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17 Reviews of the Buckingham 8 Showing 11 to 17 Page: 1 2

By: MickTw Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: 8 from 10

Tested it in the garden to make sure all was there and fitted compartments ready for holiday.

On holiday besides moving it a round to confirm the way and were we wanted it with in the pitch we found it easy to put up with three of us. Fitted the middle ground sheet but had to make sure we unclipped it by the door way (day time) or we some times tripped over it.

In all a good tent, easy to put and take down. The tent was in a sale in Millets from Ł179.99 and with trading in my old tent (20% off the sale price) it cost me Ł95 money well spent.

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By: KAM81 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 7 from 10

We used this tent for the first time this weekend in Whitby, in very windy and then very rainy weather and it was able to withstand both with no loose pegs or leaks.

We paid Ł118 last summer in a sale at Millets and for that money it was a bargain.

We are a family of 5 including 3 young boys aged 5, 3, and 2 and there was loads of room for us all and our belongings.

The 4 person bedroom pod should only be positioned at the front door end of the tent but we managed to make it fit at the other end by leaving a few toggles loose when we attached it to the fly. All 5 of us slept in that pod on 3 single airbeds. You would not be able to fit 4 singles in for 4 people, I would think it would have to be 2 doubles at best.

The groundsheet is not sewn in and it was a bit of a pain for us as we were constantly having to reposition it as it moved about a bit. I think it will just be trial and error with that for a bit while we get used to it and use it more. I'm looking for a suitable carpet which might help the problem.

I would definitely recommend the Buckingham 8 for large families or those that just want a bit more room. The only problem I can see with having such a big tent is being able to make last minute bookings with a 7 metre tent!

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By: Ben39 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 7 from 10

The pictures I have uploaded are of the first pitch at a campsite and the test pitch in the garden but the weather was warm and no wind whatsoever.

I have since used it a couple of times in bad weather and found it to be absolutely fine, no leaks and has stayed nice and sturdy.

When adding the bedroom pods it can be set up as a 4 man with double the space or an 8 man.

I agree that the ground sheet is a bit of a pain but its big, I have modified mine with some velcro strips just to hold it in place a bit better.

Easy to put up (I can do it solo within 25mins) loads of space, Storage pockets galore, Lamp hook points in each bedroom, and at the price I paid Ł95 I think I am going to use this tent for a good while, my only niggle is the lack of flyscreens but then we'll keep the bedroom doors closed'

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By: Waterwomble Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 8 from 10

I ended up with this only because my Gelert 6, which I have never been happy with, let me down in a storm in Dorset and the Buckingham 8 was the only family tent I could find at 5.30pm at night. Like other reviewers, the 1500 HH was concerning, I never go below 3000, but this tent has stood up to 2 very heavy down pours without problems. Yes the groundsheet is fidley, but I have found no other faults as yet. The large living area is a blessing, it is fantastically easy to erect and dismantle. Because I bought this in a rush, I was convinced that at the end of the holiday it would be going on freecycle, a fellow camper said to give it a chance, which on returning from another trip with heavy rain at times, it has proved itself to me as a reliable tent - unlike the gelert that leaked at the slightest opportunity. Eurohike wasnt a brand I'm familiar with but I will certainly take more notice now. The main bedroom is spacious - good for us campers 6ft plus and the 2 double bedrooms are equally as spacious. There are plenty of pockets sewn in for storage and a handy washing line pre-sewn in. For a tent that I paid Ł118 for, I have no complaints.

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By: Willandjackie Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 7 from 10

We have used our tent twice. We found that some of the toggles to attach groundsheet are missing and one of the storage pockets not seamed properly. The inner bedroom zip has parted company from the fabric in two places. The groundsheet doesn't go completely under the bedrooms, just a third of the way and our lack of toggles meant we had water coming in, not much but it was a bit annoying to step in in the morning. We also had some seepage through the zip we used to enter and exit the tent, this was because you can't put the external flap over it from inside! I suspect this might be a common problem though.

There is an oddity I can't work out and that is why the main door is situated with the back wall of the main bedroom completely blocking it. We didn't bother to use the poles to prop up the door for this reason and didn't use it at all. Not a problem as there are side doors but strange design feature.

Two of us put it up very easily, loads of room. Bit gloomy inside. Wished there were more windows on dull days its not possible to read comfortably.

Overall a good tent for the money (we paid Ł175 and saw it advertised for Ł118 a few days later, such is life!)

We now have our eye on something with more windows and a porch for cooking. We are new to camping and have spied some much better tents on our trips.

So, mixed review from me although the tent withstood some very heavy wind and rain in Snowdonia, perhaps that's the most important thing.

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By: FordyX Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 7 from 10

Bought this last week on the basis that we needed a larger tent (well not NEEDED, just a would like to have), anyway, saw it at Ł118 and thought for that price we can't go wrong. Not really tested in anger as Shell Island this weekend was near perfect conditions, no wind, no rain so consider this as a test review.

For a tunnel tent of its huge size, it was very easy to put up once I realised there was actually some colour coding on two of the pole sets. Think it might be a little difficult in windier conditions though.

The ground sheet is fiddly as as already stated within a previous review, but for this price can't complain. It fits and it does it's job.

Only 1500 rating so am a bit concerned about staying dry in the future, but for the price, I'll buy an extra towel.

We used it with all inner tents erected choosing to use the large one as a master bedroom - maybe not the best option we've had as with the extra space comes extra air to warm, and it did seem to get colder with the huge amount of space we had, but at least we could stand up inside without bouncing off the airbed, which was a nice luxury especially for the price.

One issue we did have was one of the straps that join the poles to tension them had actually come unstitched, quick problem to solve, but was slightly frustrating trying to work out the problem at 9pm on a Friday night, hey ho, it was only Ł118.

Another issue being that the guys use eyelets within the pole sleeves. Slightly annoying when removing the poles as the metal pole joint sleeves catch, causing the pole to split. This will become very annoying when trying to pack up in the wet or wind, so a modification will be required before our next outing

I keep coming back to it, if you want a big tent that you can stuff everything in and are not sure about investing heavily into the whole camping thing then go and buy this, realistically we'll only use it for a few trips a year as we also have a four man with the ultimate aim of buying something more 'hardy' for the future. This tent is ideal for families on a long weekend or guaranteed fine weather conditions.

Will update the review at end of August after the 2nd outing.

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By: Nandk2001 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 8 from 10

This tent is BIG! Despite its size it is really easy to put up, first time out and it took the wife and I only 30mins to erect and peg out! We paid Ł118 for it so a real bargain not sure I'd pay the RRP of Ł399 though. The couple of niggles we have with it is the groundsheet could do with being fully sown in and a porch for the door area. But you can buy the porches cheap enough on ebay and the groundsheet does lip up and connect to the tent so no real prob!

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Manufacturer's Description

The Eurohike Buckingham 8 family tent is a popular choice for first time and experienced campers alike - durable, reliable and versatile it's a classic tunnel-style family tent.
The bedrooms have a removable divider curtain for extra privacy, and sewn-in bathtub groundsheets to keep out creepy crawlies. The living area can be extended by taking out one bedroom, which then gives access to the large end door.
With good height throughout, adjustable curtains, and doors that can be turned into awnings, the Buckingham 8 is a comfortable place to relax and enjoy your camping holiday.
Features
8 man family tent with standing room and 2 sleeping compartments - Ideal for families or large groups of friends.
Pitches in 15 minutes
Waterproof flysheets with taped seams - 3000mm hydrostatic head.
Double skin FIBREseal 3000 groundsheet material with taped seams - tough and durable for years of use.
Clip in groundsheet - covers the living area to protect against wet ground. Easy to put in or remove.
Breathable bedrooms with mesh doors and 'bathtub' groundsheets - for a condensation and insect-free sleep.
Large windows with roll-away curtains - curtains can be toggled at different heights to adjust privacy and light.
High and low level ventilation - for an improved air flow.
Fire retardant - tested to the European EN 5912 safety standard.
Storage pockets in the bedrooms and living area - provide tidy space for your essentials.
1x large end door and 2x side doors
Large windows - for extra light, with attached curtains for privacy.
Colour coded poles - 11mm firbreglass poles on door canopy and 12.7mm fibreglass poles in main tent.
2 x steel king poles for porch included - can be used to convert a door into a canopy (16mm in diameter).
Lantern hanging point and Velcro cable ties
Size: 700 x 300 x 205cm
Pack size: 66 x 35 x 31cm
Weight: 20.03kg

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