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Tent Reviews: Wild Country Homestead 5
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Discontinued
5 (more 5 berth tents)
20.00 KG
£280.00
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Fly first
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Average User Rating:8/10 from 5 reviews Viewed: 60992 times
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5 Reviews of the Homestead 5
By: DiabloFish Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2004 Rating:
This is our second family-size tent, and we've had it for 5 years now. It's also the second Wild Country tent, the first being a Mountain Quasar.
It's very sturdy once erected, but there's definitely a technique to doing so - that said, it's no more difficult than others that I've used. It's far easier with two people, and I wouldn't tackle it without two people if it's windy.
In ideal conditions I've had the poles and flysheet unrolled and pegged down in less than 5 minutes. Once this is done then there's less urgency with the internals. If it's raining then the reverse can be done even quicker!
Once it's ready then it's great: Plenty of open space for the 3 kids; Lots of pockets; Thick, well-fitting groundsheets. We've used it in storms where other tents have been damaged overnight, but the Homestead has been fine . Quite cosy in fact.
My only criticism is the side door zippers - they require care when using to avoid trapping the flap on the flysheet. Hopefully this 'feature' will be designed-out of later models.
From my experience I'd happily recommend the Homestead 5, and any of the other Wild Country tents.
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By: Robhoworth Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2004 Rating:
This is our first family tent. Can't grumble really - I guess they don't make them now but we've had several holidays in it now and had no real problems - all kinds of weather - gales, storms but no disasters. It is kind of a bugger to get up but then what tent isn't ? We've had it 5 years now and it shows no real signs of ageing. Fits 2 adults and 2 kids fine. - obviously you get tent envy when you see newer and bigger models but it is great - wouldn't hesitate buying a wild country tent again.
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By: Ex Stormhaven Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating:
We are 2 adults, 2 young children and a dog and for the odd 4/5 day trip this tent is excellent.
It is difficult to pitch as the poles are heavy and getting everything in the right place to pitch correctly is tricky. However, once it is up it is going to stay there.
We've had all sorts of weather and no problems whatsoever.
One main niggle.The Front Door/Canopy is very useful but the zips trap the folds of the tent every time you try to undo it.
I think the newer models are now SIG which will be a big improvement.
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By: Rivvy Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2005 Rating:
A good sized, very stable tent but a little difficult to pitch properly. It took a bit of fiddling and adjustment to ensure that the flysheet at either end of the tent was taut.
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By: Gingerdadgos Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2001 Rating:
Great family tent, loads of room, its 3 season and will stand up to most weathers. We have camped in it a number of times. Both bedrooms are a good size.
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Manufacturer's Description
The manufacturer has advised that this model has been discontinued.
Now replaced with the Homestead 52
A compact yet spacious tent which will sleep up to five people. The two completely separate sleeping compartments are designed to accommodate a double airbed each.
* Specifications: Sleeps: 5 * Season: 3 * Weight: 25.3kg * Packed Size: Not Quoted * Doors: 3
* Fabrics: 185t Polyester flame retardant flysheet, 2000mm HH * 12x12 180gsm Polyethylene flame retardant groundsheet, 3500mm HH * Polyester flame retardant inner
* Features: Flysheet can be pitched with two inners and groundsheet protectors already attached inside, resulting in quicker pitching time * Additional windows at lower level for better visibility * Two tent bags * Sized for airbeds * 19mm zinc coated steel poles, all the same length * Full groundsheet included * Guaranteed waterproof flysheet
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