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Discontinued
6 (more 6 berth tents)
49.30 KG
Ł749.99
2
Fully Sewn-in
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8.75/10 from 12 reviews

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12 Reviews of the Florida 6 Showing 11 to 12 Page: 1 2

By: 12over Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: 9 from 10

We were satisfied owners of an Outwell Hartford XL until we seen the Florida 6 at The NEC show. It highlighted the fact that although the hartford was adequate for our needs the living area was limited because of its shape making it difficult to store equipment without blocking a bedroom door or having to move things around to make space.

We made the decision to purchase a Florida 6 with footprint groundsheet and Carpet for the new season.

Our first trip with it was Bank holiday weekend and it was a revelation. As usual with outwell the pitching instructions were pretty limited and vague with 3 photos not really relevant to the operation.We took our time and got it up in approx 40 mins (10 mins less than Hartford) with a little assistance from some curious neighbours interested in the new model.

Due to the steel poles and tunnel design it was a solid structure when pegged out and tensioned up.

The living space is huge enhanced by the additional height and a table chairs , storage cupboard and many other items fitted in leaving plenty more space to roam around in. The passage between the 2 spacious bedrooms is advertised as a walk in wardrobe. It has a useful hanging rail (remember to remove when taking tent down!)

This was a surprisingly useful area for storage without getting in the way. This leads to the rear door so if you have hung stuff up or blocked the passage it is really just a means for ventilation rather than a thoroughfare.

The front porch area is huge and I think the addition of a canopy would be overkill. This area also has 2 hanging rails useful for drying all sorts.

Along the full length of the tent there is a serious of clever ventilation flaps cleverly held open with soft velcro secured stays keeping the tent dry and airy on the inside when opened.

2 front mesh panels and 4 large side windows when uncovered provide plenty of light and air for a comfortable living space.

The main door is easy to open and close with a clear panel option if required.

On the down side the packed size is quite large and the poles are in a separate bag and very heavy meaning 2 large awkward items for packing.

The poles I thought were poorly packed and I purchased some smaller pole bags to separate the different types and make them easier to pack and less bulky.

The carpet did not fit properly due to the position of the groundsheet anchor points for the bedroom pods. This I think wil be easily remedied on the next trip with a sharp knife and a bit of gaffer tape.

Something for readers to think about when upsizing their tent is the heater and light we used for our old tent struggled to heat and light the larger area of the Florida so these items will need to be upgraded before our next trip.

There is a row of very useful mesh pockets on both bedroom sections proving to be very practical and ideally situated.

Overall a fantastic roomy easy to put up practical, comfortable camping experience recommended for those who like a practical living space and spacious sleeping areas.

Due to the simplicity of the shape it is easy to pack away into it's wheeled bag but the bulk and weight of the packed up poles do prove to be cumbersome.

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By: Astronaut Reason: I've seen one Made in: 2009 Rating: 8 from 10

We've been perusing around our local camping shop, Tam Leisure in New Malden Surrey, and they have some new displays up including the new Florida 6.

It's an impressive tent, it feels huge inside, and while we weren't initially convinced that the area between the bedrooms was useful space, it housed a hanging rail and was nice to have a rear exit for ventilation, it certainly makes the front living room area bigger and vast enough for a dining table not to take up the whole space.

I think it will appeal to Monty 6 users who can be persuaded to upsize. The front canopy is vast (Monty users would have to pay extra for the front extension), and it had full mesh windows so will be better in the hot weather. Also importantly, by losing the side doors of the Monty the whole living area becomes usable rather than having to keep the door areas clear.

Is it worth Ł150 - Ł200 more than the Montana? We think it is. It has the extra width, the rear door instead of 2 side ones, the canopy, the mesh windows, and an extra 10cm of head height.

It's a great tent, feels huge inside, and the layout is really well designed. If you are going to buy the Monty take a look at this first. I'm impressed.

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Manufacturer's Description

A revitalised approach to tunnel tents, the Florida 6 has sleeping accommodation for 6 persons in two adjustable inner tents on either side of a walk-in wardrobe that closes with a zip curtain. The floor of the ultra-roomy bedroom and living areas is protected by a sewn-in groundsheet, and optimal ventilation conditions are ensured by the rear door and the large, mesh-panelled windows on either side of the entrance.
Another very strong feature, the 5-metre wide canopy is fitted with two full-width drying rails for the family’s swimwear, wet towels, etc. The Florida 6 is well lit by large, sloping panorama windows with bottom-up curtains to ensure the right balance between eye-level views and privacy, and comes with a long list of renowned Outwell features that add convenience and comfort to camping life.

Specifications:
Flysheet: Outtex® 5000 with taped seams
Hydrostatic Head: 5000 mm
Floor: Double-coated polyethylene
Inner tent: Breathable polyester
Pack size: Tent: 78 x 40 x 42 cm/Poles: 25 x 80 cm
Weight: Tent: 23.4 kg / Poles: 25.9 kg
Poles: Steel poles 19/22 mm, 2 upright steel poles

Features:
• Large front canopy with mud valance
• Drying rails at each side of front canopy
• Front ventilation wall
• Large panorama windows with roll-up curtains
• Walk-in wardrobe with clothes rail and zip curtain
• Pre-attached and adjustable inner tents
• Organiser pockets
• Mesh pockets in the inner tents
• Lamp holder and light cable tidies
• Rear door
• Fully seam-sealed flysheet for maximum protection
• Reinforcement patch on all stress points
• Adjustable pegging points
• Pre-attached guy ropes
• Luminous guy ropes
• Heavy duty Outwell zips
• Outwell doormat included
• Repair kit included

Optional Extras:
• Carpet
• Footprint

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