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Quote: Originally posted by Katieep on 20/6/2016

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We spend around £650 on our polycotton outwell about 5 years ago. Its seen us through our summer holidays and short trips in the UK. I see no reason why it shouldn't last as long as we need it to - the only reason for changing it would be if we weren't fit enough to pitch it at which point hopefully we'd be retired and looking at a campervan. To take the opposing view to the one above I'd recommend spending as much as you can on tried and tested technology that you know will stand the test of time - poles and canvas !

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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 20/6/2016

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Quote: Originally posted by Katieep on 20/6/2016

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We spend around £650 on our polycotton outwell about 5 years ago. Its seen us through our summer holidays and short trips in the UK. I see no reason why it shouldn't last as long as we need it to - the only reason for changing it would be if we weren't fit enough to pitch it at which point hopefully we'd be retired and looking at a campervan. To take the opposing view to the one above I'd recommend spending as much as you can on tried and tested technology that you know will stand the test of time - poles and canvas !

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Sorry to be a party pooper, but I make it more like 3 years 8 months so far (according to your tent review... Oct '12)


No I'm not a stalker... The reason I remember it well, is that I'd not long started camping (and joining these forums) myself, and remember you posting about that lovely new tent of yours... must admit, it certainly caught my eye, but I'd just forked out for an upgrade from my first poly tent to my first polycotton... then saw yours with these green eyes of mine, and wondered if I'd done right!!    


PS:
Just took another look at the pics (on the review page)... Still like the look of it now... very much!

Post last edited on 20/06/2016 20:11:50

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Quote: Originally posted by Katieep on 20/6/2016

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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 20/6/2016

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Quote: Originally posted by Katieep on 20/6/2016

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We spend around £650 on our polycotton outwell about 5 years ago. Its seen us through our summer holidays and short trips in the UK. I see no reason why it shouldn't last as long as we need it to - the only reason for changing it would be if we weren't fit enough to pitch it at which point hopefully we'd be retired and looking at a campervan. To take the opposing view to the one above I'd recommend spending as much as you can on tried and tested technology that you know will stand the test of time - poles and canvas !

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Sorry to be a party pooper, but I make it more like 3 years 8 months so far (according to your tent review... Oct '12)


No I'm not a stalker... The reason I remember it well, is that I'd not long started camping (and joining these forums) myself, and remember you posting about that lovely new tent of yours... must admit, it certainly caught my eye, but I'd just forked out for an upgrade from my first poly tent to my first polycotton... then saw yours with these green eyes of mine, and wondered if I'd done right!!    


PS:
Just took another look at the pics (on the review page)... Still like the look of it now... very much!

Post last edited on 20/06/2016 20:11:50

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Stalker alert !!

Still very pleased with our tent, was sure we'd had it for longer ! It really stands out on the campsite as Outwell only made that lovely colour for a few years.

Even more of a bargain if only 3.5 years ago tent prices have gone through the roof since then.

If we did have to replace I think we'd look for a secondhand outwell polycotton - couldn't afford to replace it with a brand new canvas tent.

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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 20/6/2016

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I'm planning on insuring mine annually for the first 8 to 10 years, then "risk it" for the next 8 to 10 years. A fortnight in France each year, plus another couple of dozen nights per year (in all weathers/seasons) in the UK (apart from this year! ).
By which time, I'll flog it for a 40% return on the purchase price, as I'll be between 67 and 71, so will qualify for one of those lovely free caravans all the other pensioners get!   Can't wait!

Post last edited on 20/06/2016 19:51:12

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