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22/6/2009 at 7:58pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Matrix X9
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I am new to the camping game , and have finally been persuaded by my better half to get put my hand in my pocket and fork out for a family outfit (2 adults ,2 kids under 3yr and a big hairy dog) . Just spend most of the day in "Go outdoors" perusing the vast array of hardware and accessories which you can buy - Plates, stoves , sleeping bags, screwy into the ground thing to tie the dog to - we got everything but the kitchen sink (No..actually we got one of those as well) - Everything except 1 thing - A Tent...
And this is where I need your help.. Given the kids and the dog the live expectancy of the tent can be considered "limited" at best so we are not looking to spend a fortune. We have read the reviews and done the homework, and it looks like we have narrowed it down to 2 tents. Option 1 - The Vango 600XP (2008) model or Option 2 -The Coleman Modulus X7 (2008) - Last year models appear to be a bit cheaper and I am sure they are both good tents. Does anyone have experience of either of these tents or could you make any alternative recommendations.
Many thanks in advance


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22/6/2009 at 8:16pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva
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Welcome to the forum!!

Nice to see you have done some research ,and come up with two different suggestions . Both are fine tents and will serve you well , so in that respect there is no need to worry about making a poor choice.The answer is dependant on sleeping arrangements . The Modulus X7 has two large bedrooms that would accomodate all of you in , depending if you all want to sleep together for now , leaving you free not to put the bedroom inner up creating more living space. Also you could omit the detacheable bedroom completely to make a smaller weekender .The Diablo has slightly smaller bedrooms , so it would be difficult to have all of you in one area . But it has more living space. My solution would be to combine the best aspects of both and consider a Coleman Matrix X9 at £200 . Flexible bedroom space, and good living space,plus great headroom and ventililation .IMO best buy under £200 (by a penny). Have a look , and tell us what you think. This a tent for the next 5-7 years, so for £30 a year , you can have your own home from home!



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22/6/2009 at 8:18pm
 Location: Netherlands
 Outfit: De Waard Esvo (3) Hypercamp
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What do you call not a fortune? How much roughly do you want to spend?

This is a nice big tent with good reviews and a good manufacterer and a good price

Or in a package deal with canopy etc . Again a great price.

Angie



22/6/2009 at 8:45pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Matrix X9
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Thanks for responding so quickly - I am look to spend sub £250 if at all possible - Both the Matrix X9 (Best price I could find numbersix was £250)and the Oregon 800 would fit into this budget. What I am finding is that you can go mad if you are not careful - So I am trying to balance quality with cost which is always the difficult part -

Vango.s appear to all have a SIG - but the Coleman's are not just quite as clear in their description of the ground sheet (Rather I don't know what the jargon means) - "Living Area Groundsheet: PE140g/m2 - welded, fully attached to flysheet (110g/m2 in inner rooms)" To cut to the chase in the words of my wife "would it let in the bugs" ?

I will have a look further at the suggestions - Many thanks again


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22/6/2009 at 8:59pm
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I tell a lie numbersix - I have found the X9 (2008) for £200 - seems like a lot of tent for the money - Thanks again.


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22/6/2009 at 9:04pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva
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There are some fantastic pictures of it posted in the review section here.



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22/6/2009 at 9:08pm
 Location: swansea
 Outfit: Avondale corfu sunvalley 8
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Matrix 9 was available for £ 199 here last week , but maybe sold out , they still have the matrix 6 for £175. Yes the coleman tents have SIG (fully attached to flysheet )

the outdoor revolution ia another tent with SIG may suit you as it has one huge bedroom divided with a curtain under £250 here

and this wynnster orion £179 although this one is erected inner first .

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22/6/2009 at 9:31pm
 Location: Scotland
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Thanks for all the help - In only a few minutes we have managed to reach agreement (something we have not been able to do for the last 3 days) - There are a few places selling the Matrix X9 for £199 - so we are going to opt for one of them (got to dip your toe in the water sometime). It seems like a very flexible product (from a configuration perspective) - Really liked the pictures - It makes such a big difference when choosing a tent to actually see "Real user pictures" -

Will be a regular on this forum no doubt as I get to terms with the great outdoors , however really good to see such a responsive and helpful group of people - On-line and willing to help -



22/6/2009 at 9:35pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva
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And now you can get on to the important things, like where to go,what furniture and sleeping arrangements. Tis but the first step of a very slippery slope!

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22/6/2009 at 9:38pm
 Location: swansea
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Well done on making your choice .which stores have the matrix 9 in stock for £200 ? Just in case someone wants to tell you a horror story of a shop to avoid, or recommend a really good one .

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22/6/2009 at 10:02pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva
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For those interested , it is available here at £199

Over the last few days , the price of these has gone up in a number of outlets. A similar thing to what happened to the Evolva  ,so if you are thinking about -snooze and lose.



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22/6/2009 at 10:22pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Matrix X9
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Yes - Of course : Best Buys same as numbersix's post) - Norwich Camping are doing it for £250 but do a price match (using best-buys) if you would rather use them.
A number of Ebay listings - including this one X9 which seems like its worth a punt if you live down Bristol way (Its a brand new tent). It does look like there were a lot more offers out there that have been snapped up (Out of stock / offer ended etc)


23/6/2009 at 11:03am
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Just wanted to follow up on this - Best Buys are all out of the Matrix X9 (They updated their website this morning). They only had six and they will not be getting any more at this price.(£199 + £17p&p)

I took the £250 option from Norwich Camping (couldn't do the price match because they are not "in-stock at best-buys) .Free postage so actually only £34 more expensive (No chineese takeaway this weekend and were all square)

Still below budget , and still not a bad price , however for the mean time at least the £199 Matrix X9 apears to be as rare as hens teeth.



23/6/2009 at 11:38am
 Location: Nottinghamshire
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Unlucky! But not surprising at that price . Appreciated update for everyone , thanks.

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