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08/8/2009 at 2:16pm
 Location: South Wales
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Right I think I have narrowed the choice down !

Outwell Iowa L ,can get this for £179 at yeomans

Outwell Michigan L ,can get this for £199 at go outdoors

Outwell Maine L ,can get this for £174 at my local Millets ( but no SIG in living area???)

Hubby likes the vango Orchy 600, £180 ish

any feedback would be most appreciated

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08/8/2009 at 2:32pm
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
 Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S
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The Michigan is not perfect (opening the front door from inside requires you to get on your knees) but it is the best of the bunch and, unlike the others, you can get away with not buying a canopy/extension as extra.

I believe that it's the best combination of stability, space, light, etc. I like and would seriously consider it were I in the market.


08/8/2009 at 2:44pm
 Location: The Love Shack
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Quote: Originally posted by Former Scout on 08/8/2009
The Michigan is not perfect (opening the front door from inside requires you to get on your knees) but it is the best of the bunch and, unlike the others, you can get away with not buying a canopy/extension as extra.

I believe that it's the best combination of stability, space, light, etc. I like and would seriously consider it were I in the market.

We have the same problem with the sloping front of the Sunvalley 6.What we do is have a piece of guyrope(about 3feet long)attched to the zipper so when you want to open/close the door you are not on your knees stretching into the farest point to get to the zip.Just grab hold of the end of the rope.
I also think the Outwell Michegan is the best of your list,although the Vango Orchy has quite a few admirers on these forums.


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08/8/2009 at 3:14pm
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think i will drag hubby round some stores tomorrow!

we have seen the orchy 600 in the flesh, but none of the others

we liked the orchy as it has the 2 bedrooms next to each other

fab idea about the guyrope on the zip 17



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08/8/2009 at 6:20pm
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Go Outdoors have the Outwell Maine for £149 at the min

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09/8/2009 at 5:12pm
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been tent hunting today !

and have decided upon the Michigan L :)

and found the canopy half price ( £40 ) at a local outlet too

will get the carpet at a later date 17



09/8/2009 at 5:40pm
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
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Congratulations. It's a nice feeling, isn't it?

When and where are you hoping to first use it.


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09/8/2009 at 7:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Former Scout on 09/8/2009
Congratulations. It's a nice feeling, isn't it?

When and where are you hoping to first use it.

I can't believe how excited I am ! 17

we are going this coming fri - sun here : http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=8256 ( very basic! eek)

and the same site for aug bank hol wkend

Praying for more sunny weather,or at least dry !

We are from Pembs originally, and hubby does lots of sailing there,so has a few events in Dale

friends of ours always camp,so thought it was time we made the leap to the camping scene too 17

hoping to have lots more wkends next year,and hopefully even futher afield maybe france? up til now we have only done static caravan holidays in France

 



15/8/2009 at 2:02am
 Location: UK
 Outfit: Outwell Michigan L [in the morning ]
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I think this thread has convinced me to go for the 'Michigan as well, mainly because of the great tip on the zip, it was probably the only thing making me think against buying it, off to get it in the morning ..oh , wait , it is morning already ! ... I've been up late [again] reading about tents ! specifically the Orchy, Michigan and Maine.

I'd like to get the canopy too, does the local retailer you got it for £40 from have a web site do you know ?

thanks ukcampsite a decision is made :)
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17/8/2009 at 4:21pm
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back from our 3 night trip

I LOVE our Michigan L 17 it was fab for us

didn't take as long to pitch and take down as we had thought

nice and roomy living area mplenty of space for storage and table / chairs etc

can't wait to get the carpet etc now 17



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17/8/2009 at 4:49pm
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Glad you like it; and not a little relieved since i recommended it!!

Did you enjoy Windmill Farm? You were concerened about it being basic; was it?

Make sure you do a review for the campsite and the Michigan.


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17/8/2009 at 5:17pm
 Location: Warrington
 Outfit: Vango Inspire 600 Outwell Iowa L
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The maine L you can get at go outdoors for £149, ive looked at one and I didn't like the fact it didnt have a SIG also with the cross over poles it wouldn't go up as fast as a tunnel.

Our Iowa is brill but I would love to get the canopy for it.


17/8/2009 at 6:09pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Former Scout on 17/8/2009
Glad you like it; and not a little relieved since i recommended it!!

Did you enjoy Windmill Farm? You were concerened about it being basic; was it?

Make sure you do a review for the campsite and the Michigan.

I am doing both this evening once the bratlet is in bed 17

It was pretty basic,but the views made up for it! stunning

Had nice hot shower at least ! lol

forgot camera so will have to take pics of tent & site ,when we are back there in 2 weeks




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