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04/7/2010 at 9:27pm
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Im looking to buy a 4 man tent where I can stand up inside I need some advice guys, can anyone advise me on the best quality 4 mantent to purchase which is easy to erect

Im new to this camping as you can see so any advice is much appreciated

many thanks

 

 

 

 

 



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04/7/2010 at 9:37pm
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Is it for 4 of you? If so have a look for a 6man tent to give you the room to store your stuff too. What are you using it for? Is it 4 adults or 2 adults and kids? Holidays for a week or longer or just weekends away?

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04/7/2010 at 9:38pm
 Location: King's Lynn
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 I would most definitely go for the Icarus 600, you can stand up in it its easy to put up its a quality piece of kit. I know it's a 6man tent but believe me that all manufacturers seem to base their figures on humans that are 3ft 6, but I assure you that all of the extra space will be used very little if any will be saved.

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04/7/2010 at 9:47pm
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i have the icarus 600 love it,you can get it in a 500 version to,great prices for 2 quality tents also, got mine for £161.Easy to erect loads of space inside.I have got a few photos posted in a thread which would give you an idea.But take your time an enjoy picking your tent and good luck.


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04/7/2010 at 11:10pm
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more questions first I think

do you have a budget ? and (as others said) why 4 man - is it 4 people for 2.4m plus wide sleeping space you want

weekends or longer ? minimal camper or all the trimmings ? gentle summer camps or bad weather and coastal windy drama ?

what is your view of Canvas ?


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05/7/2010 at 5:57pm
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Hi Guys and Gals

thanks or coming back to me so soon, weekends away initially and perhaps may be longer, I will be with one dog, my wife and son and perhaps one other person.

Budget wise Im quite open as its quality I want and ease of erection, with the all the trimmings would be nice

hope to here from you guys soon

Kind Regards and a very big thank you to all who reply

Nick

 

 



05/7/2010 at 6:21pm
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A bell tent!


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05/7/2010 at 7:41pm
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Vango Icarus 600 with a canopy would be ideal IMHO. But I'm biassed as I have one! Try a search on the Tent Review page, pop in your requirements and you will get lots of reviews. Nip to a tent shop at some stage too or an exhibition and have a look at some tents already erected. then come back on here and ask more questions!

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05/7/2010 at 9:21pm
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Hi Gear Zenobia
Some good deals on now at Go Outdoors


05/7/2010 at 10:09pm
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Hi, new to camping too and got great advice from the folks on here. There are 3 of us, 2 adults and 1 6yr old and this w/e bought Vango Icarus 500 with canopy from Go Outdoors. Great deal at moment. Lots of space and I have been told its easy to put up. Can't confirm yet cos it was so windy on Sunday we postponed our 1st practice.



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05/7/2010 at 11:16pm
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 HI .     I CAN RECOMMEND THE OUTWELL OROGON TWIN TENT .ITS A VIS -A-VIS.

GOOD LIVING SPACE AND ROOM TO STAND UP . 2 SEPERATE BEDROOMS AT EACH END . ALSO NICE BRIGHT GREEN COLOURS AND YELLOW GUY ROPES . EASY TO PUT UP AND PITCH . PRICE £100+  also 3000mm HYDROSTATIC HEAD WATERPROOFING . + rollup door at front and back .

 



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06/7/2010 at 12:02am
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Quote: Originally posted by nick7602 on 04/7/2010

Im looking to buy a 4 man tent where I can stand up inside I need some advice guys, can anyone advise me on the best quality 4 mantent to purchase which is easy to erect

Im new to this camping as you can see so any advice is much appreciated

many thanks


4 man ? Check

Standing height ? Check

Easy to pitch? Check

Best quality? Check

Budget not a problem? Good news lol

See the tent in my profile pic. Not much change from €3000 but you did ask for the best :)

Angie



06/7/2010 at 12:07am
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Oh, your an evil Minx!

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Planned for next year, hopefully!

Summer Solstice wild camp.

Chilled in a Field, July.

Crantock, August. Fouth year with the fantastic Quechua Base Seconds 4.2!
..... and the odd night wild camping in my Argos 1 man tent...


06/7/2010 at 10:20am
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Quote: Originally posted by Finnboy on 06/7/2010
Oh, your an evil Minx!

Well they did ask for the BEST tent :)

Angie



06/7/2010 at 6:41pm
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Outwell Nevada M is fab. Really a 5 berth but that would be a squeeze - perfect for 3/4. Loads of room to stand up and move about without falling over each and some really useful features. 

Really easy to pitch too with just 3 poles. My 2 kids (9&10) and I have it fully erected and pegged in less than half an hour.

Best bet though is to get yourself somewhere like Go Outdoors and have a walk round some tents.

Happy camping! :o)

 

 

 



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Mar - Milarrochy Bay - 9 days
Apr - Drayton Manor - 1 day
May - Saxdale - 4 days
May - Nantcol - 9 days
July - Weymouth - 1 day
July - Rozel Bay - 14 days
Aug - Corfe Castle - 2 days
Aug - Saxdale - 4 days
Sep - Stratford - 2 days
Oct - Stainforth - 2 days
Dec - Saxdale - 5 days
To be continued.....


06/7/2010 at 7:48pm
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blimey

thanks you lot didnt think i would get this response really thanks alot

nick




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