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PersonClam
09/2/2016 at 8:11pm
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We have had large outwell dome and tunnel tents but for the last few years we have used a trailer tent
We now want to buy a new tent. I cannot bear the thought of sweating in a plastic bag again so have been thinking canvas
We don't have a trailer so it would need to fit in a car. We need it for 2 adults and a 10 year old
I love the look of bell tents but we are quite messy and I'm not sure how we would arrange it
I would be grateful for any recommendations


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PersonTynxuk
09/2/2016 at 9:08pm
 Location: Sunny Suffolk (West)
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No, I'm not going to suggest you look at pyramid tents


Persongeoffprinter
09/2/2016 at 10:29pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Tynxuk on 09/2/2016No, I'm not going to suggest you look at pyramid tents




And I`m not going to suggest you look at Bell Tents.



But take a look at both anyway.


Persontentsandaccessories
22/2/2016 at 10:16pm
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Id take a look at the Outwell Flagstaff 4.

http://www.outwell.com/en/Products/Tents/AirTCTentCollection/Flagstaff4ATCTent

Depending on your budget this could work great for you, its not 100% cotton but polycotton so it's going to be cooler in the day and warmer in the eve. Will sleep the 3 of you comfortably as well, plus the only poles your working with is the canopy section at the front so nice and simple to put this up and take down again too.


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Personfoggers
22/2/2016 at 10:26pm
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What kind of budget are you on? Poly cotton may be a good compromise as it is breathable but less bulky than pure cotton canvas. If there are three of you and you are "messy" then that means you need about a fire berth tent if you have lots of stuff. A 5 berth poly cotton tent is going to still be fairly bulky, about 40 kg.
on searching I found this


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Personfoggers
22/2/2016 at 10:28pm
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Or the newer 4 berth version of the Newgate here


Personfoggers
22/2/2016 at 10:31pm
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Or how about a tipi? It's not a bell tent or a pyramid, and it has a bedroom pod..... here


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PersonZacholt
24/2/2016 at 10:51am
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Newer airbeam tents thicker denier so easy to pitch last longer. The edorus is a nice range and do a sky liner for it to protect from u.v rays think its being sold at winfields


Personjim oldham
24/2/2016 at 11:19am
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If this would suit you, we'll be flogging it off this spring.
No longer needed, but I am not giving it away.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=outwell+shasta+lake+tent&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi657C5o5DLAhWJSBQKHWtHCwUQsAQINQ&biw=1260&bih=783


PersonCampernic
24/2/2016 at 5:39pm
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if you have the budget how about one of the new polycotton air beam tents. Vango have a new one out.


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Personillinois6
26/2/2016 at 11:49pm
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Another reccomendation not to begin looking at quality Dutch pyramid tents ... Unless you love camping and look after gear with love and care and enjoy adjusting guy lines so you have peace of mind in almost all conditions , year round camping from snow to baking temps , and intend to buy a tent that with care will last a lifetime and then some .


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