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Topic: newbie, tent advise please

maximurph

04/4/2010 at 7:28pm
Location: manchester
Outfit: outwell montana 6.vango kairos 300

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the past two days ive spent reading on here and looking at tents which i think will be suitable for us, 1 adult and two kids 8/11 and more than likely them bringing a friend each, i like the look of the steel poles for strength and have narrowed it down to a few (which changes by the minute) anybody have any views on the following, vango columbia 600, kampa croyde, hi gear corado 6, its our first tent and really want to get things right so kids will want enjoy and want to go again, thanks in advance, dave ps, if anybody as any other thoughts the would be most welcome.

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victoria1

04/4/2010 at 8:22pm
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I would go for the vango or the kampa over the hi gear. The cool thing about the kampa is the already built in canopy. Have you looked at the Easycamp Boston 600? I love how light and airy it is.

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04/4/2010 at 8:51pm
Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S

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Hello and welcome to the forum. First post!!

I believe that the Kampa will sell for £300. As such it stands out for me as being the best option. The Corado appears to be of better quality than last year but is £50 more expensive and, from what I've read, not up to the quality of the Kampa.

FredsGirl

04/4/2010 at 8:52pm
Location: Rugeley Staffordshire
Outfit: 4m ZIG Bell Tent 😊

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Hi, i've just put our new croyde 6 up in the garden. pics in my gallery. but also have in mind that you're the only adult. will you be able to erect these tents on your own? just a thought

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maximurph

04/4/2010 at 8:57pm
Location: manchester
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thanks, yes i think you could be right, will try and find somewhere local where i can view the kampa set up, really liked the outwell montana when i viewed it the other day but its a bit pricey and the kamapa is the nearest thing ive seen to it, plus as you said it already as the built in canopy, would be ideal if it also had the vestibule type entrance/storage on the side like the montana, its harder than buying a car this ;-)

FredsGirl

04/4/2010 at 9:03pm
Location: Rugeley Staffordshire
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to be honest we love this kampa, it's got the canopy which can be tied back if it's too windy, but handy for cooking under too. i've camped on my own with the boys in the past and found other campers asking if i've needed a hand and if they haven't i've asked them! there's always someone willing to give a hand.

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maximurph

04/4/2010 at 9:25pm
Location: manchester
Outfit: outwell montana 6.vango kairos 300

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thanks all, just read on another post that a shop in blackpool are setting the kampa,s up so will ring them and see if they have the croyde then have a drive up so i can view it. you can get a footsheet and carpet for them cant you?

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FredsGirl

04/4/2010 at 9:43pm
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Yes u can... happy mooching and good luck.

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maximurph

04/4/2010 at 10:05pm
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thanks karen can see my head ending up in a spin somehow ;-)

FredsGirl

04/4/2010 at 10:39pm
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Yours definately wont be the 1st to end up in a spin. Looking back on your 1st post I notice you have an 11yr old, maybe they could help you setting up? Keep those sort of things in mind when looking around. Keep us posted on which u decide.

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