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Topic: Obelink tents

tentfluff

05/8/2012 at 9:15pm
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Hi all does anyone know if the Obelink tents are as good as the Cabanon, have just seen an Obelink Palamos 6 tent and they look really good . Any thoughts.

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dk168

05/8/2012 at 10:00pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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IMHO, Obelink/Hypercamp tents are good value for money for canvas tents.

The stitchings may not be as neat as the better brands such as Cabanons, De Waards and Esvos etc..., however, the canvas is of good quality, and tent solidly built.

Mine has stood up well to the worst of British weather since I bought it back in Oct 2011.

I am very happy with my Escala 4, and have nothing except praises for Obelink whose customer services team had been great in all my dealings with them.

Check out the Hypercamp Appreciation Society thread and read the comments from satisfied tent owners, myself included.

I was considering a Cabanon pyramid tent when I was looking to buy a tent that is storm resistant, until someone advised me to check out the offerings from Obelink, and I have not looked back since.

Also check out the comments in my Cabanon vs Hypercamp thread and decide for yourself if Hypercamp tents are for you.

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dk168

05/8/2012 at 10:04pm
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My Cabanon vs Hypercamp Thread.

Hypercamp Appreciation Society Thread

Hope they help.

DK

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06/8/2012 at 2:28am
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We saw the Palamos 6 on Obelink too and bought one two weeks ago. We've only had it up in the garden so far but the quality looks more than adequate, and at their current offer price of £450 it's a no brainer. It's far superior to anything on offer from the chains in our opinion and will stand up to the English weather much better than the Outwell Oakland XL it replaced. And the moveable front wall is genius! This one will be a keeper!

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dk168

06/8/2012 at 10:34am
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Considering my Escala 4 is only a fifth of the price of a fully kitted out De Waard, if it lasts a fifth as long as a De Waard, then I am happy.

I would replace it like for like with another Escala 4, as I really like its design features, such as the movable front wall and ZIG.

DK

AngelicMinx

06/8/2012 at 12:14pm
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We have had a few Obelink tents and all were great

We had one Cabanon and on its second outing, ended up in the trash on the campsite as it let more water in than it actually kept out !

So for us, Obelink wins everytime.

Angie

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06/8/2012 at 4:51pm
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We have an Escala 4 and it's a great tent. Excellent quality for the price and I would definately buy another tent from Obelink. Their customer service is also very good.

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tentfluff

06/8/2012 at 7:57pm
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Thank you all for your help with this, I am going to save a whole bunch of cash and buy a Palamos 6. I never realised that the front had a zip out wall that really is good.

Silly question but do you use a foot print with this tent?

Steven

tonyb21

06/8/2012 at 7:57pm
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We bought the Korfu 4 a few weeks ago and have yet to pitch it properley. The quality looks good though for the price. We are taking it to Norfolk in a couple of weeks so will post more then

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bridgeywidge

06/8/2012 at 8:34pm
Location: North Herts
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Oh, don't tempt me. I'm suffering buyer's remorse after my Outwell experience. I do wish I'd gone for a canvas Dutch. I'm sure you won't regret buying one.

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beagles

06/8/2012 at 9:15pm
Location: Hull
Outfit: Palamos 6 Cabanon pyramide 6

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Good choice Tentfluff,you won't regret it ,I love my Palamos !

I use a tarp as a footprint just to keep the ZIG clean.

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dk168

06/8/2012 at 9:17pm
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I too use a cheap tarp as a footprint groundsheet for my ZIG for added protection and comfort underfoot.

DK

tentfluff

07/8/2012 at 6:37am
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Thanks guys

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