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Topic: tent for teenager

Grubby

29/8/2011 at 5:18pm
Location: East Yorkshire
Outfit: Outwell minnesota 6

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We are considering buying our son teenage son a tent. It will be used for when he comes away with us and also for when he may go away with his pals. I would prefere a SIG and it doesnt need to be any more then a 3 man tent. A small porch way would be nice. He's seen one he likes....sunncamp evolution 300....£100...is this a good price ( or does anyone know of anywhere selling it cheaper??!!) Or can anyone else reccomend any other tent? We dont have many tent shops around where we live, so going somewhere is a little difficult, without having to travel miles and miles!

Many thanks in advance x

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OliverDay

29/8/2011 at 6:16pm
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The sunncamp maybe a bit heavy - but it depends what he is going to use it for.

I would look out for one which is D of E recommended as it will be suitable for the needs of teenagers and suitable for backpacking. Look for the logo...

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heanoid

29/8/2011 at 6:27pm
Location: bury
Outfit: vango aspen 700DLX

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hi 100 pound seems to much to pay especially at the moment with all the end of season sales going on heres afew ideas.... vango eos 350 three birth 80 pounds...hi gear fusion 3 50 pounds... hi gear atom 3 60 pounds and the freedom trail airedale 4 birth 60 pounds all these are from go outdoors nearest to you is york i think depending on were you are in east yorks...hope this helps

adandemsmom

29/8/2011 at 6:30pm
Location: West Midlands
Outfit: Kampa Hayling 4

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What about a Dechathlon Quecha? http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/popup-campsite-tents-13801414/

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Grubby

29/8/2011 at 6:35pm
Location: East Yorkshire
Outfit: Outwell minnesota 6

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thanks guys! I'll take a look at the go outdoors. Not too keen on the pop up tent idea's as i've heared quite a few reports of people getting quite wet inside them, due to condensation or heavy rain poor etc. Plus, i think i would rather have something that packs away quite small. I thought that £100 seemed quite expensive too, not that i would pay that!! I like a good bargain, so i'll keep an eye out!!

many thanks again! x

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Fiona28

29/8/2011 at 6:39pm
Location: Surrey
Outfit: Tents - Too many!!

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Just a comment in support of the pop-ups. My GS has one which he uses when away. He has slept in it through a few downpours and has not got wet once. Only time I've seen water in it was when he forgot to zip up the front door. It's very easy to put away and light to carry. Also has a sig.

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Emerald1

29/8/2011 at 6:49pm
Location: Derbyshire
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Thats other cheap pop ups that dont come close to Quechuas usually. My last 2 tents have been quechua 4 man pop ups with the living space, never had condensation or leaks.

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Grubby

29/8/2011 at 6:59pm
Location: East Yorkshire
Outfit: Outwell minnesota 6

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oh cool! thanks! I may have to look into them then. I'll take a look and show my son

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horsepills

29/8/2011 at 8:04pm
Location: Rutland
Outfit: Outwell Salinas L + Awning. Vango Ark

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Another thumbs up for the Quechas from me. Cracking little tents for the money, and a doddle to put up. Quality is fab, as people have stated. I used to have a 4 man popup and loved it

Grecian Ranger

29/8/2011 at 10:22pm
Location: Devon
Outfit: Outwell + Vango + Lichfield

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Vango Milano 250 at Millets for £40 - great tent for the price and ideal for a teenager.

http://www.millets.co.uk/camping/tents/1-2-person-tents/product/096506/VG-MILANO-250-BLACK-0.html?attribute=4788725

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