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we have the maritsa 700 2011 model, 1st of all dont get caught out by being told that there is a new model for 2012 as this is not the case. Its a fab tent with loads of space for a family. has a fully SIG, and comes with the footprint and carpet which are well worth it. Once you have mastered putting the tent up its very easy. stands up to very strong winds and loads of rain. The porch is great for the kitchen set up. We have purchased the extra porch and it provides loads more room for the grandchildren to play if its raining. We use it for weekends and longer breaks (got 10days in Aug ) when we have the grandchildren with us, but saying that we have just used it on our own with the dog.

I think you will get a lot a replys from Vango Maritsa supporters, there are a lot of people that have and love them.

What ever tent you get i am sure that you will get lots of help from the kind people on this site, and welcome to UKCS.

Happy camping

Hi,

Another vote for the Maritsa, we love ours   We have the 500 for two of us and the dog, but the 700 looks great for a family.  I love the look of the Kampa Bamburgh too but unfortunately have never yet managed to see one in the flesh which is why we went with the Vango.

Kate x

we are a family of 5 and we have the maritsa 600, as there isnt really much difference overall in space between the 6 & 7 we camped last year for a little over a week in cornwall and we had bad weather, we had the kitchen set up in the porch like many others. we went and looked at the full rnage of maritsas from 500 to 700 to make sure we made the right choice for us as a family..

my advice is have a look my local go outdoors has the 700 up and it really doesnt feel any larger than my 600.

we had 3 donut chairs and two large camping armchairs a camping wardrobe and all the mess of 3 children and we didnt feel cramped at all, maybe the 600 could be a consideration and as for price it will definitely be cheaper

Friends of ours have the Maritsa 700 and they are a family of 7 (children from a few months up to 15) and although cosy they are certainly not cramped. They use the front end as their cooking area.

For the money I have to say that i think it is a very good tent, and it is definitely sturdy having been well wind-and-rain-tested during the Easter Holidays!