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2010
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67.50 KG
£1,299.99
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9.14/10 from 7 reviews
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User Reviews of the Wolf Lake 7
By: Mfp68 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 07/09/2009
A great tent - very comfortable and spacious with a good quality feel about it. OK - its bulky and heavy but this is a small price to pay.
We first saw this then at a Yeoman's show and at first dismissed it as being too expensive. However, after a lot of research we just kept coming back to this one and I am really glad that we did. We have 3 kids which meant that the baby could have a room to herself and the older two could go to bed much later (after the marshmellows).
The interior space is just right for the rainy days and the large number of windows means that it is lovely and bright inside. The mesh pockets inside are also a very nice touch.
It took 2.5h to erect the first time but only 1 1/4h the second time around. We chose to use the un-official way of erecting the tent by putting in the arched poles one at at time and pulling it up as you go (There's a UTube video showing this somewhere). This is so much easier than trying to put all the poles in then pulling up the huge weight. The only downside seems to be the huge number of pegs required. I'm not sure if they are really all required but it seems to take forever putting them all in.
One other tip - after the first time we erected it we took it down with the ZIG and pods attached. It is so much quicker/easier to put it up again with these in place. And finally - make sure all doors are closed when you put up the tent otherwise you are likely to get tension problems when opening closing the doors. We forgot this last time and it took a while to 'shiggle' the tent back into shape.
We also have the side extension which ended up being our main outside area. Although this is a nice addition, our feeing is that it was not quite deep enough and it's a shame that it can't be positioned on the front of the tent (instead of the side) to give a really large awning. Regardless, it was a good addition and I would recommend it.
By: Mr_b_ugs Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 25/06/2009
Having migrated from a 35 year old frame tent our research paid off when we camped for just under a week in the Wolf Lake 7. Aside from the weight and time to put up and take down, it's a dream. Plenty of space and everything works as it should. It's nice to have the sealed ground sheet and a I recommend the footprint sheet too (and the carpet :)).
By: Jimbob868 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 21/06/2009
A fantastic tent, comes in two huge, heavy bags mind you, but hey, its a big spacious, quality tent, easy to pitch with 2 people. We have the footprint, carpet & kids room, the kids love it in there, I like the fact at night they can play on one side, me an the wife sit on the other side & there is loads of room.
Highly recommended.
By: Angelica01uk Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 27/05/2009
Spent 5 days away at the beginning of April in Wareham, Dorset. What a fantastic tent! It took a lot longer than our previous tent to put up - around the 1.5 hrs mark without setting everything else up but it was well worth it.
We had similar experiences as the previous reviewer regarding people commenting on the tent and looking inside.
It was freezing outside on the last morning with frost on the canvas outside. The tent only took a few hours to dry out in the sun.
I highly recommend the footprint groundsheet for ease of putting the tent up an down - a perfect base to avoid the wet and give an indication of where the tent will be.
We haven't got the carpet but used some camping rugs which were a must with the cold floor!
It's worth checking with campsites before you arrive to make sure the pitches are big enough to take the huge size of the tent. We had no problem, especially pitching the tent sideways so it doesn't impose too much into the site.
It is a chore to put up and take down but once it's up you don't want to leave!
We love it!
By: Jillyrow1 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 02/04/2009
We have Just spent a weekend away in our new Wolf lake 7
Great tent. Very spacious and we love it.
It took us about 1 and a half hours to put it up , we had loads of trouble with the side tensioning poles. Wish I had read the above review about the little push buttons IE facing them down and taping them,it is great advice. We ripped some of the mesh on one side trying to get the pole through.
When it was up it was FAB and everyone who walked past wanted to have a look and talk about it.
We camped very high up in Shropshire and we were pitched into the wind and we had very high winds on the Sat night.
The Wolf lake never swayed (we did after a few glasses of wine) lol
Review below is great and very accurate so I will Just say WE Love It
By: Grubby Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 25/08/2008
We paid £699 from outdoor megastores. We've never seen it up before, but when we finally managed to erect it, we were very happy with our purchase! We rang around the places that people have advised us on here, where they found this tent, with all the extras for less than we eventually paid, but the deal had either ended, or they didn't stock them anymore, or they'd never even heared of the deal! ( me thinks that they may have been fobbing me off!)
We did a lot of research on this tent before we purchased it, and found that there was only great reviews to read! We viewed the bear lake 6 a few weeks ago, but found that with having 2 boys (10 and 6), the bedrooms were just too small, as I'm not sure that there would be enough wrestling room in them!
The bedroom and living space that the wolf lake has, is priceless! I was a little worried that £700 on a tent was a little extravagant and expensive, but after seeing it up, it's got to be well worth it's money! My only downside, is that I hurt my back a couple of weeks ago, and found it really difficult to help the hubby lift the tent bags out of the car! (It's definitely man's work!)
We haven't bought the extension yet, and I'm not sure that we need it (yet!), that maybe something that we will consider in the future. After having the vango diablo 600 xp, this tent is pure luxury compared to that one! It's cooler inside, a little darker, which will work to our advantage of an evening. It's not as dark as some people have made out, as it's got plenty of windows to keep it as light as you wish!
Overall, it's definitely well worth it's money, and I would advice anyone to get one. We have been advised by many people that the price of material is going up in the next few months, and what with the price of fuel and energy, rocketing sky high, the price of tents are going up next year. We have even been told that this tent may even reach it's rrp for next year. (around £1100/£1200) I believe. If this is the case, I am very pleased that we purchased the tent when we did.
One point has been marked off, for the sheer weight of the tent and for the instructions not being as clear as possible for someone who's never put anything quite that size up before! Otherwise, fantastic buy!
By: JustinParker Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 23/06/2008
I loved my Bear Lake 6 and I think the Wolf Lake 7 matches the functionality and quality of the BL6 in every way.
I'm 6ft 7in tall and the extra height in the WL7 is great as it means far more usable space for me. It does mean a slightly tougher job getting the tent into an upright position with the first pole when you think of the 30kg of poles and 30 kg of material that is being pulled into position. Time wise it takes no extra time over the BL6 to put up or take down. The only slight sticking area s the side tensioning poles which slide through a mesh channel and frequently get caught up on the little push button tabs that secure the poles together. A little forward thinking and you can minimise this by ensuring the tabs are all facing in towards the seem or others say putting some electrical tape around them.
The tent is really robustly made. The polycotton means the tent is warmer in cold weather and cooler in hot weather. Its rock solid in stong winds and much quieter inside.
So why the 8 out of 10 stars well for me its the fact that this tent weighs a lot and takes up a lot of space in the car.
So far the only problems I have had is the door is slightly stiff although after some minor adjustments much better than the BL6 I had. Also I managed to snap one pole which was bent out of shape for some reason this is being replaced by outwell free of charge as good will gesture.
The carpet that we got for the WL7 is incorrectly manufactured so that the cuts for the bedroom anchor points are in the wrong place. Apparently this is a fault with all 2008 WL7 carpets and wont be remedied until next year.
We are a family of 4 (soon to be 5) and for us the WL7 is the ideal tent for our needs as it gives great space and flexibility to suit all our needs. For a couple of day getaway I probably wont be using the Wolf Lake as it is just that too much of a chore (approx 60 mins) to put up and take down. So I already purchased a quick erect tent to give me extra flexibility.
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Manufacturer's Description
Wolf Lake 7 offers spacious sleeping accommodation for up to 7 persons in its 2 + 3 universal inner
tent and one 2-berth inner.
Designed for maximum flexibility and convenience, the inner tents feature D-doors and full-length mesh pockets. The full zip-out groundsheet keeps insects and other pests at bay, while three outside doors with no-see-um mesh and four vent-view windows give cool and refreshing breezes full access to the tent. With five large panorama windows to provide a generous supply of light, the zip-off canopy shelters the entrance from sunshine or rain and adds a pleasing finishing touch to this attractive tent.
Specifications:
Flysheet: Outtex® Airtech
Inner tent: Polycotton
Floor: PVC Tarpaulin
Pack size: Tent: 37 x 95 cm / Poles: 38 x 109 cm
Weight: Tent: 38.5 kg / Poles: 29.0 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 included
Optional Extras:
• Carpet
• Footprint
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