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27 Reviews of the Trout Lake 4 Showing 21 to 27 Page:
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By: Squirt Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 27/06/2009
What can I say, WHAT A TENT!
We bought our trout lake after seeing it erected at a camping store in Cornwall. We we're on a camping holiday and went to buy some longer tents pegs after the torrential rain and gailforce winds. Well, we went back to the campsite with our brand new Trout Lake (and no long pegs!).
We pitched the tent and it withstood the weather without moving an inch.
The tent may be slightly on the expensive side for a 4 berth, but when you look at the attention to detail and the overall quality, it is well worth the money.
We have added the extension and carpet to the tent and these are both worth the money too. The extension is an excellent place to cook and to dine. The carpet adds that extra bit of warmth and feels lovely under your feet.
The tent is very versatile and will last for many years.
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By: Skydog2710 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 18/04/2009
Returning to camping after a long break we wanted to find a balance between comfort and convenience. We narrowed our choice down to the Trout Lake and Bear Lake 4. We finally settled for the Trout Lake as (without the front extension) it was more suited to weekend trips. We are 2 adults, a 7 year old and dog and is a snug fit for the four of us.
The tent can be pitched by one person, but be prepared to work hard at it. Two can get it pitched and trimmed up within the hour. Have been lucky with the weather so far and haven't experienced any heavy weather yet, but I expect it will stand up to most conditions. My only gripe is that I wish Outwell had provided a side door porch option like the Arrow Lake/Bear Lake.
I am waiting for a front extension to be delivered and will be off to Somerset at the end of April. All in all a great small family tent.
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By: Arcuk73 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 26/09/2008
Brilliant Tent! very happy. Not used overnight yet! only pitched in garden after purchase. But we spent months choosing what we wanted after we binned our old tent on way back from Germany (Cheap ebay job!) we wanted canvas. But also the small size we like to travel around so often pitching for only a couple of nights before we move on to new destination. Was able to pitch by myself within the hour first time. Would think with both me and the wife on it after a few attempts we should have that down to 30/40 mins!
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By: AndyTT Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 01/09/2008
Bought this tent earlier this year for just the wife and I to use. Wanted a tent that I could stand in and sit comfortably when it rained! Decided on poly-cotton after visiting a dealer on one of the few hot days in July and found the poly-cotton tents so much cooler.
Spent several weeks trying to decide between the Bear Lake 6 and the Trout Lake (with extension) – both about the same price and in the end opted for the Trout Lake.
For couples this tent in fantastic providing a comfortable base to explore an area. The Sleeping space opens out into one area giving sleeping space and storage for clothes. While the outer area is just big enough for two big comfortable reclining chairs and a couple of small tables. We also bought the extension which gives cover to the front door and provides a sheltered area to cook and prepare food. However, if we are just going away for a weekend we don’t take the extension.
Although smaller than the Bear Lake 6 this tent is much more flexible with three opening doors allowing access from 3/4 angles. The finish and attention to detail is outstanding and although this tent is far from cheap it feels good value when you look at the features compared to other tents.
Having used the tent several times over the summer I can honestly say this is the ultimate couple’s tent. It’s relatively quick to erect and take down, a perfect size for two adults and very nicely fitted and finished. We have now added the fitted carpet which helps protect the ground sheet and adds a nice touch and electric hookup.
If you going to buy one any of the larger Outwell tents, buy the footprint at the same time. It makes setting the tent up a lot easier as you can decide on you location/positioning before you start emptying the bags. It also keeps the bottom of the heavy groundsheet clean considerably reducing pack up time. We normally pack the footprint away dirty and either clean it at home on the lawn or just reused it covered in mud.
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By: Jill987 Reason: I've used one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 09/08/2008
I already have a Bearlake6 but needed something I could handle on my own with 2 children and this is possible. The tent is fantastic can't fault it really, obviously smaller than the bear but with the front extension, which is a must, you almost have the same amount of room. We had a week of rain in Cornwall and the extension meant we could still sit out but not get wet. Also no need to cook in the tent. Also you do not get all that flapping noise with the polycotton tent, they are so much quieter and with the additional carpet very cosy indeed. The front extension attaches extremely well to the main tent with no leaks and provides a space to cook ,store muddy boots, and to sit and watch the world go by and this is an advantage over the bear lake which has an open canopy, after all is always rains when camping!
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By: CaptainBozo Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 09/07/2008
I have just bought my Trout Lake after setting out to buy a cheaper tent. I stumbled on this one at the exhibition and was amazed by the quality, attention to detail and sheer variability in its door/window arrangements. Although I have not yet slept in it I have pitched it single handed and given it a thorough testing.
I have to agree completely with the comments made by ljhill (though I'm not sure about sleeping 5 unless one is in the living area). I would add that the possible configurations of doors and windows, all with (good quality) curtains, dark mesh and very clear PVC, all of which can take any desired arrangement including completely opened(windows) or porched (doors), is amazing. The ability to remove half the sleeping compartment to provide additional living/storage space is most useful. I also like the nice touch of the set of velcro rings rising from the electrical hook-up entry point allowing the electrics to be easily kept up off the floor.
A note on single handed pitching (especially if like me you are not very tall). This is a heavy tent - not overly heavy but be prepared to work. I found the hardest part was raising the tent after pegging the rear and threading the poles. It was impossible for me to raise it up fully until I remembered to also attach the side clips that hold the flysheet to the poles at the sides. This stopped the flysheet hanging back like a dead-weight and it took a lot of strain out of the pull-up. Once up it was easily stabilised with the single front-top guy to allow time to adjust the poles and secure the remaining guys. As an indicator for pitching time, my practice pitching run, taking things real slow and careful, including mistakes and several cups of tea took just over 2 hours to absolute finish including trimming up. (Undoing the factory bundled guy-lines was a pain!). When practised this time will obviously come down substantially. Similar to ljhill's comments, once its up. OMG what a tent!
I'm still giggling about the inclusion of a door mat! The only thing missing from the package is the personal valet, a duck whistle and a small table with decanter of sherry. Classic, superb quality and very versatile.
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By: Ijhill Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 09/06/2008
Curiously no one has reviewed this tent already.
However, we brought this tent earlier this year having spent the previous year looking for a replacement for our Diablo 600. We have a Outdoor Revolution Starcamper but wanted something a bit larger and really liked the simple three pole design that is also used in the Outwell, however, this is where the similarity ends.
The Outwell is a quality tent, the fabric is heavy and thick, the zip-in ground sheet in also very thick and heavy-weight, in all the tent gives the impression that it will last for many years.
I pitched it on my own over the May school holidays and found that the weight of all the quality components made this quite difficult and the zip in ground sheet was almost as hard work as the fly-sheet. However, once up the tent was rock solid. On the second day we had high winds and rain, other tents were collapsing around us and the Outwell barely moved, we had brought the Outwell carpet as well and it was almost like being indoors despite the conditions outside.
Although tent is a four berth an I would suggest that it would sleep five in the bedroom section, the living space although not large is comfortable enough for a few chairs and has floor space for kids to play.
The tent kept us warm and dry overnight and blocked out the morning sun sufficiently that the kids slept in, the fabric also stopped the tent getting too hot during the day and also seemed to cut external noise effectively.
Again the tent took some time to take down as well due to the additional steps of the zip-in groundsheet. I would suggest that for a week stay for four this tent is very suitable, for a weekend less so as pitching is a bit of an effort compared to polyester tents. We brought both the footprint and the carpet and these are useful for pitching and increase comfortable respectively.
Once up though the quality shows and hopefully we will have many years use out of the tent.
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Manufacturer's Description
The manufacturer has advised that this model has been discontinued.
The compact Trout Lake 4 is ideal for the smaller family or couples who demand a little extra space and superlative quality in a full-featured tent. This three room tunnel comprises two bedrooms and a living room that features the superb panorama front. It is made from our unique Outtex® Airtech polycotton with alloy poles housed in flat pole sleeves, and a Zip-out colour-coordinated groundsheet. Good looks are emphasised by the Outwell Floating Guyline System while the Outwell Wind Stabilizer and Easy Pegging Systems enhance stability and easy pitching. The inner has the new stripe front. Features include a Rain-safe side door and the ability to create a screen house by opening all doors to reveal a backing mesh door panel – a great way to maximise the amount of sun and breeze entering the tent while keeping out bugs.
Recommendation: Smaller families and couples will love the quality of this compact full-featured polycotton tent.
Type of tent: Three room tunnel tent
Sleeps: 4 people
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 living room
Pitching way: Flysheet first or as one
Flysheet: Outtex® Airtech (65% cotton / 35% polyester)
Floor: Tarpaulin PVC coated 100% polyester, 10,000 mm hydrostatic head
Inner tent: Breathable 100% pongee polyester
Pack size: Tent: 29 x 106 cm / Poles: 24 x 97 cm
Weight: Tent: 18.0 kg / Poles: 15.7 kg
Poles: Alloy poles #6063, 16/22 mm, 2 upright steel poles
Features:
Large panorama front
Enclosed rain-safe door and additional side door
Mesh in each door
Zip-out colour coordinated groundsheet
Front door and groundsheet can be zipped together
Large tinted windows with polycotton curtains
Striped inner tents
Organiser pockets
Mesh pockets in the inner tents
Lamp holder and light cable tidies
Reinforcement patch on all stress points
Adjustable pegging points
Heavy duty Outwell zips
Outwell doormat included
... there may be more info on their website
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