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Myself and OH are upgrading our tent from a small 2 man tent to something bigger we can spend a week comfortably in.

We have two on our short list (we're looking for something round the £100 mark and with lots of living space)

The two we quite like are the Coleman Bi-space 500 (http://www.norwich-camping.co.uk/product_details/3626.html) and the Gelert Vesuvius 5 (http://www.buckscamping.co.uk/view_details.php?productID=298). However we've not seen either up. Does anyone have any words of wisdom on the matter?

I'm attracted to the coleman as the small 2 man tent we have is coleman and has withstood all weather we've put in through, not sure I trust the Gelert as much. But the coleman use of space isn't as good as the gelert. Eeek! Decisions!

Thanks for any help :)

Quote: Originally posted by CamperPete on 12/6/2006

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Strangely enough I stayed in my mates Bi-Space over the weekend, nice tent BUT the lack of windows was a problem for me, I like a tent with windows so as I don't feel too closed in so personally I'd probably go for the Gelert.

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I thought the Bi-Spaces had windows either side of both doors, and a sky-light vent-cap thing?

I think the BiSpaces always look excellent quality and seem to  have good finishing touches eg gussets!

Haven't seen one of those Gelerts up, so can't comment. MT

That Bi-space is a great price and, with free delivery has to be a bargain. Norwich Camping are good to deal with, as well.

They look quality tents. I also like the look of the poly/cotton version tri-space, which is also available at a really good price since being discontinued.

Best of luck, whatever you decide.

Quote: Originally posted by Merry Terrier on 12/6/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by CamperPete on 12/6/2006

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Strangely enough I stayed in my mates Bi-Space over the weekend, nice tent BUT the lack of windows was a problem for me, I like a tent with windows so as I don't feel too closed in so personally I'd probably go for the Gelert.

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I thought the Bi-Spaces had windows either side of both doors, and a sky-light vent-cap thing?

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Ah, yes, well, erm.....sorry

You're correct MT, the one I stayed in is a few years old (before they invented windows!!!! ).........should have done my homework before engaging my mouth as usual

 

Quote: Originally posted by CamperPete on 12/6/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by Merry Terrier on 12/6/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by CamperPete on 12/6/2006

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Strangely enough I stayed in my mates Bi-Space over the weekend, nice tent BUT the lack of windows was a problem for me, I like a tent with windows so as I don't feel too closed in so personally I'd probably go for the Gelert.

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I thought the Bi-Spaces had windows either side of both doors, and a sky-light vent-cap thing?

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Ah, yes, well, erm.....sorry

You're correct MT, the one I stayed in is a few years old (before they invented windows!!!! ).........should have done my homework before engaging my mouth as usual

 

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Have to say from the pictures I've seen the windows in the Bi-Space look a bit like frosted glass to me! Which may or may not be a good enough window!

Thanks for all the replies so far...still feeling rather confused - i blame the heat! keep the opinions coming!!!!

Just as an update. I have ordered the Bi-space 500, after much chewing over, and deciding a trusted coleman enough to go with one i hadn't seen. Looking forward to it arriving although our garden isn't big enough to put in up in

Hopefully many happy holidays in our new tent!

Thanks for all your help!