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13/10/2009 at 2:41pm
 Location: Bracknell
 Outfit: Hi-Gear Electron 4 & Vango Icarus 500
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Just wondering if someone could recommend a good medium sized ten (3 Man?). Used our campus one at the weekend which turned out not to be so waterproof so it got ditched.

We need something that can be used for weekends away, comfortable and something that I can stand up in (I'm 6ft). Price up to £130.00.

I have tried looking but there are sooo many I'm just not sure I'd be buying a good one. So, any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

 



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13/10/2009 at 4:25pm
 Location: North Yorkshire
 Outfit: Holi * Perran 4 * Airedale 5
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We have the Licata 400 which is a great weekend tent.

If you search the Net, you can find it for just under £100



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14/10/2009 at 12:01am
 Location: Blackpool
 Outfit: Sunncamp Prism 8
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To be honest, a 3 man tent that a 6 footer can stand up in is going to be hard to find, it would be taller than it is wide, and so unstable....
Although a tent manufacturer says a tent will sleep 3, doesn`t mean that 3 people can live in it for a weekend. I tried with a 3 man tent, but with only 2 of us, and it wasn`t practical....
I would upgrade your specifications to a minimum of double the men required to live (ie a 6 man tent for 3 people to live in) This will mean you get a minimum amount of living space needed per man...
personally speaking, I like the additional luxury of an 8 man tent for 2 people, specially for a sustained period.
Hope this helps


14/10/2009 at 12:06am
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I have just ordered one of these

If you are quick they still have some in stock at £139.95 and free postage. Seem to have good reviews. However, I gather the bedroom pod is only really suitable for two, but since it has a SIG there would be no problem bunking down in the living area. Looks to be enough room for about 10 in there 17



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14/10/2009 at 12:53am
 Location: Blackpool
 Outfit: Sunncamp Prism 8
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Been doing a bit of research, have a look at these..

http://www.greatoutdoorsdirect.co.uk

http://www.caravans-camping.co.uk/

http://www.caravans-camping.co.uk

http://www.caravans-camping.co.uk/

http://www.caravans-camping.co.uk/

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/shopping/

My current tent, love it...
http://www.clearancetents.co.uk/tents/prodList.asp?idCategory=1705

Good luck, hope you find what you want




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15/10/2009 at 8:07am
 Location: Bracknell
 Outfit: Hi-Gear Electron 4 & Vango Icarus 500
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Wow, thanks for the answers. Going to have a good look through the suggestions as now is the best time to purchase.

Will let you know what we decide..

 

Simon.



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16/10/2009 at 9:38pm
 Location: bolton
 Outfit: freada compass rally
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Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 14/10/2009

I have just ordered one of these

If you are quick they still have some in stock at £139.95 and free postage. Seem to have good reviews. However, I gather the bedroom pod is only really suitable for two, but since it has a SIG there would be no problem bunking down in the living area. Looks to be enough room for about 10 in there 17

love the tent its brill want one
camping.jpg image by jennifer210595


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18/10/2009 at 3:22pm
 Location: Hayle Cornwall
 Outfit: Honda CRV Bailey Bordeaux + tents
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Vango Venture 500 or its ciurrent encarnation (dont know what they call it now) a Great 5 man tent best suited for 3 men and kit. We use them in our Scout Group and they are a great tent. We  also used one as a weekend tent when O/H and I went away with the dogs.



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19/10/2009 at 11:03am
 Location: LANCASHIRE
 Outfit: Outwell Bearlake 6 & Baltic Sea L
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You will need to be quick - but why not join the Pollycotton League -  this has to be the all time MEGA BARGAIN of the century - I thought I did well to get mine for fifty quid more than this -

Its an Outwell Polly Cotton - its a fab tent - real quality and you will love it and for under 200 its got to get everyones vote !  Its Perfect for 3 adutls - or 2 adults and 2 children ( at a push )  I love mine !

http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/products.asp?partno=536369



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04/3/2010 at 1:26pm
 Location: Bracknell
 Outfit: Hi-Gear Electron 4 & Vango Icarus 500
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Resurecting an old thread we finally got our new tent. Went out and got a Vango Icarus 500. Just waiting for the temp to warm a little and then will go and try it.

 



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