I wanna buy a 6 person tent

kiwichick

Hi All,

I am taking my 3 kids on our first camping trip with some friends in August and am in need of some advice please.

I dont want to spend a fortune but also want something that wont fall apart after one use. Are there any campers amongst you who are able to advise me on either a tent or budget etc???

Thanks in advance,
Allison.

jinky67

there is a thread on here somewhere about tents and camping

Winky,_The_House_Elf

Hi Kiwichick

The best site to check out tents & camping gear is http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk

There is a tent review bit, but take a look at the forums http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_forum_topics.asp?ForumID=3 as there is lots of great advice there.

Be careful, it's nearly as addictive as this site!


Winky

kiwichick

Hiya,

Thanks for your replies. I've had a look online and found the following 2 which I am considering.

What do you think of them??

http://www.worldoftents.co.uk/vango-colorado-600-dlx-tent-smokeblack-p-1894.html

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Coleman-Wyoming-6/660

Thanks,
Allison

advent1122

Argos do this one.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3400126/Trail/searchtext%3ETENT.htm
Seems a good deal and the reviews look ok.
You also get sleeping bags and airbeds.

chnelomi

advent1122 wrote: »

Argos do this one.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3400126/Trail/searchtext%3ETENT.htm
Seems a good deal and the reviews look ok.
You also get sleeping bags and airbeds.

Sorry but if you can stretch the budget i would avoid this one. i got the 4man and a friend got the 6 our zip burst on a wet and windy night (why do things never happen on calm warm nights lol) our friends leaked and someone at the camp site last year ended up wearing theirs when the poles gave way. avoid unless your budget forces and you can invest in a waterproof sheet lol

Edit; must admit we did get over a years good use out of ours before the zip went and i don't know what they were up to in the collapsed tent.

chinagirl

advent1122 wrote: »

Argos do this one.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3400126/Trail/searchtext%3ETENT.htm
Seems a good deal and the reviews look ok.
You also get sleeping bags and airbeds.

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It only has a hydrostatic head of 1200. I personally would not consider a tent with less than 2000.:cool:

diable

Marmot Halo 6 person if your budget can stretch to it, about £300

advent1122

chinagirl wrote: »

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It only has a hydrostatic head of 1200. I personally would not consider a tent with less than 2000.:cool:

I was thinking of buying this tent myself.
So you think it is pants and a waste of money?

warehouse

Hi Kwikchick, personally I wouldn't buy ANY tents mentioned so far on this thread. Tents from Argos are cr4p, and the 2 tents you linked to are that wierd shape that not only is difficult to windproof but might have trouble fitting on 1 pitch due to shape. Personally I'd go for a Vango 600, check it out on the website Winky mentioned. They know their stuff on there regarding tents.

Don't forget cooking, sleeping and entertainment costs

Winky,_The_House_Elf

Move away slowly from the Argos tent! Its a real false economy and whilst probably ok for a couple of nights in mid summer it might put you off camping for life!

If pushed, I'd go for the Coleman, its got better reviews and I prefer the layout. If there are the four of you, then its 2 in each pod, and quite comfortable, rather than sleeping like sardines!

However, I've got the Outwell Nevada L, and I love it! If it was ruined, I would go and buy another tomorrow. (Even though I have got 2 other tents! :eek:) http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Outwell-Nevada-L/462 and as this video shows you can put it up by yourself in minutes.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wgWvSUuUKs

Any other questions give me a shout!

Winky