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Topic: Out well Rockwell 3

Baddab

26/7/2018 at 10:37pm
Location: Scotland
Outfit: outwell and vangos

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Well after our last expedition to the South of France Mrs B has decided she's too old to get dressed in our trusty Vango Beta 350 which has served admirably.

So it looks like it's time to change.

There are a few parameters however.

Because of the distance it has to fit in a bag and weigh less than 14my we have to fly

It must have a canopy over the door to cope with the Scottish weather when we not in France

It must have mesh on at least one door

Oh and the the reason for changing you must be able to stand up properly.

So far all I can find is the Outwell Rockwell 3 but can't find any reviews anywhere. If anyone has one let me know your thoughts or if anyone has an alternative all suggestions considered.

Cheers
Baddab

PS budget is no more than £500

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Baddab

26/7/2018 at 10:38pm
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That should be 14kg

Spell check the name of my life

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seanfdh

26/7/2018 at 11:02pm
Location: North Devon
Outfit: Robens Fairbanks Coleman Phad X3

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We've got a Robens Fairbanks plus a lightweight tarp which does the job for us. The tent is 9.1kg. Different sort of set-up but worth considering.

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Baddab

27/7/2018 at 8:20pm
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Thanks Sean doesn't quite tick all our boxes but it does look a really nice tent

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tornado17

28/7/2018 at 3:42pm
Location: Rossendale Lancashire
Outfit: Karsten 300 CA EA FFW RA + Side walls

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Quote: Originally posted by Baddab on 26/7/2018
Well after our last expedition to the South of France Mrs B has decided she's too old to get dressed in our trusty Vango Beta 350 which has served admirably.

So it looks like it's time to change.

There are a few parameters however.

Because of the distance it has to fit in a bag and weigh less than 14my we have to fly

It must have a canopy over the door to cope with the Scottish weather when we not in France

It must have mesh on at least one door

Oh and the the reason for changing you must be able to stand up properly.

So far all I can find is the Outwell Rockwell 3 but can't find any reviews anywhere. If anyone has one let me know your thoughts or if anyone has an alternative all suggestions considered.

Cheers
Baddab

PS budget is no more than £500

There are 3 reviews of the Outwell Rockwell 3 in the tent review section using the tabs above!

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Baddab

28/7/2018 at 8:48pm
Location: Scotland
Outfit: outwell and vangos

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Thanks Tornado I searched earlier but didn't see the review looks like that's the new weekend and South of France tent for us

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tornado17

29/7/2018 at 5:35pm
Location: Rossendale Lancashire
Outfit: Karsten 300 CA EA FFW RA + Side walls

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We loved ours and used it for 12 months, until we decided to go full canvas.
Many happy weekends spent in the Rockwell, hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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Life is short, buy the tent,
drink the wine, order dessert and ride the bike!!

2019 42 Nights 7 Camps incl 1 Wildcamp!
2018 49 Nights 9 Camps
2017 52 Nights 9 Camps

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