My Saunders Fellpine lasted 30 years until it succumbed to UV and the only replacement bits were tent rubbers, pegs and poles which I lost. It was used up to 3 times a month some winters.
I expect my force 10 to last equally as long. I can't see the Coleman surviving as long. Don't know about the Pescara.
Hmm. Our original cheapo Millets Eurohike dome tent lasted years and years, was lent to other people and all sorts.
The bigger vis-a-vis one we replaced it with lasted two summer holidays.
The Outwell Montana is about 12 years old and still fine. We should probably flog/pass it on as I don't think we'll use it again.
The Coleman Phads should do a good few years I hope. We've made them DIY footprints.
There are lots of factors that effect the lifespan of a tent. UV damage to the waterproof bonding on poly or nylon tents means that an average of 20 weeks total usage may be all you get. But that is affected by the initial quality of the tent, the amount and intensity of sunlight ( not much chance of that round these parts currently....) and how well the tent is cared for.
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Our last tent has lasted 5 years - cost us £169 in the sale for an 8 man. Average of 3-4 trips per year. Tbh I'm happy to spend less and change more often, as needs change and tent designs/technologies change. I've just bought a new tent today, large 6 man poked polyester, this time over £400 (times have changed!) but if it lasts me 4+ years I'll be happy. If I'd spent 3 x that on a polycotton air beam, would (a) it still be going in 12 years and (b) will I still want the same tent when the kids go from being 7 & 4 to 19 & 16?
We spend around £650 on our polycotton outwell about 5 years ago. Its seen us through our summer holidays and short trips in the UK. I see no reason why it shouldn't last as long as we need it to - the only reason for changing it would be if we weren't fit enough to pitch it at which point hopefully we'd be retired and looking at a campervan. To take the opposing view to the one above I'd recommend spending as much as you can on tried and tested technology that you know will stand the test of time - poles and canvas !
I'm planning on insuring mine annually for the first 8 to 10 years, then "risk it" for the next 8 to 10 years. A fortnight in France each year, plus another couple of dozen nights per year (in all weathers/seasons) in the UK (apart from this year! ).
By which time, I'll flog it for a 40% return on the purchase price, as I'll be between 67 and 71, so will qualify for one of those lovely free caravans all the other pensioners get! Can't wait!
Quote: Originally posted by Katieep on 20/6/2016
We spend around £650 on our polycotton outwell about 5 years ago. Its seen us through our summer holidays and short trips in the UK. I see no reason why it shouldn't last as long as we need it to - the only reason for changing it would be if we weren't fit enough to pitch it at which point hopefully we'd be retired and looking at a campervan. To take the opposing view to the one above I'd recommend spending as much as you can on tried and tested technology that you know will stand the test of time - poles and canvas !
Sorry to be a party pooper, but I make it more like 3 years 8 months so far (according to your tent review... Oct '12)
No I'm not a stalker... The reason I remember it well, is that I'd not long started camping (and joining these forums) myself, and remember you posting about that lovely new tent of yours... must admit, it certainly caught my eye, but I'd just forked out for an upgrade from my first poly tent to my first polycotton... then saw yours with these green eyes of mine, and wondered if I'd done right!!
PS:
Just took another look at the pics (on the review page)... Still like the look of it now... very much!
I've just spent a great deal of money on a Vango Rhapsody 800xl and used it for the first time last weekend.
If was just the three of us (me, wife and 4 yr old daughter) this time as the two boys (8 & 10) were at cub camp. We loved it! We're so pleased with it; but then, it's a flippin' good job as we did spend a fortune on it!
I'm hoping the kids will want to go camping with us for many years to come and have high expectations from the 800XL to meet our deamds for a good 10+ years! But who knows what will catch our eye in the meantime.
We did briefly chat about what will happen when it's just the two of us - would we use such a big tent? We think we might...
Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 20/6/2016
Quote: Originally posted by Katieep on 20/6/2016
We spend around £650 on our polycotton outwell about 5 years ago. Its seen us through our summer holidays and short trips in the UK. I see no reason why it shouldn't last as long as we need it to - the only reason for changing it would be if we weren't fit enough to pitch it at which point hopefully we'd be retired and looking at a campervan. To take the opposing view to the one above I'd recommend spending as much as you can on tried and tested technology that you know will stand the test of time - poles and canvas !
Sorry to be a party pooper, but I make it more like 3 years 8 months so far (according to your tent review... Oct '12)
No I'm not a stalker... The reason I remember it well, is that I'd not long started camping (and joining these forums) myself, and remember you posting about that lovely new tent of yours... must admit, it certainly caught my eye, but I'd just forked out for an upgrade from my first poly tent to my first polycotton... then saw yours with these green eyes of mine, and wondered if I'd done right!!
PS:
Just took another look at the pics (on the review page)... Still like the look of it now... very much!
Post last edited on 20/06/2016 20:11:50
Stalker alert !!
Still very pleased with our tent, was sure we'd had it for longer ! It really stands out on the campsite as Outwell only made that lovely colour for a few years.
Even more of a bargain if only 3.5 years ago tent prices have gone through the roof since then.
If we did have to replace I think we'd look for a secondhand outwell polycotton - couldn't afford to replace it with a brand new canvas tent.
Hi ive been getting a Vango Rivendale 800 xl with footprint and skyliner to protect the roof from uv etc.
I hope to get 8 to 10 years of over all life
its 150denier however ive no idea how long the beams will last before the rubber starts to perish
does this sound realistic ?
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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 20/6/2016
Quote: Originally posted by Katieep on 20/6/2016
We spend around £650 on our polycotton outwell about 5 years ago. Its seen us through our summer holidays and short trips in the UK. I see no reason why it shouldn't last as long as we need it to - the only reason for changing it would be if we weren't fit enough to pitch it at which point hopefully we'd be retired and looking at a campervan. To take the opposing view to the one above I'd recommend spending as much as you can on tried and tested technology that you know will stand the test of time - poles and canvas !
Sorry to be a party pooper, but I make it more like 3 years 8 months so far (according to your tent review... Oct '12)
No I'm not a stalker... The reason I remember it well, is that I'd not long started camping (and joining these forums) myself, and remember you posting about that lovely new tent of yours... must admit, it certainly caught my eye, but I'd just forked out for an upgrade from my first poly tent to my first polycotton... then saw yours with these green eyes of mine, and wondered if I'd done right!!
PS:
Just took another look at the pics (on the review page)... Still like the look of it now... very much!
Post last edited on 20/06/2016 20:11:50
Stalker alert !!
Still very pleased with our tent, was sure we'd had it for longer ! It really stands out on the campsite as Outwell only made that lovely colour for a few years.
Even more of a bargain if only 3.5 years ago tent prices have gone through the roof since then.
If we did have to replace I think we'd look for a secondhand outwell polycotton - couldn't afford to replace it with a brand new canvas tent.
Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 20/6/2016
I'm planning on insuring mine annually for the first 8 to 10 years, then "risk it" for the next 8 to 10 years. A fortnight in France each year, plus another couple of dozen nights per year (in all weathers/seasons) in the UK (apart from this year! ).
By which time, I'll flog it for a 40% return on the purchase price, as I'll be between 67 and 71, so will qualify for one of those lovely free caravans all the other pensioners get! Can't wait!
Post last edited on 20/06/2016 19:51:12
Actually, on a more serious note...
My tent + all components + 10 years insurance at the current premium (So I concede this is not entirely accurate) divided by 16 years = £300 per year.
If I get 20 years out of it, that reduces the annual cost to £240.
Of course, I'd hope to get a reasonably healthy return on any sell on, at any stage of it's life, even if only for some of the lesser used components, so all in all, those sort of annual costs for a tent of such quality strikes me as being somewhat of a bargain!
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