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5 (more 5 berth tents)
28.30 KG
Ł305.00
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9.15/10 from 13 reviews

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13 Reviews of the Lokon Vario 5 Showing 11 to 13 Page: 1 2

By: Pillsley Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating: 9 from 10

We bought this tent to replace a very old Khyam Ridgidome as I had started going away on my own and couldn't carry the Khyam although I could put it up.

I love the tent, even though I could never put it up on my own although I can carry it and we've never had any trouble packing it away into its bag. Masses of space and the moveable front panel makes it flexible enough to use in all weathers. We've camped in bad weather and it seems really stable and leak proof. I'm just sorry that if I'd waited a year I could have had a sun canopy as well.

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By: Sylv19 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating: 9 from 10

We love our Lokon Vario 5. We bought it to replace our original model Gelert Vario 5 which we'd had many good holidays in, but which really struggled to cope with exceptionally strong winds on the Northumberland coast as there were no cross poles for added rigidity and strength. However, we were really impressed with the newer version - its spacious, the tent tidies do their job, we usually have the front section set back to give us a porch area for cooking and removing wet weather gear yet there is still plenty of living space for the two of us, using the spare bedroom for storage, changing room, etc.

I haven't seen the sun canopy yet - not even sure if they make it in the black/beige colourway that we have.

We agree it is quite heavy, but we find that by splitting the load - all the fabric parts in the holdall provided, and all the poles in a separate carry bag - it is a lot more manageable.

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By: Readyartbrut Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: 8 from 10

We got this tent and tried it out at workhouse festival last June. It came in the large carry bag and as it is very heavy nearly killed my husband carrying it, so it is not a long distance to pitch type tent.

We did find it really easy to put up - flysheet first(for two people) and really spacious. As it is navy / light blue it is light and airy (not like some of the more recent tent models green/black) We have never managed to get it back into the bag though, and the flysheet has been carried around the rest of the festivals we did last year in an extra large recycle bag that we got from the first festival.

It is a great tent and we only paid Ł199 for it and it came with a free porch and windbreak for this price from outdoormegastore!

Great value, spacious and sturdy tent.

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Manufacturer's Description

These Vario packages must represent one of the best deals on the market this season. We have bundled a perennial favourite in the Lokon Vario (a favourite with Trekkies) with the matching sun canopy and windbreak and are offering it together at an unbelievable price! The design of the Lokon Vario enables quick and easy flysheet first pitching and provides maximum internal living space. The frame features 4 x 12.7mm fibreglass poles sections and two steel cross poles to provide fantastic rigidity. The bedroom area of the Vario 5 features two separate (2+3) sleeping compartments and the living space is a massive 3.5 x 3.4m. There is an arched front door plus a side entrance. The living area also features a front panel which can be completely zipped out and relocated further back inside the tent to create a large porch area. There are also multiple windows to keep the living area light - essential in such a large tent. Other internal features include a cable entry point, and a fitted living area groundsheet and internal tent tidy's The flysheet is 190T fire retardant polyester with a PU coating and fully taped seams providing 3000mm of hydrostatic head protection. The living area and inner tent bedroom groundsheets are polyethylene. In addition to the tent we are also including the matching sun canopy - perfect for al fresco dining plus a matching windbreak (both are usually sold as optional extras).

Weight: 27.7kg
Pack Size: 75x50x24cm
Dimensions: 560x340cm (outer); 210x320cm (inner)
Height: (Inner) 190cm
Colour: Lakeside Navy/Blue Shadow

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