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Topic: 3 pole tent with side door??

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bardencampers

05/4/2012 at 6:55pm
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Hi,
Long time since I have been on this site!
After no camping at all last year, and now in 2 years a complete change in circumstances, I am looking for a new tent. Only needs to be a 3 person.
I like the Outwell Carolinas, Oakland and Birdland, but would REALLY like them if they were just a tad bigger and had a side door, to save just having to use the large front door in the rain (which I know we will get!!)

Is there anything like this that I have missed while searching?? I really also like to have at least part of the poles in steel.
It can either have 1 large bedroom or 2 small (just me and daughter and dog!).
Any ideas gratefully received
Louise :)

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bardencampers

05/4/2012 at 7:08pm
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Well I don't mind it having 4 poles!! lol

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05/4/2012 at 7:15pm
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The Vango Calisto seems to be ticking your boxes, especially the four man one. But strangely after doing a quick google search is seems the 5 man one is much cheaper than the 4 man, so I'd go for the slightly more space and save my money.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Calisto-400/2204

daveslisa

05/4/2012 at 7:35pm
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Ooooh Victoria beat me to it.....

http://www.jrleisure.co.uk/products/vango-calisto-500-tent-moss-2011-model/1147/

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Zeelees

05/4/2012 at 7:47pm
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The carolina has got a side door.

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bardencampers

05/4/2012 at 8:11pm
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The Vango is a def possibility - Thank you.

Carolina only has side door on bigger options i think. Thanks :)

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LittleRuby

05/4/2012 at 8:42pm
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The Carolina M is not really that much bigger than the S and has a side door and technically its only 2 steel poles (and 2 fiberglass lol)

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Zeelees

05/4/2012 at 10:19pm
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yes,we had a carolina 3 (m),room for 2 of us and dog.

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05/4/2012 at 10:24pm
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The high quality Kampa Frinton range would also meet your spec, as well as Vango's Asante (which is in its higher spec Signature range), both have shielded side entrances.

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shirleys

06/4/2012 at 9:26am
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Another vote here for the carolina m, the living space is big and side entrance. Just check the reviews on here and you will see.

They can still be brought online so I would snap one up quickly.

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minikings

06/4/2012 at 9:19pm
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How about an Outwell Monterey 4. If you can find one a 2011 Outwell Glendale 4. I also like the Outwell Salinas but might be too big for you.

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maximurph

06/4/2012 at 9:39pm
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vango calisto 500 £140 at tentwarehousedirect.co.uk

HEJC72

07/4/2012 at 10:30am
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Licata 400 has large front opening and a side door.

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Bridget1

07/4/2012 at 5:53pm
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Vango Tigris 400. Ace tent and a really good spec on the 2011 version

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