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Topic: Got a big tent, advice on small tent pls

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jamie398

04/10/2015 at 9:00pm
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Hi All,

Thanks to the great advice on here I am now returning for some more. This year we brought a Outwell Vermont LP and it's awesome however it is a mission to put up and take down. Last night me and my eldest went away on a one night trip in an old 3 man tent that I have had for 10 years and never used. It was a chepo to start with and there was water in the tent even though it didn't rain and if you touched the sides you would get soaked.

I'm looking for a tent that I can pitch by myself and one that has a bit more room in case my other boy and the wife fancies a night away. I don't even mind a second hand one but only really want to spend around 100 - £150 max. Is this going to get me a good quality tent that will last and survive a down-poor? If so what do you recommend?

Thanks in advance

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foggers

04/10/2015 at 10:34pm
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Does it have to have fully sewn in ground sheet? If not and you are happy with separate groundsheet for loving area, the Vango Drummond 400 is around £150 and is simple tunnel shape. Or if you like Outwells have a look at the Outwell Rockingham 3, a little more pricey but great design features like a front canopy so rain does not get in through the door. Both are a manageable solo pitch, but room enough for three if you need it.

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Quote: Originally posted by foggers on 04/10/2015
Does it have to have fully sewn in ground sheet? If not and you are happy with separate groundsheet for loving area,

Sounds like this could be a candidate for the 'nookie in a tent' thread

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An Outwell Arizona L might fit the bill.

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Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 05/10/2015

Quote: Originally posted by foggers on 04/10/2015Does it have to have fully sewn in ground sheet? If not and you are happy with separate groundsheet for loving area,

Sounds like this could be a candidate for the 'nookie in a tent' thread

A separate groundsheet is much easier to clean!

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08/10/2015 at 1:02am
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Are you speaking from experience by any chance?

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Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 08/10/2015
Are you speaking from experience by any chance?

A Lady never tells..........;)

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