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24 Reviews of the Aspen 700DLX Showing 11 to 20 Page:
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By: Happycampers8 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating:  Date: 18/08/2008
We love this tent. After much searching we sold our caravan to move back to camping and get the extra space we needed for our 2 children. We have no regrets. This spacious and light tent is a pleasure to be away in even in our British summers! We have sat warm and dry in howling gales and pouring rain. The kids even manage a game of badmington inside on wet days.
The poles are very heavy and the canvas pack is huge - we did not want to tow anything but can only just get everything in our estate with a large roof box.
This model does not have the front opening into a canopy like the 2006 which we missed at first.
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By: Fundus Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 12/08/2008
We bought this tent 3 weeks ago, online, for half the RRP since this is now an old model. We just had 2 weeks camping in Brittany, with very hot days - has fantastic ventilation with 3 side doors that fully open, and heavy rain, - not a drip of water, and absolutely no condensation [ double layer], was very comfortable for our family , 2 grown ups, 3 kids. Overall best thing we have bought for ages, a winner with us all.
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By: Wannabecamper Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating:  Date: 12/08/2008
We have just returned from two weeks in our Vango Aspen. Love it. Love it. Love it! It feels so big inside. When we took it down and saw the footprint in the grass, it didnt look big at all. I think it is the shape of the tent that makes it feel so big inside. We were three adults,three children and 8 month baby (started crawling while away), and didn't feel cramped even when raining. As a family tent it is great as the partition between main bedroom and smaller comes down to make big space sleeping 5. The partition between the main bedr. And next smaller one has a zip door, so in the morning we would open all it up, pass baby through, chat etc. The other reason this tent feels so un claustrophobic is the height of roof, I am 5'11'' and there was about 6'' more, even in bedroom. Found all the windows a bit fiddly at first as there are alot, with different positions for ventilation when raining etc. But soon realised the benefits when it got really hot and when it did rain. Fantastic ventilation when you open up bedroom area.I couldnt find the Vango DVD before we left, so we didnt actually watch it. The intructions in bag could do with more detail. I.E. It just says 'roof poles' and doesn't say which colours. I copied a description from one of these reviews which helped alot. It took us a little while to put it up but now we know how to do it, next time will be alot quicker and easier. For a tent of this size it is pretty easy to erect. My only complaints are the porch ground sheet kept sticking outside in a couple of places, hence catching rain. We just used football and swimming ring on rainy nights to keep it in. Having said that, not sure if it was the way we put it up. Other small niggle, the windows in main bedroom are right over your head and can be draughty, I tied the 2 windows together in the middle rather than use toggles, this tightened it and didn't notice it after that. All in all I am very happy with this tent.
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By: Calpyline Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 07/08/2008
This tent ticks ALL the boxes. We previously had a Vango Diablo 900 but recently struggled to find sites to accommodate us and also we were frustrated at the low height of the bedroom pods. However the Aspen appears to have as much space as the Diablo without taking up such a huge pitch size AND the bedrooms allow us (even at 6 foot tall) to stand upright without having to bend double. It even seems much more solid and gale-proof than the Diablo and has withstood the severest of bad weather. Highly recommended.
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By: Jw5683 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 14/07/2008
Wow what a tent. This is our third tent and the best we have owned.
We have just been away for 8 days, 3 of those were constant wind and rain, the wind was very very bad. The tent held up, stayed dry, did not lift or break in any way. Amazing.
The sealed main area is fantastic for keeping the bugs out and the amount of windows let so much light / air in depending on the weather.
The tent and poles are very heavy but with two people they are ok to handle. It's well worth the weight.
It took us 40 minutes to build the tent and further 30 minutes to secure all the guy ropes and pegs.
Would highly recommend this great tent.
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By: Lairdjohn Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 18/06/2008
What can I add to what has already been said.Yes the poles are heavy but they are steel so you wont have any hassle with the tent in high winds which is a good point. Two of us can put it up in 30 mins,which for such a large tent is great(the better half is only 5' 3 tall so being small isn't a problem)lots of room and now its last years model very cheap. Ours cost £245 delivered.
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By: Godking Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating: Date: 12/06/2008
My wife decided that this would be our next tent when we went to a garden centre, and saw one. Our kids are grown up, and despite this we seem to buy bigger and bigger tents. We have two large lurchers, and we foster dogs for Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, so have always favoured large tents, but this seemed to me a step too far. Wrong. ALWAYS listen to your wife, or at least to mine. It is heavy, and there are two large bags to lug around, and putting it up is fraught with difficulty, but the results pay dividends, as mentioned in other reviews.
Now we have the tv, the Wii, and a dvd player, all on a large table, along with two large chairs AND a blow up sofa in the living area. The main bedroom has our double thickness double mattress bed and two large dog beds, and still room to move around comfortably.
I have to say that the tent must be erected according to the instructions, and to this end the video, as mentioned in other reviews, is very helpful. Trying to wing it can quickly lead to marital strife, and maybe a miamed tent.
We have been largely fortunate with the weather, but we did go to Dorset in early April, and I was woken on the morning of our departure by snow ramming against the walls. At 05:00hrs. The snow disappeared by 09:30hrs, but it took until 13:00hrs for the outer to dry. We managed to get it all down and in the bag, just in time for it to start snowing again. As we left, we drove out into a blizzard. God, that was a long day.
I would recommend this tent to anyone who wants space, and lots of it. Lots and lots and lots.
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By: Helenh Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 01/06/2008
We are a family of 5 so wanted a tent large enough that we could all sit inside on rainy days and not get on each others nerves! It's incredibly well thought out, pockets everywhere, lots of vents so even though it has SIG, condensation isn't a problem. Warms up quickly, and on hot days when all the vents are open it feels cooler than outside. The 3 berth and one of the 2 berth bedroom pods can be opened up into one room with space to place two kingsize beds with room to spare, and the third pod is perfect as an en-suite lol! The porch is surprisingly large and is great for kicking off shoes and storing cooking equipment and buggy. We even got the tent back in the bag with no trouble whatsoever. We really love this tent and can't wait to go away again. It looks great too!
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By: Swappy Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 01/06/2008
We are a family of four children aged 5 and 8. We all love this tent if you use a heater. You can go away early season as sewn in groundsheet keeps weather out. The only problem that we have had is we went away last may, we used a footprint which doesn't come with any instructions. If you don't tuck under properly, rain water can get trapped between footprint and groundsheet - after a while water came through seams in floor.
Other than that we have had no problems. Lots of room .Would recommend the DLX as extra space in porch is great for setting up kitchen out of children's way
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By: Mumanddr Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 12/05/2008
We bought this not having seen it up but loving it from the pictures. It is a wonderful tent and not too difficult to erect (though definitely a 2 person job). So much room, our children both have their own bedroom and sleep wonderfully in it. Loads of space and fantastic if raining as can keep the inner bit dry.
You put the inner tent up first which could be tricky if it was raining heavily - not had to do it yet! My only other 'complaint' is it is a little dark with not too many windows. Will be fine in warm weather as plenty of doors though. Lovely tent overall.
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Manufacturer's Description
A range of tents inspired by some of the nomadic tribes of Asia. The rigid steel frame offers exceptional room and living space combined with stability and weather resistance. Plenty of doors, windows and vents add to the comfort and flexibility for the family or group.
"The Aspen...plenty of light and ventilation...the living area can easily be sealed off against drafts and bugs...the separate porch area is ideal for storing wet or dirty equipment." CAMPING MAGAZINE
SPECIFICATION
Flysheet: Protex 5000
Groundsheet:Polyehtylene
Inner: Breathable H2O repellent Ripstop Polyester
Poles: Steel & Fiberflex
Design/Style:
• Rigid steel frame which ensures the tent is secure and provides a comfortable living space.
• Sewn-in groundsheet which adds protection, comfort and helps keep the bugs out.
• Seam taped flysheet which gives long lasting protection from the elements.
• Mesh ventilation on the inner tent reduces the build-up of condensation and keeps bugs out.
• Bathtub inner groundsheet which gives you total climate protection and prevents insects crawling in.
• Mesh side door which adds extra ventilation options.
• Fibreflex fibreglass poles which are though, sturdy & reliable.
• Colour coded poles which help you put the correct poles in their pole sleeves.
• Extended porch on DLX models with skylights on the front and side which increases the light and airy living space.
• Crystal Clear windows which allow the maximum amount of light through.
• Roller bag with zip opening for easy packing away and transport.
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