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I have the Licata 400 which is ideal for the 3 of us (me and 2 littlies aged 8 and 4)

I'm a short, unfit mum of 3 and can pitch it solo in about 30 minutes (including pegging, guys and bedroom pod) then about another 30 minutes to move in all the kit (beds, carpets etc...)

Spacious tent with good size living and bedroom areas. Bedroom pod can be divided, standing height, SIG, massive windows, good ventilation, king poles included so you can canopy 1 of the doors open to form a sun porch.

If you search the Net you can get it for less than £90 - BARGAIN!!!

I am a big fan of the Khyam Rapidex Quick Errect system, and have 2 myself, a Freelander that I can pitch up on my own and I am only 5'2, and a bigger and much heavier Excelsior XL that I can't.

The Freelander is only a 3-berth and it will be too small for 3 people.

The Explorer is a 4-berth and may be more suited to your needs. It has standing height bedroom section, which is a plus over the Freelander. I am most likely to replace my Freelander with an Explorer.

There are also Wayfarer and the Chatworth, which are bigger and heavier tents that may be a struggle to pitch up by one person.

A simple tarp over the front door of the Explorer will give you more shelter outside.

As the Explorer is new for 2010, I have not been able to find any reviews about this tent, sorry!

Hope this helps.

DK