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I too have the outwell outhouse (mainly as it has sloping roof to stop rainwater building up on the roof). 

However, the outhouse doesn't have mudflaps and uses fibreglass poles, so is not a rigid as the tubular steel frame of the argos one.

Post last edited on 17/08/2007 21:44:50

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Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.

Quote: Originally posted by dave-t on 16/8/2007

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We have the easy camp version and have now used it 3 times. They are really worth the £50. We get a 70 x 70 table, storage boxes and  decent size camp kitchen in it with no problems. Basically a tubular steel frame with a flysheet over it. 4 guy ropes and loads of elasticated peggin points. The only thing to watch is to ensure that the roof is stretched out properly and tied firmly on the inside. If it rains heavily you will get a large pool of water on it!

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Quote: Originally posted by zac45 on 17/8/2007

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The first time we used our suncamp utillity we had very heavy rain one night,the next morning i went into utill. i couldent believe how much water was hanging down like a big balloon.It took both my arms to push the weight of water off the roof, the seems must be really strong because it did not leak or tear.The next time we used it we found it had bent the poles a bit so i had to bend them into place again.Now i always stretch 3 bungi cords across the roof inside it stops any chance of rain settling and gives you something else to hang things on. Its got to be one of our best bits of kit. 

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I use an awning pole with an extra section inserted into it, pushed point down into the ground inside the tent and the blunt end holding up the ceiling into a slight peak. Helps shed the rain.

Have to say, I was a bit unsure at first about how such a tall flat sided object would perform in windy weather. However it was just fine and it dawned on me that of course it was a frame tent, after all, and didn`t flex. I`d be interested to hear how fibregrass pole versions like the Outdoor Revolution stand up to high winds?

We have the Easy Camp Annex

Used it for first time on the recent Bruce's Meet. It was great, easy to put up quite big and it withstood some terrible weather. Torrential rain, but with the sloping roof and making sure the roof was kept taught there was no puddle at all.

All in all very pleased.

We were after a utility tent but couldn't afford to pay a lot.  They had half price ones in Argos (down to £34.99).  I was gutted when they were sold out completely in our area.

I couldn't believe my luck when a few days later Woolworths were selling gazabeos with mesh sides for £29.99 reduced from £79.99.  It's a lot bigger than we intended but we bought it anyway. Just need a bigger house and car to store it all!