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09/9/2008 at 8:26pm
 Location: Le17
 Outfit: Outwell Sunvalley 6 & side Canopy
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Hi all, we know what we want but can not find it, having had a Vango Vail 700 returned due to leaking we are looking to spend the refund! The Vail was a great unit but just too big and heavy to put up / take down.

We would like set up time of 30 mins, full sig, standing room in living area (will compromise on bedrooms), room for 2 adults both 6' and 2 children (3 & 8) and a canopy / covered area to cook under.

Does it exist? all posts welcome.



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09/9/2008 at 9:30pm
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: Khyam Michigan 12 & Coleman Weekend 6
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http://www.worldoftents.co.uk/sprayway-valley-6-tent-p-89.html

http://www.worldoftents.co.uk/khyam-vancouver-tent-p-223.html



09/9/2008 at 9:34pm
 Location: Somerset
 Outfit: Raclet Astor 300 & something new
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How about this one? Sun Valley 8

Or go for a bit of luxury and have this Wolf Lake 5

I know the smaller one is twice the price, but will last and is likely to be more cosy!

Emma x



09/9/2008 at 10:16pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Coleman Lakeside 4
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Have a look at the Wynnster Carina 8.  Has a porch and canopy, 3 bedrooms and decent standing height.


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09/9/2008 at 11:14pm
 Location: Le17
 Outfit: Outwell Sunvalley 6 & side Canopy
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Like the look of the Wolf Lake 5 but can't find any info on how long it takes to pitch. Any idea from owners?


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11/9/2008 at 5:14pm
 Location: Cheltenham Gloucestershire
 Outfit: Coleman Darwin 5 Quechua 4man popup
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How about the Coleman Darwin 5. My kids are 9 and 3 and there's a superb storage area in the back.
Plenty of living space and a ZIG for better ventilation!



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11/9/2008 at 7:56pm
 Location: Wirral
 Outfit: Swift Freestyle 520 on seasonal pitch
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Bad leaks in sprayway tents. Lots returned.
Alan


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11/9/2008 at 9:33pm
 Location: manchester
 Outfit: outwell monty 6 swift challenger 530
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for set up of wolf lake.. outwell's web site has a demo video... it looks very similar to

our montana 6 theres a great video on you tube for the montana it could be helpful

       type in montana 6 one guy puts it up alone



11/9/2008 at 10:01pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Quechua llll Bell t
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Coleman Cedar Creek but I am very biased! SIG, two bedrooms (2nd is small but fine for 8 and 3 year old) standing room thru, and also can be put up in 30 mins with two people. Lovely tent, seen lots since then but love the shape and the space - VERY heavy boy though due to the steel poles but prob not as awkward as a 7 person tent (eg the Vail) good deals on this I got mine for £90 but unsure if still available. I have two Colemans and luv 'em!
have a little looky-http://www.marshallleisure.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=162

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11/9/2008 at 10:15pm
 Location: West Midlands
 Outfit: SUNNCAMP GLOBAL 600 2007
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Suncamp Global 600. Large tunnel tent, full canopy. Have a look at pics.


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11/9/2008 at 10:33pm
 Location: Somerset
 Outfit: Raclet Astor 300 & something new
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Regarding the Wolf lake, If its anything like our old indy 8 it will take approx half an hour to get up  and lightly pegged. Then it takes ages to get everything else set up.

With a bit of practice, should be simple.

Tunnels are the way to go, they are roomy and hold up well to the wind!

Emma



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12/9/2008 at 7:08am
 Location: North Wales
 Outfit: Bear Lake 4 2016
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Outwell vermont L, I had this down to 25 mins, start to finish....


15/9/2008 at 10:23pm
 Location: Cornwall
 Outfit: Outwell bear lake 4 tent
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Just have a look on the outwell website, its got all the sizes, and piching vidios.

www.outwell.com



16/9/2008 at 12:04pm
 Location: Ely Cambs
 Outfit: Outwelll Sun Valley 8
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We have a outwell sun valley 8 which seems to fit the bill - or possibly a sun valley 6 - Would recommend the 8 anyhow - lots of standing room.



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