Written on: 25/04/2010
An all round decent tent with a few more features than similar lookng cheaper models from other manufacturers. Notably the silver skin which helps to reflect sunlight making it a little darker and cooler inside. Good for festivals and camp sites.
I've used this tent 3 times now, and it's just about roomy enough for 2 adults. The porch is airy and allows entry to the tent from 3 directions.
The included LED lighting system is handy for finding your way into your sleeping bag at night, but...
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Written on: 03/09/2009 by sjtodd (1 review written)
Good size and nice specs. However, one of the first times out two poles broke: wind a little strong but not very.
Blacks were very helpful and took it back and gave us credit.
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Written on: 31/08/2009
The Blacks Aquila tent is ideal for light summer use.Its not really suitable for regular heavy use. We thought it would be a lightweight 'quick to erect' tent to take on occasional weekend's away.Though its classed as a 3 berth its definately too small for 3,but quite fine for 2 people and holds two single matresses well with room to breathe!
We first used it on a trip to Scotland in August and little did we know that on a our second night it would face a 'hurricane wind' due to a really ...
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