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31/3/2015 at 7:44pm
Location: Leicestershire
Outfit: Karsten 380 Veranda
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Hi Charlesmachmer
We have owned 2 Outwell tents, a 2010 Bear Lake 6, a really tough poled polycotton tent, and a 2014 Harrier XL, the closest Outwell sell to an inflatable version of the Bear Lake. The build quality and finish of both were good, no faults or disappointing cheap components etc. Both also performed perfectly in wind and rain. We went to this years NEC camping show and still felt the Harrier was the best tent there. I don't think you'd be disappointed with the Concorde, although I guess nothing is guaranteed and there is always the chance of getting one that has slipped through quality control. If that happened a shop like Cross Camping or the like would see you right I'm sure.
Regarding the Karsten, yes they are more expensive, but not as much as you might think. A 350 pod would be about the same price as the Concorde, and you would get 2 awnings for a little bit more than the Concorde awning. For that you get something made to order in Holland to your choice of colour and with any extra windows etc that you want to personalise it, and a 5 year guarantee. They are designed to last 20 years, whereas the Outwell maybe 10 years. They will repair it if needs be and you can add to it as your needs change or funds allow. The design has been tried and tested for about 30 years and the UK dealer Camping Travel Store is run by a lovely chap James who is a pleasure to deal with.
They are very different tents though, the Karsten is more rugged but also more basic, with less "lifestyle" comforts than the Outwell. It's such a lot to spend on either option I really think it would be worth the time and fuel to visit Gary Cross at Cross Camping in Hertfordshire on a weekend that coincides with a Camping Travel Store Karsten display (which are held at Cross Camping) and see both tents.
Sorry for the long reply, but in short, both are great tents and either of the dealers mentioned above have been first class from my dealings with them.
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