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30/6/2011 at 7:49am
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We are looking for a 3 berth tent for occasional weekend use say max 3 nights, must be able to Stand up in it, be able to use ecu in it, accept two chairs with small table, small storage area if possible, bedroom must he able to take double air bed but perhaps the most important points are that it must be easy to put up/take dow and long lasting

Max budget is £150 to £200

Any recommendations ?

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30/6/2011 at 8:43am
 Location: E Yorkshire
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Really easy if you have the transport space. Get a second hand frame tent. Quick to pitch, canvas, so really comfortable in hot and cold weather. Much cheaper than your £200 limit. Try and get a Cabanon or Relum, but most others are also ok. Or even a new one from Obelink.

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I'd rather be kayaking.
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30/6/2011 at 11:48am
 Location: North Yorkshire
 Outfit: Holi * Perran 4 * Airedale 5
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The Easy Camp Licata 400 ticks all your boxes:
* standing height throughout
* SIG
* spacious living area
* large bedroom pod
* very quick and easy to erect
* large windows let in loads of light
* under budget at £89.95 from Outdoor Action

Ours has withstood horrendous wind and rain without a leak or snapped pole in sight.

Also have a look at the Vango Icarus 400 as this is a popular tent too.



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30/6/2011 at 12:09pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Kampa Studland 8 Classic Igloo
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Top of your budget but this is a good deal:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OUTWELL-HEAVY-DUTY-3-MAN-BERTH-TENT-CAROLINA-M-CAMPING-/200620941214?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item2eb5f09f9e



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30/6/2011 at 12:21pm
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
 Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S
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I have a feeling of Déjà vu here as there was a very similar enquiry just a couple of days back and you are getting similar suggestions!! So here's my tuppence worth.

The Outwell Nevada S is no nonger made but you can still pich them up at a fairly reduced price here. You will find very positive reviews here and for the Nevada 3 (same tent, different colour) here.


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30/6/2011 at 1:25pm
 Location: Lichfield Midlands
 Outfit: Outwell Vermont XL Wild Country Cit 5
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If you don't mind not standing upright the Quechua 2 SECONDS XXL IIII is ace!

I've used it 2 man with LOTS of extra room - easy enough for 3 adults.

£99 at Decathlon at the mo too!

(Edit: Missed an I out!)

Post last edited on 30/06/2011 13:39:21

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30/6/2011 at 2:28pm
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Thanks for the suggestions keep them coming

What size do frame tents pack down to ?
Thanks


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30/6/2011 at 5:44pm
 Location: Sunny south coast
 Outfit: Columbia 600 Bude 4
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Vango Kairos 400 or Kampa Bude 4 for top end 100 denier flysheet quality (a few still out there with accessories)... both standup height.

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Love our set-up and need no more tents or gear, so trying to stop looking!


30/6/2011 at 6:41pm
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Quote: Originally posted by riddles on 30/6/2011
If you don't mind not standing upright the Quechua 2 SECONDS XXL IIII is ace!

I've used it 2 man with LOTS of extra room - easy enough for 3 adults.

£99 at Decathlon at the mo too!

(Edit: Missed an I out!)



Post last edited on 30/06/2011 13:39:21



Standing height is important to us.


30/6/2011 at 7:37pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Outwell + Vango + Lichfield
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I bought one of these recently, good value for a quality tent

http://www.tauntonleisure.com/outwell-nevada-s-tent-2010/p5770



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01/7/2011 at 7:49am
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Someone suggested frame tents, any suggestion as to what frame tents should be considered, what size do frame tents pack down too.

Advantages and disadvantages of frame tents

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