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49 Reviews of the Atakama 5 Showing 41 to 49 Page:
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By: Pauline reed Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 02/08/2009
This was really quick to put up. I agree some of the pole sleeves are tight but gently does it best. Standing room is important for us as our previous expeditions left us seized up! Plenty of space in the front for cooking and storage. Can't wait to get away again.
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By: Nickyi967 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 29/07/2009
I have a large family who have never been camping. About five weeks ago we went looking at camping gear and purchased this tent. The reason we chose this tent was price. As beginners I didn't want to pay out alot of money on something that may not be used again. On Saturday we decided to go camping to barmouth. On arrival we were a bit nervous as not even testing the tent or putting one up before. My 14 year old daughter erected it with her dad while me and 3 kids went to loo. When we came back it was up, so easy it took about twenty minutes for this to go up. Loads of room for sleeping and managed to store clothes and food comfortably at front of the tent. We had brilliant weekend and cant wait to go away next week with this great tent. I think I could get hooked.
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By: Katie1 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 27/07/2009
We used one for the first time this year we put it up in half an hour no problems, we didn't even practice putting it up before we went away.
It rained very heavy all day and night and no leaks , very pleased with it.
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By: Campeddie69 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 16/07/2009
Me and my partner claude had no trouble erecting the base camp. We believed the tent to go up very easy with a bit of elbow grease and camping knowledge
Once the tent was erect me and claude found enough space within it, wasn't like the usual tight squeeze to get in. The entrance was nice and big so I fitted in very well and didn't have to get in any awkward positions to cross the threshold
We found the ropes really useful as with our old tent we had black guylines so me and claude were always falling on top of each other with this tent at least we can wait until were inside ;)
Overall this tent is perfect for a couple or three as we found out, one night on our travels. I would definitely recommend this tent to anyone that wants a stable roof over their heads yet there is enough room to play with ;)
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By: CLOVENITE52 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 13/07/2009
For the price, £59,it would have been 10 out of 10. The problems come with design and putting it up.
Problem 1. The pole sleeves are too tight.Feeding the poles,even though they are shock loaded is quite a struggle,the eyelets for some of the guys get in the way when trying to push the pole through.
Problem 2. The ring and pin system is far too tensioned.It took 2 of us over 10 minutes a pole to eventually get them in place,and that was after making an adaptation.The instruction diagram that comes with the tent shows the ring and pin attached to an adjustable strap which could easily have been tensioned and tightened once the pin was in place.However,what the tent actually comes with is a fixed loop to which are attached 2 rings and a pin.There is no play in this arrangement whatsoever.
In order to give slightly more play,we removed the ring with the pin attached and fixed it to the other ring which was attached to the fixed loop.This gave us an extra 1',which took off some of the pressure in getting the pin into the end of the pole.Is this a production error which is why the tents are being sold at such a low price?
Problem 3.Although getting the main part of the tent above the sleeping area tensioned and well balanced was not a problem,getting the front part of the tent above the living area pulled tight was a different matter.No matter how many times the front pole and guys were adjusted,we could never get the front outer tensioned as well as the rear of the tent.
Problem 4.Not so much a problem,more a design niggle.The living area could do with gaining an extra 1 foot at the expense of the sleeping area.We were only 2 adults and a dog but,even so it is not spacious.I do'nt know how 5 could use this front area in comfort.
I know this sounds like a big moan,but if you only want the tent for weekends or short breaks and can sort out any of the problems,particularly the ring and pin system,its actually not a bad tent.
It stood up to 2 wet nights well enough,its light and small enough to pack into the car,although the flimsy bag ripped putting it away.
For longer trips we will use our Vango Aspen,different class altogether,or for my solo camping the Wild Country Quasar.
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By: Denisc69 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 07/07/2009
The weekend just gone (Sat 4th July) I decided to test run putting the tent up which turned out into a massive sleepover with three of my sisters children, my son and my wife. Because we are novices it took us well over an hour to get the tent erected but I was very impressed with the amount of space inside. In the bedroom part my two nieces slept in one side, my son and nephew slept in the other side of the bedroom and me and my wife slept in the porch. Even passed the rain test at 5 in the morning.
We also noticed one of the side openings was slightly leaking but it was down to the fact that we had not put the porch side up right, their was a bit of slack and a puddle of water formed but it was a good learning curve for when we do it for real in the next couple of weeks. Also managed to get it all folded away in the little bag which I thought would never happen
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By: Richibeno Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 28/06/2009
Great little tent, this was and is my first tent, bought on special from gooutdoors, Harlow £59
Easy to put up, enough room for two adults and a little one, any more would be a squeeze. Bag ripped though after second time. Bedroom has sewn in ground sheet. First camp last week in late June and had no problems with tent. These tents are made by Gelert
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By: PatsT5 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 11/05/2009
Just been away for the weekend in this tent. Took longer than thought to actually pitch the tent, that was after the cord in the pole snapped and I had to make a temp knot and then feed it through 6 rods. Managed to get it up even though it was blowing a gale to find that in of the side hitches ripped. Then spent quite a bit of time going round doing the guylines. After this found that one of the eyes for the inner liner came apart. All in all it is not a bad tent and is very spacious for a small family.
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By: Loganberry Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 18/04/2009
Pitched this tent for the first time today and must say we were really impressed with it. We're complete novice campers but found it easy enough to pitch. The sleeping area is perfect for a small family and the porch/living area is a good size too. Enough room for a small table and a couple of chairs we reckon, but not much else. You can stand up in the porch and the bedroom although you do have to duck down quite bit to get through the bedroom door.
So for novices like us, it seems perfect. Will post another review when we actually camp with it!
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Manufacturer's Description
With large living /storage and sleeping areas, the Atakama 5 is ideal for families having a long weekend away, or any groups of campers who may need space to store gear and spread around.
It is a double skin tent, with the outer pitched first to keep things simple, and a breathable inner to keep you comfortable.
The outer flysheet is 190T PU coated polyester with taped seams and a hydrostatic head of 3000, meaning it's rugged enough to handle scrapes and waterproof enough to take the heaviest downpours.
For warmer conditions, the breathable inner and large side and front doors will make sure the inside is ventilated enough so you and your kit are not overheating. The front door can be extended out as a canopy using the steel porch poles, offering shelter from sun or showers.
The porch/living area has a pre-attached groundsheet, making it easy for you to keep a clear, clean space for furniture, bikes etc., and keeping the bedroom area draught-free.
For extra stability, the tent has pre-attached double guylines, so it will easily withstand any strong gusts of wind. The guylines themselves are bright and reflective, to help you to find the tent in the dark, and to stop other campers from tripping over them if you're in a busy campsite.
Other useful features include slick pole sleeves to aid pitching, fire-retardant fabrics, and large windows to allow maximum light in if you need it.
A simple, yet versatile tent for easy group camping.
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