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Subject Topic: Which large tents put up by 1 person Post Reply Post New Topic
Personpaul10
08/3/2009 at 8:46pm
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I'd like a large-ish tent (4-5 people) but one that can be put up by 1 person. Base camp or family type. Any suggestions please?


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PersonFinnboy
08/3/2009 at 8:49pm
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As a rule, fiberglass poled tunnel tents can be put up by one person, many also swear by frame tents.

Go on Youtube for instance and type in something like "vango albany 800 pitching"........there are some good vids on there.

Putting up any tent in windy weather can be interesting though!

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Personahhh..fresh..air!
08/3/2009 at 9:26pm
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I have put up a Vango Diabl0 900xp on my own a few times. Much easier with the wife though.....

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Hi austenwood.

                       I have a Cabanon Biscaya 370 "Quality Cotton" 280gm/2, and that is fairly easy to set up on my own, they do a "All Season Polyester" 220gm/2 and I would imagine that is even easiar, not to mention the "Rip-Stop Polyester" 130gm/2 that I would think almost goes up on it's own!. all three are superb 5 person tents, first two with ZiG and the lightweight is SiG. 


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Quote: Originally posted by austenwood at btconnec on 08/3/2009
I'd like a large-ish tent (4-5 people) but one that can be put up by 1 person. Base camp or family type. Any suggestions please?
What sort of budget are we talking about? How will you transport it (car / roof box / trailer etc)?


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PersonCryptian
09/3/2009 at 9:19pm
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How about looking at the Kham range. Now a widow I find the hinged joints a dream I can put up mine alone ; a 4/6 berth if I used both sleeping compatments. Using just one I can be installed in 15 mins with the wine & cheese ready for a well earned rest. 31. separate the sleeping inners from the main body & it is easier to pack & carry.

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PersonBakerbusboy
09/3/2009 at 9:30pm
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We have an Outwell Vermont L. On youtube is a video of someone from Yeomans doing it on their own, so it can be done! But personally have not tried it!!

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