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[Wayne]

The sleeping pod wouldn't come in our chamber, it would be out in the main area but near our door. During the day it would just be chucked into our sleeping area out the way. Because its a tent in its own right, it wouldn't need the additional warmth from a sleeping area.

Does that make sense.

[Admin]

The sleeping pod wouldn't come in our chamber, it would be out in the main area but near our door. During the day it would just be chucked into our sleeping area out the way. Because its a tent in its own right, it wouldn't need the additional warmth from a sleeping area.

Does that make sense.

I understand now.. ok so till what age can baby remain in sleeping pod? (babys name? feel rude saying baby lol)

I would be happy putting 3 kids in one pod.. but only until certain ages.. they would get to big so depends on how long you planning on keeping it.. but that said..

Our old blacks tent was exact same size. and our friends that joined us had a popup which they moved into the living space for night time for extra warmth lol

so could be an option.. but depends on how much stuff you keep in the lounge area

[Wayne]

I would say Liam is good in the pod for 2 years.

Lucy the oldest is 12 in November, so she will be a weird stroppy teenager by then and want to be in her pup tent by then and Amy will be about 10 and possibly want to join her.

That's kinda my thinking anyway, or yeh a pop up inside.

Remember I still have the Vermont for week+ holidays.
The Trout would be for long weekends and weeks when there are less of us, if girls are on holiday with guides for instances etc.

[Admin]

I would say Liam is good in the pod for 2 years.

Lucy the oldest is 12 in November, so she will be a weird stroppy teenager by then and want to be in her pup tent by then and Amy will be about 10 and possibly want to join her.

That's kinda my thinking anyway, or yeh a pop up inside.

Remember I still have the Vermont for week+ holidays.
The Trout would be for long weekends and weeks when there are less of us, if girls are on holiday with guides for instances etc.

I forgot about the Vermont lol..

the front section angles inwards so you can move bags and stuff either side of the door.. to be honest we leave ours in that spot anyway..

so small pop up is no problem

I dont have any pics with the popup inside.. wish I had taken them now...

[Wayne]

Just moving slightly to left field, anyone considering the Trout Lake 5, might want to look at the Arrow Lake 6



That possibly could be worth an upgrade on Trout4, I fancy that one

[Wayne]

Andy, me and OH have sat for over an hour tonight and very nearly purchased the Trout Lake. That deal with Yeomans finishes at midnight and we have been trying to work out exactly what we need and what is best for us.

We love the Trout, but our concern is it might still be a bit too tight for the 5 of us.
We also love the Trouts big brothers (Bear, wolf, Arrow and Norfolk).

The main factor is, we want a solid compact tent, polycotton for warmth out of season on local camps.

However we decided to wait and see what happens as the year goes on and keep eye out for a bargain at back end or over winter.

In the meantime we are going to fully upgrade what we already have.
We plan to:
Buy a carpet and footprint for the Carolina
Buy a carpet and footprint for the Vermont L
Buy a small 2man pop-up that we can have in the Vermont L for us to eventually sleep in making 3 cabins, this would also give us a third cabin if we got the Trout or Arrow. Would be nice to pick up a Norfolk with 3 cabins as standard, but can't see that happening and then maybe we are getting to big again.

My point is, by sitting down and talking about our needs we have made the right decision on how to move forward with our camping experience. One thing that still annoys me is that Outwell never did an extension for the Carolina, would have been a good thing to have. I'm looking forward to seeing your trout in use, much more better to see than an empty tent at show.

[Admin]

Wayne,

I think that's an excellent choice

one that i think you will be glad about far more later in the year

[dadsbeaniemad]

Do you think one of the other Outwell (or other make0 canopies could be used on the Carolina?

I have an old outwell retailers book thingy from 2008 that gives sizes and dimensions

[Rob-merlin1973]

Do you think one of the other Outwell (or other make0 canopies could be used on the Carolina?

I have had a mooch about the outwell site and can't find one that would do it in the present range

[Wayne]

Seems since introducing the three new Carolina models and phasing out the Carolina 3 (The 3 has become the M) they now produce a Side Extension around £90.

Actually Andy, If you update the Gallery with the three new models. I'll get some photos for each section etc.

There is now the Carolina S, M, L.

I notice some companies selling the accessories are listing the M as M/3
Is it best to keep the 3 separate or merge them, it is the same tent. I'll do a piece on the description explaining years and whats what.

[Admin]

Seems since introducing the three new Carolina models and phasing out the Carolina 3 (The 3 has become the M) they now produce a Side Extension around £90.

Actually Andy, If you update the Gallery with the three new models. I'll get some photos for each section etc.

There is now the Carolina S, M, L.

I notice some companies selling the accessories are listing the M as M/3
Is it best to keep the 3 separate or merge them, it is the same tent. I'll do a piece on the description explaining years and whats what.

I will get this done for you.. I'm working on the gallery at the moment though trying to resolve these problems. so it may be a few days before i get them added.

Cheers

Andy

[Wayne]

No probs, know your up to the neck in it. Once you have it set up I'll add some stuff to it.

Thanks

Wayne

[Wayne]

Andy, I think this is a really obvious question.

The Polycotton tents keep cooler in the summer, but are they also better at keeping warmer in the colder months

I'm sure they do, don't they

[Admin]

Not tested in the cold but cooler yes without a doubt

[Wayne]

Not tested in the cold but cooler yes without a doubt

, nice one