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Hi, I´m new to family tents, and after an exhaustive web search I've found three last candidates:

Outwell Noth Sea L

Coleman Mackenzie Polycotton 4

Vango Sumatra polycotton

Nordisk Piru ZiF

I like the  Nordisk, but I've not found any review of this german tent, and I'm a bit concerned about how will it will perform under rainy conditions. It have only 350 mm hydrostatic head for the roof (maker's data), even though in some sellers, it is rated as 2000 mm. Has someone tested this tent under rain?

Looks that Nosdisk is a quite low issued trademark, isn't it?

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the site!

HH calculations don't apply to cotton, all season polyester and polycotton canvas tents, since construction is entirely different to their lightweight synthetic counterparts.

I've never heard of the Nordisk. Personally, I'd stick to UK recognised brand names, or those recommended by folk on these boards.

Have you had a look at the Khyam Chatsworth TC? A nice, easy to pitch polycotton at a realistic (some would say bargain ) price at the mo, since this years model now has a SIG.

To be honest, the best way to judge which is the best tent for you is to go and have a look at some in the flesh.

Best of luck, whatever you decide.

Quote: Originally posted by Merry on 19/6/2009

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Liddenham, I do wish you'd stop mentioning this great sounding tent at such an amazing bargain price as its really winding me up!

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Now then Merry, does that mean you are tempted, too?

Seriously, I think you could use if for a year or two and still sell it on without much of a loss. And, being polycotton, it should still be good for many years to come!

I love Cabanons, but just wanted something a bit smaller, lighter and easier just for short stays, but still with a decent living area in case of  bad weather (poor weather, wet dog and tent with tiny or no living area do not go well together!). To be fair, it's not as versatile as a Cabanon (there's a hanging loop, but obviously no interior poles for hooks etc) and not as tough or robust, and probably won't last for as many years, but it is a tent you don't even have to think about pitching wise, if you know what I mean; no hulking of a pole bag, no assembly required (even the bedroom pole is pre-hinged), no lifting or adjusting of canvas, no curtains or roof lining to fit etc. but which still feels nice, and is good quality.

On the other hand, I may just be getting lazy (or old! ).