Hi there, following on from toddys pop up tent thread here is a quick review of the rolson pop up tent from Netto costing £14.99.
Adam my lad was excited to have a go at erecting the new tent.
This is how it looks out of the bag.
I didn't get chance to show it being unwrapped as it exploded into a tent seconds after this photo was taken.
I pegged it out with 4 of the 8 pegs, the 4 I didn't use were to attach the supplied guy lines.
So on with the intensive testing.
I tried to simulate some middlewood weather
But alas my hose was too feeble
I subjected it to 10 minutes of mixed soaking from above and at approx 45% angle.
It would appear that the weakest point as you might guess was the zip.
There was quite a puddle at the zip end which was the lowest part of the tent. I saw no evidence of any of the taped seams leaking though.
The top panel is suspended above a mesh panel for ventilation with a 2" gap, I thought that the mesh was quite large and would probally not keep all insects out.
The 2 side windows also have this same mesh fitted.
there is a rear vent with this same mesh which can be closed with velcro.
There are a couple of lightweight pockets in side the tent but no hanging points.
Conclusion:-
For £14.99 I believe this tent would make a great play tent for the kids or an occaisional casual camping tent in warmer dryer weather.
My water tests were quite extreme and under normal rain I feel the leaking would not be as bad. there is plenty of room for 2 people and a small amount of kit, bear in mind though that there is no porch storage for muddy boots etc.
It packed away easily after reading the instructions and messing about a bit.
The second time it was away in 1 minute flat.
Sorry if I've pinched your review Mark wood but I thought that as I had the time this afternoon and a willing helper I'd have a bash at it.
Bodge
Adam my lad was excited to have a go at erecting the new tent.
This is how it looks out of the bag.
I didn't get chance to show it being unwrapped as it exploded into a tent seconds after this photo was taken.
I pegged it out with 4 of the 8 pegs, the 4 I didn't use were to attach the supplied guy lines.
So on with the intensive testing.
I tried to simulate some middlewood weather
But alas my hose was too feeble
I subjected it to 10 minutes of mixed soaking from above and at approx 45% angle.
It would appear that the weakest point as you might guess was the zip.
There was quite a puddle at the zip end which was the lowest part of the tent. I saw no evidence of any of the taped seams leaking though.
The top panel is suspended above a mesh panel for ventilation with a 2" gap, I thought that the mesh was quite large and would probally not keep all insects out.
The 2 side windows also have this same mesh fitted.
there is a rear vent with this same mesh which can be closed with velcro.
There are a couple of lightweight pockets in side the tent but no hanging points.
Conclusion:-
For £14.99 I believe this tent would make a great play tent for the kids or an occaisional casual camping tent in warmer dryer weather.
My water tests were quite extreme and under normal rain I feel the leaking would not be as bad. there is plenty of room for 2 people and a small amount of kit, bear in mind though that there is no porch storage for muddy boots etc.
It packed away easily after reading the instructions and messing about a bit.
The second time it was away in 1 minute flat.
Sorry if I've pinched your review Mark wood but I thought that as I had the time this afternoon and a willing helper I'd have a bash at it.
Bodge
