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04/4/2009 at 9:05pm
Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S
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Hello and welcome to the forum.
I think that what you are refering to on the Tigris is not a fault but part of the design. Family tents with sewn-in-groundsheets (SIG) tend to have that raised floor as you noticed on the Outwell. However, some people think that this can cause people to trip up as they enter and exit the tent (I guess that it all depends on how many beers they've had) so Vango family tents have a little mechanism so that during the day, when people are often in and out of the tent, that raised "lip" can be lowered so that it is flush with the floor, and then raised again at night so that no water can flow in (it does sometimes rain when you are camping!!) and draughts are excluded.
Personally I don't think that they are necessary. Also I believe that the Outwells are a bit better quality that the Vangos, but they are, accordingly, a little more expensive.
The Michigan is a new tent but the design seems fine to me and, as already said, they are a good brand. But how many will be sleeping in it? Three in each of those rooms would be a bit of a squeeze, especially as the roof slopes. I would say two in each room unless they are young kids. (As a general rule you tend to need a tent that can "sleep" one or three more than you need it for; don't forget you will have equipment, bags, etc.)
Another thing you need to consider with the Michigan is its shape and size and whether the campsites you are thinking of visiting will take its size. Another rule is that tunnel tents are more efficient with the use of floor area.
One more thing before I go and re-write War and Peace, in your budget for your tent, allow for a footprint groundsheet and carpet.
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08/4/2009 at 3:47am
Location: Kent
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Quote: Originally posted by Former Scout on 07/4/2009
Hello and welcome to the forum, Rob. I'm sure that, once you give it a go, you will very much enjoy "this game".
Do you mean the Coleman Evolva? I saw it today. I'm not convinced.
If you give some idea of your requirements (numbers, ages, etc.), budget, etc., members will pass on ideas.
Thanks Scout. My Requirements are for 4 people, 2 adults and two girls 12 and 15, preferably with two bedrooms, one either side. Budget is probably about 300. My wife was looking at the bargains in Halfords but I think not! Help, there are just too many to choose from.
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12/4/2009 at 7:42pm
Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S
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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, Rob.
First of all, if you want a tent for four then the general rule is to get a tent that "sleeps" five or six; otherwise things can be a little cramped in the sleeping compartments, especially when you take into consideration personal luggage, etc.
You suggest that you want a vis-a-vis tent (rooms at either end). My strongest recommendation would be the Outwell Michigan L. I saw this at a tent display last week and rather liked it. It has a good-sized living area and, importantly IMHO, an enclosed porch. (Believe-you-me, getting in and out of a tent when it is raining without getting the inside of your tent wet is a comical affair.) There's a SIG and plenty of ventilation including mesh on the doors (all of which helps keep the bugs out). Windows to allow views but "curtains" for privacy. You will get a penny or five change from your £300. But on top of that you should seriously consider a footprint groundsheet and carpet as well. The only downside in my opinion is that you sleep sideways to the door not end-on; so if the person on the far side wants to get out of the bedroom they would have to climb over the one near the door.
Also to consider (and cheaper) are the Outwell Nevada L, Outwell Iowa (£150 in last year's blue, £200 in this year's green), Vango Tigris 600, Vango Kura 600 and various tunnel tents by the likes of Gelert, Hi-Gear (re-branded Gelert, last year's models, from Go Outdoors) and Khyam; but virtually all of these you would need to get a canopy of some sort as well as the footprint groundsheet, etc.
Anything else just ask, and I'll try to respond quicker than this time!!
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Help! Camping newcommers here! Decided to camp in Aug this year, stayed in a small tent last year and decided we loved it, but what tent to buy!! We have just come back from the Yeomans exhibition at Evesham, like the look of the Vango Tigris 800, we would like 3 rooms, our concern was the door did not seem to seal at the bottom...there was a hole the size of a large mouse! Is this just due to the pitching or is that a genuine issue?! We also like the Outwells (floor slopes up so no gaps) in particular the michigan XL but as its a new tent cant find any reviews. Also like the Outwell nevada L but seen mixed reviews....Oh its so confusing! Our budget is around £400 if anyone can give us some help we would be so grateful!Thank you
