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I am looking to buy a tent for family holidays. Ideally to accomodate 6 in three seperate appartments. Also with kitchen space. What is the suggested models and type ie hoop etc. also is it better to have a fixed internal groundsheet or not - any advice will be appreciated
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Hi, It's all down to personal choice as we all have differing requirements and tastes. Sewn-in Groundsheets are becoming more and more common, mainly due to the weather in this country :-), as they keep out the draughts and those annoying creepy crawlies. There's a vast range of Family tents but if your requirement is for 3 separate sleeping compartments then one option is a triple dome tent e.g Outwell Hartford XL, Campus Breckenridge Deluxe (2005 model), Vango Diablo 900, the list can go on. All have 3 bedrooms and large living areas + porches that can be used as a kitchen area. The ones I've mentioned above are only a starting point and there are many more makes and shapes on the market but I've listed their websites so as you can have a look at some of the varieties... Outwell.. http://www.frontstairs.dk/oaseoutdoorsfrontend/tents.aspx?b=Outwell&bid=2&lid=1&l=en-GB Campus.. www.campusoutdoor.co.uk/ Vango.. http://www.amg-outdoor.co.uk/vango/index.html You really need have a look at some camping shops with tent displays so as you can walk around them looking at size and practicality to meet your needs. Hope this helps Pete.
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Guest Arthur Dent
If you're new to camping you may want to purchase something at the cheaper end of the market first. For instance, Royal do decent 6-berth tents for around £300. http://www.jacksons-camping.co.uk/royal/ We had a ROyal TOulouse 6 and while it wasn't the strongest, or greatest tent in the world, it gave us an idea of what we wanted from camping, and we may upgrade in a year or two to something much better, like a Robens http://www.frontstairs.dk/oaseoutdoorsfrontend/Tents.aspx?b=Robens&bid=1&lid=1&l=en-GB
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