HI beyonce i have a outwell Montana 6 i think this will meet your requirements i believe its one of the best selling tents of in that category but there are a lot of other tents out there to chose from ,it may be a good idea to go to one of the larger camping shops that have displays up so you can have a good look around the tents, hope this helps , and good luck .
The montana or the sunncamp global sprung to mind , with the one large sleeping area. You wouldn't get 3 double airbeds in though, maybe get away with 3 small kids on a double. or use self inflating mats for everyone .
but also may be on the heavy side for one lady to put up alone.
for 6 people I think an 8 berth tent would be better, after all theres going to be 6 lots of clothes to store as well.
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hi if you view my profile you will see the Montana and the meridian 10, that was last weekend in my front garden i put them up for the first time each tent took me and OH about 1 hour to put up i think we will get quicker with practice
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Khyam Ontario 8 with one bedroom pod removed would give a huge living/ storage area and is easy to put up too.
If you want a more "beefy" version of the Ontario then look at the Quebec (metal poles) or the 10 man Quebec DLX..... metal poles on any tent mean heavier and bigger pack size though.
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Beyonce, I thought you were a millionaire pop superstar, you don't need to be hanging out in tents in the cold British countryside!
Maybe you could afford to hire the O2 (millenium dome) in London, it's a bit like a tent and you could fit lots of people in. In fact it's probably the best tent in the world - it has bars & restaurants and views of the Thames. Outwell don't make tents like that.
Quote: Originally posted by TVS on 26/2/2009hi if you view my profile you will see the Montana and the meridian 10, that was last weekend in my front garden i put them up for the first time each tent took me and OH about 1 hour to put up i think we will get quicker with practice
Had a lovely nosey at your pics and my other favortie thing appeared.
AT LEAST 6 BERTH - WOULD GO HIGHER WITH PLENTY STORAGE
EASY TO ERECT (WILL BE ERECTED BY 5FT FEMALE) - NEED TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION OVERALL WEIGHT
NEEDS TO WITHSTAND UK SUMMERS (WHAT SUMMERS?)
PERFECT IF SLEEPING AREA WAS ONE AREA? LARGE LIVING AREA
WORKING TO A BUDGET UP TO £350-£400
Hi beyonce
What you have to think about is size large multipod tents are been refused on many sites these days, so ideally you should look into a extended dome or tunnel tent. every year around this time you will See plenty of adverts for tents that have only been used once or twice
and i would recommend you spend £300 on a £600 used tent than a lesser quality new tent. but always collect your tent and asked to see it pitched or do not buy it,their will be others
I can not give you personal advice as to lightweight family tents are like to live in, but certain ones seem to stand out, the outwell tunnel tents from 2008 season and the Kyham QE tents the later are recommended as three season,the only lightweight family tent that is.If you can get hold of these tents you will have no worries.
Good luck
Rex
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thank you all very much for spending the time to reply to my post.
Was camping a couple a years ago with 4 young children in a cheap 9berth tent I bought from Index catalogue. Three separate compartments with front and rear entrance/exit points meant I did not get much sleep! So I have a clear picture of what I need to enjoy at least a week away with my tearaways!!
I will have a closer look at all your recommendations.
To astronaut: Liked your comments, wherever I pitch it will be like my very own Glastonbury. No bar required B.Y.O.B.
Our tent is great, but discontinued so hard to get hold of. However if you can it sleeps 12. It has 3 bedrooms but you could just use the one that sleeps 6. This would give you a huge living area. Similar tents are the meridian 10 and the Ontario but not as wide.
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One thing to take into account is the size of the sleeping areas. Most tent plan views on website etc show sleeping berths based on 50cm per person. A single airbed is about 70cm so a 6 berth tent might be 3mtrs wide but you will only get 4 singles or 2 double airbeds in.
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Topic: NEED HELP CHOOSING TENT FOR 6 PEOPLE
