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I'm in need of some experience and guidance.  I've had a skandika toronto 6 (don't knock it till you've tried it)  for 2 years with no problems but  feel it's time to upgrade to a SIG and can't make up my mind between the Hi gear corado 8 or the gelert meridian 8.  There's usually 6 of us and we like lots of space.  I fell in love with the Hi gear but I'm worried it's going to be too big and we'll get charged for 2 pitches.  We're not die-hard campers but we usually go half a dozen times per year, money unfortunately is a object, my limit is about £300.  Any advice greatly received.

There are plenty of sites that will charge extra for those but the charging schemes all differ so there is no ideal size when it comes to big tents, the tunnel is the ideal shape as you get the most internal space from the dimensions. I also know a site that would also put you in an overflow field away from the main campsite and you wouldn't be able to have EHU, for some that's a benefit so it's worth checking details when you book. The only one you might want to be careful of is the c&cc standard pitch size if you use their sites but that's pretty generous at 26'.

You won't find it hard to locate sites that don't charge more so don't be put off, I quite like it as sites that charge extra are often cramped and I'd rather avoid them anyway.

Hiyas, don't now if you are aware but next week  ( 4th - 10th July ) Go Outdoors have got the Kalaharia 8 on special & the extras are 1/2 price.

Tent will be £179.99

Porch : £70.00

Carpet : £39.99

Footprint : £20.00

Just to add another 1 to the mix lol.

Madz.