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52.80 KG
ฃ999.99
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User Reviews of the Wolf Lake 5
By: Blithe Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 06/03/2010
The WL5 is a great tent. It's very well designed and just the right size for 4. We used it in really bad weather last year - many tents blown off the campsite - 'Wolfie' was solid as a rock.
The size and weight are a factor - we have an estate car and if we have half the back seats down, we can pack for a small trip but with all four of us, we need to put it on the roof (separated into 3 big waterproof drybags). There's little room for other camping luxuries - we have to go with small sleeping bags, no duvets! However as a tunnel it's not difficult to put up, just a bit time consuming with all the pegs.
We tend to use the canopy for cooking under and if the wind/rain is from the wrong direction, we use a windbreak around the front. I am thinking of sewing an extra half-screen for this eventuality out of some canvas.
It's bigger than I am used to but when your friends all pile inside in the bad weather you are glad of it (we've had nine for breakfast!) We chose it to be stormproof and (hopefully) midgeproof for Scotland. It's light, airy, warm and spacious - no falling over each other.
I just find myself fancying a weekend tent that's a bit smaller - a small bell tent maybe.?
By: SHARON89 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 28/10/2009
We bought our wolf lake 5 this year in August, we went away to the lakes for a week. All I can say is what a tent, it is fantastic, top class in every way. It stands up well and with the carpet it truly feels home from home. We have never looked back. My husband and I have no trouble in putting it up the instructions are very good. We also bought the matching windbreak - that as well is the best we have ever had.
By: NickRob Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 14/09/2009
We bought our Wolf Lake 5 from Yeomans early in 2009 over the phone. There didn't seem to be any trouble getting hold of it then.
9 rather than 10 out of 10 because of the weight and effort required to pitch. Other than that, for our family of only 3 it's as spacious and comfortable as we could want, with great shelter from the elements. Stood up well to some stiff breezes coming onshore at Cae Du this summer!
Not sure how warm it'll be during the cooler months, with all that mesh and ventilation and the polycotton. We used in early June and it was fine then. Wonder how it'd be in March in the UK - anybody know?
By: Nekite Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 09/08/2009
I've camped for the past 16 years and have had a variety of tents, but I must say that the Wolf Lake 5 is the best one I have ever had. Apart from it's weight, I have no quibbles about this tent at all. The first time we used it (Wales this Easter) there was a very windy night - the owner of the campsite told us the next morning that he was worried about how the tents were doing. The Wolf Lake did not even flicker! Another big plus is that because of the material, it is a much quieter tent than any polyester one. Would definitely recommend this tent to anyone.
By: Theboboscars Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 22/07/2009
Once I saw this tent I knew that I had to have it expensive that it is,wow what a tent. For a family of four this is ideal. Only down side is the size and weight. It's easy enough to erect,though it does take two ideally.
By: Pink panther Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 01/06/2009
Bought this tent in May 2009 ฃ800
It took me a few weeks to decide between the wolf lake5 and the bear 4 or 6. I went for the wolf lake as the bear 4 was slightly too small in the bedroom and the bear 6 too big. I also liked the idea of the full canopy. I have used the tent twice and I am very pleased with it. It was very hot and there was no shade around,were able to sit in the tent as the canvas keeps the tent much cooler then the nylon tents.The canopy is great to sit in if it is windy or wet, better than having to sit inside the tent.
It is a very large and heavy tent so if your car space is limited look at something different also it can not be put up by one person as it is too heavy to lift. I knew this before I bought it.
I packed it away with the ground sheet still zipped in, no problem, took the bedroom out though as I was worried it may get damaged during packing. Can't think of any bad points! Gave it 9 instead of 10 due to heaviness but I knew about that so should be 10 I suppose.
By: Joebray Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 19/04/2009
A great tent! As has already been said, you need two people to pitch ideally and although it looks simple it's worth watching the video/reading the instructions as if you do things in the wrong order it takes longer! Also is heavy! Other than that, was a great tent - loads of ventilation and window configs, used it over Easter in France this year and had quite a bit of rain, but not a drop inside and no condensation either.
We bought the footprint and carpet, the carpet was really useful, it really didn't feel like ground underneath and as got very cold at times it was very comfortable to walk around on.
Well worth the money, hope it lasts me a good few years as not cheap!
By: Simon W Reason: Other Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 11/03/2009
After hours of looking around just purchased this - Cant wait to use it - the quality looks awesome and the size / flexibility options look great - was swayed by the dimensions - solid build - looks - full canopy and interconnecting inner tent. Its not cheap - but overall I think Ive made a great choice - roll on spring !
By: Eargo Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 01/09/2008
Having been an avid camper of many years, slowly increasing the level of comfort as the years rolled on, it was time to move up from a geodesic bubble that I could only stand up in in the dead centre of the main area. As with many I trawled the internet and local shops and came up with the Wolf Lake 5. Expensive as it is in this day and age for a tent but hopefully more durable and comfortable. I must point out that there are only two of us so plenty of room to swing the proverbial. And due to the low number of occupants we only need one of the bedrooms.
We received the tent a couple of weeks before our hols and put it up as is suggested to make sure all was well and found one fault. Where the two man sleeping area attaches to the outer at the back, the black ribbon and connector had not been sewn into the sleeping compartment which meant we had to use the three man section and drop the two man part, this turned out to be fine. I didn't want to send the whole thing back just because of one clip, it would have cost a fortune.
South coast of England in the middle of August was an excelent test for any tent and this one passed with flying colours!
Yes there was rain, sun and wind. No leaks, and with the window configuration never too hot. And beacuse of the design of a tunnel tent nothing was walked inside.
It is actually very easy to erect and take down even with two, and my good lady is one the petite side.
The only down side as everyone before me have stated is the weight but don't be put off by that, the experience of the luxury it offers whilst on holiday easily outweighs this minor inconvenience at the start and end of the adventure.
I was also very surprised at the number of Outwell tents - all models - there were on the site we were at, which also says to me Outwell know what they're at, and they do. What a tent!
By: Lisb67 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 06/08/2008
What more can I say than this is one fantastic tent. We spent many hours walking round tent shows looking at tents and came down to Bear Lake 4 ot Wolf Lake 5 and eventually decided on the Wolf Lake as due to the bigger bedrooms and boy did we make the right decision.
After spending 2 weeks in the South of France in the tent I still cannot find any faults. It stayed much cooler that our old nylon tent and due to the fab window and door configurations we could let plenty of air through the tent whilst keeping mesh windows closed. It is a light airy tent with a really open feeling to it and would recommend it to anyone. We are a family of 4 and I would say it was the perfect size to enable plenty of space without feeling as though your in a void.
Finally I have to add that as we were away so long in France we did decide to splash out on the side canopy for a cooking area and shade if needed and it was well worth it. Although it is quite big and heavy when packed it was worth the squeeze to get it in as it really did make a difference.
By: Kitchensinkcampers Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 02/08/2008
After deliberating for weeks between the Bear lake 4 and Wolf lake 5, we eventually went for the Wolf lake 5. We thought that the extra room in the bedroom for bags etc would be worth it and it was. There is nothing that I can think of to criticise about this tent. Everything about the tent has been thought about and it shows.
It is easy enough to put up, it does need 2 people though -1 to hang on to the tent to keep it upright and the other to run about pegging it initially, after that its plain sailing. Even when taking the tent down we found it surprisingly hassle free, never having had a bath tub groundsheet before I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to sweep the groundsheet of the annoying sand/bits of grass that never goes away when you camp!-Just unzip the groundsheet and sweep away outside!
I did wonder whether I would find the full canopy a bit restrictive (on views etc) but the only time it bucketed down on our recent holiday we sat under it well sheltered and we could see plenty.
The bedrooms are airy ( I have hated memories of the stuffy bedrooms of the tents from my childhood)plenty of ventilation. There are enough configurations of doors and windows to please nearly everybody for privacy/airyness/access.
The only downside if I have to be picky about something is the weight and bulk of the tent, but we knew that from the start and we accept that.
By: The Glampers Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 24/06/2008
We have just come back from our first EVER camping experience and we are hooked! Obviously having a Wolf Lake 5 is a big plus point. This is an extremely user friendly, comfortable, well thought out tent, there was quite a lot of rain whilst we were away and we didn't have any problems. Easy enough for myself and my partner to put up (thought it would be a nightmare,) ideally does need 2 people as the tent itself is quite high. Also this is a heavy tent so you should allow for 2 people when moving it about (my partner hurt his back the first time he moved it! Typical man, didn't want any help!) Looking forward to lots more camping trips, we are sold on this malarkey!
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Manufacturer's Description
The Wolf Lake 5 is comfortable, inviting, and just plain cosy. Approached from the outside, the handsome profile is dominated by the zip-off canopy and the large panorama windows. Additional vent-view windows augment the three no-see-um mesh doors in providing screen-house ventilation, while the floor area is protected by a full zip-out groundsheet. Designed to perfection, the roomy interior sleeps up to 5 persons in a pre-attached universal inner tent with full-length mesh pockets. The easy-to-pitch Wolf Lake 5 is generously equipped with popular Outwell features.
Specifications:
Flysheet: Outtexฎ Airtech
Inner tent: Polycotton
Floor: PVC Tarpaulin
Pack size: Tent: 34 x 110 cm / Poles: 25 x 105 cm
Weight: Tent: 28.1 kg / Poles: 24.7 kg
Poles: Alloy poles #6063, 22 mm,
2 upright steel poles
Features:
Large front canopy with mud valance
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 includedt
Optional Extras:
Carpet
Footprint
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