Features

Type: Frame. Sleeps 6. Dimensions (HxWxL) 200x300x650cm. Dimensions of each room: 200x220x275 cm and 200x154x275cm. Weight: 23.9kg. Packed size: 101x38 cm. 3000mm hydrostatic head. 2 bedrooms. Pitching method: quick erect (Rapidex pole system). Optional ground sheet, taped seams, fire retardant, porch, ventilation vents, roll up sides, internal pockets. Steel poles, optional roof insulator, PVC hanging points

Comments

Pitching time: 15 min. Dismantle time: 17 min. One of the quickest to erect. The main poles are sewn to the fly sheet so all you need do is snap them into place. Two sets of pegs are included for soft and hard ground and the two bedroom compartments have a second layer of fabric to keep out daylight.

Stockist: 01992 711640 www.khyam.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Jul 07

Features

Type: Frame. Sleeps 4 Dimensions (HxWxL) 215x235x515 cm. Dimensions of each room: 210x210x135 cm. Weight: 17kg. Packed size: 32x47x82cm. 2000mm hydrostatic head. 2 bedrooms. Pitching method: ring and pin. Integral ground sheet, taped seams, fire retardant, porch, ventilation vents, roll up sides, internal pockets. Fibreglass poles

Comments

Pitching time: 20 min. Dismantle time: 14 min. A set of three battery-powered lights is included and can be attached to the ceiling of the living area. Straightforward to pitch with the roomy wheeled storage bag makes packing the tent away and transporting it easier.

Stockist: 0800 389 5861 www.millets.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Jul 07

Features

Type: frame. Sleeps 6. Dimensions (HxWxL): 200x455x595cm. Dimensions of each room: 250x230x270cm (4 person), 220x185x240cm (2 person). Weight: 20.9kg. Packed size: 78x40x30cm. 2000mm hydrostatic head. 2 bedrooms. Pitching method: flysheet first, ring and pin. Integral ground sheet, taped seams, fire retardant, 2 doors, 3 windows, porch, ventilation vents, roll up sides, steel & superflex fibreglass poles.

Comments

Pitching time: 27 min. Dismantle time: 16min. The large windows in the central living area make this tent feel light and spacious. There are just four poles to fit into place and the layout is simple, making this tent uncomplicated to assemble.

Stockist: 01372 377713 www.wynnsteroutdoorleisure.com

GHI Test Report - Jul 07

Features

Type: Dome. Sleeps 4 Dimensions (HxWxL) 200x330x440cm. Dimensions of each room: 200x150x210cm. Weight:16kg. Packed size: 72x33x33cm. 3000mm hydrostatic head. 2 bedrooms. Pitching method: flysheet first with ring & pin. Integral ground sheet, taped seams, fire retardant, porch, ventilation vents, roll up sides, internal pockets. Fibreglass poles.

Comments

Pitching time: 24 min. Dismantle time: 17 min. This tent is quite small for four people to live comfortably, but would be a spacious two person tent. It's silver groundsheet helps keep in heat and the bright yellow guy ropes are easy to spot in the dark.

Stockist: 01245 329933 www.sunnflair.com

GHI Test Report - Jul 07

Features

Type: dome/frame. Sleeps 6. Dimensions (HxWxL) 210x380x745cm. Dimensions of each room: 170x180x215cm. Weight: 37.2kg. Packed size: 65x50x30cm. Protex 5000 waterproofing. 3 bedrooms. Pitching method: ring & pin. Integral ground sheet, taped seams, fire retardant, porch, ventilation vents, roll up sides, internal pockets. Fibreglass poles.

Comments

Pitching time: 57 min. Dismantle time: 37 min. This six person tent has a three big bedrooms and a good sized central living area. Ideally, you need more than two people to put up. With lots of guy ropes to secure, it took far longer to erect than the others at just under an hour.

Stockist: 01475 746000 www.vango.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Jul 07