So last week I purchased a bear lake 6, which I had thought was the family tent of my dreams, until I saw all the talk of bell tents on here. After looking into them a bit, I am now really tempted to return the bear lake (still in its box) and get a soulpad hybrid. Have almost sold DH on the idea, due to the considerably reduced pitching time, but he has reservations about the stability of a tent with only one pole.
The thing is, DD2 (age 2) is very active and DH has visions of her bouncing off the tent walls, in the style of a pinball machine, or swinging on the central pole, bringing the whole thing down on us. Obviously I wont let her run wild inside the tent, but I am wondering if DH has a good point.
I have done a fair bit of camping in the past, but not since having children, so am very naive. Are bell tents and toddlers practical or should I keep the tent I have?
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Are bell tents and excitable toddlers a good mix?
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AnnaMolly · 27/07/2011 10:42
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