Greetings to all - Peter posting for the first time here.
My wife and I are relatively new to camping, but my younger daughter is not! She has autism, and has been a camping star thanks to the Duke of Edinburgh scheme for those with special needs. She took to it so much, that we had to invest in a tent and join in - to my surprise, my wife got into it the first time out (despite really heavy rain on arrival at the camp site), so we are now converted and plan many more trips.
I bought a fairly cheap 4 person Urban Escape tent from Halfords which to be fair wasn't too bad. Certainly done us well for the first few camping trips, but the sleeping areas are quite cramp for two adults sharing, so am considering upgrading the tent.
I've been looking at the Berghauss Air 6 which I can get from Millets for a very reasonable price at the moment. So I'm looking to see if anyone can share opinions on this particular tent to see if folk can recommend the make, and the tent itself.
I'm assuming that being a two bedroom 6 sleeper, the bedroom area will be a bit more comfortable and spacious than the current Urban Escape job.
Any advice or recommendations gratefully received, and look forward to being a part of the site in future.
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Hi Peter, so pleased you're enjoying camping. You can read reviews about the Burghaus air 6 on the above heading..'tent reviews' and comes under 'other tents'. There's also plenty of other reviews to look through there. Hope you find one really soon.
hi peter I've just upgraded my setup from a vango airbeam exodus 800xl with airbeam awning (witch is up for sale at present) I really couldn't fault it at all its been a fantastic tent for my family of four I bought it as a investment I'm glad I did. only reason we've upgraded is we have just outgrown it so we have gone for bigger. hope you find what you're looking for soon.
I have the Air 4, Air 8 and Air Porch. Fantastic tents, great quality and well thought out. The only downside is the weight and packed size. It will take up nearly all the boot space in the average family hatchback.
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Really appreciate all comments.
Have taken note of weight issue and packing dimentions. Currently have Volvo estate which is quite a good load carrier.
Millets have the tent on at £480 with a further 20% discount. Comes in just shy of £390. Less than half retail price.
Quote: Originally posted by loveclose on 14/7/2018
Millets have the tent on at £480 with a further 20% discount. Comes in just shy of £390. Less than half retail price.
I've got an Air 4 and they are tremendous tents. Mine suffered a lot of torrential rain last year as the summer was nothing like this one seems to be, the thing was very waterproof indeed.
I've wrapped the beams in tape to give them extra strength, seems to work very well.
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Topic: Upgrading Tent
