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I have to be able to put it up on my own ( 8 - 9 year olds really ).  The tent also should be fairly small when packed. I have seen the size of the oregan 5 and its ok but I have not seen the homestead 5.

I noticed the homestead is quite a bit heavier because of the metal poles but it is meant to be 3 season.

Any opinions on the homestead 5 and the oregan 5.

thanks

jim

Both are pretty good tents - saw both at displays last year, and from memory the Outwell Oregon is bit lighter inside than the Homestead, but the latter is superior build quality and is 3 season rather than 2.

I notice you have a Vango Vista 800 - have you looked at the Vango Oregon range for a weekend tent? It's main advantage over the other two is the bathtub groundsheet in the living area, and I think it also has the Vango TBS system, which I think is great for stability in a tunnel tent.