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Subject Topic: want to buy a Poled tent! Post Reply Post New Topic
Personhankakampa
30/7/2018 at 8:01pm
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iv got a nice selection of my favorite tents but i want One more!... a traditional poled tent as thats whats lacking in my collection!.

i absolutely love the taslon 300 denier fabric from Outwell. i already have their brandon 4e tent - where i 1st met this fabric and now i want one of their larger tents with the same dark green fabric.

but which one to buy!.

The Bear lake 6E or the vermont 6e?

the Bear lake has an unusual front porch which can be closed in by an optional vestibule cover.

the Vermont has a fully enclosed front porch and 1 less pole to assemble.

both are otherwise similiar sized tents with the Outwell extended bedrooms, a nice square living space and the porch area to the front.

im tempted by the Bear Lake due it being a bit unusual - but the Vermont is the more practical but dull looking tent!

and no, im not buying one of each haha, ... and if any retailer would like to offer me a deal that i simply cant refuse - im all ears and wallet at the ready!

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PersonTimCESmith
30/7/2018 at 11:34pm
 Location: London
 Outfit: Karsten 350 + SE CA EA RA FW & ZIG View TimCESmith's Profile View Profile   Reply to TimCESmith Reply   Quote TimCESmith Quote  
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I saw a 2017 Bear Lake 6� in some horrible weather last year and I have to admit I coveted it: great layout, beautiful and strong as an ox. I really don�t like the windows they�ve added to the canopy on this year�s model though.

Can you tell us more about the taslon fabric? Is it breathable?

PS I think there’s space in your collection for a Karsten Lacerta.


Personmwhitcher
31/7/2018 at 8:57pm
 Location: Romsey Hampshire
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Opera 2400 😜❤️👍


Personhankakampa
31/7/2018 at 11:21pm
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Quote: Originally posted by TimCESmith on 30/7/2018
I saw a 2017 Bear Lake 6� in some horrible weather last year and I have to admit I coveted it: great layout, beautiful and strong as an ox. I really don�t like the windows they�ve added to the canopy on this year�s model though.

Can you tell us more about the taslon fabric? Is it breathable?

PS I think there’s space in your collection for a Karsten Lacerta.


the windows in the canopy are a strange thing. in 1 way i like them - so im not feeling too hemmed in, but on the other hand i think not having windows makes the canopy stronger. the 2017 versions without windows also seem to be around £100 cheaper than the 2018 versions with windows.

the Taslon fabric is not breathable - its basically a very thick polyester and is a 300 denier material. its very nice to touch, thick, heavy and strong. its also dark green which is my favorite color for a tent!.

i very much like the bear lake - i had one of the original flat fronted bear lakes way back - and it was a brilliant tent. now that its been re-released in the taslon fabric - i thought i must buy one ... they may not be available for too much longer as the year goes by and we get closer to every manufacturers new range for 2019. so i want to get one whilst i can!.

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Living the Dutch Dream - Karsten 300 pod + extns in Sea Green and Pure Cotton

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Outwell Brandon 4e

Zempire Aero Shelter 150D

Vango Illusion 500TC & 420D

Vango Galli 420D

Outwell Concorde 5SATC

Vango Capri 400xl


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Personhankakampa
31/7/2018 at 11:22pm
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and iv not forgotten my karsten - the vario-waffle in burgundy would be my next addition to that forever tent!

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Living the Dutch Dream - Karsten 300 pod + extns in Sea Green and Pure Cotton

Zempire Air Force 1 Pc

Cabanon Bora Bora cotton

Outwell Brandon 4e

Zempire Aero Shelter 150D

Vango Illusion 500TC & 420D

Vango Galli 420D

Outwell Concorde 5SATC

Vango Capri 400xl



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