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69 Reviews of the Bear Lake 6 Showing 51 to 60 Page:
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By: Simon W Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 01/05/2009
Quite simply, there isn't a better tent your money can buy !
Wolf lake 7 is too big - the WL5 comes very close 2nd ( due to its fab side extension ) and for me the BL4 is far too narrow and not as good looking - BL6 is just perfect in every way - wish the side ext was wider - but as for the actual tent - superb ! Love the front porch are for evening drinks - its quiet inside, cool on warm days, cosy. Warm on cold nights - totally practical - Light years beyond anything nylon - just sheer quality ! and a looker too !
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By: Alphonso De Lard Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 03/02/2009
We love our Bear Lake. Bought a package containing the tent, side extension, footprint and carpet from a Yeomanns Outdoor show. They almost price matched another dealer who were selling the package - wouldn't drop all the way, but promised us good customer service. (Which proved worth it, as the bedroom had a hole in it, and the footprint ripped on first usage, but Yeomanns changed both without any quibble).
The living area is a lovely size. We use the extension for the kitchen area, living the living area for relaxation. Very sturdy tent. Cosy at night once the curtains are drawn.
Easy to pitch once you get the knack. Although takes us about two hours from arrival to complete the whole process, including all the 'bits' that go inside. Altho the tent itself takes much less than that!
Very very sturdy in the storms last August. Didn't budge in the winds.
The tent does come in two big big bags. I underestimated how big it would be, so take care if you have a small car.
I love it, thoroughly recommended purchase. Can't wait to stay in it this season.
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By: Mattv Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating:  Date: 25/01/2009
Have used this tent for the past two seasons and I cannot speak too highly of it.
The tent has a large snug living area that provides space for the when the weather is at it's worse. I bought the tent for £540 but note that the 2009 model has an rrp of £999! I would look for a 08 model, Yeoman's have some for £528, grab one now!
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By: Jennydog Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 01/10/2008
We are new to camping so we were a little concerned when we saw the size of the tent in it's bags
There was no need to worry it was easy to put up
The tent 'feels' great. Quiet and a great colour
Loads of living space so ideal for us to take to France and be very comfortable
I particularly like the bedroom layout - one very large room + one smaller bedroom - ideal for dog owners or families with very young children as you can unzip the divide between the two and make it into one large space
The window and door options are enormous - again fantastic for going to Europe in the warm weather - mossie nets everywhere
I was particularly impressed by how easy it was to zip in the groundsheet
We are going to love this tent
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By: Happycamper36 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 05/09/2008
Brilliant tent. Spent ages on here reading comments on lots of tents before buying this one last year and no regrets. Camped 4 times in it so far - mostly bad English weather. Total protection from elements. Main advantages for me are:
Polycotton: more breathable than polyester tents - cooler in hot weather - don't wake up sweating when sun comes up at 5am
Also warmer in cool weather and at night
Heavier weave of material - like cotton canvas but without disadvantage of having to erect to dry if put away wet. Never have had to put it away wet though but apparently cotton canvas shrinks when drying so needs to be dried on the frame. Polycotton shouldn't.
Heavier dark material keeps it from getting too light in early morning - windows and curtains mean isnt dark inside during the day
Less noise in heavy wind and rain - feels snug and secure
I love it.
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By: Stevelyon Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 05/09/2008
After much browsing we bought the BL6 to replace our old trusty frame tent. We weathered it in the garden and it was very weather proof during a wet and windy few days in Wales, we even had comments from other campers that it looked so stable. I bought a windbreak to complement the canopy which provides a good cooking area if it's not too windy.
However, on the down side it is not a small package, the door zip was very difficult even after much tampering with the pegging out and the thing that really frustrated us was the stabiliser poles - they are nigh on impossible to push through the webbing on the side as the push button connectors catch on it all the time and these and the adjustment screw subsequently also broke when we decamped. With a bent pole also in the mix we felt a bit underwhelmed by the tent.
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By: Zero9877 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 25/08/2008
Just returned from 10 days in South Devon with our new BL6 and we could not have asked for more from our tent. This was our first serious camping trip and the quality and construction of the tent enabled my family to have a comfortable and trouble free holiday, even though the British weather threw everything at us high winds and torrential rain! People that purchase this tent are doing so because of its quality and with quality comes higher weight, I dont believe this is a downfall, if you buy a tent like this you know what you are buying from the outset and it should come as no surprise that in comparison to others it is quite bulky and heavier.
I have never erected a tent before and taking this into consideration it was relatively easy although time consuming at around 2 hrs, this did not matter once inside, the rain was incredibly heavy and no leaks even though through my own stupidity I did not weather the tent before use. I cannot recommend this tent enough and to sum up very stable, dry, has good temp regulation, easy to erect and pull down and high quality materials used. My only disadvantage is the RRP AT £799 but if you shop around you can get at least £300 off this, we managed to get it for £490 from Go Outdoors due to their price match policy which I believe is a bargain, it will last years.
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By: Gnight jim bob Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 20/08/2008
This is our second year with the bear lake 6 and and the only thing we wish it had is a full length canopy like the wolf lake. When it rains heavy we get a slight leak were the run off from the canopy hits the front window, you have to be careful when you pitch it on uneven ground as this makes the door very tight to close. I have packed it away with the zig attached but it makes for a very heavy pack,if I had to change it I would opt for the wolf lake 5 but only for the full length canopy
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By: Nikjwood Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 13/08/2008
The Bear Lake 6 is quite simply a remarkable tent and has many benefits from being constructed in polycotton. I chose the tent simply due to the fact that when I was looking at my local camping store, on a hot day and following a sudden extensive downpour the BL6 was not only perfectly dry, but also remarkably cool. All the other tents were very hot, and with 3 young kids in tow, it made sense to make life as comfortable for them as possible when camping. Obviously the choice of tent makes the difference for successful camping journeys. I also purchased the side extension, wind-break and carpet. I was forced to erect the tent by myself at the campsite and managed to complete the task; although it obviously would have been easier with 2 people! I think the easiest way to do this, is that when all the poles are in place, pull the whole tent up by the front pole and secure the guy rope. I tied mine to the trailer, which kept everything in place until I pegged the tent down. The internal ground sheet is fantastic and easy to zip into place. The carpet made a great difference, especially using the Outwell Heater that kept everything nice and snug. The only downside was that during a long downpour a small amount of water came in through the bottom window seam. It appears that this would have been simply resolved if Outwell had made the fabric around the plastic window cover slightly longer, it is only held by a small piece of velcro. The second point is that the front canopy could have done with being made down to the floor on both sides. This is the obvious place for cooking, but you are forced to cook next to the front door if it is raining.
However, this was our first family camping expedition, and although the weather was atrocious, the children all enjoyed the tent and were able to play inside without getting under our feet. I came away from the campsite a day early, due to the forecast being so bad and took advantage of the fact that the tent was completely dry during a sunny period. I could not imagine having to pack the BL6 away for the journey home still wet! Unless you are fortunate enough to have a very large garage at home to dry it out thoroughly. An excellent tent, and well worth the money. I would suggest shopping around for a good price. I didn't use the side extension and therefore can only imagine that it would have made the living area even more spacious.
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By: Sallyv Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 10/08/2008
This is a great tent! When the wind and rain hit, continuously for 24 hours, the heavier polycotton came into it's own. The noise and movement were minimal.Easy to put up, took 2 of us 1 hour{first time} will pack into 3 bags though in future to make it easier to carry.Bedrooms really spacious,kids loved the low windows for stargazing in bed.In fact, my son wants to sell the house and live in the tent! Overall this is a great tent that is ideal for a family wanting room to move, even when the weather keeps you indoors. Wouldn't change it for anything!
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Manufacturer's Description
This spacious version of the Bear Lake sleeps 6 persons comfortably in 4 + 2-berth inner cabins that have standing height. Easy to pitch, the stability of this tent is enhanced by the sturdy alloy pole system and the numerous guying points. Other strong selling points include the zip-out tarpaulin groundsheet in the living area, the zip-off front canopy, low-light windows, no-see-um mesh screen doors, 2 side doors, 1 front door, and excellent all-round ventilation. Bear Lake 6 is a high-quality family tent that will provide years of service life and trouble-free camping.
Specifications:
Flysheet: Outtex® Airtech
Inner tent: Polycotton
Floor: PVC Tarpaulin
Pack size: Tent: 40 x 101 cm / Poles: 24 x 100 cm
Weight: Tent: 38.6 kg / Poles: 13.1 kg
Poles: Alloy poles #6063, 22
Features:
• Zip-off front canopy
• Organiser pockets
• Full length mesh pockets in the inner tents
• Lamp holder and light cable tidies
• Reinforcement patch on all stress points
• Adjustable pegging points
• Luminous guy ropes
• Heavy duty Outwell zips
• Outwell doormat included
Optional Extras:
• Carpet
• Footprint
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