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15/7/2014 at 5:20pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Karsten 3600 & Obelink River
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I think you'll be disappointed. I have seen good reviews on here for the Obelink tents and the prices are outstanding, but that great price comes at a er, price! It won't be Cabanon quality. From what I remember, the niggles concerned the details - hooks, zips, sewing finish etc., etc.
Equally, aren't you just getting back to the Biscaya weight??? Might as well keep the Biscaya!
As to other recommendations, we have just bought a Karsten 3600 tunnel tent. A breeze to put up, it is an absolutely fabulous tent, one of amazing, second to none (more or less) quality. It comes in two sizes, a 3.6m wide one and a 2.9m one. Unfortunately the 3600 does up the weight again (not to mention price!) and the 2800 might be a tad too small for your needs. Still, if it a quality all-cotton tent you want, they are worth considering.
Another option would be De Waard, who make a tent similar to the Barbados called the Albatross. Again, this will give you the quality, but De Waard are, I think, even more expensive than Karsten tunnel tents. Yikes!
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15/7/2014 at 10:47pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
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One needs to appreciate that Hypercamp/Obelink canvas tents are good value for money for the budget conscious.
The finishing and the materials may not be as good as the likes of Cabanon, De Waard and ESVO etc., however, their build quality is pretty decent.
My Hypercamp Escala 4 had very minor niggles from Day 1, however, that's what I had expected, as I was not expecting to get champagne when I paid beer money for it.
The Bedouin 340 has an advantage over Cabanon Barbados in that it has less number of pegging points, which should make setting up easier. I was considering this tent to replace my Escala 4, however, I decided to plunge for a good quality inflatable instead.
The Bedouin 340 also wins over the Barbados due to its styling as the scallop edge is very striking. Also, the front porch is slightly deeper than the Barbados.
I have not seen an ESVO in real life, however, they are supposed to be up there with Cabanon and De Waard.
When I was looking for a storm resistant tent to replace my Khyam Freelander that was destroyed in the wind in Sep 2011, I could only afford to get a Hypercamp Escala 4 as my budget could not stretch to a Cabanon Barbados or a ESVO.
Have a look at the thread I started back in 2011: Cabanon vs Hypercamp
My Escala 4 had served me well for 3 good seasons and I have no complain except for the number of pegging points which makes setting up and packing a chore as I am not getting any younger.
Good luck with your new tent, whatever you decide to get in the end.
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