Hi just returned from a weekend camping trip and decided we need a larger tent (living room space). Pitched next to us was a T6.2XL, the guy had only bought it two days ago so couldn't really give me an opinion as yet. Does anybody on here have one? Are they any good? We will only be using it for occasional weekend use for two adults and two young boys. Is it worth the other £50 or so for the AIR version which just seems to have mosquito netting on the opening panels and a larger living area (12.5m instead of 10m). My main concern was that the walls seemed to be a good few inches, off of the ground, (mum doesn't like spiders etc). This distance could be due to novice pitching I suppose, the ground was very flat and level. What is the weatherproofing like, on their web site it states 450 litres per sq metere per hour, that's a lot of water!! Also doing a 'Google' brings up USA websites stating a recall was issued in October 2006 due to fire hazards, is the UK stock covered under this or is it the Americans being over zealous?
Thanks
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quechuas are excellent in all weather conditions. we have a t4.1 and i agree that quechua's design is to have the walls a good few inches off the ground. we have groundsheets to go on the floor and fold up at the edges to block out insects. i'm not a fan either!!!
I bought the T6.2 Xl Air this summer, and we've used it five or six times since. I've been wanting an opportunity to rave about it!
This is a fantastic tent. My favourite things are the large living space (12sqm in the Xl - pretty much all of which you can stand up in), and the multiple doors. With the option to open doors on three sides, and with the built in canopy on the front, you can camp in bad whether and still have at least one door open almost all of the times, or at worst, the top of the front opening down, protected by the canopy. The massive open front is fantastic, and when all are open it's like having a remarkable gazebo.
I'm pleased we go the one with nets on all the doors. We've used them when it's sunny to let a little air though whilst still providing a bit of shade. Because I like to camp high up or by the sea, I've also used them when it's been windy, as they significantly reduce the wind, whilst still letting you see out clearly. We have used them when we camped at midge time as well, which was very helpful. The netting also extends to 'storm' type flaps made of strong mesh, which will sit on the gound all around the tent and deter insects.
The tent does sit a little way of the floor, but practice pitching has got it down to maybe 1.5 inches. We added to the groundsheet provided with the XL to create a bathtub effect, which keep the wind out well. (using self stick Velcro).
We've taken to leaving the bedrooms in, and can get the tent up in approximately 30-35 minutes from go. Packing down is equally quick (we spend a lot more time tidying up!
I love the light colour, which means you can sit inside and not feel dark and gloomy. The downside maybe the light mornings, but it doesn't seem to wake us up earlier.
Even with the sun shining down on it, the tent stays very significantly cooler than our old tent, being quite liveable in (especially using the nets strategically). Two large roof vents keep the air moving. It doesn’t seem quite as warm as our old dome tent, but with the doors shut up the heat stays in fairly well, and it heats well with our fan heater.
The bedrooms aren’t the biggest out there, but they suffice quite well, and we just about fit our queen size coleman high in there. In the main tent we fit out inflatable sofa, table, chairs and children’s chairs, without losing too much floor space – leaving enough room just to lounge on the floor if we want.
The smallest 6.2 doesn’t come with a groundsheet, but I think both the larger ones do, and the XL is of course slightly bigger, as well as having the nets.
This is an incredible versatile tent. Two weekends ago we sat high up on a hill with the top half of the front of the tent open, watching the moon as we read.
As with most things from Quechua, the tent is well made, the guy ropes and zips aer twice as think and strong as out Lichfield, and the material seems good. The top vents flap a little in the wind, but it holds up well to strong winds. Staying on a cliff edge over bank holiday though, I did add two extra guys at the front and two pining down point using clingsons along the front edge.
Definitely worth the extra for the Xl, and definitely an excellent tent, even at a much greater price.
Our first one leaked (more seaped), and the store were shocked, and exchanged it, since then though we've camped though some serious rain, and never have had any trouble. The measurements don't quite go with the normal measurements, but seem to be real tests with a good reputation.
I have this tent and have to say I'm delighted with it. I love its versatility. During the day it opens up into a kind of marquee (if that's what you want) or it can be as closed as you wish. Massive flexible living space which I appreciate as an architect. Bedrooms are roomy and light with a clever half level flap that allows you to change while still keeping an eye on whats going on outside. Feels extremely well made and robust. If you dislike drafts and creepy crawlies then the gap at the bottom may disturb you, but I'd rather have a good ventilated tent than a condensation trap. And I believe the Air version may address the bug issue. I have the normal XL.
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Topic: Quechua T6.2 XL or Air
