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can't comment on the LBT but I do have a 5m bell tent and it all depends on how you expect to use the tent but it is possible to sleep 6 or more.

We have ours set for 5 = 2 doubles & 1 single campbed in half the tent (wouldn't fit any more) and living area in the other half. We also have a kitchen /diner tent.

Quote: Originally posted by jayner on 05/5/2013

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I have a 5M and an Emperor Bell (similar to the little big top in size). I would say for comfort the Emperor would be better, have you looked at the 6M Bells? They are enormous inside and would give you plenty of space!

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I have an LBT and yes, it is a beast!

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=32&TopicID=279138&get=last#3921860

Link above (if it works) to some pics I posted last year.

In terms of space, I think you'll be fine for the next few years, but might be cramped when the kids become teenagers, particularly if you use the inners, which do take up a fair bit of space.

We're a family of 5 (2 adults, 7yr, 5yr & 3 months). We used the inner and slept  adults on an inflatable double + travel cot on one side, the other side had another inflatable double and space for all our stuff.

A key point to note with inners is that they have a removal canvass divider down the centre of each pod, which effectively gives you 4 rooms. Important though, you can't fit a standard inflatable mattress into the pods when their divided. You could comfortably fit in two SIMs though.

Personnally, I'd say go for the LBT over a bell, as the vis-a-vis arrangement creates separation between sleeping & living areas. LBT 'v' Emporer - I'd go for LBT. The canvass is a bit more heavyweight and I prefer the door configuration.

Very happy to answer any questions.

Barney