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Topic: Bargain Quechua Base Full at Decathlon

Sprocket

17/8/2009 at 7:15pm
Location: North Wales
Outfit: Mazda Bongo & a few Quechuas

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Hi All
I was in Manchester Decathlon yesterday to look at the Base Seconds (£79) to pop on the front of our Base 4.2 but whilst there noticed their Base Seconds Full, were reduced to £89.95. So we got one of those instead (allows a bit more flexibility as we also have the smaller 2 seconds 3 to pop on)

I can't find them on their website so perhaps they're not making them any more or they're coming out with a brand new super duper one.

Anyway thought I'd pass it on, if anyones after one!

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fitz169g

17/8/2009 at 7:59pm
Location: highlands Scotland
Outfit: Wynnster Saturn 9

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Hi,
I wonder if you can tell me, are these tents draughty?! lol I know that sounds like a crazy question (especially for a tent) BUT I've read a few reviews on these quechua tents and have read a few times that they are of thinner material as they are designed for europe where the weather is better than the UK this makes them a bit draughty? ! comments please

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Sprocket

17/8/2009 at 8:50pm
Location: North Wales
Outfit: Mazda Bongo & a few Quechuas

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Hi
We've got the Base 4.2 but have only spent a weekend in it. I have nothing to compare it to, we have never had a tent with a SIG. However, the groundsheet 'velcroes' in to the tent (at least it does on the 4.2) so it feels quite snug inside (plus we have added a tent carpet)
There are some reviews of all the Quechua tents on this website so they might help? I've left one for the 4.2.

andy2244

17/8/2009 at 9:24pm
Location: Manchester UK
Outfit: Eriba Puck 230 GT plus tents

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We have a 3sec air when the flaps are closed too, if it is windy it can get cool

I think you'd be o.k. in one of the normal ones, there pritty good in the rain, would be brill if they had a canopy over the door.

Andy

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ivanidea

18/8/2009 at 12:39pm
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Outfit: Quechua Seconds Base x2

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I have a couple of Quechua bases, and even when I have twinned them, I have not noticed any draughts in windy conditions.

The main ventilation is at the top of the tent.

Even though there are very small gaps (see my photos on the tent review) between the 2 tents when twinned, again, I did not feel any draughts.

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HelenaB

18/8/2009 at 1:44pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Coleman Modulus X4 & 2 x Quechuas

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We've got several 2 second tents and a 4.2. Only used them in Europe BUT it was very windy and thundery.

I have to say I think the bedroom pods are slightly cooler than our Coleman vis a vis - but not badly so - may be because the pods are slightly smaller. No difference in the main area.

philpix

12/9/2009 at 9:20am
Location: Yorkshire
Outfit: 2 x Quechua Seconds Base Full tents

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Base Seconds Base Full is £79.95. Bought one yesterday at Stockport branch.

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sunvalleysue

12/9/2009 at 10:55am
Location: The Love Shack
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Hi,

Just come back from Decathlon Sheffield......they had quite a few in stock.

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