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Luisa

20/7/2014 at 12:40pm
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Hello!
I need to buy a new tent (don't want second hand) prize max. 400£, tunnel 6 berth, sewn-in groundsheet, bedroom and living separated, living big.
I saw 2 that I liked, Outwell Montana 6 and Skandika Milano 6, both have a very similar layout and sizes, just exact for my needs. What I liked best about these 2 is the lateral closed porch, super handy for shoes and wet stuff. The Outwell is very heavy and more expensive, and I fear that steel poles rust. The Skandika would be perfect but I saw very negative reviews about that brand.
Please help me!

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HEJC72

20/7/2014 at 2:44pm
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Personally I would steer clear of the Skandika as reviews for this make are usually quite negative.
Outwell are a well respected brand so I would go for the very popular Montana over the Milano.

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dodge20

20/7/2014 at 4:56pm
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I wouldn't touch the skandika with a rusty tent pole, speaking of which, the poles in the montanna are galvanised so they wont rust.

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If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, you obviously haven't grasped the gravity of the situation.

I don't want it I just need it.

Luisa

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The reviews for the Skandika are usualy negative for the brand in general, but for the Milano 6 users reviews are very good. On the other side, I read in this website several complains about bad quality of Montana poles and Outwell customers service. I am still thinking about it.

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jfcamping

22/7/2014 at 12:08pm
Location: West Midlands
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Out of the 2 you mention my personal choice would be Outwell - be careful thought on which series the Montana is from as their are two I believe the De Luxe and the premium version main differences HH, weight and size.

Depends on how fixed on a brand you are really.

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tentadventurer

22/7/2014 at 9:41pm
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Agree with others, Definitely avoid Skandika... poor to say the least. Outwell Montana's on the other hand are well respected :)

LOUBLOU1

29/7/2014 at 12:59pm
Location: SWADLINCOTE DERBYSHIRE
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outwell montana 6 from outdoor megastore less than £400 - I can refere you to get upto 10.5% off

I have the montana - fab tent

Lou

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