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By: 5shephards Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:
Ok this is not going to be a tech review of the tent but a purely wifey, mum review!
I love this tent, we are a family of 4 with 1 large dog and the tent gives us so much space and comfort I wouldn't swap it for the world or a caravan (which is what I so wanted until we got this tent)
It takes me and my husband from start to finish 2hrs to put up with no arguments and that includes everthing; zipping in ground sheet, inner bedrooms, carpet, tables, air beds,sleeping bags, kitchen set up, electrics etc etc
We have table and chairs inside and kitchen table and still enough space for 2 kids to play and a dog to snooze. I love the sun porch as in the evening you can sit out with a drink and watch the world go by or keep kids out of the sun on hot day but without full sides still feel you are outdoors.
I'm very impressed with the tent, would recommend taking ground sheet out each time as VERY heavy with it zipped in, doesn't take long to attached when you putting tent up.
Been camping in some weather this year, wind and rain and the bearlake takes it all in its stride without moving or letting a drip in.
What can I say, I love this tent!
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By: Barryw Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
We purchased the BL6 June 10 and only managed to use it for the first time May 11. What can I say about this tent? Its great, torrential rain and 50mph winds didn't bother it. On the days the sun was out it was nice and cool inside. The zip in ground sheet is nice and thick, much better than ground sheets on other less expensive tents. The footprint was given to us free by Yeomans and its a fabulous addition, thicker than most standard groundsheets and really protected the zipped in groundsheet. We added the carpet which is a nice touch and the sleeping pods are really spacious.
We camped over a week and the owners of the campsite kept commenting on the size of the BL6, likening it to a hall! The final weekend of our holiday was a bank holiday and we seen plenty of tent envy! People couldn't believe the size of the tent or how bright it looked due to the large panoramic windows. The only draw back we found was the curtains, they hang baggy and role up to the bottom leaving a bump in the tent material which allowed a little rain to seep in.
So in summary, yes its expensive, yes its heavy, but yes its a great tent! The best we've had, (were now looking for a smaller Outwell polycotton for weekend or one night trips), a great investment.
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By: Jerry1 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2011 Rating:
After many days searching the Internet for tent reviews and visiting Yeomans tent exhibition at Ripley Castle last year, my wife and I eventually plumped for the Outwell Bear Lake 6 (our 1st proper tent!) We also purchased the front extension but did not bother with the side one as could not really see the point of it. The space for the 2 of us and the dog is fantastic (kids now grown up!) although I could not imagine 6 of us in there!
After standing in various polyester tents on a windy day at Ripley, I'm so glad we got a poly cotton. The Outwell Tennessee I originally wanted was like standing in a giant crisp packet in comparison! I am really pleased with the quality of the tent, several doors, opening windows etc etc. The footprint and Carpet also enhance the whole experience. I was very doubtful at the start as it was my wife who wanted a return to camping, I'm so glad we did, although having the Bear Lake makes all the difference! It seems the Outwell tents overall were the best quality on the market, not cheap, but you get what you pay for!
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By: Baileybob Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
Absolutely love this tent we have just come back from 2 weeks camping in Cornwall and it stood up to some bad weather we had gale force winds and torrential rain and the bear didn't budge no leaks lovely and cosy and night and cool.In the sun took us about 40 mins to put it all up although it is quite heavy we have the side extension and are looking to get the front ex as well we have the carpet and footprint as well can't wait to ne off on it again can't praise it enough
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By: Dsf118 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2012 Rating:
After owning various polyester tents I finally got my hand in my pocket and bought a Bear Lake 6, after first seeing one at a local outdoor tent display and it by far stood out from the competition.
Having just returned from its virgin outing I can honestly say what a fantastic tent even better than I expected and the quality simply shines through.
Great looking tent thats super stable even when the wind picks up (unlike previous polyester tents!), quiet, spacious, easy to pitch and very light and airy its almost like sitting in a conservatory.
There are numerous different combinations to choose from, with three doors and windows that can be fully opened to allow plenty of fresh air to circulate.
Takes camping to a new level!
We can't wait to get off again!
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By: Austens dad Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating:
We have owned our BL6 for 6 years now, having first bought it for a 2 week trip to the south of France.
It is the best tent I have ever used.
Yes it is heavy, yes it takes up quite a bit of space when folded away, yes it takes a while to pitch (about an hour in total). BUT when its up its like a castle. We use ours regularly and it is as good as it was the first time.
It keeps cooler in the hot sunshine, yet warm in colder months.
There is no crisp packet rustling in the wind and rain like cheaper nylon tents either.
I have no criticism of this tent at all.
We are a family of 5 and the BL6 fits the bill perfectly.
Go and see one, you will be impressed.
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All I can say is buy one.I love this tent ideal for us it withstood a massive thunder storm n very heavy rain on several occasions very easy to pitch we can get it up in 20 mins. About an hour all in all buy the time we get ground sheet in and bedrooms.Ideal size for 4 pushing it with 5 2adults n 3 children but never mind I love the tent anyway n hope to get many good camping trips out of it.Its best tent on site.Haha.So if you looking to buy one I suggest you go and get it you will not regret it.Xx
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By: TheHarley Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2013 Rating:
Completely brilliant tent! We love 'The Bear'!
It took us a while to decide whether to upgrade and invest what is, let's face it, a lot of money in a tent. But we are so glad we did, and it was worth every penny.
The other reviews cover it all, but most noticeable and impressive features are lack of noise in wind, the feeling of space particularly when all curtains are open, and the usefulness of having slightly darker sleeping compartments (particularly if you've got kids). Also, it just looks brilliant! The material is quality to the eye and to the touch. We definitely noticed the temperature being more manageable too, and weren't sure we would. Much better than our old standard polyester tent.
Despite our concerns it's also quite easy to put up after a practice, but you need two people to do it efficiently.
We are a family of 4 (2 young kids) and have just returned from a week in Devon. It was fantastic, plenty of room for all our stuff. On a rainy evening we hosted curry night with our friends and sat 8 of us in some comfort, so there's plenty of room for us to grow into it as the kids grow up and plenty of room If the weather is iffy. We had some wind and rain and the tent easily took it all in its stride!
If you are tempted, I would recommend you definitely have a look and feel of the Bear Lake 6. If you are going to use it regularly it will pay for itself in no time in happy, comfortable holidays!
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By: Little j Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2013 Rating:
I thought it's time to write a review on our tent as it has been a year since we purchased it. First things first what a tent. It has been used in all weather and has not let us down.
(Looks) it's a great looking tent with its tinted windows and large canopy over the front entrance it really stands out on the campsite and still looks as good now as it did when it was new.
(Pitching) it can be pitched single handedly JUST but is far easier with two people. Outwell state 30 minutes to pitch but we've not managed to get anywhere near that more like an hour. The tent it's self goes up quite quickly it's just the pegging out that take the time so many pegging points and guylines 50 plus but and this is a big but fully pegged out you end up with a tent which is rock solid.
(Overall) this is a fantastic tent that has stood upto all the weather this summer has thrown at it strong winds , rain , hail and one massive thunderstorm not letting a drop in ever. The tent is very well ventilated which makes it very comfortable to live and sleep in.
I can highly recommend this tent yes it not cheap but if you shop around you can find them for as little as £849.99. The tent has served us well so far and I'm sure that it well for years to come.
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By: Mamaberry Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2010 Rating:
Purchased the Bear Lake 6 second hand and what a fabulous bargain we've had. We have spent several nights out in fairly horrendous wind and rain without any leaks or movement. The zipped in ground sheet is brilliant and avoids reliving the horrors of my youth in canvas tents with slugs crawling up the inside! The tent is plenty big enough for 4 of us, integrated Velcro's for lights are perfect. The husband (a camping novice) and I managed to get the tent up quickly and easily in about 45 minutes with another 45 to peg down and kit it out.Perfect with the rain clouds rolling in! The tent bags are large and heavy, I have a large 4x4 and they dominate the space, will be investing in a roof box though as this tent is too good not to keep.
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Smart, stylish and full of Outwell innovation, the Bear Lake 6 sleeps six in two bedroms with an airy feel to the panorama front from its large tinted windows. The zip-off front canopy offers extra dimensions of shelter and storage for flexible family tent living, particularly practical for cooking.
Type of tent: Three room tunnel tent Sleeps people: 6 Flysheet: Outtex® Airtech (65% cotton / 35% polyester) Inner tent: Breathable 100% pongee polyester Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 living room Poles: Alloy poles #6063, 22 mm, 2 upright steel poles Floor: Tarpaulin PVC coated 100% polyester, 10,000 mm hydrostatic head Groundsheet: Sealed Ground System, Zip-out Pitching way: Flysheet first or as one Pack size flysheet: 31 x 106 cm Pack size poles: 27 x 106 cm Weight flysheet: 26.3 kg Weight poles: 26.6 kg
