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Subject Topic: Polycotton - So rare!
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PersonFeecamp
15/7/2009 at 10:28pm
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Cool - just uploaded a photo of it to my profile and will try soon to add it to the Tent Pics page... just as soon as I figure out how!

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Personnumbersix
15/7/2009 at 10:35pm
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How about the Vango Sunatra, basically a poly cotton version of the Orchy 600. Available here

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Personadams.family
15/7/2009 at 10:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by numbersix on 15/7/2009
How about the Vango Sunatra, basically a poly cotton version of the Orchy 600. Available here

Missed that one - somehow?
But yes - bigger than the 400 by 3/4 metre, and only marginally smaller than the 600.
Okay so again it's only got two bedrooms, but again a pop up tent can be used - and at £299.00 and an hour or so's drive that has to be worth a look!
Well found!


PersonSimon W
15/7/2009 at 10:48pm
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ERm

Sumatra - great tent - just watch the poles however - the later 09 has alloy instead of fibreglass - they didnt change them for no reason !

I would say an 08 Sumatra ( you will pay 400 plus for an 09 ) and a spare pole or two would be an ideal answer -

but not in the same quality band as outwell Pollycottons



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15/7/2009 at 10:56pm
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Thank you Simon - something to check and ask when I go.. so if they are fibreglass - may be an idea to research more... or enquire on stronger poles?!


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Personsmee05
16/7/2009 at 9:19am
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simon,
the '09 sumatra can be got for £350 shopping around.
the '08 is only £289 from duncancamping.

yes, i was worried about the powershield poles, not now after the rain we had the other weekend!
i was expecting to return to the tent and seeing it collapsed, but she stood up fine.


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16/7/2009 at 11:35am
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what about one of these?

Bell tent


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16/7/2009 at 1:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by smee05 on 16/7/2009
what about one of these?

Bell tent

Fantastic!!

Just had a look at their website - they do inners for them as well, and a stove with a flue!! Gee, I could blow my budget with them quite easily.

Good find! How come I couldn't find any of this lot you all have found when I was searching!! You're all making my choices harder now -



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18/7/2009 at 10:49am
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Bargain Sumatra!


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18/7/2009 at 8:56pm
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Quote: Originally posted by smee05 on 18/7/2009
Bargain Sumatra!

Thanks Smee

The OH is concerned it being a "2nd".
Out of interest, any one with an 08 model, I'm interested on the spec difference apart from the poles mentioned above earlier...
Does anyone have one that could comment on the below:

"The windows and skylights let in plenty of light. The windows that sit each side of the front door have a protected mesh panel at their apex for ventilation. The inner tent is vented on to an outer mesh panel.
Vango has added some nice touches to the Sumatra. For starters, there is the exterior storm skirt. Then there are the guy line tidies - no more tangled guys to unravel when pitching. It is nice to see a rain gutter incorporated on the zip flap to help prevent water ingress. Inside, we find numerous pockets for those knick-knacks, and the addition of a pelmet to hide the inner's hanging points - nice.
The side window is particularly neat. It has a split mesh/vinyl panel that is backed by a curtain. This has a double zip that allows it to be fully opened, or to cover either the vent or vinyl panel - top marks for versatility. And, I love Crystal Clear window vinyl for that view.

Tx in advance



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