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17.10 KG
Ł199.99
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42 Reviews of the Virginia 5 Showing 11 to 20 Page: 1 2 3 4 5

By: Scout79 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 9 from 10

I purchased the Outwell Virginia last year after looking at Hi-Gear and Vango tents at a similar price. I decided to go with the Virgina due to the excellent reviews and the reputation of Outwell Tents.

We love this tent, as a couple it is a perfect size. I would say however that although it states 2 bedrooms the divider is basically just a piece of mesh that doesn't provide any privacy so unless you are a close family I wouldn't recommend it! The front area of the tent is a really nice size. We have sat in when it is raining and have easily fit in 2 chairs, a table and suitcases, bbq's etc. The window are a really nice touch and stops you feeling closed in. The only problem I have is that we were planning on buying the front canopy and carpet this year but they are no longer in stock and are impossible to find. This would be really useful for a bit of extra space but more importantly for somewhere to cook when the rain arrives. I have read that a Vango Icarus 500 canopy will fit but the colour is pretty different. This is the only reason why I have given it 9 out of 10.

With regards to pitching, this is really easy but I'm not sure I would be able to erect it on my own as it is quite heavy when putting up the poles. There are lots of guy ropes and it comes with sturdy plastic pegs rather than the little metal ones and so it feels really secure when the wind gets up. We have been in it in wind and rain and have not had any leaks. It is also really simple to put down and this I have done on my own. It rolls up easily and goes back into the bag with no problems.

This year I am using 2 poles that my dad gave me to turn the front door into a rain cover. This works reasonably well with 2 extra guy ropes and a windbreak when it is raining and you want to cook.

Overall I would 100% recommend the Virginia for couples and small families. I believe that Yeomans are stocking them again this year as they were so popular last year. I just hope they bring back the canopy and carpet! Fingers crossed!

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By: Ladyluck Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 9 from 10

We purchased the Virginia 5 at the end of 2011 from Yeoman's as part of a prize I won on UKCS.

We also purchased the footprint, carpet and extension and so glad we did as it made the tent like home from home.

It was very easy to put up with two of us doing it and from start to finish including pegging out & putting extension on it took about 45mins. Having the footprint was good too as a guide. So glad we had the foot print as when we took the tent down after 11 nights it was great to be able to put our tent away with out all the mud underneath.

We had every sort of weather from torrential rain, wind & sunshine. The tent stood up well to it all, one night was torrential rain & it was great lying in bed listening to the rainfall & knowing we were not going to get soaking wet.

The extension was great as even when it was raining we could still sit out side.

The only fault I found was one of the loops to tie the door up when its rolled up was sewn on the wrong way round so could not be accessed but I still managed to tie the door by using another loop.

As far as I am aware they have now stopped making this model of tent but if you want a good sized tent that is waterproof & you can stand up in comfortably then this is the tent to buy if you can.

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By: Kate1978 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 10 from 10

We bought this tent last week and its the best Ł150 we've spent.

We had a test camp in it this weekend and we were tested to the maximum. It rained pretty much all weekend and particularly heavy on Saturday with strong winds.

The tent stood up to it all, no leaks, no drafts and minimal condensation.

The sleeping area is a really good size, we slept in the '3 man' side and stored all our stuff in the '2 man' side, and we were very comfortable and cosy. The pockets in the sleeping area are really handy for all the nick nacks as are the 10 or so pockets that hang between the two areas on the outside. We kept the divider sheet down but we could roll it up to give us even more room.

The living area is a great size, we kept our 2 chairs up and our table and still had plenty of room to move around. The large side window is great, lets lots of light in and when you open all the toggle up curtains it really is very bright and spacious.

We only used the side door with the rain safe canopy as it was so wet but the front door is nice and big and we have king poles to put the door up as a canopy if and when we need to.

The only thing I would say, and its not a bad thing in any way, is that I think you would struggle with 5 people in it, its more a 4 man in my eyes. But there are only 2 of us so for us its perfect, lots of space.

I managed to pitch this tent on my own in about 30 minutes, very easy to do, and I'm sure I'll get quicker but when we both do it, I reckon it'll take about 20 minutes max. The taking down was quick and easy and the oversized bag does make a huge difference, no more wrestling with tiny bags and bursting zips!

All in all this is our ideal tent and I cant wait to go away again, I would recommend this tent to anyone.

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By: Pinktash Reason: I've used one Made in: 2011 Rating: 9 from 10

We recently purchased this tent as it was on offer with the foot print and the carpet for Ł200 new and I've got to say I'm very happy with our purchase. After having an Outwell Montana 6 we downsized after the seals went on the big tent and was too costly to repair we were worried about the size. However it fitted 4 of us comfortably but then we had purchased a front extension which all our bags and cooking gear were out in.

We have just spent the wettest weekend in the lake district in it, they had a months rainfall in 24hrs and gale force winds.

The tent withstood it all. We had a few drips at the back but with the weather we had im not at all surprised with that and was more than happy. The 1 thing I will suggest though is don't get the Virginia front extension as it is open fronted, we bought the Vango Icarus 500 extension and it fits it perfectly and has a zipped front that is fully closable.

All in all its a fab tent for a 2.4 family :)

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By: Fuchsia Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 9 from 10

I don't really wish to add to all the positive reviews of this tent (it is an extremely weatherproof tent) but just wanted to say that we purchased the Vango Icarus 500 enclosed canopy for our recent trip to Keswick.

It virtually doubled the living space and although not of the same quality as the Virginia, served its purpose and fitted extremely well (withstood 12 hours of severe gales).

I know this tent is no longer being sold (cannot understand why not) but if you have one and wish to increase its size, the Vango Icarus 500 extension is perfect (especially if you can get it for Ł50 as we did.

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By: Styve100 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 10 from 10

All the other reviews echo what I could say about this tent, I think all manufacturers have some sort of conservative measuring device for berths, but in the real world this doesn't apply. Comfy sleeping for three, don't forget you have your clothes and stuff too! in the bedroom.

There wouldnt be much room for 5 to sit in the front area in bad weather too.

I have the front extension which makes it perfect, although some of the extension space is wasted due to the angle of the front of the tent, but thats physics for you.

Easy to put up and down on your own, I just had a week in St Davids, perfect.

Don't leave chocolate in the tent when its sunny, it melts!

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By: Flo+kirsty Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 10 from 10

I brought a Virginia 5 after needing to downsize, I have just got back from a VERY wet Jubilee weekend and was amazed at the tent! It rained for over 24 hours and we did not have ANY problems what so ever, I just need to try & find a zip up porch now as the only downside was having to walk in the tent backwards after taking wellies off outside, I have been informed that Outwell have stopped making this tent now though so contacted Outwell directly to see if they can help with a porch. Great tent and totally recommended! *****

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By: Nfblanks Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2012 Rating: 9 from 10

I have recently purchased the Outwell Virginia 5 and I am very impressed with it. For the price you cannot grumble about its build quality, or performance, however. This tent is classed as a 5 person tent, but more like a comfortable 4 person tent instead. The sleeping pod is fine, there is enough room to get 2 double airbeds side by side (with partition up of course). Then you move into the living area of the tent and it is slightly let down by its size and head room. This is due to the pitch from the bottom of the front opening to the top, and that it is a tunnel tent. I am 6'1' and you have about 5ft in the middle of the tent that your head does not touch the roof.

We recently went to Lower Hyde, Shanklin, IOW to camp as we have just down-sized from an 8 person Eurohike Buckingham 8 to the Outwell. The Outwell is far better as it is brighter and feels roomier, and also has the sown in groundsheet. It took my wife and me only 20 mins to erect the Outwell Virginia 5, compared with 45mins/1hr for the Buckingham.

One big problem with the new 2012 model is the rain cover over the side doorway. It is too low, very low! If I didn't duck before going in or coming back out I would hit myself on it. This isn't too problematic exiting the tent, but it is if you forget it going in as I painfully found out. The tension bar to hold it in place is at my throat level - hence it was painful.

Overall this tent is a fantastic tent for the price, but if you truly want a decent 5 man tent buy the Outwell Oakland XL.

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By: Jane Withers Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 10 from 10

We are newish to camping,this is the first tent we have owned and then put up. And it is excellent value for money,we had two nights of VERY high winds in Cornwall (April 2012) we felt safe ! very safe,its a well made roomy little tent and I am so glad we purchased it.

We have the footprint and front extension,all great value for money.

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By: Dexy Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: 10 from 10

Firstly we bought this tent because we read all the reviews here and would like to thank all members who took the time to write about it, most of all thank you ukcampsite, what a great site! Quite simply an excellent tent, we bought the extension in time for our last camp and feel we have the perfect accommodation for weekends or longer. Completely waterproof (Derbyshire rains lol), and good ventilation when required (Tattershall Lakes,Lincolnshire 1st October 2011 32c !) Our favourite local site is only 20 miles away, great for weekends. Due to my other significant half working late on fridays I go on ahead and pitch camp, the Ginny5 is ideal, I find it easy to erect on my own, taking about half an hour, getting quicker each time I pitch. The extension adds about 10 minutes and was well worth buying. I recommend buying the Footprint and the fitted Carpet. The former prevented the SIG from getting muddy when we packed away in Derbyshire, simply pack the muddy Footprint in a plastic bag and wash at home,a great accessory. The carpet hugely improves the comfort of the living area and is very compact when packed. Once again thank you ukcampsite and members, we are pleased with our holiday home !

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Manufacturer's Description

Exclusive to Yeomans the Virginia 5 is quick and easy to pitch, and provides comfortable sleeping accommodation for 4 to 5 persons in its 3+2 inner tent with divider. Offering generous amounts of living space for the family, this model features the full Outwell Sealed Ground System for maximum comfort and protection from the elements as well as from insects and dirt.

* Persons: 5 People
* Pitching way: Flysheet first or as one
* Flysheet: Outtex 3000 with taped seams
* Hydrostatic head: 3000 mm
* Inner tent: Breathable polyester
* Groundsheet: Sealed Ground System
* Pack size: 30 x 69 cm
* Weight: 17.1 kg
* Recommendation For two-child families and others who want ample room and reliable comfort in an innovative tent.
* Cabins: 2
* Colour: Green
* Floor: Double-coated polyethylene
* Type: Tunnel
* Standing Height: Yes

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