We have a Maritsa 700 which, whilst great for longer breaks, is a bit of a pain to put up for weekends.
I think I have talked the OH into getting a smaller tent for weekends so wondered if anybody had any recommendations.
Criteria for me would be:
Two bedrooms / sleeping areas (can be a large bedroom with a divider at a push)
Decent sized living area
Porch area for cooking (nice to have)
SIG
Cost under £200 (preferably under £150)
Anybody with recommendations I'd love to hear them.
Thanks.
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Its a coleman pamandi 4 with extra large canopy 1 month old used once but we have bought a dog since and we have had to get a larger tent to house his crate cracking tent fully SIG the extra large canopy gives you more practicality and the living space is still preety large. sleeping pods you can fit 2x double airbeds in no problem it also as a divider curtain
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The Vango Icarus is a 15 minute set up time, with three poles all the same length so no colour coding.
The 500 model is £130. You can get a canopy for £35 or an extension for double that, but if you look in my gallery you'll see the benefit of the extension is the addition of the door.
The 600 model is £179ish.
There is a 600 dlx model for £219 at the Outdoor Megastore.
We purchased a weekend tent earlier on in the year as we had the same problem with our Idaho XL (fab tent but a bit on the large side for 1-2 nights away). We ended up with an Outwell Virginia 5 which suits fine. We have two boys and find the sleeping and living areas adequate. The only downside being there is no porch area but you can buy an extension. If you do fancy a look at this tent, it can only be bought in Yeomans.
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The Vango Icarus is a 15 minute set up time, with three poles all the same length so no colour coding.
I can't agree with Victoria more, we're somewhat novices and we can manage the Icarus no problems. We also have the canopy which proved invaluable for cooking under and sitting out!
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Quote: Originally posted by ritchie rich on 23/8/2010
how about this for £85
That is a nice tent! I didn't realise they did the coleman in blue?!! We were looking at the beige/khaki coloured ones and they really didn't float my boat so we bought another brand. Now regretting it after seeing your pic!!
Yes flyscreens on the bedroom doors and vents in the four corners of the tent although it still does get a bit of condensation but i think that can be said about most tents at morning time