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Looking at getting a Gelert Tornado 3 for short breaks but can't find a review on here, anyone got any idea what they're like.

Going to be used by a teenager going away with friends, they will be "Fairweather Campers". No car (apart from willing parents) so may need to be carried along with the rest of the gear. May also need to be erected single handedly.

Thanks.

PS Having two doors on the front tunnel makes all the difference to the useability of the front sitting/storage space as 'stuff' can be pushed right to the front while still allowing a protected wet weather entrance/exit route from the main dome via the side door.

If the sun shines (we wish) , open up both doors and you can still grab a bit of shade under the roof of the tunnel. MT

Thanks guys.

Would the porch area be big enough to get a bike (or maybe two) in overnight? Apart from the luxury of some shade when sunny, more likely shelter when rainy, that's why we're looking at tents with a larger porch area.

I'm asuming it has a SIG, am I right?

I'm not sure about fitting a bike into the front tunnel area of the Tornado. The front door opens up wide enough I'm sure but my son has never needed to try this out. Could you work it out from the floor measurements?

Alternatively, the Jamet Delhi Dome specifically mentions bike storage,although I am not sure how you are supposed to get your bikes to stand up inside it!  NB I always think the Jamet looks smart and a bit different but I have never seen one in real life. Another poster on here, Leoba, has one and has posted its praises before.  MT

Thanks again guys.

Would be a great help if you get the chance to give it a go Bex, thanks. Out of interest how do you find this tent? Do you erect it single handedly? How long and easy is it to erect? Hope you don't mind me asking. thanks.

Thanks Ernie, useful info.

Would like the bikes inside as I've read about bikes being stolen from outside tents and with nothing to lock them to (such as a car) thought inside would be a good idea. Suppose this brings me to the question of how those with bikes and nothing to lock them to keep them safe.

yes I've seen it. Sunncamp mx tourer plus tunnel tent. They have it here http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1428744-10475506?url=http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Sunncamp_MX_Tourer_Plus_Tunnel_Tent_.html

Quote: Originally posted by Debz.no2 on 21/8/2008

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Thanks again guys.

Would be a great help if you get the chance to give it a go Bex, thanks. Out of interest how do you find this tent? Do you erect it single handedly? How long and easy is it to erect? Hope you don't mind me asking. thanks.

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