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By: Fiona karen Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 03/01/2012
Got this tent for a holiday in France when we would be doing 4 1 night stays and wanted something quick to pitch, really enjoyed using it, we had lots of rain wind and the tent stood up to it all fine, we got the pitch time down to 15min from opening the bag to the last peg in.
There's defiantly a nack to putting it down, and make sure all the pockets are empty, I've found when you pull the 2 sides together like closing a book it was best to lie the tent down on the floor to make sure all the poles are flat and going the same way, sometimes when we closed the book the back poles where facing out one way and the front ones the other way like a fish tail, then lift it up again and do the folding bit, sound complicated but it isn't
Really like the round shape of the bag as well as we could pack the car and then slide the tent on top of everything else against the roof.
Great tent.
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By: Imelda123 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 29/08/2011
This is the second season I have used this tent and I have to say I am delighted with it.I already own an Outwell Montana 6 (which I love too) bit I needed a tent that I could put up with the help of my sons but without hubby who was busy working.
It is so easy to put up and take down, having watched the demo on you tube countless times.
Weather wise we have had wind and rain, coping well with both.The living area is big enough for 4 to sit around a table.This size tent is also brilliant for weekends where you don't want to spend all your time pitching and dismantling.My only very small gripe is that I like EHU and the leads can weigh down the groundsheet making the bath tub effect a bit flat and letting in some rain. A zip in the back panel to put EHU unit through would rectify this.I have also got a Coleman carpet(more of a giant picnic rug) that fits perfectly and makes it a bit cosier on chilly days. I love the big door that can be opened fully so you can sit in the tent out of the wind but still feel you are in the open. Might get the Tarp next year to add to the collection. Buy this tent, you won't be disappointed!
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By: Dundee89 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 28/08/2011
Just returned from my first week away in the Quechua. Wow, simply fabulous tent. I brought it on the recommendation on this site and I'm not disappointed. I was drawn to this tent because of the ease of putting up and down. I took advice and watched the youtube clip several times and was very impressed that it went up first time in 10 mins. Even the putting it down and getting it back in the bag (always the tricky part!) was easy, probably less than 10 mins! Then my 11 year old son put it up and down by himself!
Once up its very roomy inside with room for table and chairs if needed. The two sleeping pods are big enough for a double mattress but not a lot else.There are several pockets inside and also 2 hooks in living area and one in each of the sleeping pods which are great for hanging lanterns on. The small porch is enough to shelter from any rain.
We were tested with hot sun, rain and wind (great British weather!) and it stood up to them all with no problems. No leaks, no broken poles, it simply bent with the wind and popped up again! And it felt well ventilated when it was warmer.
Getting it down in very windy conditions was a little more challenging! But we took the advice from this forum and undid one hook at a time - first the corner that folds in on itself, then once that was folded took the remaining 3 hooks out and folded it up nicely. Feeling very smug we off course then had to chase the groundsheet around the campsite after we stupidly un-pegged it without standing on it! I think with the addition of another pod or an awning this tent will last us many years to come. But theres only me and 2 kids - a family of four might struggle for space on longer trips but I would imagine perfect for weekend getaways!
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By: Emelem1 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:  Date: 27/08/2011
I am a self confessed tentaholic!. And this tent may have put a stop to my addiction. It is a fantastic tent. I cannot fault it to be honest- unless I am picky about the fact that the groundsheet is not sewn in, but hey, the bedroom inners are sewn in, so as long as you make sure the doors are zipped at all times you should avoid any bugs in your bed! It is so sturdy and feels good quality. We didn't feel cold in it either. I love, love, love it! We used the base seconds XL with it to give ourselves a large living area as we were away 2 adults and 2 children for a week and I am not sure where we would have put all our junk for a longer stay! The two worked really well together and it seemed like one tent once it was up, but we had the added benefit of being able to use just the 4.2 for the night when we were travelling around. FANTASTIC - you will not be disappointed!
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By: Calisnenath Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 18/08/2011
Fantastic - even fitted 5 of us in! OK it was a squeeze but the 5th was only 2 months old. Now considering getting one of the extensions available and may be eventually getting rid of our big lovely Vango. Because this is so much easier to put up and take down you get more of your holiday. Only regret is that we didn't purchase it earlier in our family camping career - like before we had number 3!
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By: Roynstef Reason: I've used one Made in: 2011 Rating: Date: 02/08/2011
We bought this tent after being drawn to Decathlon in Sheffield on several occasions. It was easy to put up, quicker than we thought and was exceptionally spacious. We only have one query about our tent, the vents which are on either edge of the bedroom areas seemed to let in a little too much draught. The tent took me all of 5 minutes to pack away at the end of our holiday, which was excellent considering I had never put a tent up or taken one down before, so I can let every woman know that this pop-up-tent can be assembled and disassembled by anyone.
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By: Madacious Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: Date: 07/07/2011
Used the Base Seconds 4.2 for 3 nights at Camber Sands and it got a real baptism of fire. Heavy rain was no problem whatsoever. The wind was also blowing gale force 8-9 and the positioning of the tent meant we were totally exposed on the coast. Whilst several more expensive tents around us were collapsing and poles breaking, the base seconds 4.2 stood up generally OK, but the tent did have a habit of blowing in on one corner during very severe gusts, making the art of attempting some sleep a bit challenging. However it always popped out again (the nature of a pop-up tent I guess). A different position to the oncoming wind or extra strategically positioned guy ropes on the semi-circular poles around the bedrooms (there are spaces to attach them) may have prevented this, but we decided to end the holiday a day early as the weather forecast was predicting even worse winds. Easy to pitch up and take down was fun as we were effectively trying to hold down a rather large kite, but folding away once on the deck was easy (as others have suggested, watching the video is definitely recommended. Looking to add an extra pod to increase living space in the near future.
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By: Jez5005 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: Date: 05/07/2011
I've put pics up for you to see. Fantastic tent! Recommend you watch videos on youtube to put up and take down tent. Its very spacey in the living area and bedrooms. You will not be disappointed, trust me! I bought a base seconds tent as an add on for an extra room. Again this works great with this tent for extra space.N ot thats its really needed.N ever yet seen this tent on campsites we've been to as yet. But the amount of people that comment on it 'positive things' as they wander past or want to look inside it is refreshing. You often see other campers poking there heads out of there tents watching me pitch it up or take down, feels as though your on display hehe. Well worth the money. Reviews speak for them selves.
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By: Dee OD Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: Date: 24/06/2011
Bought one of these tents after reading great reviews on here. Arrived within 2 days and put it up yesterday. Fantastic to put up so easy even I can do it. Bought it for going away weekends with the kids when hubby isn't around to put up tent and am so pleased with it. Was miles bigger than I thought plenty space in living area and I love the zip down windows and the little awning /porch ledges over the windows which means rain wont get in even if you open them. Its also stylish and unique looking and seems really strong and robust. A wee bit harder to put down but not too much and I'm sure I'll get better with practise. Found a few tiny holes on inner bedroom and emailed best4tents they rang me back next day and are sending replacement bedroom brilliant customer service. Cant wait to try tent out for real now
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By: Ayupmeduck! Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating: Date: 13/06/2011
First time camper and absolutely love this tent.Bedrooms will fit a double airbed and the whole tent feels airy and spacious.Went to several camping shows to look at various 2 bedroom tents and as most times there will be only my daughter and myself, was worried about setting up. Just kept getting drawn back to Decathlon and came away wondering if I made the right decision. Absolutely Yes!So easy to put up and down.About 10 mins with practice. Put the You tube video on your phone just in case! Looking forward to many trips away.Love it!
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Manufacturer's Description
Designed for camping for 4 hikers wanting an easy set-up family tent.
Good-size living area (5m²/ 185cm high) and 2 standard bedrooms, 140x210cm.
2 minute set up. Folds down in less than 5 minutes if you have the knack.
Laboratory (shower test: 200 l/hr/m²!) and field tested
Size and weight
Spacious 5 m² living area, with a max height of 1.85m. 14kg.
Bedroom space
2 x 2-person bedrooms. Comfortable-sized at 2.1m x 1.4m.
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