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We have a Coleman Columbus 8 which is great for the 5 of us to sleep in, but would be tricky if we had wet weather as the porch is pretty small.  Also, we are thinking of holding a camping party for our son and would need a tent to cook in and let the children sit in if it was raining.  I guess what we are looking for would be something like a gazebo with sides.  Does anyone have any ideas?  We don't want a ground sheet.

Thanks.

Why not buy a proper camping utility tent? Most have a removeable groundsheet so you don't have to use it if you don't want to. Prices start at less than £40

Far safer than a gazebo which have a nasty habit of turning into giant kites and can cause a lot of damage (many camp sites have actually banned them)

Or how about a day room?

Quote: Originally posted by suzitkd on 27/7/2009

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Or pick up an old second hand frame tent - local free ads papers are the best, just don't put the bedrooms up in it, hey presto, lovely big day tent/utility tent, fraction of the cost! We got one for £30! Especially good for camping parties at home because you're not having to transport the usually heavy old poles! Great for barbecues and all sorts of things - you could even put the bedrooms back in and use it for the in-laws when they come to stay!! <IMG border=0 align=absMiddle src="https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley2.gif" alt=17>

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