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mumshadenough

02/4/2009 at 12:07am
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I like the video, makes me realise that there is little difference in useable space between the indian lake and my baby frame tent......big difference in price and storage size though!

Not for me I'm afraid!

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martinandzoe

02/4/2009 at 12:18am
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Quote: Originally posted by Merry on 01/4/2009

Personal taste, but to me it looks like a bodge up.

Totally agree, a Frankensteins Monster of a tent. If you want to see a perfect tipi with porch configuration check this out.

Merry

02/4/2009 at 7:27am
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Quote: Originally posted by AngelicMinx on 01/4/2009

Or even better as Merry says,,, whatever paddles your canoe... loving that saying lol

Cheers m'dear! I was going to say whatever floats your boat, but decided paddling a canoe sounded more tipi-like, if that makes any sense.

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sunvalleysue

02/4/2009 at 8:48am
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IMO,its very quirky and eye catching,but not a very practical design and size when it comes to setting up your equipment etc.
But as they say each to their own.

£650 though..........

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Mrs Spaghetti

02/4/2009 at 9:00am
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It is very expensive. You could get a nice canvas tipi and a good sized tarp for about half that amount of money. With this tent you would need a tarp or a kitchen tent or summat anyway.

I like tipis but I wouldn't buy this one. Somehow it just doesn't work for me as it feels like Outwell have taken a classic ancient design and then "Outwelled" all the charm and character from it.

Surfspud

02/4/2009 at 9:10am
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Had a nosey in one the other day. Didn't like it myself. Hardly any living space at all and with the very sloped sides felt really cramped.

Give me an Ohio XL anyday.

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Liddenham

02/4/2009 at 10:02am
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So, after you've pitched and pegged and guyed, you then have to guy out that silly plant pot on the top?

Nope, not for moi. Give me a Cabanon Barbados (please! ) or Guadeloupe any day!

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Liddenham

02/4/2009 at 10:05am
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P.S.

Domino, I just cannot picture Daniel Craig

in this tent....

Sorry.

mantrachant

02/4/2009 at 10:13am
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Or Ursula Andress emerging from it !

Domino666

02/4/2009 at 10:45am
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Oh you guys! Nice post Liddenham!
Well you are all talking complete sense, it is ridiculously priced and probably not the most practical but it is still sooooo sexy (in my screwed up brain anyway). Other half doesnt seem to have the same total admiration of one as I do so I may be on a loser here but I just love the practical zip in groundsheet and general romantic feel about it. The problem with most tipi type tents is the fact they dont have a SIG and because I am a complete wimp camper who screams like I have been bitten by Dracula if I see a spider this tent is safe from bugs and attractive (again I am aware beauty is in the eye of the beholder). I think if we were to pitch up next to one of these at a site I may have to be prized off it by the police when it came home time.
Ohhhhh does anyone love it like me?

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02/4/2009 at 11:59am
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I really wanted to like it......

But seeing it at the NEC changed my mind. It's just so dark inside. Having ample headroom is nice, but the height of this is just crackers! Does not feel cozy inside.

Anyway, if you like it that's all that matters!

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Merry

02/4/2009 at 4:33pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Domino666 on 02/4/2009
.... The problem with most tipi type tents is the fact they dont have a SIG .....

Cabanon Guadeloupe? Canvas, stylish, pyramid and has a SIG.

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AngelicMinx

02/4/2009 at 4:41pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Liddenham on 02/4/2009

So, after you've pitched and pegged and guyed, you then have to guy out that silly plant pot on the top?

Nope, not for moi. Give me a Cabanon Barbados (please! ) or Guadeloupe any day!

That is not a plantpot.. it is a bell so parents can ring when the bbq is ready lol

Angie

peskypeeza

02/4/2009 at 5:03pm
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Is it just me or does it look a little bit like a church steeple?!

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AngelicMinx

02/4/2009 at 5:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by martinandzoe on 02/4/2009

Quote: Originally posted by Merry on 01/4/2009

Personal taste, but to me it looks like a bodge up.

Totally agree, a Frankensteins Monster of a tent. If you want to see a perfect tipi with porch configuration check this out.

Now that is a nice set up :)

Angie

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