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By: Bayley321 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating:  Date: 30/11/2011
Fantastic family tent. We use it for 4 people not 6. I think squeezing 3 people in each bedroom would be a bit too cosy. Plenty of space. We have camped in many places. The Montana 6 still stands while other tents are blowing away or ripping in the wind. Very easy to put up. On one campsite we had to turn the tent round as we had pitched to wrong way. It took us 1 hour 15mins.
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By: Intents guy Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:  Date: 25/09/2011
Used in Europe on month long holidays, hence the choice of a lovely airy tent. A week of torrential rain in the black forest had no effect, 5000mm hydrostatic head seems proven. Few points of discontent for a 5' 8'' owner-can't reach very top of front entrance zips from outside. Good point, on a reasonable day I can raise tent single handed while the family walk the dog. Start with the rear pegged but nothing else, then lean successive arches forward. Once 4 arches are up ease them forward and peg the rings. Works a treat!
Packing away is easy if you are prepared to lie on the tent to expel the air. I use a sturdy rubble sack to hold the metalwork as it will soon puncture the bag otherwise. Happy camping!
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By: Old Grey Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 13/09/2011
Wow where do I start. Rather mixed feelings sadly as this in design and use is a great tent ! However if you ever try to deal with Outwell you will end up bald. After 2 returned tents with staining and tears to fly screens and bags we were very well looked after by Go Outdoors head office who ordered us a new 2011 Montana 6 from Oase in Denmark ( the makers) With a week or so to go before a booked 10 day trip we waited for the replacement which Oase refused to send direct to us as they ' ONLY SUPPLY to retailers ' in their words. I was cc'd on all E Mails by Go so as to be kept in the loop with this replacement.
The day of delivery came 4 or 5 days before our trip .And I opened the box to see a 2010 Montana 6 without bedroom pod. Seems the guys that own this brand either cant read E Mails or don't know the difference between their products. Though they did confirm all the order details in the mails before sending goods and managed to not notice the tie on labels that stated 2010 ! So if the rating is for customer satisfaction in dealing with Oase then my score should read 0 out of 10.
However thanks to a sterling last minute effort by Go they found a replacement ' up North ' and sent it next day to my home. The tent still has a very few stains as does the Awning ( not great for a new product! ) but in use it was very roomy, well appointed and stood up to some early remnants of the American Atlantic winds. If it were to be improved there are points that let it down a little, firstly the posh colour coded pegs are great to admire but manage to bend even in quite soft grassy soil, about 40% are unusable after only one trip ! When it is windy the seal on the main tent door is not as good as it could be, why oh why make such an expensive , well appointed tent and then only place 3 small velcro patches along the bottom of the side zipping - full length door. The wind causes the door flap to lift in the gaps. They need to either make this like the Kampa Pendine doors with a higher step or add a strip of velcro along the base. The Zip up window blinds, with storage pockets below the windows to hold them when zipped down, are the nicest system I have used . But watch out for condensation from the windows running into pools in the pockets ! The storm door , though low for my 6 foot 3 inches, is a great idea when its blowing a hooley outside. This has an outer flap and an inner zipped-all-round door on the tent entry, thus allowing you to control the flow of rain and wind into the tent. Oh must add even with strongly wind driven rain it was dry all round !
All in all if Outwell can try to learn the basics of supporting their customers and quality control , address a few minor issues , this tent would be 10 out of 10.
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By: Rhubarbs Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 04/09/2011
We purchased our Montana 6 in August 2011, we upgraded from a Montana 4 which we have had for 5 years as we now have children and needed more space. We were unable to pitch the tent before going on holiday to Devon, so imagine our disappointment to find the tent had what looked like grease marks on it, and writing on the fabric under the air vent when we pitched for the first time.
We notified the company who had sold us the tent and they said they would replace it on our return. Unfortunately they could not replace the tent as they did not have any more Monty's in stock so they refunded our money in full.
We then went to another company and purchased another Montana 6. We got the tent home and decided to pitch it to make sure all was ok. On erecting the tent we put the first ring and pin into the pole and the tent ripped on the seam. Phoned the company and they said they would replace it as this should not have happened.
Got our third Montana home and pitched it to check. This time we found a hole in the large window on the front of the tent, and another hole on the side by the door! Not only that but the waterproof tape that covers the seams on the inside of the tent looked really shoddy. All had a very jagged cut and were coming unstuck. And once again more chalk marks under all of air vents.
Having invested in an extension, carpet and foot print for the Monty we feel absolutely gutted that this has happened to us, and are seriously considering selling everything and finding a different brand.
As we have owned an Outwell tent before and have a Sliding Canopy and a Windbreak we know that Outwell is a leading name in camping equipment. So what has gone wrong with their quality control or have we just been unlucky?
If anyone else has had problems with their 2011 Montana 6 we would love to hear your story.
Having had all these problems, we still loved the tent when we were away. The size and layout is excellent, and worked really well for us as a family.
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By: Julia Dooley Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 31/08/2011
Liked the look of the tent when viewed them on other campsites. This is a robust well made piece of camping equipment we are extremely happy with our purchase. The additional carpets keep you nice and cosy, there is lots of room for a growing family. We purchased out tent from Singletons of Preston for the great price of £450.00.
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By: TheMeltonCrew Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 30/08/2011
A very spacious tent with two bedrooms. There is lots of living space too. Great organiser pockets so the tent doesn't get cluttered with bits and pieces.
It has one rain safe door which is great if the weather isn't good! The very useful porch area can be used for shoes etc.
The tent is easy to pitch and once up will survive whatever the British weather throws at it. We also bought the tent carpet to add a touch of luxury.
A great family tent!
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By: Busyb1rd Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 30/08/2011
We have used this tent - with awning - for 2 seasons now and still find it a great tent. Lots of room for our family of five. We have done eight trips in it ranging from three to nine nights away. It has stayed dry in torrential rain and stayed put in high winds. It also has lots of vents and openings to let air circulate on those warmer days. We find it takes at least two of us to erect it - and it is easier with four (one supporting each corner until the end pegs and guys are in place). Pulling the poles upright is hard work. It probably takes us about an hour to fully unpack, erect and peg down both the tent and awning. This year, on a two centre holiday, we had to pack it up wet, leave it in the car for 3 days and then erect it again. The inside stayed dry. After two years of normal, family use it is still in excellent condition.
Each sleep pod takes two airbeds comfortably with room in between. We erect 2 very basic, small, cheap ridge tents either side of the living area for our teenagers. This still leaves plenty of space for luggage and games in the evening. We use the awning for cooking and eating.
The side porch is great for storing wet footwear in bad weather allowing the main doors to be kept closed and the tent dry inside.
Packing up needs to be done carefully as the tent bag is only just big enough for the folded tent. The bag is, however, strong and well designed with wheels and a handle to allow easy movement - needed as it is not a lightweight tent. Poles come in a separate bag and are also heavy!
Overall, great tent, well designed with useful details and robust enough for family holidays in the British weather.
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By: Okantfoss Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 30/08/2011
I should start by saying that we love the tent. It is practical and with the carpet, footprint and extension very comfortable.
However, we have had two problems with it. The groundsheet has split after only 12 nights camping and the front window had glue sticking to it from the join to the main tent I assume. When I picked the glue off, it left a tiny hole in the window. We are talking with the retailer to resolve the issues and hopefully all will be well, but having paid a premium for this over the Colorado 6 for Outwell quality, we are a bit disappointed.
But. Assuming all will be resolved, we love the tent.
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By: Wh1tey Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating: Date: 26/08/2011
We bought this tent last year as we wanted a tent with space that was quicker to put up than our beautiful Norfolk lake.
It takes us 20 mins to put up(2 adults)we also found it easy to fit back in the bag.It obviously not as quiet in the rain as the Norfolk and not as warm/cool but then its not polycotton!(lol)
It has loads of room for 2 adults 1 child and a dog for a weekend not sure for a week(i take-away way too much stuff,Oh and the little bit on the side is great to put your loo in!
We loved this tent so much that this year we bought the awning to put the loads of extra stuff I need for a week (lol)and so we could camp for a week and not have to worry about trying to dry out the Norfy if it rained.
All in all a great easy to put up take down family tent.
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By: Morts Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 25/08/2011
This is a great tent. Watch how to put it up on you tube for tips, it helps. Despite it's size can be up in 20-30mins.
Very strong and loads of room and the porch bit is great for wet weather to leave shoes in.
We have used this tent in the UK and taken it to Spain and France camping and the space was appreciated. It's put up with very strong winds, rain and hale.
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Manufacturer's Description
Last year we said it was hard to improve on tent perfection. But we did. This year, we’ve gone even further. Sleeping up to six in its two bedrooms the amazing Montana 6P is loved by its owners, and much-sought after by camping families everywhere! Key attractions of this three-room tunnel tent include flysheet in Outtex® 5000 that can be pitched first or all as one. The spacious living area extends into the new Panorama Front with Tinted Windows throughout as well as the Side Porch with Detachable Bathtub Groundsheet. Then there are details such as the electric cable entry point and organiser pockets. Pitching is all in one or flysheet first, and the Montana 6P boasts many, many features great and small that contribute to its number one billing. No wonder it is awarded Tent of the Year – and that’s official!
Recommendation: For families of up to six who want a perfect balance of living and sleeping space in a proven, ultimate prize-winning package.
Type of tent: Three room tunnel tent
Sleeps: 6 people
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 living room
Pitching way: Flysheet first or as one
Flysheet: Outtex® 5000 (75D 100% polyester taffeta)
with taped seams
Floor: Double-coated 100% polyethylene,
10,000 mm hydrostatic head
Inner tent: Breathable 100% polyester
Pack size: Tent: 77 x 36 x 38 cm / Poles: 23 x 77 cm
Weight: Tent: 22.6 kg / Poles: 18.0 kg
Poles: Steel poles 19/22 mm, Alloy pole 9.5 mm, 2 upright steel poles
Large panorama front
Detachable bathtub groundsheet for porch area
Large tinted panorama windows with zip-up curtains
Pre-attached and adjustable
inner tents
Organiser pockets
Fully seam-sealed flysheet for maximum protection
Mesh pockets in the inner tents
Reinforcement patch on
all stress points
Adjustable pegging points
Luminous guylines
Heavy duty Outwell zips
Outwell doormat included
Repair kit included
Optional extras: Carpet and footprint
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