Outwell Wolf Lake 5 Tent Reviews and Details Page 2

Tent Reviews: Outwell Wolf Lake 5

Tent and Awning Reviews Index > Outwell > Wolf Lake 5 Reviews

Current Model?
Berths:
Weight:
RRP on date added:
Bedroom inners:
Living area groundsheet:
Pitching Style:

Discontinued
5 (more 5 berth tents)
48.90 KG
Ł1,899.90
2
Fully Sewn-in
In one

Average User Rating:

9.35/10 from 23 reviews

Viewed: 83867 times

Back to index

Manufacturer Images

Member Uploaded Images - click to enlarge

If you have a photo of this Tent click here to upload it

23 Reviews of the Wolf Lake 5 Showing 11 to 20 Page: 1 2 3

By: Humbird Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: 9 from 10

Hi, I recently bought a WL5 and just love it. After a couple of bad experiences over the last 2 years in a Coleman polyester 4-person tent (in which the bad weather nearly blew the tent away with us inside!), plus leakages, and insufficient space for 'living' inside when we had wet weather), I decided that upgrading our tent was a must - otherwise I'd have abandoned camping forever!

My criteria for a new tent was (a) no possible areas where rain could come in from the groundsheet door area, (b) something sturdier that could withstand the winds and not flap noisily in the winds and (c) a porch space for cooking no matter what the weather, or even sitting in when there is a gentle chilly breeze. I had taken shelter in a friend's Outwell Bear Lake 2 years ago and was incredibly impressed - I knew I wanted an Outwell as my next tent.

After much reading on this site, I began to realise the benefits of cotton canvas over polyester . So my choice was narrowed down to the Lakes or Rivers . And the Lakes seemed to be higher spec. After deciding on a Lake, it came down to 'which one'? I don't need the space of a WL 5-person tent as we are a family of only 2 even though we have enough camping gear for a family of 10! A 4-man tent such as BL4 would have been perfect but I was swayed toward the WL5 because of the full length porch, which the BL4 does not have, nor the Trout Lake. I also didn't want the angled front area of the Trout Lake as it means loss of internal space. So my choice was made and WL5 it had to be!

The WL5 has super space inside and the window configuration is great, so many options. The living room has plenty of space for a fridge, cupboard, table and chairs and room for my child to play inside on wet days or in the evenings. Also plenty of room for visitors who might want to come camping with us.

The footprint is very handy, and the carpet gives a really luxurious feeling in the tent. Its all just so lovely and cosy. The one (negative) thing that surprised me is that the front door and two front windows don't have the same configuration as the side windows/doors - i.E. The front door and windows do not have the mesh option, so in other words you either have the curtains UP, or if they are down you have to look out thru the plastic window . Looking thru mesh would have been nicer and I don't understand why the Outwell have designed the front windows/door this way, its my only negative and not a big deal, just a curious thing really.

Ease of Pitching: I am a slight woman and only 5'4' but I was able to pitch this solo, it wasn't easy, but it was manageable. Getting it up wasn't too hard once I had the first poles up (I followed Yeoman's utube way of erecting the front porch bit first)- after erecting the first poles, it then got easier and easier with each set of remaining poles. Pegging it out took a long time. Taking the tent down was not difficult solo either. However it was really hard work trying to get it back to pack-size and into the bag ad then loading it into the car. Really hard for me, but that's just because it was a solo job. I heard a lot about the WL5 packed size and weight, but I guess I was in 'denial' because I was so set on having a WL5 no matter what. But it is HUGE! I have a VW Gold Estate and the tent and pole bag take up the full boot space in my estate car. And so so heavy. Next year I might get a trailer so that all my camping gear can go into it and stored in it during the winter months too.

I reflect on how my camping has changed over the years. Ten years ago I was in a small little dome tent, no room for standing and it was all very minimal. Then I progressed into a 4-bed dome with living space and was able to get kitchen gear and cupboard, etc. And now I have an Outwell Wolf Lake 5 and also now have EHU . And I feel I have 'arrived' . It is really so luxurious and comfortable, that camping takes on a completely new meaning from how I camped ten years ago. I think the size/weight/pitching time of the WL will mean that I'll want to get a smaller wkend tent next year, and just use the WL for longer trips of a week or so at a time.

I love the WL5 and could not recommend it enough. Ideally would be good for 2 people to pitch and if somebody has plenty of car/trailer space.

Great tent though!

0 from 1 people found this review helpful, was it helpful to you?

By: Blithe Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: 9 from 10

The WL5 is a great tent. It's very well designed and just the right size for 4. We used it in really bad weather last year - many tents blown off the campsite - 'Wolfie' was solid as a rock.

The size and weight are a factor - we have an estate car and if we have half the back seats down, we can pack for a small trip but with all four of us, we need to put it on the roof (separated into 3 big waterproof drybags). There's little room for other camping luxuries - we have to go with small sleeping bags, no duvets! However as a tunnel it's not difficult to put up, just a bit time consuming with all the pegs.

We tend to use the canopy for cooking under and if the wind/rain is from the wrong direction, we use a windbreak around the front. I am thinking of sewing an extra half-screen for this eventuality out of some canvas.

It's bigger than I am used to but when your friends all pile inside in the bad weather you are glad of it (we've had nine for breakfast!) We chose it to be stormproof and (hopefully) midgeproof for Scotland. It's light, airy, warm and spacious - no falling over each other.

I just find myself fancying a weekend tent that's a bit smaller - a small bell tent maybe.?