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Personstustu92
17/8/2011 at 1:30pm
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Hi,

I'm looking for a bit of advice on buying a tent.

We bought a Coleman Columbus 8 a few yrs ago as a tent we could grow into as we started a family.

Its massive and we're not really happy with how long it takes us to put up. Hence its not used all that often.

So i've been looking at a smaller tent which would be easier to put up - need space for 2 adults and one toddler and plenty of gear.

The shortlist is:

vango icarus 500 - 149.99

outwell nevada m - 239.95

outwell oregon 5 - 169.97

higear mojave 5 - 130.00

(prices are go-outdoors prices)
Can anyone tell me whats the extra £110 for between the nevada m and the mojave 5?

Which one would you recommend - or is there another which i've overlooked?

Cheers


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PersonOSCAR2010
17/8/2011 at 1:57pm
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Have you thought about Yeomans Outwell Virginia 5 - easy to pich tent, good size, poles are all same size except for small one over porch (porch useful to use if raining) Two bedrooms, but can easily become on. Good quality, well made tent and now comes with an extension. I think it is the same price as the Icarus 500 but was nearly £200 before sales kicked in. What I particulary like is the Outwell bag it comes in - very generous size. No struggling to put away as we had a bit with our Vango Orchy 600.


PersonLummo
17/8/2011 at 2:04pm
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Hi it all depends on what you want. ie: good size living area. good size bedrooms.

and what do class as along time to pitch.

I have recently purchased an outwell nevada xl. It only took us 40 mins to pitch (first time pitching with wife that has never pitched a tent in her life) It has a large living area and 2 good size bedrooms.


Personstustu92
17/8/2011 at 3:07pm
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It takes us about an hour to put the Columbus 8 up :(

By the end of the hour we generally aren't speaking... so i'd love a tent we could pitch in 20-30 mins.

I'd also add the budget max budget is £200.

We'd like a balance of the living area vs the bedrooms but must have one bedroom that can fit two adults and a toddler because we don't want the little one sleeping in a tent bedroom alone yet.

Looked at the Outwell Virginia 5 and it looks good. Also for the extra £20 over my budget i could get the front extension - not sure if its essential though.


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Personstustu92
18/8/2011 at 10:54pm
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anybody else got opinions/advice?

cheers


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Personarsenaldes
19/8/2011 at 7:53am
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Hi.

Icarus 500. We had an early one nice little tent and probably the best value for money tent out there. We had no problems with ours sold it and bought a Nevada M

Nevada M. We have one and prefer it to the Icarus as its a bit bigger, a lot lighter in the living area because of the large windows,flymesh on all doors and the rain safe door works OK. Flysheet has the highest HH of the tents listed and poles are the thickest.Not had any problems with ours

Mojave 5. Some friends have one, the first one they sent back as a zip was broken, the second one was ok. They quite like theirs however it always feels a bit dark for us compared to the Nevada and theirs doesnt have flymesh on the front door and the bedroom pods are seperate so you cant make one big bedroom

Oregon 5. Dont know anyone who has one.

You can however price match the Nevada M with Go as an example Millets are selling it for £219 so go will do it for £219 less another 10% which brings it under £200

So basically you pays your money and takes your choice, but it would be wise to go and have a look before you buy

Post last edited on 19/08/2011 09:31:22

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PersonKerry72
19/8/2011 at 11:58am
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We picked up one of the "bargain " Outwell Nevada packages on boxing day from Go Outdoors for my sister.

We camped with her at the begining of the month and now kind of wish we'd kept it ourselves.

A joy to put up, plenty of space, which is extended with the awning and lovely and bright inside.  They were 2 adults and 2 x 11 year old girls, no issue with space at all.



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