fly pitch first, and then hang the inner tents within.

I cannot buy a new 9 - 16 berth tent which pitches outer first

does anyone know better

My family just recently sold theirs to upgrade. They used it happily for many years and in lots of weather.

I think you'll be fine with this tent. The only downside is they are huge and that may or may not lead to problems when pitching on some sites.

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The Vango Colorados pitch outer first. The Colorado 1200dlx (now discontinued) was very very similar in design  to the Festiva but of a somewhat better build quality and higher HH. I know...I have one and recall comparing it to the Festiva at the time I bought it. It's a superb tent for us die-hard outer first/loose groundsheet  types.

 Might be worth looking around on Ebay for a new one from old stock being cleared off. It fits the all the current Vango dome canopies too.

Edit: Had a look on Ebay, and here you go.

The Khyam Michigan is a 12 berth tent, which pitches outer first. And just £199 here.

A tunnel tent will be easier to pitch, and should fit onto most pitches, too.