Comfy, roomy and straightforward to pitch, the Robens Klondike Grande is a retro-styled bell tent equipped with modern technology. Designed with HydroTex Polycotton Fabric with a water-repellent treatment, the Klondike Grande benefits from reduced condensation and natural breathability. Housing up to nine people, this model has a stovepipe port, ideal for a wood-burning stove. To make the decision a little easier, here are our top 3 tips on purchasing your perfect family tent. Before purchasing the tent, consider the number of people that’ll be staying inside and whether they’d be able to move around comfortably. Although it might take longer to pitch a tentthat’s much bigger than the average, the more helping hands you have, the faster the process. • Does it have the right features for your needs? The tent pitches much more easily with the shortened poles, and I am happy with the outcome, but I feel that I should not have had to do this to a new tent! Despite its large size, the Coleman Mosedale 5 is surprisingly easy to pitch due to its simple tunnel construction. With two bedrooms and a spacious living area, the Mosedale can comfortably house a family of up to 5 people.

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It has survived some downpours and wind OK, although I would prefer a little porch to keep the inside dry when going in and out.The front corner attachment points for the bedroom inner are starting to fail where they join the groundsheet. Fibreglass poles - highly flexible and lightweight fiberglass poles guarantee a good response to wind and storms In 2023, Kampa took the lead and won the best family tent of the year in our Tent Owner Satisfaction Award. A staggering 94% of participants agreed that Kampa’s range of family tents are worth the investment.

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The roll up curtains for the four little windows at the front corners of the tent are a bit of a fiddle; the main window and the mosquito net doors are fine. Fire retardant - our material ensures that the fabric will not flare dangerously out of control and will self-extinguish, giving time to escape in an emergency

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Fibreglass poles - highly flexible and lightweight fibreglass poles guarantee a good response to wind and storms During our trip we experienced strong gusting winds, which the tent stood up to well enough (although it did shake about quite a bit), and a night of heavy rain; not a drop came in!