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Subject Topic: Bell tent with higher sides Post Reply Post New Topic
31/8/2010 at 11:32am
 Location: N Wales Cheshire
 Outfit: Ace Jubilee Prestige
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Anyone know/have experience of this company...quality sounds excellent and high side models?

Tortuga

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31/8/2010 at 12:39pm
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A bell tent with high sides is called a circus tent


31/8/2010 at 12:50pm
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Hi Murdo

I don't have any personal knowledge of Tortuga, but it all looks good (apart from the price) I do prefer the higher sided Bell Tents as I think it would give you more usable space. I have my eye on THIS at the moment - not as weighty as the Tortuga, but the price is a also a lot lighter! I wouldn't have shared this, but the chances of me getting this now after just splashing out on a Polycotton are pretty slim It hasn't stopped me contacting the seller with a few question though! - Sides are 70cms high; natural off white coloured canvas and made by T10 (can't find any info on them either) I do like the look of this tent, especially the price. I know it’s only 185g/m2 but that’s enough for my needs (a few fair-weather romantic getaways for just me and the hubby). Maybe this tent is of interest to someone!

Tracey


31/8/2010 at 1:00pm
 Location: N Wales Cheshire
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Just spoken to them, very impressed

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31/8/2010 at 6:41pm
 Location: The Cotswolds
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A bell tent with 1 meter high sides is uniqe and high!

The most bell tents only have sides from 60/70 cm



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31/8/2010 at 7:48pm
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Blinkin' nora though....look how much Tortuga want for the tarp.....£145! I thought the one I bought was expensive at £80!


31/8/2010 at 9:56pm
 Location: N Wales Cheshire
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lol Peter, I was wondering if you would turn up and use your magic headroom formula :)

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01/9/2010 at 9:07am
 Location: E Yorkshire
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I have a heavy duty 4mtr bell tent with higher than average sids. The sides being higher than average, gives you a bigger CHR. If you didn't catch the thread re this subject, CHR is cylinder of head room. ( my invention) There were various equations posted on how to work this out, but basically, higher side walls give a slightly more head room. Back to topic, I've not noticed any problems with the sides being higher in strong winds, but it does have heavier fabric.

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01/9/2010 at 9:15am
 Location: north yorkshire
 Outfit: Outwell hartford XXL & Peakland Pevril
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We have our eye on a bell from hear



Pete

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