Just bought this tent from Yeomans in Golden Days Garden Centre in Wigan. They have got alot of outwell tents on show, a young man Chris couldn't do enough to help. We had to choose between this and the Vango Icarus, but after seeing them both side by side there is no comparison. We needed to down size from an Orchy 600 now the children have grown up, and this ticked all the boxes. SIG, plenty of light and windows, good size bedroom and living space, mesh on all doors. The one and only downfall is no plastic window on the front door.
We bought the tent £179.99, footprint £27.99, and carpet for £39.95, carpet and footprint only on offer for 4 days. We can't wait to try our new tent next week. I would recommend to go and view this tent...i am sure you won't be disappointed.
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Funnily enough, I had 5 tents on a list I was interested in purchasing (one of them).
It wasn't until I saw them pegged out at a Tent Exhibition last month, that they were not quite suitable.
However, the Virginia 5 was a surprise. It ticked all the boxes for my wife and I.
When we got home, I erected it in the garden, to ensure all was well.
It was, so I decided to sleep overnight in it. But my wife spoilt things by deciding to join me. LOL
I considered the matching footprint and carpet. However I opted for Eco-Mats, and an alternative to fitted carpet. (Plastic backed cotton twill sheet 12 ft by 9 ft for 5 GBP from a local Sunday Market)
Obviously people have their own priorities/preferences/requirements, but for both of us it's fine.
We have already used it at a site, and next weekend will use it again.
I did get 2 King Poles to create an awning with the front door. I have posted an image on this site.
Enjoy your first outing.
Before erecting it, undo the velcro strip on the top rear guy line. It's awkward to do it when erected.
Kind regards James
------------- In the beginning there was darkness.
Then I bought a tent.
I'm not destitute, I'm just poor.
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