I am looking to buy this tent as a weeekend tent we have the outwell bear lake 6 which we love but it seems like overkill when it is only being used for one night, plus I wouldn't be able to pitch it on my own and it would be lovely if I could just pack everything in the car for a quick get away. Reading reviews on this and it seems great I have been to see one today and it ticks all the boxes so far. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between this years model and last years, I have seen one advertised with carpet and footprint for £200 but it is last years model, which is not a problem but would love to know how much of a difference there is.
Many thanks.
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Not much difference - the 2012 has bigger windows and is a few inches wider with low level vents. The enclosed 2012 porch also has more windows in it. We recently bought a Calisto 500 2011 at half the price of the 2012 one! If it suits your needs I would go for last years - you will definately get it cheaper
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I've been inside both 2011 and 2012 models with and without enclosed canopies attached. As tonyb21 said the 2012 is wider, larger windows and more lower vents. I bought 2011 model plus footprint, carpet and enclosed canopy from Ebay at a total cost of £220, much cheaper than 2012 model.
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As others have said. It's wider with bigger windows and vents. Go for the 2011 model. Get a price from an eBay seller ( cheapest possible new tent ) then fill the form out on go outdoors.
I got the enclosed canopy for the Icarus for £67 from them. Nearly half price.
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