A real classic design that is updated for 2006 with the new detachable bathtub groundsheet in the living area. The Casagrande L is a spacious family tent with 2 generous inners and living space between big enough for 4 people to sit around a table under cover. The large windows allow plenty of light and flexi vents help control the internal climate efficiently. The Durawrap pole system creates a very stable tent which along with numerous guying points ensures you a trouble free camping trip.
- Mud valance on living area
- Trolley carrier bag
- Outwell doormat included
- Oxford Nylon polesleeves
- Pre-attached inner tents
- Dual entry allows easy of access
- Fully seam-sealed flysheet for maximum protection
- Detachable “bathtub” groundsheet for living area
- Reinforcement patch on all stress points
- Adjustable pegging points
- Double ventilation
- Internal pockets for storage
- Pre-attached guy ropes
- Luminous guy ropes
- Full length mesh pocket
- Heavy duty Outwell zips
- Repair kit included
Specification
- Tent type: Two room tunnel tent
- Pitching-way: Flysheet first or as one
- Flysheet Outtex® 5000 with taped seams
- Hydrostatic head 5000 mm
- Inner tent Breathable polyester
- Floor Double-coated polyethylene
- Poles Durawrap fibreglass 11.0 / 12.7 mm 2 upright steel poles
- PackSize 30 x 75 cm
- Weight: 17,7 kg
We bought this tent about five years ago, as a lighter alternative to our canvas frame tent. We were looking for one which had as much headroom as possible, so that we could remain upright.
We settled on the Casagrande as it had two separate inners, in vis-a-vis layout, so that with just two residents, we could leave out one inner and have extra space, but would still be able to have guests when wanted. We were also impressed by the 5000mm hydrostatic head, as we planned some camping in England.
How well did it come up to expectations? The size was fine, the weatherproofing fine, but however we tried we could not get the corners to sit well. We decided it was because pairs of poles had to share pegging rings. It was a bit annoying to find that the following year Outwell changed this part of the design, but we were stuck with the old model.
We would like to get a footprint groundsheet for it, but as it is now not on sale, cannot get this. I am pursuing two possible ways to source this. One is a Dutch site which still seems to sell the Casagrande, (and I am assuming that 'Grondmaat' is a groundsheet). I have e-mailed this supplier, trusting that someone in the office will speak English (pretty safe bet). I am also looking for a current model of the same size, and the Oregon 4 seems similar, so am trying to find out if this would be suitable.
We have been camping since the 1960's, and one thing we have found is that is no perfect tent! Frame, dome or tunnel; canvas or synthetic; big or small; all have pros and cons, and we currently have three tents to choose from. The Casagrande is probably the best for all-round use: light to carry, fairly easy to put up, and enough room inside. If only I can find that footprint.
covering the ground
Think our old method of thinnish plastic under the inners might be best - two small thin bits of plastic are easy to fold. We have shaped groundsheet for the living area.
I wonder how the footprints tie in with last year's hot topic, which was the insistence by some camp-sites on the use of breathable groundsheets, to keep the grass greener? This was not popular, as they were fine in dry weather, but useless in the wet.
One compromise was to lift the groundsheets during the day, to let the grass breathe, but this would not be possible with a footprint. For a short stay, the problem doesn't arise.
As with everything camping, it is swings and roundabouts.