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Tent Reviews: Hi Gear Kalahari 8 Eclipse / Elite
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Average User Rating:9.46/10 from 98 reviews
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98 Reviews of the Kalahari 8 Eclipse / Elite
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By: Kitters63 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: 
We have a Kalahari 8 and we love it easy to erect an packs away like a dream. Very spacious there are only myself and my husband but we do occasionally take the grandkids so the extra room is good. We had really bad weather recently and not a movement or leak it was great although the wind and rain were howling round us we were snug.
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By: Llewisp Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
We recently bought this tent for £200 in Go-Outdoors and are very impressed with it. It is spacious and didn't let in any draughts. It doesn't take long to put up (nearly an hour, but it was the first time trying though) The only down side is that we now want a canopy/extension for it and a tent advisor from Go Outdoors doesn't think Hi Gear have made one for this model. Has anyone heard anything different or know where to get one?
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By: Rowanb Reason: I've seen one Made in: 2009 Rating: 
Having not really been camping since 1990 in a little two man Gelert tent across France I found this tent to be both roomy and great in the wind and rain. This tent with stood all the elements and proved to be very trust worthy, a must when the wind is battering you + tent. In terms of ease of getting it up and then taking it down this tent proved to be a dream. I did a dummy run in the back garden and took around an hour on my own. With help this tent went up within twenty five mins, taking down was a breeze as well and was no probs getting back in the bag.
In terms of living space during our camping trip this proved to be just right I have two boys 6 and 4, so when we had the odd quiet moment there was plenty of room for the boys to play and do lots of drawing and of course running around when it rained.
Overall I can't recommend this tent enough.
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By: Tinhead Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
I decided to upgrade my tent as I had a 12 man pro action and was I glad I did it.
We went to go outdoors and bought it for £199. BARGAIN.
It came with decent pegs and had no trouble erecting it, even though there was no pitching instructions it took 25 mins max with two of us.
First two nights we were there we had terrible weather high winds and rain but the tent took it all in its stride and not one leak.
I would recommend this tent to anyone who has got a small budget.
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By: Claire43210 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
We bought this tent after extensive research, being impressed with the space and price at Go Outdoors (£199).
We pitched it quickly and very easily - just thread 5 poles through and peg out! It stood up to very heavy rain and wind without moving or leaking.
The kids love it - there was lots of space in 1 bedroom for a travel cot and 2 beds. The family living area was brilliant for 2 adults and 3 young active children!
We will now buy the canopy, because when it is raining hard you do get rain in the doorway as you go in / out.
Overall, this is a fantastic tent and worth every penny. The kids are now as addicted to camping as us - objective achieved!
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By: Annas Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
We decided to give camping a go so visited our local Go Outdoors. Wow, we were overwhelmed by the array of tents but decided upon this one for the following reasons:
- Sewn in ground sheet
- Large living space
- Four generous bedrooms
- And last but not least, the price at an amazing £199.
Having never owned a tent before I have nothing to compare it with, but my hubby and I had no problem erecting it and neednt have been worried about looking like first time campers not knowing what we were doing.
The kids also love the tent (3 & 8) and we're even planning a camping trip to France next year.
What can I say - I would recommend this tent to any family.
Enjoy.
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By: NJB105 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
I have been camping with my family for a little while now and this is our third tent. We visited our local Go Outdoors retailer and were surprised to find this tent on offer at £199.
After considering all the other tents that were on show we decided to buy the Kalahari 8. The tent ticks all the right boxes for us as a family.
Both me and my wife wanted a tunnel tent with a Vis-a-Vis bedroom layout. This tent is very spacious and has the benefit of a built in ground sheet which for us was excellent as we had in the past only had a separate groundsheet.
We have just used it on a short trip to Runswick Bay located near Whitby. The tent was great it took two of us just 30 minutes to erect, with another 10 minutes spent applying the guide ropes. All in we were fully set up within the hour.
The weather was terrible on the first night which meant that our new tent had a real test of its ability. The winds and rain were incredibly strong. At about 4:30am I woke to the overwhelming sound of the wind and rain and thought that I should check the tent externally but I was very pleased to find that it had not moved an inch. Internally there were no leaks and everything including the family was still secure despite the weather.
We love the room that this provides us with. We are not the biggest family and consist of two adults a 6 year old and a dog. For us we only use one bedroom and do not fit the second bedroom. As such this provides us with masses of floor space to organise our equipment. The second bedroom however will be very handy as we often take other family friends with us and we will still have enough space to store and keep everything inside.
Packing away was so easy, as the tent fits perfectly into its oversized suitcase style bag. It’s the first time we have had a tent that goes away with no hassle.
All in all a great tent at a great price, I have had no problems with it and cannot wait to go away again at the end of August.
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By: Leisurepower Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:
After years of use, our conway trailer tent had finally swayed it's last.
We have been caravanning the last 3 or four years, but the family just loves to camp.So it was time to buy a new tent.
When I came across the hi gear Kalahari 8, I couldn't believe my eyes. It was everything we were looking for, and on offer at GO-OUTDOORS in wigan.For £199.00 (and still is).
As my previous favourite was the sunvalley 8. At 400 quid, this was a positive gem of a find!
We used it for 4 days on Anglesey, and it is brilliant, really easy to pitch, warm and cosy, 3000hh, kids loved it and we were all comfortable.
Comes with poles to hold the door up to make a little porch area, well ventilated, easy to put away, a real little gem.
When we bought it, it was on a Friday, and had we waited til the Monday, we could (And still can) buy a kalahari 10 for £189.00. Unbelievable value, but the 8 was big enough for our needs, and we couldn't be bothered going back for the sake of a tenner.
Going away for a week 3rd august to destination undecided, but can't wait.
Got some cushion floor tiles for in the bedrooms and living area, it's a home from home.
Great tent, Great value, Great fun.
As a family tent goes.This is the one for you!
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Manufacturer's Description
An updated version of the Kalahari Elite, the Hi Gear Kalahari 8 Eclipse is a spacious, stable and comfortable tunnel-style tent with two large partitionable bedrooms in a face-to-face layout, roomy enough for you, your family and all your gear.
The bedrooms comfortably sleep four at each end of the tent, in 2+2 inners with breathable polyester walls. They're made using darkened 'Eclipse' fabric that blocks out daylight, keeping it cool and dark inside so you get a better night's sleep. The bedrooms can also be removed, to give you extra storage space, or room for dirty gear.
The large living space has two large windows and hanging storage pockets to help keep it tidy, organised and liveable. Multiple vents along the roof help air flow throughout the tent.
The sewn-in groundsheet couples with the fire-retardant polyester flysheet give you a ventilated interior that's completely protected from draughts and downpours. The two doors can prop and extend out for extra shelter, or to expand your relaxation space.
Other useful features include the water-repellent zips and dual electrical cable access points. Pre-attached high-visibility guylines, reduced pole sleeves, and the sewn-in groundsheet make pitching quick and easy.
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