Camping quandary - new tent for the festival?

Yes personally I would go for a new one. For me it makes a massive difference being able to stand up in the tent and have room to get changed etc.

Only thing I would check is how heavy it is as you could end up carrying it a long way!

My other half and I always make sure we have a four man tent, with a porch - where else are we going to put all the beer? Pahaha

I'd definitely get the new one, its a bargain too for that price! It makes such a difference having a bit of room to stand up in, plus you'll have somewhere to sit if its raining.

This is a no-brainer for me. If you're going to stay in a tent, give yourself some extra little luxuries, like a place to stand!

Husband is prepared to carry it in (13kg), and it's a small festival so only about a 5 minute walk from the car park. I think last year we did everything in 2 trips from the car, so let's say this year would be 3 trips. Not too bad. Definitely wouldn't be doing this at one of those crazy big festivals where you walk for 45 minutes from the car park!

You were right about needing the beer space too. This festival allows you to bring your own booze throughout the site (not just in the camping area). We spent a grand total of £5 at the stalls there last year, on teas. Came with massive amounts of beer and cider in the car

OK, so we put in the order this lunchtime, as you were all positive about it. Thanks for the feedback

The non-standing-up tent we had last year was a 3 man tent, and was just the size of a double blow up mattress. So, husband said this one is a 6 man tent, so I assumed the back compartment would be the same size, plus the same again in the front compartment - ie double what we had. Great for standing up, and having chairs in if it rains etc.

So, he's just checked the dimensions, AFTER we've ordered. It's about the same size as our lounge. The back compartment ONLY must be the 'sleeps 6' element, as it's bigger than two super kingsize mattresses. TWO !!! Then the same again in the front. So the porch is bigger than two super kings as well.

Do we just run with this, or is this just ridiculously excessive?!?!?!?!

The 'sleeps x' part will always only refer to the designated sleeping area. I'd say go for it, it's good deal for the money. Check with the festival organisers though about the pitch size to make sure it will fit!

Tried to reply 3 times now but it keeps showing a blank message! Grrr!

Anyhoo, It'll be just the right size. To fit 6 people in you'd have to sleep really close! We take a 5 man tent when its just the 2 of us and have a room for sleeping, one for storing all our stuff and then the living area for a table and chairs. Our bedroom compartment says it sleeps 3 but our double airbed fills it. You can never have too much space when camping ?

Ok, I'm going to trust you guys and go with it..... And maybe I'll post a photo of us putting it up in the driveway next weekend (to check it's all intact) since we can't fit it in the lounge!

There's nothing about tent size on the festival website, but I have heard of limitations before. Even if they turn out to have limits, I know we'll get away with it anyway as husband is chums with the festival organisers!

We thought it meant "sleeps 6 in the overall internal space, but really it's fine for 2 people just to sleep in the back half in comfort and have no one sleep in the front so that you can fit loads of beer and chairs there". I'm blaming the husband since he's the festival / camping expert.

Sounds like a bargain! Great for having loads of room at the festival, nothing worse than a too small tent.