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Hi guys,

Well it sure is a minefield out there when it comes to choosing the right tent for the right price etc!

So far, i've reached a decision that for my family needs, I should invest in a tunnel tent with a sewn in ground sheet, Preferably with seperate sleeping areas for when the kids (boy 9 and girl 2) get a bit olderand the option of a sun awning/porch in the future.

I like the three door tunnels with one either side of the centre and an end door, (although that's not a necessity).

Read loads of reviews on here re the 'well known' brands and have unsuccessfully bid on fleabay for a few, namely Vango Vista 800, Khyam Kansas, (love it, but it's a bit steep for us at the mo brand new), etc. and have visited Outdoor World and Geat Outdoors but to no avail

We are relatively new to camping although we did have a tourer, so there is also a few other bits I need to pick up prior to starting out, namely gas bottle, kitchen and eating tables, so we are on a bit of a budget. 

Just noticed the Skandika range on fleabay, namely the 'Scirroco' and the 'Gotland'.

There are one or two reviews on various Skandika models, but not enough to convince me that they represent value for money at the mo, probably because they're a lot cheaper than the 'well known' brands.

Has anyone got a Skandika, who via this thread, can recommend or disapprove of investing in one.

Your valid opinion is urgently required!

Many thanks, Mike.    

Hi

At the top of the page is a Tent REview Button if you click on that there are 5 reviews for Skandika Tents.  So not a lot but maybe that will give you an idea?

HTH

Jeannie

Skandika ? Isnt that Danish for putitinthebin or something ?

I would avoid like the plague but others may disagree

Angie

Hi There,

We have a Skandika Nimbus II and are very happy with it. put it up and took it down in the worst weather you can imagine. not a leak or a tear anywhere and it's MASSIVE, plenty of room for everyone

We've got a skandika Milano 6 and took it camping for a week in kent when it was very stormy, ( wind and heavy rain). the only leak was from the rain getting in through the mesh vents. And when we took the tent down one of the shock cords in the overhead strut snapped. There is loads of room and yes it isn't top range but then it's cheaper.

Some reviews are good and some bad, hopefully everyone who has commented here has reviewed their tent......

Really helps us when looking for the right tent..