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6 (more 6 berth tents)
21.05 KG
£249.00
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Average User Rating:9.04/10 from 73 reviews
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73 Reviews of the Horizon 6
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By: A5HL3Y Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: 
Excellent tent. The construction is really easy to erect and living space very good especially once matching tent porch added. We use it as a 4 person tent but it can easily accommodate the full 6 without having to squeeze into the sleeping compartments. Pitch in less than 30 minutes.
Would highly recommend.
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By: Sefeo Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: 
Used this tent twice so far and all I can say is great great great !
PITCHING- Despite being new to camping the 2 of us put it up and fastened down all the guy ropes in 35 minutes.
TAKING DOWN- Storage bag is good size and easy to pack away tent and poles. We find it best to fold in all the loose ropes/flaps onto the groundsheet and then bring either end to the middle and fold in half again. You can then get one of the kids to roll from one end to the other (leave cable zips unzipped) and this helps get all the air out before folding one final time to the shape of the bag. In all it only took 20 mins max to dismantle.
SLEEPING AREAS- Good sizes. We put dad + son in one pod with double coleman mattress (excellent) and single regatta sleeping bags (excellent) and mum + daughter in the other again with same gear. Still had plenty of space around edge for bags/book/light/etc. Excellent double layer door allowing for internal pod mesh to remain zipped up to prevent bugs whilst allowing good air flow with other layer unzipped in hot weather.
CABLE ZIPS- Various access zips to allow for EHU entry -as stated previously we found if you leave these unzipped when packing away you can release any trapped air by rolling along the folded tent allowing air to be forced out easily with no damage to tent.
VALUE- excellent value for money at £179(tent)+ £39(canopy) + £17 (carpet)
OTHER POINTS- Plenty of hooks to hang lighting/ additional porch canopy is very useful for cooking in/ central living area is roomy and made more comfortable with tent carpet/dries really quick/ like the colour coded poles for easy quick pitching/ feel end door is waste of time as we will never have any need to use it as will always fit the 2 internal pods therefore unnecessary additional air circulation which could be avoided by just having 2 main doors in central area (but nothing that bit of tape cannot solve)
Excellent investment for years of happy camping!
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By: Shallwe Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
I'm still a novice at this camping lark so I'm not sure whether it's a good idea for me to comment or otherwise. But as they say, 'a fresh pair of eyes.'
What a relief, after a camping trip last year in a borrowed cheap Argos tent we finally took the plunge. I searched all over the internet and of course these review pages here for a flavour of what we should look for.
We wanted one that would be large enough for when my daughter and her husband-to-be join us next year with preferable the two bedrooms at opposite ends and with a large enough area to live in the middle and at the same time we wanted a tent that was easy enough to be put up by two people (me and the missus) who still like their comforts.
The Gelert Horizon 6 ticked all the right boxes and to boot was at a very affordable price.
To say that the tent exceeded our expectations is probably an understatement, everything about it was as-near-as-damnit perfect.
The two of us managed to put it up the first time in a very leisurely 1 hour (including a small tea break (as one does) and we were ready for action in no time at all.
As we didn't have a separate porch (the porch is on the shopping list for next year) we did the cooking inside where (although I know it's a cardinal sin) we still managed to have loads of space to have seats and so-on in the same area with the large double Sunncamp kitchen unit inside.
The only thing we didn't manage to test out and it's probably a good thing, was whether a good old Cornish storm would dent my enthusiasm for the tent, we had a small spell of light rain only one the very last night and there wasn't a drop left inside the tent.
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By: Fieldgirl Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
I've just returned from my first camping trip using my new tent and I absolutely LOVE it. I did quite a bit of research before buying it and found that without exception, the reviews for the Gelert Horizon 6 were very favourable, and now I know why.
The tent is very high-quality, well designed and extremely roomy. Our party was made up of 2 adults and 2 teenagers (both 15) and as such we had plenty of room and it would have certainly been more than adequately spacious had there been 6 of us. The living area seemed vast, and fitted a table, 4 chairs and still had space to freely move around.
I also purchased the footprint groundsheet and carpet, which made it very comfortable and cosy and made me feel somehow better about pitching my new tent knowing that it would be protected from stones etc. I got the whole package (tent, footprint and carpet) for £239.00 and think that it was money well spent as we will get many a lovely holiday for years to come from this purchase. Incidently, I bought the Mocha/Sandstone coloured one (new colour for 2010) and it looked gorgeous) : )
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By: Wilkinsonk Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
Just camped in typical May BH weather and this tent survived the strong wind and rain! Great size for up to 6 people but we have 2 adults and 2 teenagers so very comfortable. Also liked the fact we were in separate sleeping areas not too near my snoring children! We purchased the porch and used it this weekend for first time- valuable addition as gave us extra 'outside' space which allowed us to cook in it ( out of the rain!) and keep all the kitchen stuff in.Also allowed us to store all the boots and shoes in, so keeping the main tent clean.
Also as mentioned by others previously, the only flaw we found when we first used the tent was the gaping seem at one end of the tent when the door is zipped shut.Allowed wind to blow around the pod at that end. As we never intend using this door I got some wide Velcro and stuck this shut, which was well and truly tested this w/e -howling gale, wind and rain - problem fixed! Overall great tent, loads space, storage pockets, EHU slots,easy pitching.Well worth all the researching I had done before getting it and would highly recommend for anyone wanting large family tent.
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By: Fernypooh Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
We used this tent 3 times last year and intend to use it lots more this year. Really easy to put up pitched the second time in around 30 mins, in the rain in Scotland. Tent has loads of space decent sized living space perfect for all those rainy British nights. Perfect tent for all experiences, I love the vis a vis set up of the tent, gives us a small amount of privacy away from kids.
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By: LlewB Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: 
Bought this as our first large tent last year. Spent quite a bit of time researching it and comparing various reviews.
Have since used it twice and been exposed to both good and poor weather. It is quite easy to put up (about 30-40 minutes) although some of the poles seemed a very tight fit and the bedroom pods can't be properly attached as a result.
It is very roomy inside, and we didn't regret not getting the 8 berth version. Given the second break being in strong winds and rain, we are considering purchasing a porch or canopy for next season.
Pros: We got it at a good price, it's not difficult to put up. Nice sized rooms (we did manage 2 adult and 2 infants just about in one end on our first night) and good living space. Withstood strong wind and rain.
Cons: Doesn't seem to quite fit neatly together, which let it down somewhat. Slightly concerned the bowing required for the poles to fit will affect the lifespan of this tent.
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By: PJinKent Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
This is our first really big tent and we couldn't be happier with it!
Despite only attempting a brief go at erecting the tent part way, we were very pleasantly surprised to find our first proper go at putting up the Horizon 6 only took us about an hour (the colour-coded poles helped too). I'm sure each further attempt will see a reduction in this time. We also had the benefit of having the matching footprint which helps enormously when positioning the tent initially.
When fully pegged and guyed out the Horizon feels very sturdy and is wonderfully spacious inside. The option of 3 different entrances and the addition of the carpet in the central living area gives a very versatile and comfy living space. Also, the roof panel in the centre section lets in a huge amount of light, which is excellent for making the most of the available daylight.
The only drawback we've found is the 2 end vents to the bedrooms seem to let in a fair bit of cold air as the velcro doesn't seal right across the bottom- I'm sure this can be solved with the addition of a bit more velcro which is a job I'll get round to over the winter lol!
Overall, though, a really great tent at a good price (we paid around £200 for the tent with footprint and carpet) which I'd recommend to anyone.
Now I just have to convince the OH we really, really REALLY need the matching porch to cook in! :-D
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By: 1twen1 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
I bought this tent from Go Outdoors online, I did a fair bit of research and this offered everything I needed for a very good price (£170).
Only used it once so far for a weekend trip. The wife hates camping but was pleasantly surprised and didnt complain once !
Reasons.
Loads of head height so no need to stoop.
Big bedrooms, big enough for 2 plus rucksacks etc or 3 people.
Side pockets for snacks etc
Plenty of living space.
Very easy to put up. Took us about 1 hour from car boot to fully setup and in the pub !
2 small gripes.
It has a built in groundsheet, great.But one end has an opening which is not fully zipped. So the dog escaped round the back of the sleeping compartment and out of the tent. Several minutes of chasing her around the site with dog biscuits and we were back in business, zipping her in the sleeping compartment instead.
Secondly already mentioned we had condensation on the morning. Not much, but enough to make it a bit of a pain putting it away as we had to dry it off first using towels.
Overall a good tent, great price, Im pleased with my choice and the dog seems happy as well.
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By: Dewesties Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:
We have just returned from a 3 week touring holiday. Our tent proved to be up to the job. It is very easy to put up even when pitching in North Wales and the wind!We also have the porch . One of the advantages of visiting four different sites we were able to experiment with the best way to site this. We tried it in the middle and over to one side.( I think that must be personal preference) and with the best place to put guys. While we were in Wales we had very strong winds and we decided to peg the straps to the porch close to the tent rather like old style storm guying. This prevented the wind from gusting under the porch as it lay on the top of the tent. Despite the very very windy weather and the heavy rain our tent stood firm.
Good points very spacious 2 large bedroom pods ( we used one as a dressing room. Sounds posh just had our bags in .LOL) good head height lovely to be able to stand up. Tent tidies handy but you have to be careful with what you put in as it will pull the tent. Extremely easy to pitch
Bad points well none really .Take spare pegs as there are just enough Double zips on bedrooms caused great hilarity as SIL couldn't work out how to get out of the bedroom pod and we were treated to a symphony of zip opening.LOL
Oh something we found helped when packing away open the zips for ehu helps get the air out
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Manufacturer's Description
A smaller version of the Horizon 8, the Gelert Horizon 6 is perfect for groups, families or anyone who's looking for a spacious, easy to erect tent.
Being a tunnel tent it maximises space and provides ultimate headroom. It packs a host of great features too including a full sewn-in groundsheet, hanging storage pockets, water resistant zips and two side doors for access from both sides.
The Horizon 6 also incorporates some other clever features including a zipped electric hook-up access point, porched entrances (an additional add on canopy is also available here.) and a light and airy living area. And it's also easy to pitch and packs to a compact, carboot-friendly size.
Features
* Electric cable zip access point
* Outer first pitching
* Packed in 3 in 1 suitcase style carry bag
* Hanging storage pockets
* Two side entrances and one end entrance
* Vast storage and living space
* Light living area
* Not to be beaten price!
Other Information
* Colour: Lakeside Navy / Blue Shadow
* Fabric: Outer - 190T Polyester with waterproof PU coating. Inner - 190T breathable polyester. Polyethylene groundsheet.
* Dimensions: Outer - L720 x W240 x H220 cm. Inner - L230 x W220 x H205 cm X Two Bedrooms
* Packed Size: 67 x 44 x 26 cm.
* Weight: 21.05 kg.
* Waterproofing: Waterproof to 5000 mm. Taped seams.
* Pitch: Outer first.
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