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Hi

We are looking to buy are first tent as a family.  My hubby has done a lot of camping, I haven't.  We are a family of 5 (3 young children - eldest is 6).  One dog. 

We need lots of space for 'stuff' / very lively children.  We have looked at the Outwell Hartford XL and the Sprayway Canyon 8 +2.  We much prefer the layout of the Sprayway.  But we don't know what the best make is, can't find very many reviews of the Sprayway and it is expensive.  Are there any other makes/models that we should consider? 

Your opinions and advise would be really greatfully received!!  We just seem to be going round in circles! 

Thanks lots in advance

Hi,

we've just bought our first tent, we have gone for a Royal Cuban 6, we are 2 + 2 kids and this has 3 bedrooms and a massive indoor space.  Decided this would be good for days when need to stay indoors as won't be cramped.   It is also has extra bit on side for storage, loo or anything really.   So many tents to choose from it was a difficult decision, but so far i'm impressed with the quality of the royal tent.

The Kampa Filey 6 has the same little side room for storage.

But for a family of 5 plus one dog it's probably better to go for a 7 or an 8 man tent.

The Vango Tigris 800 comes to mind, as does the Hi gear kalahari 8.

If you have a favoured camp site in mind ring them and ask about pitch sizes before you buy a really big tent.