Advantages: Breathable fabric keeps cool in the heat and warm when it is cooler Disadvantages: It is quite weighty and quite expensive
...We quickly stumbled upon the Outwell Classic range of tents, as the local Yeomans camping store in my village has a vast display. I also have to admit I was somewhat seducted by the names of their tents, Bear Lake, Wolf Lake, Indian Lake, Norfolk Lake, Trout Lake – all conjuring up images of camping in the Canadian wilderness with only a fishing rod and a campstove for company. One day. However, having gone to both Yeomans and one of the large “Go ... ...about the Outwell Classic range is the fabric they are made of. The fabric is called Outtex Airtech, and is a polycotton, perhaps a little bit more in keeping with a more traditional tent. However, the tent felt comfortable to sit in when it was very warm outside as it is a more breathable fabric - and many of the polyester tents are stifling inside during the hot weather. The density and weight of the fabric also seemed to be more stable during ...
Advantages: Large living area Disadvantages: Vents do not have no see um mesh
We have used this tent about 3 times now and have been very impressed with it, both in pitching and it's size.
Pitching
It's pitched inner first and this has been very easy to do, it has colour coded poles so you cannot get them wrong, the only thing I don't like about this is if you had to do it whilst raining.
The flysheet is a bit more of a handful and at first it seems daunting, but after a coule of times, you get to know where it should lie ... ...lines and it is very stable once pitched, the first time we used it, there were very strong winds but it had no problems coping.
Living in it.
The living space is very good, a high roof and plenty of room, the bedrooms are fine, enough space for a double air bed and clothes bags at the end of the airbed.
The only gripe about the living area is the windows and doors, the no see um mesh is only at the top of the doors and the windows of the inner ...
Advantages: Takes 2 people - and their luggage Disadvantages: Needs 2 people to put it up
After spending several weekends traipsing around camping shops this turned out to be the tent of choice for a couple who like a bit of space.
Ignoring the specifications - this is a 2 person tent. There's enough room for a tall man and for a woman who's brought her entire wardrobe on a camping trip - and let's face it, we all know that happens on most trips.
Nearly didn't buy it as the wind was blowing when I viewed it outside the shop and it didn't ... ...a bargain price I went ahead - and have had no regrets. The tent is very stable when put up and pegged correctly.
Not suitable as a 1 person tent as it takes 2 to put it up. Once the poles have been threaded through you'll need one person to stand inside the tent holding the canvas up while the other person runs around the outside slotting the pins into the poles. Not difficult. (Can be taken down by 1 person.)
Also, surprisingly warm when camping ...
In my opinion, this is probably the best Mid to Large tent that you could wish for. Unfortunately, as a previous reviewer wrote, it is rather heavy and although it is easy to erect it does take time as there is an awful lot of pegging down to do. However, once erected, it's like living in a palace, especially when like us, there is only my wife and I. We have weathered some quite severe storms with both wind and rain, where you felt like it was going ...
Advantages: Very Easy to put up Disadvantages: Takes a couple of goes to put it away. Easy once you know how
...easy. I also bought a Quechua blow up bed to use with it, the two together were the perfect match. I can't praise these enough I am yet to find a better make of tent. I recommend these to anyone looking for a quick and easy tent. I have also found a really good website to buy them from. www.quechua-tents.com There were so easy to buy from and I got the tent the next day with no hassle. ...
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