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Offline bobbarley

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Looking to buy a tent
« on: 05 February 2013, 21:04 »
With Volksfest looming, we're in need on a nice new tent.

We're looking for something with either a) two separate bedrooms b) one very large bedroom.  Either way it needs to be tall enough to stand up in so that we can put the little one to bed without having to crouch.

Any suggestions?  Looking for something cheap.

We found this which looks brilliant, but concerned that it won't be very waterproof. 
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9392568.htm

This one also ticks all the boxes and is high quality, but £200 is a little  :shocked:
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-zenobia-6-p148235

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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #1 on: 05 February 2013, 21:07 »
get to go outdoors nige, they have them outside so you can actually see what ya buying.  :wink:

most helpful for you and your good ladies :afro:

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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #2 on: 05 February 2013, 21:09 »
 :grin: :grin:

Reckon they're well priced?

Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #3 on: 05 February 2013, 21:16 »
Last time i was at go outdoors they were reasonable price. and seem to have almost as many sales as dfs.

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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #4 on: 05 February 2013, 21:17 »
wouldnt buy owt from argos.  :lipsrsealed:

i went to go outdoors with the intention of buying one kind of tent.

after a chat with them about what I required it for , and a walk round to see my original choice, a deal was done on summat more suitable they recommended.


that one seems a good buy, espeically with that saving :afro:

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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #5 on: 05 February 2013, 21:22 »
I'll definitely go down there and see what they have before making a decision, no harm in it  :smiley:

Keeping my eye on this bad boy as well
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silva-Man-Tent-Groundsheet-Groundsheets/dp/B002HHZWWU/ref=sr_1_9?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1360098539&sr=1-9

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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #6 on: 05 February 2013, 22:27 »
GoOutdoors is a dangerous addiction, just ask old Ned...or Guy as hes usually known
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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #7 on: 05 February 2013, 22:30 »
Go Outdoors is great!!

We bought this one last year

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-voyager-6-6-berth-tent-p146468

Fairly sure we paid less than £200 mind  :undecided:

Yes they may be pricey but they are well built and spacious  :cool:

We went and viewed them. The one you linked too I found very dark / claustrophobic almost  :undecided:  The Voyager has more windows and is more than tall enough so you can stand up properly in it  :smiley:  the bedrooms are spacious and the living area is huge!!
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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #8 on: 06 February 2013, 09:25 »
A dark tent can be an advantage if camping during early morning light!
June daylight starts around 5am so if you are up late......
Find it difficult to sleep in daylight.
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Re: Looking to buy a tent
« Reply #9 on: 06 February 2013, 09:26 »
A dark tent can be an advantage if camping during early morning light!
June daylight starts around 5am so if you are up late......
Find it difficult to sleep in daylight.

Given our weather we bought one with more windows just in case you are stuck inside whilst it's hammering down with rain  :grin: :grin: