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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Robbens' Prospector Tent
Anyone got one of these? Love it's retro looks, shape and size, much more safari/exped than all the current dome tents. And given I am keeping the DC with cleaner 'non-overland' lines, (no racks etc), I'm not looking at a roof tent so this looks like a good alternative. Not cheap, certainly with the bits added (internal divider, stove, porch etc), but it's got great reviews and looks like a lovely bit of kit. Appreciate it's not a pop-up/pop-down tent for quick overnighters (I'd use just a poncho anyway), but to make a base for a few days with Mrs Gren I think it looks very civilised. I could even hang a map board and brief Mrs Gren using a Brecon Pointer, before taking her out on maneuvers (fnarr fnarr). Whistle

http://www.robens.de/en/Products/tents/outback/prospector

Thoughts? Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Sticky



Member Since: 07 Dec 2008
Location: Derbyshire
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England 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Stornoway Grey
I've not used one but they seem to have done a great job with the design and extras, I really like it.

My only comment is that the frame system looks to be a two person job and is an old fashioned approach. I could see it being very noisy in windy conditions.

Good luck keeping the coloured tape on the poles after a couple of run outs.

You get more for your money with this one, but it's a monster!
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Ult...rce=119141
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Rosco



Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Got to agree with Sticky. First glance I thought it was a civviy take on the 9x9/12x12 but it's missing the joining bars at the eaves and ridge taking some of the weight out but also strength.

I reckon it would be a PITA to put up, although happy to be proven otherwise.

That said I like the concept of it. 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
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