Tent Showcase: Skandika Gotland 5
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2009
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18.00 KG
£399.00
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User Reviews of the Gotland 5
By: Devro Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 16/06/2009
My girlfriend and I have just used our excellent Skandika for the first time during the 1st week of this month, yep thats when all the sunshine arrived lucky us. We had an ace time and even though this was only our second camp we felt and looked like seasoned campers, this was due in some part to the quality of our kit.
The Skandika is a great looking tent, roomy, airy, cool during the day thanks to the large doors and windows, warm and dry due to the sown in ground sheet. Every window and exit is covered by an insect guard so you can leave them open with confidence. Pitching was easy when we sorted ourselves out and once up that was it no messing around tying things down and adjusting like our last tent.
The main living space is massive and a real joy to spend time in, the two plastic windows at the front are essential to keep you in contact with the outside world when you are all closed up and cozy. The sleeping area is also huge, large enough for our two double air beds (1 on top of the other), loo and clothes storage. There are handy storage pockets both inside and around the entrance to the bedroom unit which came in very handy for all those essential things you need.
On our last days we had 24 hours of rain and quite a bit of wind which unfortunately just exposed one very tiny weak point, water droplets can get blown into the side windows as they are not sealed at the bottom. I have to add it was very wet and very windy and only a few drops got in, nothing to worry about next time I will get some clips and just peg them down to make sure. All in all it was just perfect and really felt like home.
By: Loz1 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 27/05/2009
As promised I would let you know how it went. We stayed 4 nights at golden valley caravan park and the tent did us proud! The weather was a mixed bag so we saw what it was capable of. We had it pitched in a matter of 30 mins and was enjoying a cold beer whilst watching others who had arrived at the same time struggle on for at least another hour!
The bedroom had a double airbed and 2 single airbeds in and there was loads of moving about space and clothes space as well, it didn't feel cramped at all. The living space was more than ample and we could fit everything we needed in it very easily and space for more. The 3 doors are handy depending on which way you are pitched but the front door was better to use when the weather was bad as it didn't slope and get you wet when opening and closing like the other 2 would of. There was some pretty bad wind and rain on the 4th night but it stood up to it really well. There was space to cook inside if you needed to but we are thinking of maybe getting an extension canopy as with 2 small kids in the tent cooking wasn't ideal. The groundsheet had a small tear in it when we pitched which we must of done as didn't notice it when first put it up and was really concious of doing it again so am maybe thinking of getting a carpet to put down.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for an easy to put up tent with a family. I would use this for one night or more I wouldn't ever go back to my other tent now. (Freecamp)
By: Loz1 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 14/04/2009
I ordered one of these but the 6 man version off ebay last Sunday, it arrived on Wednesday and we trialled putting it up in the garden yesterday. I was a bit dubious buying it before seeing one in the flesh or not being able to find any reviews at all about it, but we were not disappointed! This is a brilliant tent. Huge bedrooms and really generous living space with a fully sewn in groundsheet. It is so easy to put up too, it took 2 of us about 15 mins. It is really simple, just 4 poles all the same length fed through and then stood up one by one.
This seems like a really well made strong tent, the test will be in may half term when we stay in it for the first time! Will let you know how we go.
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Manufacturer's Description
Gotland is a great tent for your group or family vacation.
Offers a very large living space and complete insect protection for living and sleeping space. The sewn in tent floor offers many benefits:
* No rain water entering, since the tent floor and the outer tent are tightly sewn together and sealed.
* No pests and no insects in the living and sleeping areas, since all openings are fitted with mosquito netting and screens.
* Pre-assembly provides for very quick set-up.
Many lovely details such as the magazine holder and the lamp hook are evidence of the outstanding functionality.
The living space has a floor space of more than 10 m². Enough room for 5 people! And so high only the very tall will have to worry about bending or crawling. The many doors and windows allow plenty of light to enter the common area.
Strong: the poles. Flexible, but at the same time shatter-proofed fibreglass.
Breathable inner tent material - ideal for allowing fresh air in. And this means the tent has an ideal climate in all weathers!
Extra resilient water column.. A tent is considered waterproof even at 1,200 mm (47.2’’)! The Gotland model offers 5,000 mm (197’’)! A miracle? No!- just miraculous PU-coated polyester! This also makes the tent UV-resistant and especially storm-proof.
The water column describes the quality and strength of the coating. The higher the water column, the more water-resistant the coating ( ...and the higher the price). For this reason, tents with water columns of 2.000 mm (79’’) or lower cost less. But you’ll soon regret cutting costs here the first time you pitch it, if not before.
The tent comes in a handy pack complete with numerous accessories such as guy lines, stakes, and assembly instructions.
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