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Following our trip at the weekend to the Ripley tent exhibition, we are now in the throes of looking into purchasing a new camping abode.

We firstly looked at a Sprayway, which fulfilled all the criteria, but after seeing the Outwell tents, the Sprayway just looked really shoddy and not very good quality.  Even one of the sales advisors told us to stay clear of it.

Then I fell in love with the Outwell Vermont XL.  We asked about the L model, but I think the price difference dowsnt reflect the size difference and we may aswell pay the extra and get the larger one.  But Im worried it would be TOO large.

Just seen a Hi Gear Corado 6 which is a little smaller than the Vermont, and looks fab, especially as it has the built in canopy (cooking in the Vermont in the rain would concern me as there is no shelter once the door is open).  But is it a good quality tent?  I've read the reviews and it seems great.  Just wondering if it's worth a trip to Leeds to have a nosy at it in Go Outdoors (if they have it displayed in there).

Dawn x

Hi Dawn,

I so The High Gear Coraoda at Go Blackburn On Sunday,It looked excellent,I cant comment on the quality though,as we have The Outwell Florida 6 and trimmings,what a fantastic piece of Kit.I cant think of any bad points to be honest,If you get chance have a look at one,you wouldnt be dissapointed!!

Cheers

Stu

Worth an outing to take a look (Pudsey, Wakefield and Sheffield have them on display, but phone first).

Yes, they are re-branded (or specially made for Go) Gelerts. I think you get quite a bit of tent for the money on some models. Can't comment on the Corado as I've only quickly looked at one.

Whilst I'd describe the quality as average to above average, they are not as good as an Outwell. 

Thanks guys (and girls). I just cant find one tent that meets all my criteria - I dont think it exists! lol  We had a chat last night and think that if we can possibly afford it then the Outwell would be the better choice.  Not rushing into anything though so will try to get over to have a look at the Corado anyway.

Thanks again!

Quote: Originally posted by Outed on 11/5/2010

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I think the saying goes you get what you pay for!! Outwell v Hi Gear - no comparison - Outwell = quality - Hi Gear = budget.

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I do agree to a point. I have an Outwell myself, but I wouldn't knock the quality of the Hi Gear tents. They are Gelert tents in the end who are a reputable company. I also have a Gelert Meridian 8, which is a Kalahari, and it is a perfectly fine family tent. There is much much worse out there than Hi Gear. The latest deal on the Kalahari 10 for £190 is imo the best bargain that you will see in 2010.

Andy