There’s no denying that the SIM was comfortable for my wife though who is a much more svelte 11 stone. OK, 10.5 stone – she’s watching me type!

We think the Shangri-La makes sense in single format but is just too bulky as a double. Of course, your mileage may vary on that choice. There’s no doubt that it is an absolute comfort monster in terms of the luxury it offers. This is also reflected in the price of course, and in terms of price per square metre it is one of the highest reviewed.

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Where the tent excels and where it falls short, from comfort and ease of set up to versatility, weather resistance, and durability Regarding the area, the tent is officially for 5 people. For this you have a floored area of around 140 ft² (13 m²). This means 28 ft² (2.6 m²) per person. So this is a very luxurious camping tent, almost a castle.

If you have used this product please leave a review, or your comments for other visitors, many thanks!No matter where it belongs, this is a very tall tent with an 82.7 inches (210 cm) peak height. The tent can be described as a 3-room structure. It includes an inner tent with two separate rooms (see the picture below) and a divider between them, plus a large living room in front of it. All in all, with respect to ventilation, there is practically nothing one could object to this design, ventilation is the best you can have in such a type of tents. Other features However in our mind, using two singles is a preferable option, primarily because of the flexibility on offer. If one of you wants to go camping on your own or with the kids then you don’t need to try and wrestle with the larger SIM. That being said, the luxury of stretching out on a double is something to savour.

Pitch up time is reasonable as we were novices, 1st time it took 40 mins to pitch, really easy instructions, lightweight easy no problems. 2nd time pitching was easier just 25 mins. I like the option of 2 doors on either side, I love how you can stand up in this tent. It's spacious and enough room for 2 adults and our 8 year old would be a push to get 4 in with airbeds. Like the idea of the sleeping area that can be divided, however during this hot weather have not needed this. Beyond that, this tent is an excellent addition to any campout, whether you’re hoping to go camping with friends during the spring, or you have a family trip planned for sometime in the future. The Shangri-La is for all intents and purposes a proper mattress when it’s fully inflated. It has vertical side walls to maximize the top-level surface area and this means that you don’t roll off in the night. The tent is perfect for groups and for parents with kids. The sitting area is a nice space to organize life in the camp.

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We really love Outdoor Revolution – they make great quality items at the mid-to-top end of the camping spectrum. Yes they may be slightly more expensive than the Decathlon’s of this world, but we’ve never been let down by their tents or their general camping gear.