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Subject Topic: The best Family tent Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonPsb1973golf
12/9/2012 at 9:27pm
 Location: Surrey
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I have an Outwell Hartford L which I bought second hand last year. It's been great for 3 trips, one of which was 14 nights in France. I've got the camping bug and want to know if money were no object what would be the best tent for my family of 4? I'm 6"3 so headroom is important! Thanks in advance!

Pete


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PersonGlamper J
12/9/2012 at 10:57pm
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I'm a camping convert too! We are a family of three and bought the Hi Gear Voyager 6 as our first tent. No sooner had we gone away than we wanted to upgrade -not that our tent was rubbish - far from it. Loved it. We have recently bought the Montana Lake. I spent ages looking for the best family tent, and the Outwell Monty was so highly rated that we couldn't dismiss it, yet we also want to camp in Europe like yourselves so we wanted polycotton. If money is no object I would def go for polycotton or canvas as it is so much more comfortable. I guess then you need to think of size for your family. My hubby is 6 .2 and has ample headroom in out Montana Lake. Down side is its heavy and bags are large. Have you looked at Outwell ambient collection? Very classy!


Persondanz0l
13/9/2012 at 8:40am
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Cotton tents are the way if money isn't an option. However if you don't want to spend too much and get as much bang for your bucks I'd seriously consider the royal athens 6 tent. It's absolutely massive inside and even those on camp with Outwell montys commented how much nicer it is than theirs. I'm 6ft 1 and have to tippy toe to reach the ceiling.


PersonTrekkin Tekkie
13/9/2012 at 9:56am
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I quite fancy aKarsten

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Personcraig456
13/9/2012 at 12:18pm
 Location: Chester
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Outwell Montana 6 is absolutely ideal for what you want! I have one for the same amount of people and it's perfect.

Easy to pitch, great space and extremely good headroom!

I really wouldn't reccomend anything else, it sounds ideal for you.


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Personarsenaldes
13/9/2012 at 6:48pm
 Location: Aston Clinton
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No such thing as the best family tent, what suits one family may not suit another. If you think youve found the best one something will come out next year which is even better

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PersonPsb1973golf
13/9/2012 at 7:00pm
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Thanks very much for all your advice. It sounds like I need to go view some of these tents.

Pete.


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Personrobnchar
13/9/2012 at 9:06pm
 Location: Notts Derbyshire
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Quote: Originally posted by arsenaldes on 13/9/2012
No such thing as the best family tent, what suits one family may not suit another. If you think youve found the best one something will come out next year which is even better


I have to agree . We have a Soulpad tipi perfect for use but not for every one .


PersonJoMarch
14/9/2012 at 9:34am
 Location: Lancashire
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We love our Vango Amazon 600.   I'd recommend that, plenty of room for 4 people. Does not let in a drop of rain even in a serious downpour and easy to pitch even for newbies like us. However, I agree with others, go and browse a few, think about what you need/want eg: sig, layout, size, extras available, pitching method, weight.... And come up with a wish list then use the reviews on here to find one that ticks all your boxes.

And be prepared to see something you like better as soon as you've got it!


Personhankakampa
14/9/2012 at 11:28pm
 Location: uk
 Outfit: Karsten - sun storm - doesnt matter! View hankakampa's Profile View Profile   Reply to hankakampa Reply   Quote hankakampa Quote  
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have you looked at DeWaard tents, Karsten tents or Cabanon? - they are nice alternatives to Outwell if you want something different. they are also of the highest quality -)


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PersonPsb1973golf
15/9/2012 at 8:03pm
 Location: Surrey
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I've just been checking out the DeWaard tents, they look completely brilliant. Just need to win the lotto now then eh!!!


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Personsan-k
17/9/2012 at 10:24pm
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Have you looked at the Kampa higher spec range. Excellent headroom ( tallest tent we have ever owned) thicker material, and well made. Would recommend filey 6. Comes both in poly cotton or better spec normal material. Loads of room with built in separate storage area, and canopy. The poles are also a lot lighter and easier to handle than the Outwells, but equally strong. Wins hands down over the Montana in our view. Happy hunting



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