Funkfarley Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hey all, Im debating investing in a Quechua 2 second pop up. Would you recommend it? Anyone had problems? Is it as easy as they make out? Advice much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes, No, and Yes. The only notes of caution I can think of are: - They tend to be marginally shorter than equivalent Dome tents. It's only a slight difference and doesn't bother me in the least, but I know it annoys some people. - Most of the models don't have any real porch/storage space. This definitely would annoy me, which is why I have and recommend the "XL" variant. Others may not consider it so important. - The packed up shape can potentially be a bit akward to carry, so try and see your model up close before buying - which you'll probably do anyway, as they don't sell mail order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robith Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 It's one of the best things to ever happen to me! It is shorter height wise, but the more square shape gives you a bit more room. No real porch, but plenty of space for wellies . Seriously do it, getting there and having a great tent up in seconds is brilliant. Waking up on Monday morning and having it back down in the same time is a godsend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkfarley Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks guys. I was considering the XL version...2 man. I am only 5'5 so the size doesn't really bother me....i must admit I am certainly very tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkfarley Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 So. the poll is nearly 50/50 but no-one has actually said why not...hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robith Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 So. the poll is nearly 50/50 but no-one has actually said why not...hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasto_mongrel_2008 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I used a pop up one last year, for convenience they're awesome, but I found it a little cramped for 5 days and it was really hot cause it was only 1 sheet thick. Easiest thing in the world to put up and almost as easy to get down again. Literally takes 5 seconds to get it down and back in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkfarley Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I used a pop up one last year, for convenience they're awesome, but I found it a little cramped for 5 days and it was really hot cause it was only 1 sheet thick. Easiest thing in the world to put up and almost as easy to get down again. Literally takes 5 seconds to get it down and back in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkfarley Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Seriously man, buy it! They're brilliant! Plus you get to go to Decathlon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 So. the poll is nearly 50/50 but no-one has actually said why not...hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robith Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 My sister keeps raving about decathalon, she is wanting a quechua tent too but probably the 4 man. She loves it, she keeps telling me that they do every sport and I pissed on her parade when I told her that was probably why it was called Decathalon. We will have to go to the Stockport branch from Liverpool but hey, fun day out sitting in tents! Get us in the mood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkfarley Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Essentially, that's likely to be because a lot of people are extremely stupid and don't realise that there's a difference between the various models and brands of pop-up tents. All of the Quechua range is double skinned, so any complaints about the crappy single skinned Gelert models are pretty much pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcornmaster Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I said no; admittedly didn't know it was double skinned but without a porch i stick with no (though i see you can get one with a porch) find them too small really, no head room and im not exactly tall personally just wouldn't but i've bad experiences in pop-ups in general the smug feeling of having your tent up first is great though that is all imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cky Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) Going to Decathlon to get my tent last year sent my excitement levels through the straosphere! I nearly bought half the shop! They have all the quechua tents laid out! It's amazing Edited March 19, 2009 by r0cky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
po_lish Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) I bought the 2 man XL one last year and with two people in it for 5 days it was unbearable. Far too crampt and no storage, even with the XL the porch is still tiny. I have sold mine now and have bought this one instead, plenty of room and although its not a pop-up its still really easy to put up. http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/EasyCamp_Licata_400_tent_2008_model__2398 ://http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/sho...08_model__2398 ://http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/sho...08_model__2398 Edited March 20, 2009 by po_lish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurrahBrother Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Quencha are double skinned. Get the XL with a porch. With the others, in bad weather you wind up taking off your boots with your feet hanging out teh door, muck from boots gets on the zip, Muck gets woreked into the zip, zip fails. The XL solves this as you can not take boots off inside the tent, but not inside the sleeping area. An XL with teh extra ventelation of the air woudl be near perfect. Remeber to shout "This IS SPATA!" when yoru carrying the tent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkfarley Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Quencha are double skinned. Get the XL with a porch. With the others, in bad weather you wind up taking off your boots with your feet hanging out teh door, muck from boots gets on the zip, Muck gets woreked into the zip, zip fails. The XL solves this as you can not take boots off inside the tent, but not inside the sleeping area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasto_mongrel_2008 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 You mean single skinned? Im fairly certain the Quechua ones are double. What size did you have cos Im considering a 2 or 3 man probably to the 2 man but the XL which has more of a porch to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cky Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 OK...but only if you explian why!?....sorry maybe its lost on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robith Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Ah...some good advice there...I think I will go for the XL. Makes sense! OK...but only if you explian why!?....sorry maybe its lost on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treacle Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I love mine. the only drawback is the lack of porchspace but there is room for wellies to be left between the outer and inner skins at the entrance. The key to not looking a fool at the end of the festie is to practice putting it down at home....over and over and over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurrahBrother Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) I could only think of "This is Sparta" Edited March 20, 2009 by HurrahBrother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuwarr Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 PROS: - Pops up fast and you're set up with a cider within minutes. - Really light (easy to carry). - Relatively waterproof although terrible for condensation (easily sorted). CONS: - Hard to put away if you haven't practised. After a couple of times its really easy though. - Quite small and I'd only ever advise it for someone planning to camp alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cky Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Indeed, but with my estuary accent, more like SPAH TAH (innit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I bought the 2 man XL one last year and with two people in it for 5 days it was unbearable. Far too crampt and no storage, even with the XL the porch is still tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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