Canvas v Black wolf tents

Further, the Turbo series is polycotton canvas with a heavy duty PVC floor, and the the TurboLite series is polyester with a polyethelyne floor.

Thanks for the info. Have been looking at the seconhand market. Not much out there. When there has been it has been rather expensive.
I guess the advantage of the Black Wolf is that they dry abit quicker.
Will keep looking.
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Hi Howdydoody
Have you had a canvas tent before the Turbo? If so, why do you prefr the Turbo over the Canvas?
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We used dome tents for years. My very first tent was a 3man dome. We kept upgrading and upgrading and the domes did very well. We even camped in the middle of winter throughout Gippsland. Eventually we bit the bullet and got the canvas. Partner works in a camping store and had a lot of experience with the different brands available. We settled on a Turbo (I think its a 240). Takes up more space but is the best tent we've ever used. We've had it in 6 days of solid rain and wind along the coast, middle of winter and scorching sun. Still going strong and not one single problem. We have now got the extension for the front to add the extra room for longer trips. The only downside I can think of is the size when packed versus a dome. Way too many pros that make it better though - including warmer to sleep in at night during winter and during summer you just sleep with the windows open, standing upright inside even when standing in the corners next to bed, will last a lot longer than many domes. Even the small details. Nice chunky zips that don't catch and pull, zippered windows, guy ropes are attached to the tent in little zippered pockets at each corner, the list goes on.
We now have several friends with children that have purchased larger versions and they are all wrapped.

Hi Tour
Would be interested to see the size and looks. I can be contacted on esplanade1@aanet.com.au
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Hi Grunter
What are the speedy tents like? How do they go in the rain and wind?
Have thought of this type of option? Main tent for us and the kids get a small one to just sleep in.
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The speedy tents are super easy to put up (they do work exactly like the you see in the ads) In the wind they seem to be pretty good as long as they are pegged down.has only been in light rain & handled it well with no leaks etc.we normally put it up under the prado's side awning for extra shelter.

the selling points for us were the light weight,no poles,attached fly,quick & easy to put up,& gave the boys a little independance & something of their own.
we purchased for abouy $120 & thought it was a good buy for what you get.
hope this helps.

They sound good. Is there much room left after the two kids are in there? The fly is on the iside or something like that isn't it?
How do find the Turbo. Enough room to fit the kids in if the weather turns ugly?
Do you always use the fly?
Been wondering if they are a better option than the canvas. At least they can be wiped down with a towell in the morning if there has been a heavy dew/rain and pack up abit dryer than what a canvas tent would be.
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There is not much room left.we put the boys on small stretchers & they pretty well take up most of the room.the top & sides are double layered with a gap in between & im not sure whether the inside or outside layer is the fly but it seems to work well.
we find the turbo excellent & a little more heavy duty than the lite model.we have stretchers too so we can use storage space underneath but if good times went bad we could all fit in turbo if dont use stretchers.
we use fly on turbo most of time just in case things turn bad,just a bit of extra protection.if does get wet will dry fairly quickly.
find a retailer of the speedy tent & have a good look & ask them to pack up & unpack it so you can check it out.
Glad to help.