Comments on: The Campr guide to tents http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents We write about cool camp sites, camping gadgets and camping news. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:14:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: James http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-71 James Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:34:58 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-71 @Michele H Thanks Michelle. We're planning a follow-up post that goes into more detail on tent recommendations. @Michele H Thanks Michelle. We’re planning a follow-up post that goes into more detail on tent recommendations.

]]> By: Michele H http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-67 Michele H Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:01:08 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-67 Can highly recommend the Outwell Montana 6 if you want a really sturdy, spacious and quality family tent. Our's is still going strong after 2 years and several weeks away and numerous weekends. It's survied strong winds at both Stonethwaite and Shell Island - we saw many other tents collapse and go but our trusty Monty stood firm. Fantastic handy features too like a wall of pockets for keeping everything neat and tidy and to hand. Without doubt the best tent we have ever owned. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone with a couple of kids. Can highly recommend the Outwell Montana 6 if you want a really sturdy, spacious and quality family tent. Our’s is still going strong after 2 years and several weeks away and numerous weekends. It’s survied strong winds at both Stonethwaite and Shell Island – we saw many other tents collapse and go but our trusty Monty stood firm. Fantastic handy features too like a wall of pockets for keeping everything neat and tidy and to hand. Without doubt the best tent we have ever owned. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone with a couple of kids.

]]> By: James http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-33 James Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:02:54 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-33 @Martin Adams @Nick Robinson Thanks guys. If you fancy doing in a more in depth review with a couple of pics we'll send you a Campr Camping Essentials Pack! More details: http://www.campr.co.uk/win-a-campr-camping-essentials-pack @Martin Adams @Nick Robinson Thanks guys. If you fancy doing in a more in depth review with a couple of pics we’ll send you a Campr Camping Essentials Pack! More details: http://www.campr.co.uk/win-a-campr-camping-essentials-pack

]]> By: Martin Adams http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-26 Martin Adams Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:51:21 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-26 for a cheaper alternative to the wolf lake you could try the Outwell hartford, it comes in three sizes L Which has two bedroom pods the XL which has three and the XXL with a masive four bedroom pods. we have the hartford L. its great for us as you get two large bedroom pods a massive living area and the best part a porch area to the front which is worth the money alone as you end up with a room to put all your boots and such in therefore out of the tent for a cheaper alternative to the wolf lake you could try the Outwell hartford, it comes in three sizes L Which has two bedroom pods the XL which has three and the XXL with a masive four bedroom pods. we have the hartford L. its great for us as you get two large bedroom pods a massive living area and the best part a porch area to the front which is worth the money alone as you end up with a room to put all your boots and such in therefore out of the tent

]]> By: James http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-24 James Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:38:21 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-24 @Duncan Page They're a big, unwieldy disc. Like a massive frisbee. Don't rate pop-ups too much but they're great for kids. @Duncan Page They’re a big, unwieldy disc. Like a massive frisbee. Don’t rate pop-ups too much but they’re great for kids.

]]> By: Duncan Page http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-22 Duncan Page Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:28:58 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-22 What shape are pop-up tents when they're down? What shape are pop-up tents when they’re down?

]]> By: James http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-15 James Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:57:21 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-15 Thanks Nick, nice review. Thanks Nick, nice review.

]]> By: Nick Robinson http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-14 Nick Robinson Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:31:07 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-14 Thanks James, The Wolf Lake 5 is a very good top-end family tent. On the downside, it's pretty big and heavy and needs to be put up by two people. It's also pretty expensive - twice the price of our previous Vangos. On the upside, it's very spacious and has room for me to stand up everywhere inside - I'm 6'2". Seems pretty secure in moderately windy conditions, but haven't tested it in v.bad weather yet. Lots of neat little touches like pockets and clever windows and vents. We especially like the polycotton outer and the green colour. Feels like something we could live with for a long time. Thanks James,

The Wolf Lake 5 is a very good top-end family tent.

On the downside, it’s pretty big and heavy and needs to be put up by two people. It’s also pretty expensive – twice the price of our previous Vangos.
On the upside, it’s very spacious and has room for me to stand up everywhere inside – I’m 6’2″. Seems pretty secure in moderately windy conditions, but haven’t tested it in v.bad weather yet. Lots of neat little touches like pockets and clever windows and vents. We especially like the polycotton outer and the green colour. Feels like something we could live with for a long time.

]]> By: James http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-13 James Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:07:10 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-13 @Nick Robinson Good spot! How do you rate it? @Nick Robinson Good spot! How do you rate it?

]]> By: Paul Schubert http://www.campr.co.uk/the-campr-guide-to-tents#comment-12 Paul Schubert Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:50:34 +0000 http://www.campr.co.uk/?p=142#comment-12 I would love a Teepee but heard they're pretty hard to put up? I would love a Teepee but heard they’re pretty hard to put up?

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