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By: Abbie Poole Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:  Date: 28/09/2010
We decided to buy The Mojave 5 tent after a walk around a Go outdoors shop.
Myself, hubby (both in our 30's) and little boy then aged 2 decided to try are hand at camping. (myself and hubby use to do camping some 10+ years before & for many years & enjoyed it, but also knew the pit falls.)
. Our aim this time was to find a tent that was a good height for my hubby (he is 6ft 5') and had a good size separate sleeping areas and a good sized living area in case of bad weather (Well, it is England!) and finally something that wouldn't take an hour to put up or down . Did we find it .
ABSOLUTELY . We LOVE this tent, considering the cost of other tents-this was £100 in the sale and in our opinion is brilliant, having the 3 doors is great as you can always find a door thats out of the wind! the huge door at front is fantastic - we erect 3 wind breaks from this door and have a little garden for our boy to run in (Without him running off into other peoples tent-you laugh it has happened!) and also means out of one of the side doors we erect a little kitchen and have the flyscreen zipped-great as keeps the little one safe and away from the cooking area.
As for the Big Door and I have noticed a few mentioning it not closing securely enough, hence letting in quite a bit of wind etc - my advice - PLEASE look again - on this door it has double fastenings and it as its lipped upwards and not on the ground it is GREAT as when closed properly it is so snug and tight and doesn't let it ANY wind at all (minus the husband!) - and the last camping outing we did (3 weeks ago) we were up on a hill and my gosh did we have some strong winds up there, especially at night - and not a breeze was felt inside, totally amazing.
By the 2nd camping trip we had this up within 30 mins in quite strong winds (Tip.Get all poles in, then the corner guide ropes pegged, then your lift up & peg others in)
I am truly pleased we bought this tent and do not think we'll be upgrading for sometime. The one thing that might be nice would be an added extra porch which they don't seem to make for it, but reading the comments of Mathew Betts and he said a Zenobia tent Porch fits very well - that a consideration for next year.
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By: Lez259 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:  Date: 15/09/2010
We recently purchased one of these tents after some deliberation. Couldn't decide between Mojave 5 or Vango Icarus 500, in the end we decided on the Mojave 5 and the footprint. Unable to have a practice run to pitch and put away (as the tent was to big for our garden) we headed off to Norfolk last weekend to try out our new purchase.It was raining when we arrived - not a good start,
We preceded to unpack the tent and footprint, still not sure whether the tent is supposed to attach to the footprint or not, managed to get the tent erected and everything else sorted in about an hour & half. Not sure if tent was pegged down properly as we had lots of pegs left over, does the groundsheet and the flysheet get pegged separately? as I pegged them together in places.
We only used a side entrance as it was to wet to have the main door open and didn't come across any problems.
We didn't find any leaks but on the second night it was really cold and a clear sky and in the morning I noticed water on top of our sleeping pod, I am hoping this was condensation as I had the ventilation flap open behind the sleeping area. Other than that no major problems. But now maybe think we should have gone for the Vango at least we could get a porch for it unlike the Mojave.Value for money ??? only time will tell but for £110:00 Shouldn't really grumble too much.
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By: Pinknspooky Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:  Date: 13/09/2010
We bought this as our return to camping tent after weeks of research - have just returned from our first trip out in it and I have to say it is great - stood up to everything the Welsh elements could throw at it with hardly a drip. We only put up the larger bedroom which meant we had a lot more living space (part of the reason we decided upon this one was exactly this flexibility!) It would have been nice if there were windows to peer out of but the white stripe helps let in plenty of light and the fact there are three doors to choose from means you can avoid the wind and have one of them open.
We also have the footprint which is a complete godsend -especially at packing up stage. We would really like a porch to add on which would take it up to a 10 out of 10.
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By: Matthew betts Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 07/09/2010
I just wanted to post this onto here because I have noticed that other people have been asking about buying a suitable porch for this tent; I recently purchased the Mojave to upgrade from two smaller tents I thought were handy as an odd-trip away. Now a more serious camper, I got this tent from Go-outdoors and wanted an area for the cooker etc to be kept in a safe area with having two young girls.
I read on here about the Zenobia Porch fitting relatively well and thought I would give it a try! I must admit that it is the truth. It fits very snug on one side and on the other side, it leaves a small gap, which too be honest would probably be the same with any other porch you try to fit on (that anyone else may suggest for this tent) until Hi-tech decide to release an official one. With more practice, I think it could fit better. The carpet was a good purchase to make it that extra more comfortable during a camping trip. All in all an excellent tent, was very warm and spacious at night. One suggestion would be to take the advice of other Mojave owners and purchase a pack of velcro strips for the large front entrance which lacks the ability to be more secured down to keep the wind at bay!
I have uploaded a photo or two for all of you who are interested.
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By: The Nices Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 01/09/2010
Have Just Bought This Tent to replace our 3 year old. As others have given this a great rating we decided to purchase at the opening day at Norwich last Saturday of our new super store, price £120.00 with Discount Card. Feel a bit upset seeing others have paid 99 quid, still who cares! Have today erected it in a neighbours garden (it was to big for our garden) No problems up and done in 25 mins, impressed with easy to follow instructions that actually work. Will report back when we have been away with it.
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By: Icehockey44 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 27/08/2010
Bought our Majave 5 in March from Go-Outdoors Bristol. There are only 2 adults staying in here, and the fact that that 2 sleeping pods are separate swung it for us. We just put up the 3 sleep pod, and use the extra space for the cooking gear when we bring it in at night or when we go out, so it does not compromise our living space. We can also stand up right in the tent all over which is an amazing improvement on our previous 3 man dome tent.
The only fault I have found with it, is the main front opening, is only toggle shut, the material gapes so we end up putting bags and things against it when it rains/windy/at night, the bugs can come and go as freely as they wish, so am thinking about getting some sticky back velcro to put on, so we can close it a bit better.
We went to Dawlish Warren last week, and for a whole 24 hours it drizzled constantly, then tent held up brilliantly, no leaks (well only where the wind pushed the rain drips in through the zip teeth (am going to run a candle down both sides of each zip 1, to make them a bit quieter, 2. To see if it makes them a bit more waterproof))
For the price that the tent is, I think it is worth the money. Am now contemplating getting an extension so we can cook under the canopy rather than eating out at pubs every evening!
Highly recommended here
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By: Kat67 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 14/08/2010
Well, another satisfied customer here. We wanted to try camping out and had a second hand tent we bought 4 years ago that we'd never used! Came to put it up in the garden before we went to make sure we could put it up and the poles fell apart. So, off to Go Outdoors for some replacement shock cord. And home we came with the tent and carpet! Went back later for the footprint as that wasn't in stock at the time. I have to say, the footprint is a godsend as it does mean that you can pack the tent away and not worry about it so much providing it's dry and it's much easier to clean the footprint in the garden when you get home. We used the bigger of the bedrooms for our double airbed where me, my husband and our toddler slept. We bought a single airbed whilst we were away and found that it will also fit in that bedroom with the double so next time we should be more comfy! In the smaller bedroom we kept bags/clothes and the portaloo I'd bought (it was my first time and I didn't fancy trekking to the toilet block in the dark!).
Tent went up really easily, we'd never managed to pitch it properly in our garden as our garden is too small and I did it pretty much single handedly as hubby was at work (we were on a fairly local site.) so I took my teenage son to help, and the term 'chocolate teapot' sprang to mind on several occasions. I was very surprised how easy I found it, if I can do it, anyone can! And furthermore, it stayed up all weekend - bonus! We had some rain and a bit of wind, not gales but a bit more than a slight breeze and the tent withstood it all. It was very warm inside too.
The only disappointing thing really is lack of windows, you have to sit outside really or else you'd go a bit stir crazy, but then if it is raining/cold you don't really want to be sitting outside. Maybe a porch/canopy/awning would be a useful addition. We used the side door as our main entry/exit so that we didn't have to keep undoing the toggles on the groundsheet at the 'front' exit. However, we did find that when it was wet on the outside of the door, the water tended to drip inside the tent - another reason that a porch would be useful. We also thought that a mosquito net on the front door would have been nice so that we could have sat there instead - it's wasp season at the moment and we didn't want a tent full of them so another good reason to sit at the side and use that door as a canopy.
For the price of this tent, I am extremely happy with it. It's plenty big enough for us for a weekend away. Hubby worries it might be a bit small for a week, but I think mostly that's because of the lack of windows, I expect it would get a bit 'dreary' if you had to sit indoors for too long to be honest. Otherwise, it's absolutely fab!
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By: Limadoca Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 01/08/2010
We had a Mojave 5 last year and as first time campers it was the perfect tent.
As a family of 2 adults and 2 children there was more than enough room. It is easy to set up and comes in a smallish bag which is a plus if you struggle for room in the car like us!
We had to upgrade to a larger tent as we now have a dog to accomodate.
The only downside to this tent is no porch but you can buy porches and canopies to fit which would give you extra space if you need it.
Great first time tent!
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By: Annaboo2006 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 25/07/2010
We (Myself, my partner and our 3yr old and 1yr old boys) are new to camping, originally we intended to borrow a tent, however on a trip to GO Outdoors to buy some equipment we saw this tent on offer at £99 and decided it was too much of a bargain not too buy one.
Myself and my partner attempted a camping trip 6yrs ago but abandoned it after 4hrs of attempting unsuccessfully to erect a borrowed tent, so this tent appealed to us as it only had 3 poles!
The tent comes in a smallish bag which contains the tent, the two bedroom pods and a bag of poles and a bag of pegs.
We arrived at our site and had not given it a practice go so were totally unprepared! However we managed to get it up including bedrooms in 40 minutes!
The 3 poles are the kind which are all attached with elastic (probably a technical name but as I said Im a novice!) so no change of making a mistake. They are also colour coded so no chance of getting them in the wrong place, the guy ropes are also already attached so very simple! We bought the footprint for £20 which was well worth it as it protects the sewn in groundsheet from mud etc.
The two bedrooms are extremely spacious, myself and my partner had the larger bedroom and there was plenty of room for a double air bed and and all our bags of clothes etc and was not at all cramped. The boys had the second bedroom with two child air beds there was space in the middle for toys etc! On the front of the larger bedroom there are lots of storage pocket and inside there are hooks for lanterns (I think thats what they are for!).
The living area is spacious and there is a large from opening (we didn't use) and two smaller side doors. In our living area we had our kitchen area, two large chairs, a toilet, and the childrens table and chairs.
We had 24hrs of solid rain and Cornish winds! We were really warm and cosy inside and there were no leaks or drafts. Other reviews have said the bottom of the main door is drafty but we didn't have a problem.
I agree with the other reviews about the windows (or rather lack of!) it would be nice for some daylight and yes the zips do get caught a lot, but seem very strong and show no sign of were from getting caught.
The only down side is that there doesn't appear to be a porch for the Mojave, which is a shame as it would be nice to have a cooking area and for this reason we may upgrade next year to a bigger model with the option of a porch.
An extremely good value warm and cosy family tent, would highly recommend!
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By: Garyhetherington Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 24/07/2010
As said many times this is a great tent.Not too hard to put up even for a 1st time camper like myself and my wife.Stayed in Lake district for 3 nights. 1st night it rained really hard all night and not a leak anywhere. 2nd day quite windy but tent stood upto it fine.Window(s) would be nice and front door is draughty but for the price this is an awesome tent!
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Manufacturer's Description
Easy to erect, easy to dismantle, and offering generous living space, the Mojave 5 is a great choice for families wanting comfortable, fuss-free camping, or couples wanting extra space for storage and fun.
It pitches outer first, with separate 3 and 2 person rooms that clip in to the underside.
With taped seams, a sewn-in groundsheet and completely waterproof outer layer (3000HH), you can be sure of total protection from rain and draughts.
The poles are angled to give you maximum headroom throughout the tent, so no need to stoop when you're inside. The pole sleeves have slick inners to make pitching the tent quick and easy.
In warmer weather, the breathable inner and 2 side doors with full mesh panels give you superb ventilation and allow plenty of light into the tent. The large front door can be extended out as a canopy, using the steel porch poles, offering shelter from sunshine or rain.
It has bright and reflective pre-attached guylines to keep it stable and secure, and more visible in the dark. There's also a electrical cable access point allowing you to use appliances inside the tent with the minimum of fuss.
A practical and versatile option for families, group campers or anyone who needs comfort and breathing room when out in the wild.
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