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Subject Topic: Outwell Hawaii Reef Post Reply Post New Topic
24/3/2011 at 1:12pm
 Location: Newcastle
 Outfit: Vango Icarus 500 Bear Lake XL
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I went to camping on tyne at the weekend for a look at this seasons stock, and this year they are selling Outwell tents. Last season it was mainly Kampa & Vango. They had a outwell hawaii reef on display and i was very impressed , loads of room and the added porch made it feel massive, very bright on the inside and that was on a dull afternoon. The ZIG is not as thick as the lakes but still alot thicker than groundsheets on normal polyester tents


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24/3/2011 at 2:31pm
 Location: Hampshire
 Outfit: Outwell Clear Lake and Vango Nile 600
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Hiya,

They have them on display over at camping world.  They really standout from the crowd 

They do look very nice the only thing I didn't really like was the bathtub ground sheet in the porch.  I wasn't keen on it being orange (the ground sheet that is) as well (think it might have been a bit better in black), and it seemed a bit thin.  There were loads of people looking at them...maybe not everyone's cuppa, but you sure won't miss them in a field!


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24/3/2011 at 6:47pm
 Location: Wigan
 Outfit: Hartford XXL Ridgeline 4
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Saw this being put up at my local Yeomans today - you certainly cant miss it! Looks a really good tent though - very roomy.

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24/3/2011 at 7:06pm
 Location: Aston Clinton
 Outfit: Kampa Holkham + Outwell Yukon River*
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We looked at one I really like the colour OH doesnt so wont be getting one


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24/3/2011 at 7:35pm
 Location: Blackpool
 Outfit: Swift Elegance 635 Kia Sorento
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24/3/2011 at 8:34pm
 Location: Newcastle
 Outfit: Vango Icarus 500 Bear Lake XL
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Quote: Originally posted by rayn2409 on 24/3/2011

Hiya,

They have them on display over at camping world.  They really standout from the crowd 

They do look very nice the only thing I didn't really like was the bathtub ground sheet in the porch.  I wasn't keen on it being orange (the ground sheet that is) as well (think it might have been a bit better in black), and it seemed a bit thin.  There were loads of people looking at them...maybe not everyone's cuppa, but you sure won't miss them in a field!


Rayn





The one i seen did not have the porch groundsheet fitted so i cant comment on that. I wont be buying one though , if i had that much money to spend on a tent i would get the Kampa filey classic


25/3/2011 at 1:04am
 Location: Warwick
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6
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I like the look of it, like the colour (okay, I am colour blind), like the idea of a polycotton mix.

But ouch, the price, twice that of a Monty 6, no thanks.

PS Outwell, if you are reading this, the solution is NOT to increase the price of the Monty 6, but to decrease the price of the Reefs.


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02/9/2011 at 1:59pm
 Location: West Berks
 Outfit: Outwell Hawaii Reef
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We pick dup a brand new Outwell Hawaii for £640 so not a big jump in price for a tent that has the polycotton advantages.

It's a fantastic tent, the groundsheet isn't as thick as the industrial strength rubber of the lakes, but it is better than plastic tents. I can't tell you just how wonderful this tent is - spacious without being the size of a stately home, simple, light, sunny, cosy, cool. One of the most practical designs we've seen. I can never quite understand the porches in the bear and wolf lake as you can't really use them. In the Hawaii you can open up the front and tie it all back or close it off when it rains or your go out. Best of both worlds.

We haven't bothered with the bathtub in the porch - prefer the grass and a little bit of offcut to one side for mucky shoes.

My review hasn't appeared yet - but I did post photos.



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