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How come the side canopy isnt any use, it's massive and really gives you loads of extra space?

You could cover it with a tarp. tie down the sides and put poles in at the front.

We have a side canopy which is great as long as you have the space.

The bigest problem is that without the side extension there is no way in, whilst its raining, without letting water into the tent.

The side doors should have the little proch things that some other outwell tents have, but then you are adding to the width I suppose. But at least the carpet wouldnt get wet.

If you have the front door up as a canopy in heavy rain then it comes in around the sides soaking the front porch, successfully creating an intent paddling pool.

It also gathers on the door until it starts dripping through the zips.

All outwell doors do seem to be designed to allow the maximum ammount of water down your neck during the rain.

I have tried using a tarp to go cover the front of our vermont XL,but it looked a bit crap as you have a top quality tent then cover it with a cheap 20 quid tarp, needless to say i took it down within 1/2 hour of erecting it as i was getting funny looks from our neigbours on the site. 

I agree there must be an alternative canopy outwell make on other tents in the range that could be retro fitted without to much problem.

i agree with you moose 79 ,we have an outwell xl and would like a  front canopy to fit onto it to cure this problem.I would be gratefull of any ideas.

may thanks

matthew burns

i still want a canpoy for my vermount xl ,any ideas?

matt