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Well only been to 1 meet but fantastic time, so taking the bull by the horns and asking which is best

We have 4 members in the family, 2 adults 2 children, looking for a big tent maybe 8 berth, any ideas

Outwell Indiana 8, check it out it's a superb tent, but that's just my opinion.

Any budget in mind?

Preference on the sleeping arrangements? 2+2 - seporate or next to each others?

Hi Geordiepind. As you are near Durham, take a drive up to United British Caravans in Sandy Lane, Wideopen. ( It is opposite Gosforth Park Racecourse)

They have about 50 tents pitched on the front of their forecourt, so if you cant see something there to suit your needs then it probably doesn't exist !!!!!

(Hmmm.... wonder if they will give me a discount for all the times I have told people to go there ???)

Hi

I brought a Coleman Columbia 10 over the internet from Awnings Direct at

http://www.unitedbritishcaravans.co.uk/

Not too sure if the tent is still available - but its worked well for my family.

However - great prompt service/delivery and good prices from this outfit, who get good reviews elsewhere on these message boards.

Give them a call - I'm sure they could help/advise.

Hi Geordiepind

we have just got the outwell Nebraska XXL & the outwell Oaklahoma day tent for cooking & dining, they are great. The Nebraska XXL offers great living space,we are a family of 4,2 adults and 2 children.try Yeomans outdoors web site, their service was prompt and has good customer care aswell 

happy camping

We bought a Coleman Columbus 8, meant that we had plenty of space and the 2 kids get their own sleeping pods... a must for our sanity

Used it 3 times now over the last 5 weeks, easy up, easy down, and survived a real wind and rain lashing on a coastal site at Swanage last weekend with no leaks or other problems.

But I would do as suggested above, go to a good display and see what you think fits for your needs. We did this, and we had great fun for an hour or two (as did the kids) looking in and out of many and various tents... until the urge to spend got too great and we had to make a choice.