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Personmrspale
22/6/2010 at 7:11pm
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What is the largest size pop-up tent you can get?


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Personcamcroft
22/6/2010 at 7:41pm
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have you ever tried putting away a pop up tent???


Personsuperwoman
22/6/2010 at 7:47pm
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Largest I know of is the Quechua Base Seconds 4.2 from Decathlon.

It is easy to put away once you have the knack.

See here for more info Quechua Tent Review


Personzidergirl
22/6/2010 at 7:49pm
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We just bought a little 2 man vango pop up tent today - thank goodness for you tube on how to put it away !


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Personicequeen40
22/6/2010 at 10:01pm
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We went to look at the Quechua tents in Decathlon and the very nice section staff showed us how to fold it up and then let us have a go :)

They did do some quite large ones and I'm sure the staff would be willing to demonstrate putting it away.


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Personhappybonzo
23/6/2010 at 6:12am
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I'll also give 10/10 to Decathlon staff for showing us how to put the Quecha tent away


Personmickeyboyc
23/6/2010 at 6:43am
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Gelert Twister (sometimes aka Scafell Rock Curlaway) sleeps five - review and pics of ours here

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Personmrspale
24/6/2010 at 8:07pm
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Thanks everybody. We have a six manner (not pop-up though) already, even though it should sleep six (three in each room) we think it is just big enough for us three. We have just come back from our first night away, and after having to put up the tent in 24 degree heat hubby has said we are differently getting a pop-up. Plus this is the first time we have had it up with the air beds in, and differently needed the extra space.

Thanks for recommendation for Decathlon never been there, must give them a try.


Personvictoria1
24/6/2010 at 10:00pm
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The thing about a pop up is although it's dead easy to put up, you'll still be rolling in sweat in 24 degree heat trying to put it back down again!

A really simple to put up and take down tent might be the answer, something with much more space than you'd get with a pop up. Would you be interested?


PersonFinnboy
24/6/2010 at 11:04pm
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The Quechua Base Seconds I test pitched yesterday.... didnt break into a sweat putting it up or taking down. So easy! With the add on Base Second I had arrive today docked to it (and an inner tent if you need it) it could sleep 8 at a push. 6 would be more comfortable though.





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Planned for next year, hopefully!

Summer Solstice wild camp.

Chilled in a Field, July.

Crantock, August. Fouth year with the fantastic Quechua Base Seconds 4.2!
..... and the odd night wild camping in my Argos 1 man tent...


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PersonFathe
24/6/2010 at 11:07pm
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Wow it has got its own EHU!


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PersonFinnboy
24/6/2010 at 11:15pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Fathe on 24/6/2010
Wow it has got its own EHU!

Sorry, its late and i'm tired.... but you've lost me!?


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Planned for next year, hopefully!

Summer Solstice wild camp.

Chilled in a Field, July.

Crantock, August. Fouth year with the fantastic Quechua Base Seconds 4.2!
..... and the odd night wild camping in my Argos 1 man tent...


PersonFathe
24/6/2010 at 11:24pm
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Look in the background! Looks your own power station is popping out of the top!


PersonFinnboy
25/6/2010 at 12:07am
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Quote: Originally posted by Fathe on 24/6/2010
Look in the background! Looks your own power station is popping out of the top!


Haha! I see now.... its been a long day!

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(Quechua popup addict!)
Planned for next year, hopefully!

Summer Solstice wild camp.

Chilled in a Field, July.

Crantock, August. Fouth year with the fantastic Quechua Base Seconds 4.2!
..... and the odd night wild camping in my Argos 1 man tent...



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