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Hi there everyone. I have read about this tent in other threads but I have a couple of questions before I go out and buy one:

Can I ask, is it going to be big enough for a family of 6?  (2 adults and 4 kids aged 7, 5, 3 and 1). 

We already have a large tent but it is sooo heavy and seems to take forever to put up. I was hoping that if we can compromise on a bit of space but have an easier time transporting it and putting it up then we'd be alot happier. It would certainly be worth it.

We try not to spend all our time in it anyway so as long as there's enough for everyone to crash at night then fine and the kids tend to sleep close to each other anyway. I also like the idea that one person could manage on their own if the kids needed entertaining.

I'd appreciate any comments.

Thanks

I agree with the sizing being too small for 6 people. However if your goal is to get a smaller tent that is easier to put up then go for it. The grounsheet is the same throughout the tent so the sleeping pods are no different from the living area. Why not put 2 in the living area at night? We have done this in our Outwell and during the day we put the mattress and bedding in the sleeping pods.

I would recommend a kitchen tent with this size tent for safety reasons along with young children.

We have the Sumatra which is the polycotton version of the 600. We're finally getting to use it this weekend. There are 4 of us, soon to be 5 and it will still be perfect for us as we will make more space in the living area.

Thanks for all your replys, it's been really useful.

I love the look of this tent and the fact it is lightweight, easy to put up, we are all sleeping near each other and it's also a good price. We could try the suggestion of using the living area at night. I think we'll try to find one erect somewhere before taking the plunge.

Thanks again for your suggestions.

I hope you can find one on display, they really are great tents. We love how easy it is to put up.

Let us know how it goes!

Hi Mama Bear

I hope to find one to look at. If not, I'll have to plot the size of it out in the garden and lay bedding stuff etc on the lawn. I'll look a bit odd but never mind hehe.

Will let you know how it goes.....

Hi there, we have seen the vango orchy 600 on display at great outdoors in chester if that is near to you, very helpful. We are a family of 5, (3 teenagers) thinking of letting the lads sleep in the living area for the next year....it won't be long before they won't want to come with us then we will be down to family of 3... it's a lovely tent,  we have looked at many but still decided on this.

Good luck

Quote: Originally posted by hoochie on 21/5/2008

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Hi Mama Bear

I hope to find one to look at. If not, I'll have to plot the size of it out in the garden and lay bedding stuff etc on the lawn. I'll look a bit odd but never mind hehe.

Will let you know how it goes.....

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I promise not to laugh.... Actually, we did that very same thing. Especially when trying to decide on our longer trips tent from Outwell. It really helps when you can't see them in the flesh or can't remember what it was like inside. Plus you can compare. It made us realize the tents we liked were just way toooooooooo big for our needs.

Hello Hoochie,

The Forest Camping Centre have an Orchy600 up if you are anywhere near East Dorset/West Hants.

http://www.theforestcampingcentre.com/catalogue/index.php

Hi everyone.

I still really like the look of this tent. We live in Lancashire so the tent display at Dorset is no good to us but thanks for letting us know anyway Trifecta, and Chester is still quite a way but thanks for the suggestion mjtwinny.

We haven't yet measured it out in the garden yet but as you say, Mamabear, it'll be a laugh!

I'm hoping that it will be big enough for us because our kids are still small and as long as we all have somewhere to get our heads down then we'll be happy. It's nice to hear from another family of 6 and knowing how you would work round it, thanks littleshebear.  

We love the fact it's easy to put and lightweight and we're willing to sacrifice a bit of space for it.

Cheers

Hi,

Not sure if you're anywhere near Todmorden, but they had an Orchy 600 on display in Springfield Camping last month, so it may still be there.  And they do pricematching!  (http://www.springfield-camping.co.uk/Home/o)

Personally, I would think you'd be better getting something larger for 2 adults and 4 children.  The bedroom is only split into 2 with a hung divider and I found it quite cramped with 2 adults and 3 children under 5!

HTH.

Hiya Kjayne

We haven't had a chance to find one up yet but however keen we are to get one we've decided we must look at it first before buying, just incase.

It's nice to hear from another family with young children. Our children are all under the age of 7 so I know where you are coming from! Thanks for your suggestions...

Cheers