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kinks

26/8/2015 at 7:19pm
Location: Leicestershire
Outfit: Coleman Evolva

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We need a tent for this weekend!

Needs to be:
Easy to pitch,
big enough for me, my mum and 2 kids,
Decent size living
Porch if possible
Max budget is £250.00

We were looking at the Quechua 4xl air seconds in Decathlon but it has disappeared off the website!

Thank you in advance xx

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goyallt

26/8/2015 at 7:35pm
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Not seen one in the flesh so can't comment too much but tunnel tents are supposed to be easy to put up
http://www.olproshop.com/collections/technical-family-tents/products/the-wichenford-2-0
10% discount code of BANKHOLIDAY will bring it under the £250. There is a porch available too.

kinks

26/8/2015 at 9:00pm
Location: Leicestershire
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Quote: Originally posted by goyallt on 26/8/2015
Not seen one in the flesh so can't comment too much but tunnel tents are supposed to be easy to put up
http://www.olproshop.com/collections/technical-family-tents/products/the-wichenford-2-0
10% discount code of BANKHOLIDAY will bring it under the £250. There is a porch available too.

I have had a look at that but mother isn't keen on the layout! Will have a look at their other tents though xx

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kinks

27/8/2015 at 5:47pm
Location: Leicestershire
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I decided on a Vango Iris 600 in the end! xx

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foggers

02/9/2015 at 10:12pm
Location: Sheffield
Outfit: Cabanon Guadeloupe Zephyros3

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Good choice, Vango are a reliable make on the whole. Enjoy your camping adventures!

duffs54

03/9/2015 at 8:08am
Location: Cambs
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Enjoy Kinks

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kinks

04/9/2015 at 10:27am
Location: Leicestershire
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We had a brilliant bank holiday weekend with a super quick pitch (compared to the Coleman Evolva). The only thing I dislike is the slippy fabric on the bottom of the sleeping area! But all in all pretty chuffed with the Iris! Just need a porch and someone to buy the coleman off me!

xx

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ladycake

04/9/2015 at 5:05pm
Location: norfolk
Outfit: vango tempest 200 icarus 500

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a friend of mine has the iris. good tent!

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