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PersonNickWo
20/5/2015 at 2:00pm
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Hi all,

I am looking to buy a tent for myself, wife and child. Ideally 4 man tent, but could stretch to 6 man.

I would like it to be fairly simple to erect, with a separate "patio" area for sitting, storing things etc.

Also something that is waterproof - obviously! I was looking at tents with a minimum 3000 H-Head.

Our max budget is £120, but happy to buy cheaper if quality is still maintained.

Any advice would be appreciated :)

Nick


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PersonRichJean+Ellie
20/5/2015 at 2:25pm
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That's quite a low budget unless you consider second hand, in which case be wary of how often a second hand tent has been used as polyester tents naturally degrade on exposure to sunlight. Some say the typical lifespan of a polyester tent is 12 to 16 weeks cumulative use but obviously the stronger the sun the less time it will last. You can pick up some bargains that have hardly been used though.

A good rule of thumb regarding size is to go for two berths more than the number of people using it, so for a family of three I would recommend looking at a minimum 5 berth, we have a 6 berth just for the three of us as we like the space.

What do you mean by "patio", just living area or a separate awning?

The Vango Icarus 500 gets good reviews, its a 5 berth so would be ideal for 3 and has a reasonable living area. You would need to stretch your budget though as normally its £189 in Go Outdoors but they currently have an offer on where if you spend over £50 you get an extra 15% off meaning you would pick it up for about £160.

Have you factored in sleeping bags/beds/table/chairs/stove etc? No problem picking these up second hand, but they need to be factored into your needs.

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PersonRichJean+Ellie
20/5/2015 at 2:29pm
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Sorry Nick, just double checked the Go Outdoors website and the additional 15% off doesn't apply to their "wow" deals, unfortunately the Icarus is a wow deal so the cost is £189. My mistake!

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PersonNickWo
20/5/2015 at 2:56pm
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Thanks for the advice!

I was looking at this...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CampFeuer%C2%AE-Sleeping-Compartments-Groundsheet-Movable/dp/B0026RUOK6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0C0QBTJVNXZ0AT9DKZKW


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PersonNickWo
20/5/2015 at 2:57pm
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I do have a Sunncamp Evolution 400 but it was sold to me (second hand) with the wrong poles!


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PersonPaul clark
20/5/2015 at 3:58pm
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Have a look at the coleman Cortes 8 on go outdoors


PersonNickWo
20/5/2015 at 5:54pm
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I got it from here: http://www.outdoormania.co.uk/Item-0-0-cat-0-brand-5360-Coleman_Cortes_Octagon_8.aspx

£195!


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PersonPaul clark
20/5/2015 at 6:14pm
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That's a slightly different tent,the coleman Cortes 8 is now on go outdoors for £120 look on there wow deals,


PersonNickWo
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Oh yes! I was taken aback from the octagon ! !


PersonPaul clark
20/5/2015 at 6:31pm
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The octogan certainly is a head turner,looks lovely


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PersonCampernic
20/5/2015 at 6:43pm
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If you are happy to review your budget (unrealistic really for a 4 person tent really) then I would recommend looking at the Vango Icarus 5 person or 6 person as an ideal starter tent. It's easy to pitch as all the poles are the same length and it's got a darker inner tent to help you sleep on a bit in the morning, mesh on the door to help keep it cooler but not letting the bugs in and a host of other good features.


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PersonCamperStoke
21/5/2015 at 3:17pm
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For £150 you could get the Urban Escape Atago 5 from Halfords.

A lesser known brand but it gets good reviews on their website and on the reviews section of this website (here). 3000mm HH and it comes with a 2 year guarantee against manufacturing defects.

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