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Personhanmil81
30/6/2012 at 4:46pm
 Location: Shropshire
 Outfit: Gelert Zenith 8 View hanmil81's Profile View Profile   Reply to hanmil81 Reply   Quote hanmil81 Quote  
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Hi there, am looking for some advice. We own a Gelert Zenith beast but its way too big for a spur of the minute, friday eve get away. We are wanting a weekend tent and I have looked at so many, my head is spinning17. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 2 kids (8 & 5) and a toddler). We want something with a bit of living space and 2 bedrooms (don't have to be massive as we don't use air beds/camp beds). We are not fussed on weight, would like it not to leak (ha ha) and have windows/ventilation. If anyone has some ideas in the form of a short list I could work from that would be great. Not looking to spend more than £200 really. At the moment the ones that I have in my head are Vango Icarus 500 (is there a great deal of difference between 2011 and 2012 as only going to be used at weekends?) and Hi Gear Mojave. Any other suggestions out there? Thanks in advance for your help!


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Personshirleys
30/6/2012 at 5:14pm
 Location: Stalybridge
 Outfit: Outwell Oakland XL View shirleys's Profile View Profile   Reply to shirleys Reply   Quote shirleys Quote  
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I would look at an Icarus 600 rather than 500 or something similar

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Personmarshalldd
30/6/2012 at 6:18pm
 Location: Bradford
 Outfit: gelert corvus 4 plus 2 View marshalldd's Profile View Profile   Reply to marshalldd Reply   Quote marshalldd Quote  
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Hi we have the Zenith, and last year did actually what you are doing. We got the Hi Corado four which to be honest is a bit big for a weekend tent. Our friends have the mojave 5 and the canopy and its fab. easy to erect and very wide. Good luck with your search.


Personpally
30/6/2012 at 6:26pm
 Location: Yorkshire
 Outfit: Gelert Horizon 6 Hi Gear Mojave 5 View pally's Profile View Profile   Reply to pally Reply   Quote pally Quote  
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I love our Mojave, though we only use it for 3 or occasionally 4 of us. The 2012 one is a bit different but still looks good.

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PersonRTS5
30/6/2012 at 7:01pm
 Location: North Wiltshire
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I was going to suggest the Icarus but agree with Shirleys that you might want to consider the 600 as it is better for 5 of you.


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Person34Ford
30/6/2012 at 8:27pm
 Location: Wales
 Outfit: Outwell Montana Lake & Navada M View 34Ford's Profile View Profile   Reply to 34Ford Reply   Quote 34Ford Quote  
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We just got an Outwell Navada M as our weekend tent .

It's great , roomy & light , a side door with a little storm porch which is very useful, and it's quick & easy to put up , always a bonus with kids running around :)

Not sure what deals are around at the moment , but got ours for less than £200 a short while ago .

Happy Hunting.

Post last edited on 01/07/2012 00:08:31

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Personarsenaldes
30/6/2012 at 9:14pm
 Location: Aston Clinton
 Outfit: Kampa Holkham + Outwell Yukon River* View arsenaldes's Profile View Profile   Reply to arsenaldes Reply   Quote arsenaldes Quote  
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My first choice if you can find a good deal is the Outwell Nevada M great little tent for weekends quick and easy to pitch

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Personhanmil81
01/7/2012 at 12:02pm
 Location: Shropshire
 Outfit: Gelert Zenith 8 View hanmil81's Profile View Profile   Reply to hanmil81 Reply   Quote hanmil81 Quote  
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Thanks so much for your suggestions. Am going to scour for some deals on the Nevada M, Icarus & Mojave! Happy Camping 17



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