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14/11/2009 at 9:57am
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gelert-Horizon-8-8-berth-family-tent-camping-NEW-DEAL_W0QQitemZ170403274728QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN?hash=item27acd39fe8#ht_1597wt_939

I am looking at bidding / buying this tent - however I am confused as it says it is packed in two bags - where all the other Gelert Horizon Tents are packed in a 3 in 1 bag. I have emailed the seller - world of camping but had no reply - do you think this is an older style tent, or something else?

Many thanks for your help


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14/11/2009 at 10:17am
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Hi

I thought the Horizon was the same as the Wynnster Raven and the Kyham Ontario 8. They both come in one bag....... Just ordered my Ontario off ebay : )

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kyham-Ontario-8-tent_W0QQitemZ110453170643QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN?hash=item19b785a1d3

 



14/11/2009 at 12:39pm
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Do you think it is dodgy then?


14/11/2009 at 12:47pm
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Ok so have now looked at the other 2 tents you mentioned - can you tell me the difference!! There is so much information out there and I dont know where to start!

Thanks


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14/11/2009 at 2:11pm
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Our Khyam Ontario 8 came in a 2 in 1 bag - everything in 1 large bag and poles in a seperate bag inside the main one IFSWIM!!

Never managed to get everything back into 1 bag and actually find it easier to lift and carry using 2 seperate bags.
Don't think there is anything dodgy about it and world of camping are very reliable sellers.

There is no real difference between the tents - just made by different makers.
Our Onty 8 is a fabulous tent and I would highly recommend it (or one of its near neighbours!!)



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14/11/2009 at 2:35pm
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I beleive the main difference will be that the Kyham Ontario is 5000mm waterproof and the Horizen is 3000mm.


14/11/2009 at 3:56pm
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Thanks again everyone!


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14/11/2009 at 4:11pm
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Poohzee,

That Horizon 8 looks a good tent, and if you can get it at less than £200 its a bargain.

I don't think there's much difference between the quality of the Gelert Horizon and the Kyhan Ontario, they are very similar tents.

When I was looking at the Horizon8 in 2008 (the previous version) it was quoted as 5000mm HH too, but for some reason they downgraded the rating for last years model, but I wouldn't worry about that as a factor, 3000mmHH is enough and it's probably actually more than that.

The good thing about the Horizon: they added mesh to the outer doors last year which is a great addition, and it has the end door that you can open. I don't know whether the Khyam has these features.

The retailer looks reputable, and the brand is good. I'd say go ahead with it.



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14/11/2009 at 11:36pm
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If I remember rightly World of Camping's office hours are Monday-Friday, That maybe why they have not responded yet???

Have also used said company in the past and have found them very helpful....


15/11/2009 at 4:13pm
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Great thanks - I am battling to win it now!



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