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Subject Topic: Outwell Colarado 5 Post Reply Post New Topic
31/7/2008 at 12:30pm
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  Hello! Thinking if buying Outwell Colarado 5, but they don;t seem as popular as other outwells eg Montana, are they not as well made?Is there a differance between the quality of different tents from the same manufacturer? Sorry if this is in the wrong topic. Any comment from Colarado owners out there very welcome.


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31/7/2008 at 12:49pm
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Hi

There are 9 reviews below for this tent and they are all rated 9-10 so don't think you will have any worries.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/preview.asp?id=369

This tent was recommended to us quite a few times when we were looking. I am sure some owners will be along soon to reassure you. Looks like a great tent to me. Like the fact that you can move the front panel back if you want a canopy or move it forward for more living space.



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** Lynne **




31/7/2008 at 1:05pm
 Location: Perthshire
 Outfit: outwell colorado5
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Hi we bought a Colorado 5 a couple of weeks ago and we are very pleased with it. It is'nt the prettiest of tents but the practicality is great. Loads of headroom and living space which is great if you want to eat inside  during wetter nights or attacked by hordes of midges. Quality excellent-withstood rain and gales one night. We havent put the front door back yet as we have not had too many scorching days in Scotland while we were camping. Can fit a picnic table inside plus bags and cooking equipment. I think for most people its the choice of shape that puts them off a tunnel tent  and you have to make sure that you tighten the guy ropes properly as I think they are slightly more at risk from strong winds. We also considered a Vango Orchy 500 but thought the quality was slightly better and the sleeping areas were zipped off in the outwell , Vango just had a clip type arrangement. I think Yeomans have it on offer at the moment even cheaper than when we purchased.


31/7/2008 at 1:24pm
 Location: West Yorks
 Outfit: Montana 6 with all extras and Orgeon 5
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Considered one of this after seeing a frineds Colarado 7, but once we saw the Montana 6, their was only one choice.  The Colorado is a quality tent, but for the little bit more outlay I would go for the Mont.


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31/7/2008 at 1:31pm
 Location: Prescot Merseyside
 Outfit: V.V 500 Outwell Colorado & Sprayway 5
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We wouldn't swap ours for anything on the market at the moment. Excellent quality and value. We use ours 4 seasons and it has stood up to some serious wind and rain over the last 3 years. Still looks as good today as when we bought it.

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31/7/2008 at 2:51pm
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Thanks for the replies, I quite like the idea of being able to alter size of living area,can you do that with all outwells or is it just this model?


31/7/2008 at 5:41pm
 Location: Ceredigion
 Outfit: Swift Archway Sport 21 2
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Have one and wouldn't have anything else. My OH is 6ft 4ins and he fits standing up!!

We love our tent and I agree it isn't the prettiest but so practical. Huge living area and we fitted 3 adults 3 kids with chairs and table and cupboard and could still walk around. Loads of windows too, to uncover if inside in rain and want to look out. Large mosquito screens so doors can be left open if hot.

Been in a force 9 gale and monsoon and brilliant not a problem at all.

Buy one and you'll never regret it.



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Lyn xxx
Harbury Fields March
Moreton in the Marsh March/April
Hawthorn Cottage April
Lamb Cottage April
Somers Wood May
Maxstoke Hall June
Houghton Mill June
Lamb Cottage August
Somers Wood September
The Meadows, October


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31/7/2008 at 5:44pm
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I think it is just this model haven't seen it mentioned on any others.

Have you seen this tent up anywhere as you can't really tell what they are like from pictures?

Its a bit like buying a house you know as soon as you go in them that you have found the right one



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31/7/2008 at 6:41pm
 Location: Aylesbury - Bucks
 Outfit: Vango Yukon 800 & Vango Omega 250 (09)
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I was going to buy one of those too, great deal at Yoemans at the moment, until OH put her foot down.......lol

"We already have a tent, we don't need another one"

I said what if we have a problem with the one we've got, this would make a good back up.  She wouldn't even entertain the idea.

I might just buy it anyway.......lol

 



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