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30/8/2010 at 11:32pm
 Location: Sheffield South Yorks
 Outfit: Coleman Matrix X9
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Hi, We are looking for a new family tent (Parents, 3 kids and the dog!) and just thought we'd ask for some advice having gone wrong twice already! We originally had the old hartford xl (pitched inner first) but got rid of it as the bedrooms were quite small and we touched the sides when sleeping on a double blow up mattress so decided to sell up, we then got a coleman matrix x9 having seen the reviews on here but again we are not very impressed as any decent gust of wind seems to bend it in half no matter what way it is tied out and the cooking space is limited!!  Has anyone got any good ideas????  We are thinking of a tent with steel poles as they seem to cope better in the wind, but open to suggestions, oh and to make it an even better challenge for you all the cheaper the better!  


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31/8/2010 at 1:39am
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: None Entered
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I was seriously considering the Khyam Quebec deluxe before getting my canvas mansion. They do slightly smaller versions too and you are getting them in sales atm cheaper, a lot go for the extra canopies too.

Might be worth a look some of the other Khyams looked good too.

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31/8/2010 at 9:04am
 Location: Sunny south coast
 Outfit: Columbia 600 Bude 4
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What about the Vango Columbia 600, SIG, 5000HH, steel poles, enclosed side entrance/porch, 2/3 bedrooms, large open living area, Vangos TBSII internal strapping system clipped in place in very windy weather, low level vent system, etc etc. Discontinued this year but still a few around for about £280 (RRP last year £450) and the carpet, footprint and canopy (in sage) for the 2010 Sungari 600DLX will fit. Someone on the review page got a real bargain price for one recently. We love ours and actually think that it beats the competition at the moment!

BTW - there are some sage Vango Wide canopies with steel poles (the original ones designed for the tent) currently selling new on eBay

(Note - some advertising photos of the tent show fibreglass poles. Vango changed these to steel poles early in 2009, so they are most definitely steel poles. The incorrect pictures may explain why there are still some available)

If you have more money to spend - also have a look at the Kampa range - especially the 100D Ultimate range - the 100 denier flysheets will potentially double or more the life of the tent (under UV radiation) relative to other makes. Full of other top end features...

Helen



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31/8/2010 at 9:43am
 Location: North Yorkshire
 Outfit: Holi * Perran 4 * Airedale 5
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We are a family of 5 plus dog and we have the Khaym Onatario 8 which is fabulous!
Have a look here:
http://www.khyam.co.uk/detail.asp?p=373

It has withstood everything the great British weather has thrown at it - now in its 3rd season - I would highly recommend it!!!!



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