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[Closed] Which (small) family tent that can survive a gust of wind or two/

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This was done a few months back but I can't find the thread.

Any recommendations for a tent for two adults and a couple of kids that would survive more than just a completely still night in the middle of June?

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Posted : 31/08/2011 8:01 pm
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Haven't tried them all, but would give a strong recommendation for the Wild Country Kamsin. Really strong, can be back-packed, super-strong poles and is rated at 3-4 seasons, so will even cope with a Scottish summer...;)


 
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http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Brand/Wild_Country/Tents


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 8:06 pm
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Cheers folks.

Winterhill one night next week potentially Gav?


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 8:13 pm
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Yup, that's a good plan. Could be a bit of a funny week though, as I'm starting a new job, but provisionally could do Tues/Weds.


 
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sunncamp-VULCAN-600-6-Man-Birth-Tent-Camping-/120768357752?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item1c1e5ae578

Not really that small but I can highly reccomend this tent , it's been fantastic in all weathers including very high winds. We paid more than double what it's on fleabay for.

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Posted : 31/08/2011 8:20 pm
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The clue is in the name...

Force Ten

(do they even sell them any more?)


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 8:22 pm
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We have Robens Cabin 500 - lovely tent - worth it for the bronze anodised poles, IMO.


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 8:22 pm
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My vango tigris has just stood upto some awful weather this weekend, i'm more than happy with it.


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 8:23 pm
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How about a pop up one:

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/seconds-base-4-2-74200814/


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 8:29 pm
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Again, not [i]that[/i] small...but this has steel poles instead of the bendy ones.
[url= http://www.breakoutdoors.co.uk:80/Vango-Artemis-500-Standard-Tent-Package-Deal-P1185.aspx ]Vango Artemis 500[/url]

I couldn't recommend [url=www.breakoutdoors.co.uk]www.breakoutdoors.co.uk[/url] enough. They have been superb, fantastic customer service and very cheap.


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 8:59 pm
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All good stuff, thanks.


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 9:04 pm
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I like the canvas bell tent! very retro with some soul!


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 10:57 pm
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Ive a 5m version of that bell tent. Complete with wood burner, and I can confirm it stands up well to gale force winds. Gusts seem to just deflect around the centre pole, its remained sturdy and upright when many neigbouring tents collapsed/shredded


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 11:04 pm