Tent Showcase: Outwell Florida 6
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2010
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49.30 KG
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User Reviews of the Florida 6
By: Lizb2009 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 04/08/2009
We bought the Florida 6 this year, and have used it a couple of times already. It's fairly straightforward to pitch, but definitely needs 2 or more people. It's also very tall, so those of you who are short, like me, will need stilts to reach some of the guys or to zip up the back door! The poles are very simple to put together, and it doesn't take too long to erect. Can take a little while to get all the guys properly pegged out though.
It's very spacious, and the large windows make it a pleasure to be in, even on the wettest day - it doesn't feel claustrophobic at all. The porch is also a huge bonus in wet weather - you can leave your boots outside the door, and even leave the door to the tent open.
The Florida 6 coped pretty well in the rain. On one occasion the downpour was so heavy that there was a very fine mist coming through, but on the whole it kept the weather out. The sewn in groundsheet also keeps it quite warm - no cold ankles. We also bought the groundsheet and carpet, which helped to keep it warm and comfortable underfoot, even in bare feet.
Outwell have obviously thought a lot about the design - lots of storage pockets, a zip hole and velcro straps for the electrical hookup, and even velcro straps for light cables. The little windows in the bedding areas are also a nice touch - you can see the rain as well as hear it before getting up in the morning! Our kids loved it.
The tent can be a bit of a challenge to repack into the bag, especially as the sewn-in groundsheet keeps a lot of the air inside. The poles make useful weights to help remove the air. Not one to pack up in a hurry.
Definitely a tent to consider if you're looking for something a bit more spacious.
By: Pagar Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 31/07/2009
Fantastic tent.
Bought this year to upgrade to a tent with sown in ground sheet and carpet. Its a monster of a tent with loads of light and space. It’s worth watching the outwell video before trying to pitch (guess who didn’t!), but it’s actually really straight forward and only needs a second pair of hands to lift the poles and open the tent out.
Used it in a howler of a storm and stayed completely dry. Recommend it completely.
By: Damoyeah Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 13/07/2009
I have just used my friends Outwell Florida 6, tent for the first time this weekend, and for you people have been out camping the weather was not the greatest.
The tent was awesome it stood up to what was thrown at wind rain rain and did I say rain.
Putting it up was ok as the conditions was not the easiest, but once up it was fantastic.
I would highly recommend this tent.
By: Nikkid21 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 21/06/2009
Just had our first trip out in the Florida 6 and love it.
It is heavy and bulky when packed - I certainly could not lift the bag on my own out of the trailer let alone put it up by myself.
We tried erecting it as per the outwell video but it was too heavy. In future we will use the one section at a time lift method (similar to the way that many people erect the Montana 6). Taking the tent down was very easy and we got it zipped up in the bag on the first go even when leaving the inner bedroom tents attached inside.
Once it's up it is a superb tent. The full head height and numerous windows make it very light inside. It feel much larger than it's 5m X 6.4m footprint. However the size of footprint means that we will be able to fit onto most normal sized pitches.
The awning is great for storing the stove, camp kitchen and bits that you don't mind getting wet if it rains. We had so much space inside that we were able to designate a childrens toy corner that they could play in.
Minor niggles are that the pole bag is made of cheap, thin material and has a tear already. At 5ft11 and 5ft9 my husband and I struggled to roll up the back door and reach the guy rope on the awning - if you are any shorter you will need a step to stand on.
Have just ordered the front extension and with that I feel that 2 adults and 2 kids could comfortably holiday in the tent for a couple of weeks even if we get a summer like the past 2 years.
By: Deuxslice Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 31/05/2009
Having only recently got back into camping our trips last year in a Vango Orchy 600 had us hooked again. We also decided that we wanted a larger tent for longer stays - The Florida 6 certainly is 'large' but fits our needs as we wanted space and a strong tent. We love the height (I'm over 6 ft) and the light grey roof fabric keeps the inside of the tent light and airy.
We have used the tent 3 times this year the last stop in North Wales being the best test yet as we had all 4 seasons in one stay! It was always our view that the tent would come into its own when the weather was poor and this proved the case. A night of heavy rain and a strengthening wind was no problem. The canopy came into its own the following morning as it was still raining!
Pitching - I echo some of the previous comments you do need to be fairly strong as the initial 'lift' and subsequent pin inserting is difficult - but has got easier with each trip.
I also agree that the pole bag is heavy to carry and would be better if 2 bags.
A great family tent which we hope will last for many future camping holidays.
By: Tilehurst88 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 31/05/2009
We have just returned from our first camping trip in our new Florida 6. We had a couple of practice pitches before we went but still found the Florida 6 very very difficult to pitch in a moderate wind. Luckily the people in the next tent came to assist otherwise we would never have got it up. It's just too heavy for my wife to lift her side - maybe I need a stronger wife ! In the end we adapted how we pitched it juts pitching a section at a time. Great tent when it was up and kids loved the kids tent. Folding it away was a breeze and we got it in the bag at the second attempt - not bad for beginners ! Would recommend it to anyone but ideally you need two strong people or more to weaklings to erect it and it does take quite a bit of space up in the car.
By: Howarth123 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 21/05/2009
This tent is far better than any other I've owned.
Went camping to Wales, weather was very windy and never stopped raining, apart from one broken steel pole (which I think was faulty ) couldn't fault the tent. Luckily we never got the extension on due to weather, so had to use roof pole off that.
Apart from that the tent is very roomy, with lots of windows . Did try to use hanging rail inside but everything just kept falling off due to winds. Also it is not good for hanging heavy things on so will be taking wardrobe next time.
By: 12over Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 13/05/2009
We were satisfied owners of an Outwell Hartford XL until we seen the Florida 6 at The NEC show. It highlighted the fact that although the hartford was adequate for our needs the living area was limited because of its shape making it difficult to store equipment without blocking a bedroom door or having to move things around to make space.
We made the decision to purchase a Florida 6 with footprint groundsheet and Carpet for the new season.
Our first trip with it was Bank holiday weekend and it was a revelation. As usual with outwell the pitching instructions were pretty limited and vague with 3 photos not really relevant to the operation.We took our time and got it up in approx 40 mins (10 mins less than Hartford) with a little assistance from some curious neighbours interested in the new model.
Due to the steel poles and tunnel design it was a solid structure when pegged out and tensioned up.
The living space is huge enhanced by the additional height and a table chairs , storage cupboard and many other items fitted in leaving plenty more space to roam around in. The passage between the 2 spacious bedrooms is advertised as a walk in wardrobe. It has a useful hanging rail (remember to remove when taking tent down!)
This was a surprisingly useful area for storage without getting in the way. This leads to the rear door so if you have hung stuff up or blocked the passage it is really just a means for ventilation rather than a thoroughfare.
The front porch area is huge and I think the addition of a canopy would be overkill. This area also has 2 hanging rails useful for drying all sorts.
Along the full length of the tent there is a serious of clever ventilation flaps cleverly held open with soft velcro secured stays keeping the tent dry and airy on the inside when opened.
2 front mesh panels and 4 large side windows when uncovered provide plenty of light and air for a comfortable living space.
The main door is easy to open and close with a clear panel option if required.
On the down side the packed size is quite large and the poles are in a separate bag and very heavy meaning 2 large awkward items for packing.
The poles I thought were poorly packed and I purchased some smaller pole bags to separate the different types and make them easier to pack and less bulky.
The carpet did not fit properly due to the position of the groundsheet anchor points for the bedroom pods. This I think wil be easily remedied on the next trip with a sharp knife and a bit of gaffer tape.
Something for readers to think about when upsizing their tent is the heater and light we used for our old tent struggled to heat and light the larger area of the Florida so these items will need to be upgraded before our next trip.
There is a row of very useful mesh pockets on both bedroom sections proving to be very practical and ideally situated.
Overall a fantastic roomy easy to put up practical, comfortable camping experience recommended for those who like a practical living space and spacious sleeping areas.
Due to the simplicity of the shape it is easy to pack away into it's wheeled bag but the bulk and weight of the packed up poles do prove to be cumbersome.
By: Astronaut Reason: I've seen one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 07/03/2009
We've been perusing around our local camping shop, Tam Leisure in New Malden Surrey, and they have some new displays up including the new Florida 6.
It's an impressive tent, it feels huge inside, and while we weren't initially convinced that the area between the bedrooms was useful space, it housed a hanging rail and was nice to have a rear exit for ventilation, it certainly makes the front living room area bigger and vast enough for a dining table not to take up the whole space.
I think it will appeal to Monty 6 users who can be persuaded to upsize. The front canopy is vast (Monty users would have to pay extra for the front extension), and it had full mesh windows so will be better in the hot weather. Also importantly, by losing the side doors of the Monty the whole living area becomes usable rather than having to keep the door areas clear.
Is it worth £150 - £200 more than the Montana? We think it is. It has the extra width, the rear door instead of 2 side ones, the canopy, the mesh windows, and an extra 10cm of head height.
It's a great tent, feels huge inside, and the layout is really well designed. If you are going to buy the Monty take a look at this first. I'm impressed.
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Manufacturer's Description
A revitalised approach to tunnel tents, the Florida 6 has sleeping accommodation for 6 persons in two adjustable inner tents on either side of a walk-in wardrobe that closes with a zip curtain. The floor of the ultra-roomy bedroom and living areas is protected by a sewn-in groundsheet, and optimal ventilation conditions are ensured by the rear door and the large, mesh-panelled windows on either side of the entrance.
Another very strong feature, the 5-metre wide canopy is fitted with two full-width drying rails for the family’s swimwear, wet towels, etc. The Florida 6 is well lit by large, sloping panorama windows with bottom-up curtains to ensure the right balance between eye-level views and privacy, and comes with a long list of renowned Outwell features that add convenience and comfort to camping life.
Specifications:
Flysheet: Outtex® 5000 with taped seams
Hydrostatic Head: 5000 mm
Floor: Double-coated polyethylene
Inner tent: Breathable polyester
Pack size: Tent: 78 x 40 x 42 cm/Poles: 25 x 80 cm
Weight: Tent: 23.4 kg / Poles: 25.9 kg
Poles: Steel poles 19/22 mm, 2 upright steel poles
Features:
• Large front canopy with mud valance
• Drying rails at each side of front canopy
• Front ventilation wall
• Large panorama windows with roll-up curtains
• Walk-in wardrobe with clothes rail and zip curtain
• Pre-attached and adjustable inner tents
• Organiser pockets
• Mesh pockets in the inner tents
• Lamp holder and light cable tidies
• Rear door
• Fully seam-sealed flysheet for maximum protection
• Reinforcement patch on all stress points
• Adjustable pegging points
• Pre-attached guy ropes
• Luminous guy ropes
• Heavy duty Outwell zips
• Outwell doormat included
• Repair kit included
Optional Extras:
• Carpet
• Footprint
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