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69 Reviews of the Bear Lake 6 Showing 01 to 10 Page:
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By: Simpsonj Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 08/05/2008
Wow, what a fantastic tent! We had a good look at a number of tents before buying and really went for this because of the robustness and feeling of quality with everything that you touch. The zips are almost industrial in feel, the groundsheet is heavy duty and feels like it would withstand real flooding. While we have only just started using it on a relatively nice bank holiday, I would feel confident that it would withstand some serious weather conditions and you'd feel very warm and snug inside.
There are plenty of guy ropes (luminous so you don't trip over them at night), the ventilation is good and can be closed in colder weather (useful on the first night which dropped to 5 degrees!), the poles are easy to fit and strong. Given the canopy doesn't come all the way down on each side, is good for cooking in poor weather (we had a table just to the side allowing us to stand in cover with cooking smoke not coming in to the tent). Finally, both sides can be opened up which in hot weather would be good for additional ventilation.
On the downside, given the robustness of the tent (Polycotton, aluminium poles) it is both big and heavy to transport. However, doesn't distract from the tent itself.
Can't wait for my next trip!
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By: Alipete Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 09/05/2008
Excellent tent all round. Strong (proper) canvas, loads of space, very heavy duty groundsheet. Takes a bit of getting used to putting it up (really needs two people minimum) but we worked out that if you start with the back and pull it out forwards it works well. Should last for years!
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By: Wendrocks Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating: Date: 21/05/2008
This is is a fantastic tent!
Easy to put up, there are only 4 poles to thread through, (5 if you put the porch up) nice and spacious inside, with a large living area. The tent holds up really well in bad weather, I have even camped in snow with no problems. Roomy living space, good sized sleeping area, really good design details with the two extra doors and a window on either side, velcro tabs for electric lighting cable, so no hanging wire from the top of the tent, and a little clip on organiser to put stuff in.
I have only had a few very minor problems with this tent, but ours was one of the first ones made, so the problems I had may have just been teething troubles. The most annoying one is that you have put the tent up and have it all correctly pegged down,guyed out and everything, open the front door for an hour or so to get all our stuff inside and set up, and two of us have to wrestle the door zip closed again!
(as for the robustness of the zippers I have managed to snap one of the zip pullers and am currently using a tie wrap) this is only a temporary problem and seems to right its self after a day or so!
We mentioned this to a one of the yeomans guys at one of their shows, and he advised totally unpegging the tent down one side to ease the tension in the fabric, but we find it easier to just only half unzip the door and wait!
Other minor problems include, organiser had the tabs in the wrong place, if you put it up it was back to front and you could not put anything in the pockets!
One of the guying points at the back came unstitched.
But even inspite of these minor niggles I think that is possibly one of the best and the most innovative tents on the market today.
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By: Michelle12 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 22/05/2008
We bought the bear lake tent last year as we travelled around Europe as a family. I can't fault this tent, we gave it its first airing in Woolacombe in May 2007, the weekend we had gale force winds! We worried about the pegs staying put as you do but we needn't have bothered as we were fine.
We were the only people with this tent on the campsite and quite a few people asked us about it and got 'tent envy!' it was a great way to meet people and chat.
Our next trip was Europe in August 2007 we went all over from Germany to France, Belguim and Holland. The tent was put up and taken down many times and apart from gaining a few muscles it was great, easy and usually took two of us an hour to pack away everything, probably quicker if hadn't kept stopping for a swig of beer!
We also have the utility tent that we put all the cooking stuff in and that’s great too, not that you need the extra space we just prefer it.
We purchased the carpet that goes in the living area which makes the whole tent feel snug and warm, there’s plenty of space and with the windows, plenty of light too.
I think anyone looking to buy a family tent can't go wrong with the Bear Lake, it certainly makes you feel home from home.
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By: Nycgirl Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 30/05/2008
This tent is fantastic. We used ours for the first time on the Spring Bank Holiday, it was a little breezy to say the least but the tent held firm and only moved very slightly in the gusts. The size of it is great overall, the living area space is large enough to store all the things you take with you. Bedroom pods are a great size too. Tent bags are large enough to leave pods in and the groundsheet zipped up when packing away.
Pitching and taking down is no problem. The only down side I would say is the pack sizes are large and you definitely need 2 people to handle this tent.
A great buy though and definitely worth the money, it is a very well made tent.
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By: Sallyv Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 10/08/2008
This is a great tent! When the wind and rain hit, continuously for 24 hours, the heavier polycotton came into it's own. The noise and movement were minimal.Easy to put up, took 2 of us 1 hour{first time} will pack into 3 bags though in future to make it easier to carry.Bedrooms really spacious,kids loved the low windows for stargazing in bed.In fact, my son wants to sell the house and live in the tent! Overall this is a great tent that is ideal for a family wanting room to move, even when the weather keeps you indoors. Wouldn't change it for anything!
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By: Happycamper36 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 05/09/2008
Brilliant tent. Spent ages on here reading comments on lots of tents before buying this one last year and no regrets. Camped 4 times in it so far - mostly bad English weather. Total protection from elements. Main advantages for me are:
Polycotton: more breathable than polyester tents - cooler in hot weather - don't wake up sweating when sun comes up at 5am
Also warmer in cool weather and at night
Heavier weave of material - like cotton canvas but without disadvantage of having to erect to dry if put away wet. Never have had to put it away wet though but apparently cotton canvas shrinks when drying so needs to be dried on the frame. Polycotton shouldn't.
Heavier dark material keeps it from getting too light in early morning - windows and curtains mean isnt dark inside during the day
Less noise in heavy wind and rain - feels snug and secure
I love it.
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By: Jennydog Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 01/10/2008
We are new to camping so we were a little concerned when we saw the size of the tent in it's bags
There was no need to worry it was easy to put up
The tent 'feels' great. Quiet and a great colour
Loads of living space so ideal for us to take to France and be very comfortable
I particularly like the bedroom layout - one very large room + one smaller bedroom - ideal for dog owners or families with very young children as you can unzip the divide between the two and make it into one large space
The window and door options are enormous - again fantastic for going to Europe in the warm weather - mossie nets everywhere
I was particularly impressed by how easy it was to zip in the groundsheet
We are going to love this tent
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By: Alphonso De Lard Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 03/02/2009
We love our Bear Lake. Bought a package containing the tent, side extension, footprint and carpet from a Yeomanns Outdoor show. They almost price matched another dealer who were selling the package - wouldn't drop all the way, but promised us good customer service. (Which proved worth it, as the bedroom had a hole in it, and the footprint ripped on first usage, but Yeomanns changed both without any quibble).
The living area is a lovely size. We use the extension for the kitchen area, living the living area for relaxation. Very sturdy tent. Cosy at night once the curtains are drawn.
Easy to pitch once you get the knack. Although takes us about two hours from arrival to complete the whole process, including all the 'bits' that go inside. Altho the tent itself takes much less than that!
Very very sturdy in the storms last August. Didn't budge in the winds.
The tent does come in two big big bags. I underestimated how big it would be, so take care if you have a small car.
I love it, thoroughly recommended purchase. Can't wait to stay in it this season.
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By: Simon W Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 01/05/2009
Quite simply, there isn't a better tent your money can buy !
Wolf lake 7 is too big - the WL5 comes very close 2nd ( due to its fab side extension ) and for me the BL4 is far too narrow and not as good looking - BL6 is just perfect in every way - wish the side ext was wider - but as for the actual tent - superb ! Love the front porch are for evening drinks - its quiet inside, cool on warm days, cosy. Warm on cold nights - totally practical - Light years beyond anything nylon - just sheer quality ! and a looker too !
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Manufacturer's Description
This spacious version of the Bear Lake sleeps 6 persons comfortably in 4 + 2-berth inner cabins that have standing height. Easy to pitch, the stability of this tent is enhanced by the sturdy alloy pole system and the numerous guying points. Other strong selling points include the zip-out tarpaulin groundsheet in the living area, the zip-off front canopy, low-light windows, no-see-um mesh screen doors, 2 side doors, 1 front door, and excellent all-round ventilation. Bear Lake 6 is a high-quality family tent that will provide years of service life and trouble-free camping.
Specifications:
Flysheet: Outtex® Airtech
Inner tent: Polycotton
Floor: PVC Tarpaulin
Pack size: Tent: 40 x 101 cm / Poles: 24 x 100 cm
Weight: Tent: 38.6 kg / Poles: 13.1 kg
Poles: Alloy poles #6063, 22
Features:
• Zip-off front canopy
• Organiser pockets
• Full length mesh pockets in the inner tents
• Lamp holder and light cable tidies
• Reinforcement patch on all stress points
• Adjustable pegging points
• Luminous guy ropes
• Heavy duty Outwell zips
• Outwell doormat included
Optional Extras:
• Carpet
• Footprint
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