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If it's just the 3 of you a cabanon pyramid would be ideal? Easy to pitch as well

I can pitch both of our Cabanon frame tents on my own, and I'm a 5'4" 9st female.

The smaller 5 berth one (see gallery) is easier, not just because it's smaller, but because it has a canvas roof. The Elody 6 berth has a PVC coated roof which makes it much heavier to lift the canvas onto the frame.

One tip to make it easier to pull the canvas over is to lay your canvas out at home, fold it with the inside of the roof on the floor, then fold the sides in. Keep folding until it's the length of the bag, then roll it. When you come to pitch it, put the frame up & keep it on it's knees, unroll the canvas & lay it across the centre of the roof, then just unflap the sides and let them drop down. This way the roof will be in the right position, and you won't end up having to drag the canvas up over the roof & struggle to pull the sides out from under the roof canvas. Don't know if I've explained that very well

I'm a "built for comfort, not speed" 5'10" girl but as stubborn as I am enthusiastic!

I guess the only way to find out is to have a go. I'm not sure I fancy a pyramid, its the straight sides that appeal to me about a frame tent. Maybe I'll have a throw on an eBay cheapy and either persuade my husband to come with us or sell it on!

Alternatively I could get DH to come and pitch the tent and then go home again!! Hahahaha!