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Quote: Originally posted by campernan on 10/5/2013

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Has there been a previous debate on this subject ? I would like a tent thats easy to pitch on my own that I can stand up in, with seperate living area and two bedrooms .......OR ....... do I consider a bell tent, are they heavy to lift the centre pole in to position ( I have problems with my back )
Any suggestions ??

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I invested in a bell tent as I often pitch solo - but you would need an inner tent if you wanted bed rooms. I found it dead easy to pitch having struggled with fbre glass poles and pins with Vango's etc. I suppose lifting the middle pole could be considered heavy, but once that is done the tent is pretty much errect and the bonus is it is just one pole.

Some places let you go & try before you buy - including the putting up - might be worth it before you spend loads.

Good luck

In my opinion, there is no easyer tent to erect on your own than the classic Vango Force 10. they are fool proof and bomb proof. Also pitched Icarus 500 on my own without too much bother, though wouldnt like to do it on a windy day when it turns into a kite!!