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Personbeth29
24/8/2015 at 12:32pm
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Hi. at the moment we have got a outwell montana 6p which is great. just come back from 2 weeks in it. first time used this year.
was thinking are air tents better overall. are they so much quicker putting them up. ?
The last time we used tent. put it up in exactly 1 hour. but then you still have to peg out. put carpet in etc.. We are liking the Vango Taiga. that layout. but cant see anywhere that sell to have a look. we are in south yorkshire.
what are your views on air tents. ?
thanks
beth


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PersonCross Camping
24/8/2015 at 12:39pm
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My view is every year they are getting better and better in design and function. Saying that a good old steel framed tent like the Montana is still a great option.

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PersonTrekkin Tekkie
24/8/2015 at 12:51pm
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We changed this year from a Kampa Holkham (like a Filey Classic, and so not that different to a Monty), to an inflatable.

We've had a few short trips earlier in the year and just come back from a longer summer trip.

We're very glad we made the switch; yes it takes the same time to peg out and 'furnish' but it is MUCH easier to put up and take down, and even more so with the electric pump. Whether this would have been the case had we gone for a different model, who knows. We certainly do not miss those poles.

The new tent including the awning is about the same size as the old tent, but it goes up (and gets bagged up) in two halves: tent and awning. This means no bag is particularly heavy.

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Personbeth29
24/8/2015 at 1:08pm
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So what air tent do you have Trekkin Tekkie ?


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PersonTrekkin Tekkie
24/8/2015 at 2:09pm
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Outwell Concorde M and awning - pic on my profile.

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Personbeth29
24/8/2015 at 3:04pm
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tbh
that is what I missed on the montana 6p a awning. always wanted a porch.
is yours the brown tent trekkie ?
look good.


PersonFrancais
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Having looked at the current crop of inflatable tents, Karsten would still be the only make that I would consider.

Of course not everyone want's Heavy Cotton canvas, and Heavy Duty SiG, so it's horses for courses.


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Personbeth29
25/8/2015 at 7:41pm
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Hi. I think I am getting more confused. What is the kampa air classic 6 like. I saw it and liked the wide porch
But my oh thought it looked not as good/cheaper looking
Is it like that or not ?


Personshivyj
25/8/2015 at 7:45pm
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I have a kampa croyde 6 classic air and it is splendid. You are right that it doesn't have as many flashy bits and bobs as the comparable vango but we went for it as the layout was right for us and it is polycotton. No regrets after a long summer hol and we can't wait for our next trip.

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Personbeth29
25/8/2015 at 7:49pm
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Thanks for that
I really like the layout on the kampa and I have seen it
Unlike the vango taiga and outwell corvette xl which are no where to be seen.
Just go on pics with them.


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Personduffs54
26/8/2015 at 8:24am
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Quote: Originally posted by shivyj on 25/8/2015
I have a kampa croyde 6 classic air and it is splendid. You are right that it doesn't have as many flashy bits and bobs as the comparable vango but we went for it as the layout was right for us and it is polycotton. No regrets after a long summer hol and we can't wait for our next trip.


Us too we have the Croyde and had two hols in it experienced heavy rain wind and very hot sunshine, pleased with layout, enclosed porch variations in the sleeping pod we have it as one large space.
Large windows so it is airy.

we did have a few loose threads everywhere when we first unpacked it, and it did leak on its practise pitch which was also 3 days of horizontal rain, but not since.

I would recommend it but if you look on some other posts the new ones for next year will be unveiled soon, so there might be deals to be had on this years models.





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Personbeth29
26/8/2015 at 1:26pm
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what about the vango inspire 600. like it but is it a enclosed porch. or just open.?


PersonBob61
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Quote: Originally posted by Cross Camping on 24/8/2015
My view is every year they are getting better and better in design and function. Saying that a good old steel framed tent like the Montana is still a great option.


I would agree with this. I have heard so many complaints about air tents from exploding tubes, leaking tubes, leaks in the seams where the tubes are and even a leaking groundsheet, so like Windows 10 I think I will wait until all the bugs have been ironed out.



Personduffs54
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I think it is open, that is why we liked the Croyde it's enclosed and very large.

There are quite a few reviews of the tent and pics toolinky

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