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01/8/2006 at 11:05am
 Location: KENT
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hi .we are a family of 5. i need 3 bedrooms (1,2,3) setup as youngest is likely to want to come in with us in the night.  i also would prefer sig througout. please give me some ideas. £250 ish to spend


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01/8/2006 at 11:26am
 Location: Portsmouth
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Hi

How abourt a hartord xl i think they go or that money have a look at the linkhartord xxl club to see how many of us have got them



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01/8/2006 at 11:49am
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Abbey Piper 12.2ex
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What about the Vango Vista 800, it's a super tent, loads of head room in living area & bedrooms, and sig throughout. I've seen it for £299 at Go Outdoors, I know it's a bit more than your budget, but for a family of five I think it's the perfect tent. Everyone will have a personal opinion, my advice would be to go and see one erected first.

Happy hunting.



01/8/2006 at 12:31pm
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hi. thanks for the ideas. have seen a small display of tents but we're in kent and there are not many places to look. would you say the vango is a beta option then a coleman columbus. i really appreciate all the help and advice i get. also is the vista a very heavy tent to transport



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01/8/2006 at 12:43pm
 Location: Manchester
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I have a Coleman Canyon and can vouch for its superb quality and roominess (and its compact when packed away). I can't comment on the Columbus, but I know it's a popular tent. Yes, you're right the Vango is a very cumbersum tent to transport if you don't have a lot of room.

Hopefully someone else will be along to help with you with the Columbus.



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01/8/2006 at 1:09pm
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 Outfit: Campus Yale
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Don't think anyone has suggested the Campus Indiana 8?

http://www.outdoorcampingstore.co.uk/product.asp?productID=271

We considered it, but have decided on the Yale for 5 of us weekend camping.



01/8/2006 at 1:10pm
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Just noticed that one doesn't have a SIG, but if you search these boards, it gets some good reviews...


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01/8/2006 at 1:16pm
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thanks. i know it looks good .do you think it would be a prob not to have sig in living area. have u seen the yale  and do yopu think it would be too small for us.

we have 3 girlswho are not keen on insects thats why i thought a sig throughout may be a good bet

thanks 

 



01/8/2006 at 1:27pm
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I have yet to see the Yale in the flesh. Ordered it yesterday!

We are first timers. Our kids are 2 girls (6 and 5 next month) and a boy (3). we intend putting them all in one sleeping area.

Not sure about the lack of SIG, but there's a thread at the top of this board giving the pros and cons.



01/8/2006 at 2:14pm
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another tent i have just seen on tents direct is the relum metallica . does anyone know about this tent


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01/8/2006 at 4:05pm
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hello. a light weight tent with sig and 3 rooms .any more ideas would be gratefully recieved


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01/8/2006 at 9:46pm
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Hi George. Could highly recommend the Aztec Cantera 9. Loads of room, three good size bedrooms and easy to put up and full SIG. Can get this years model for £250 if you shop around. Whatever tent you buy enjoy it as I am sure you will


01/8/2006 at 9:53pm
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thanks for the advice.it looks a good tent. is the relum metallica not popular because tents direct said it was a best seller last year,


01/8/2006 at 10:00pm
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Hi George, I have looked at the tent but alias have never heard of the make or seen one erected. I am sure someone here has had experience of this tent and may be able to comment.


01/8/2006 at 10:30pm
 Location: Bedfordshire
 Outfit: Conway Cruiser
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Hi George, we bought an Indiana 8 berth tent just a month ago, to meet up with some of our relatives for the weekend. The four bedrooms & living area are very spacious indeed, plenty of room for putting your table & chairs inside, in case of rain!

We only used it the one night & are now taking delivery of a Conway Cruiser F/C & therefore selling the tent! 

We paid £200.00 for it, but not sure what to sell it for! Here's a picture of it, although we bought it from a camp shop in Woburn.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/PIX/PLANS/511098.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/eshop.asp%3Fwci%3Dproduct%26wce%3D51109801%26desc%3DCAMPUS%2BINDIANA%2B8%2BFAMILY%2BTENT&h=143&w=250&sz=10&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=sFjcebwnV52EmM:&tbnh=63&tbnw=111&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcampus%2Bindiana%2B8%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN




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