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Topic: HELP ME PLEASE!! TENT SUGGESTIONS

RichO

28/6/2011 at 9:55pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Coleman Coastline 6 Outwell Oakland S

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Hi All,

Right, I am looking at getting a smaller 'weekend tent'. We have a big family tent so looking at something smaller so that I can take my daughter/son with me and leave OH at home!! with all of the following:

1. Under £150 (preferably a real bargain)
2. 3 man tent ideally
3. Def a SIG
4. Porch area that has standing height
5. Must be quick and easy to pitch alone
6. Weigh under 15kgs
7. Not a pop up tent

I know it's a big ask but no point in settling for something that doesn't have everything I want if there is the 'perfect tent' out there for me.

Many thanks for any suggestions///

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Former Scout

28/6/2011 at 10:20pm
Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S

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Outwell Nevada S

arsenaldes

28/6/2011 at 10:24pm
Location: Aston Clinton
Outfit: Kampa Holkham + Outwell Yukon River*

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I knew you would say that

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RichO

28/6/2011 at 10:32pm
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Been eyeing this tent up so glad you backed it up!!

Thanks v much

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arsenaldes

28/6/2011 at 10:38pm
Location: Aston Clinton
Outfit: Kampa Holkham + Outwell Yukon River*

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We have the Nevada M which is the 5 berth but all the Nevadas are nice tents. On our M the front door can be poled up to provide a porch however we never got the poles to do this with the tent so had to buy them

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Former Scout

28/6/2011 at 11:11pm
Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S

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Quote: Originally posted by arsenaldes on 28/6/2011
I knew you would say that

I know. I'm getting predictable in my old age. But for the money it's a very good tent.

HEJC72

29/6/2011 at 9:19am
Location: North Yorkshire
Outfit: Holi * Perran 4 * Airedale 5

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Licata 400 is ideal as a small family/weekend tent (not that I'm biased)
I bought mine so that I could take my 2 youngest boys away without OH.

* Spacious bedroom area (no climbing over each other to get out like in the Nevada!) * Bedroom easily accommodate 3 x 75cm wide airbeds with room to spare
* Large living space
* Good ventillation
* Massive windows let in loads of light
* SIG
* Standing height throughout
* Very quick and easy to pitch
* Costs less than £90
* Weighs 15.3kg

Ours has withstood horrendous wind and rain without a leak or snapped pole in sight.
You get a lot of good quality tent for your money.

Have a look here:
http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/acatalog/Easy_Camp_Licata_400__2010_.html

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bobman

29/6/2011 at 8:59pm
Location: teesside
Outfit: kalahari 8 gelert lunar 3

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I have a Gelert Lunar 3 which also fits the bill. They are discontinued now but still available if you look around - Autoplus in Norton Teesside still has them for £130 - you can still get the footprint and carpet off the internet too. Having metal poles it is very sturdy, it is easy to put up and also has a great 5000mmHH. Its a great tent for me to go by myself, or an easy alternative to the Kalahari 8 if we want to get away for one or two nights. The only thing that may not be suitable for you is the single bedroom pod.

Ladyluck

29/6/2011 at 10:16pm
Location: oxfordshire
Outfit: Hi Gear Corado 6 & Outwell Virginia 5

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I looked at the Gerlet Atlantis 4 last week & that is a nice one for a weekend tent as i too wanted all the things you have asked for & was recommended too.

I have seen it on Buy now on Ebay for £89.99.

Go outdoors have one pitched at the one in Oxford so it was nice to actually see it up.

Julie

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ibiza2009

29/6/2011 at 11:03pm
Location: Nth Yorks
Outfit: pastcamper

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I'll second the recommendation the Gelert Atlantis 4. Plenty on Amazon around the 90quid mark. Footprint and carpet available or make your own f/print with cheap tarp.

(Hi Julie)

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Ladyluck

29/6/2011 at 11:12pm
Location: oxfordshire
Outfit: Hi Gear Corado 6 & Outwell Virginia 5

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Quote: Originally posted by ibiza2009 on 29/6/2011
I'll second the recommendation the Gelert Atlantis 4. Plenty on Amazon around the 90quid mark. Footprint and carpet available or make your own f/print with cheap tarp.

(Hi Julie)

Hi Chrissy
I saw the tent last week & it is great.

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Ladyluck

09/8/2011 at 11:39pm
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Quote: Originally posted by ibiza2009 on 29/6/2011I'll second the recommendation the Gelert Atlantis 4. Plenty on Amazon around the 90quid mark. Footprint and carpet available or make your own f/print with cheap tarp.

(Hi Julie)

Hi Chris

I brought the Atlantis 5 & am going to put it up this weekend. Thanks so much for all your advice i kept looking at others but still went back to look at the Atlantis.

Myself & my sister are taking her 8year old & my 4 year old grandson to fforest fields for the August bank holiday in it so will add pics & a review then.

Julie

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john#mel#3kids!

10/8/2011 at 7:28am
Location: west yorks
Outfit: Vango inspire 600xl 5m bell tent

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arsenaldes have you not recommended a kampa yet!!??

poppy.dog

10/8/2011 at 10:12am
Location: Rural Peterborough!
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Quote: Originally posted by john,mel,3kids! on 10/8/2011
arsenaldes have you not recommended a kampa yet!!??

That would be the Bude 4 I believe!
Personally, I prefer the Nevada S

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Speedcamp

10/8/2011 at 11:04am
Location: Sunny south coast
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Quote: Originally posted by poppy.dog on 10/8/2011

Quote: Originally posted by john,mel,3kids! on 10/8/2011
arsenaldes have you not recommended a kampa yet!!??

That would be the Bude 4 I believe!
Personally, I prefer the Nevada S

Aren't many left but defintely not a single person pitching tent. You need two people (i.e. 1 inside) to lift the heavy quality flysheet and long fibreglass poles. I've pitched many tents on my own, but this one is a no go. Fortunately, there's two of us to pitch this fab tent.

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