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By: Thatbaldbloke Reason: I've used one Made in: 2010 Rating:  Date: 25/07/2010
We bought one of these tents, mainly because we thought it would be suitable for short weekends etc. But its clearly able to withstand most UK weather conditions, and will be getting used for our main holidays. And not have to mess around with poles all that malarkey. First time we used it, ( after a few sneaky attempts at home) we were very surprised just easy to put up this is, just peg out your groundsheet, get the right orientation and 'pop' out the main pod, stretch out the sides, and its Pimms o'clock within minutes. Its worth the ££150 price tag alone just to see your neighbours' faces when you are done and in. It took longer to blow up the air-beds with an electric pump hahaha. Highly recommended tent if your not one one of those people that feels it necessary to have the Albert hall to stop in when its only four of you (you know who you are) ;0)
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By: Trishb Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 23/07/2010
I have used this tent on several trips covering strong winds and heavy rain and cannot fault it.It gets easier to pack away the more practise you have and can be done by 1 person. Other 'tent watchers' on the campsites are amazed when they see how quickly I can pitch it and have not come across anyone who has seen them before, always a talking point.
I agree with a lot of other comments that the tent is a large cumbersome circle for the car and everything else that is needed for a trip.
It is the best tent I have come across and extol it's virtues whenever I have an opportunity.
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By: Kezza2shoes Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 18/07/2010
2 adults, 1 seven year old and a hound holiday very comfortably in this tent.
Love the ease of pitching and packing, but would recommend a few views of the video first.
We have been sniffed at by our non-pop up friends who are secretly jealous that a £150 pop up tent could equal their £££££ traditional pitch tent, but we just make the brews whilst they continue to pitch!
We haven't had a single problem and the only reason it doesn't get a 10 is the absence of an adequate porch area, having said that there are plenty of tarps and add ons available so it's no biggie.
It gives us no excuses to get out and about every weekend.
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By: Glen Burrows Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 28/06/2010
I have now spent about a month in this tent in conditions from roasting hot to alpine thunderstorms in April and I love it. The first time I tried to put it back in the bag was comedic but now I have the hang of it I can do it in about 10 minutes, Its great for a family of 3.
I can't believe how it stood up to a thunderstorm in the alps with hail that broke car windscreens and it didn't wobble or let a drop in.
There are pockets everywhere inside so as long as you are organised everything is to hand.
The only drawback is that it is still a big heavy cumbersome circle when packed so is only suitable for car camping, you wouldn't want or be able to carry it far.
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By: Samcrob Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 26/06/2010
I can't rate this tent highly enough!
I love the ease of pitching and putting away and the speed at which it can be done.
We have 2 children under the age of four so pitch and de-pitch time is very important! I can even pitch and collapse the tent on my own whilst hubby occupies the kiddies. After watching the youtube video a couple of times it really is easy peasey.
We used our 4.2 with the base 4.1 and also a Quechua 4 berth pop-up. Another reason we purchased the tent is because we are often visited or go away with other family members and other Quechua pop-up tents can be docked on the base 4.1 as needed. We have an array of Quechua pop-ups for this very purpose just because they are such good value for money.
The tent has never leaked or never had any other problems with it. I like the fact the groundsheet also velcros to the wall of the living part for a good fit, although this could perhaps be improved with a built in groundsheet?
Definitely recommend A++++++++++
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By: Georgeparrot Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 05/06/2010
This is a great tent for a small family - it comfortably sleeps 2 adults and 2 children, and would have room for more if you didn't have lots of stuff with you. The bedrooms fit a double airbed/sleeping mat or 2 singles, but there isn't a lot of head room, especially on the sloped side.
The living area is large and you can stand up in it. There are pockets and handy hooks for lanterns etc. And storage, so it is very practical.
The main selling point is the ease of pitching and striking. We have used ours 3 times now, and each time we've managed to get the tent up (including the guy ropes) in under 10 minutes, whilst keeping the children happy at the same time! It really is as easy as they claim!
We've bought an add on base unit to extend it now, which makes the whole thing really large - more than enough room with extra people. We're not 100% clear on how the add it is supposed to attach, but we've managed to make do. We are new to camping so am sure we'll sort this.
Cannot praise this tent as a family tent high enough.
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By: Diddle Reason: I've used one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 02/06/2010
I have used this tent twice now. It is very easy to pitch and literally takes about 15 - 20 minutes! I have used it in strong winds and it definitely stood up to the test! Haven't used it in rain so can't comment on that. My only gripe is I don't think the bedroom pods are quite big enough, not for 2 adults on an air bed anyway! The last time we used it just for the two of us we actually slept in the middle which was much more spacious. It can be a little tricky to fold down but once you get the hang of it its fairly easy. This tent does take up a lot of room in my boot (I have a fiesta) this is because I can't lie it flat so it has to stand up. Overall a nice little tent!
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By: TheDawgs Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 31/05/2010
Quick update to my review 29/05/10.
Spoke to Quechua/Decathlon about my 3 small issues with our tent - they are exchanging the tent, no quibbles or arguments. Excellent customer service and hopefully we'll now get a new '10 star rated' tent.
I'd recommend this tent, and if like us you have had any problems then it is definitely worth contacting Decathlon to get them sorted.
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By: TheDawgs Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 29/05/2010
This is a fantastic tent. We bought ours as we wanted something quick to set up/take down for touring and many one and two night stops. The tent lived up to our expectations. It not only looked fantastic in most settings but also left us smug after being all set up on pitch in a matter of minutes.
We have used the tent in both brilliant sunshine, very strong winds, rain and a mixture of all three. It withstood all very well. The tent was not particularly noisy even in strong winds which was a relief.
A couple of issues we had however which means it only gets 9 out of 10 - the stitching on one of the bedroom pods (approx 2 cm long, not getting worse) has come undone though can be easily restitched. One velcro patch beneath the door also is coming off but again can be restitched easily. We also had an occasional drip in very heavy rain from a pin prick hole in a seam seal near the roof, again this wasn't a massive issue and I'm sure we can fix it easily.
We absolutely love this tent and think it's a bargain at the price. We are considering buying an add on to give us a bit extra space and just for some extra flexibility.
We had no issues with condensation except were the dogs slept (they must have hot bodies!) but this was easily remedied by placing a fleece blanket beneath the bedding.
A tent that is hard to beat. Highly recommended.
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By: Shass Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 10/05/2010
Awesome bit of kit. Turned up at Edale at 11pm After getting stuck on motorway due to accident closure. Dark and raining. Pitched using car headlights in few minutes, all the kit in, coffee on back outside to put out the few guys. Job done. Bank holiday was very windy and threw it down with rain, the seconds base 4.2 just shrugged it off. Bone dry and surprisingly stable, and didn't crackle in the wind like the Khyam I used to own. Great piece of kit. Have just bought the Seconds base XL as an add on for loads of space. Very pleased with them.
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Manufacturer's Description
Designed for camping for 4 hikers wanting an easy set-up family tent.
Good-size living area (5m²/ 185cm high) and 2 standard bedrooms, 140x210cm.
2 minute set up. Folds down in less than 5 minutes if you have the knack.
Laboratory (shower test: 200 l/hr/m²!) and field tested
Size and weight
Spacious 5 m² living area, with a max height of 1.85m. 14kg.
Bedroom space
2 x 2-person bedrooms. Comfortable-sized at 2.1m x 1.4m.
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