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Easy Camp Boston 400
(Sleeping Capacity
4 persons)
The Tent
This Easycamp Boston 400 is a new 2010 model
developed by the team at Easy Camp offering all the
benefits of a large tunnel tent combined with a
front awning to offer protection for the entrance.
The very light and bright front porch area allows
for chairs and tables as well as other equipment to
be in a comfortable and inviting setting, even on
gloomy days. The bedrooms are large, separated by a
zip divider to offer privacy. The size and features
of this Boston range make it an interesting choice
for families searching for a modern looking tent.
Do I need another tent?, I already have six tents,
the simple answer is yes as I like a tent for every
occasion (sad I know). I was looking for something
to utilise for the ‘boys’ weekends that met my
criteria ie cheap, quick pitch, stand up height (but
small), tunnel design and sturdy. I have to say the
Easycamp Boston 400 ticks all of those boxes. “A
sturdy tent with fibreglass poles” I hear you say,
well yes, those guys at Easycamp seem to have done
an excellent job. The 13mm fibreglass poles are
secured via roof sleeves (non snagging too!) and
then clipped to the flysheet via 3 plastic clips on
either side of each pole and with well placed guy
lines and anchor pegging straps at each corner of
the flysheet it should hold fast BUT that’s not all,
those clever designers at Easycamp have designed the
bedroom as slightly lower in height so as the wind
is deflected over the top of the tent and, wait for
it, they’ve also put an extra 3 pegging points at
the base of the bedroom flysheet and with the rear
of the tent having no less than 5 guylines then this
baby is staying put.
I would have liked the canopy to
have more protection on the sides just in case the
wind changes but luckily I found the Vango 2008/9
Universal canopy fits the Easycamp Boston 400
perfectly (well almost). I’ve heard others say the
drop down groundsheet flap at the front door
requires a Velcro tab and that the bedroom can be a
bit of a tight fit, well maybe the groundsheet flap
on the 500/600 may do so due to the tents extra
width but the 400 looked fine to me. On first
fitting the bedroom (only has to be done once as it
can be left connected ready for your next pitch) it
did seem a bit tight but loosening off the guylines
where the poles connect to the bedroom flysheet seam
worked a treat, once the bedroom is all toggled up
then just re-adjust the guylines taught. Hot Tip!:
As there’s only one door (at the front of the tent)
and the main ventilation points are also at the
front (bedroom has one ventilation point at the
rear) then when packing the tent away fold the tent
in from the sides and roll it up starting at the
rear towards the front so as the air is expelled
effectively as you roll.
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Features |
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Features
Flysheet first pitching (or as one)
Fire Retardant fabrics
Flysheet: 185T 100% polyester PU coated
Hydrostatic head: 3000 mm
Taped seams
Storm skirt system
Sewn-in groundsheet
Clear windows with internal covers
Pelmet with storage pockets
Poles: Fibreglass 13.0 mm |
Standing Height: Yes
Pre-attached guylines
Heavy duty polesleeves
Ring and pin system
Inner tent: Breathable 100% polyester
Floor: 100% polyethylene
Inner pockets in bedroom
Lantern point (living area)
Cable entry point
Handled carry bag
Doors 1 |
Size and Weight
Pack size: 65 x 30 cm
Length 375cm
Width 260cm
Height 190cm
Total Weight 15.2kg
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Pros and Cons |
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Pros |
Cons |
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Good quality
Quick pitch
Spacious
Sturdy
Price |
Would prefer
ventilation area above side windows or
mesh window option.
Would benefit from an oversized bag for
those occasions when you need to pack
quick and throw it in the back of the
car but it did go back in the bag once
I’d left the poles out of the main bag. |
The Cost
Good discounts available on MRRP SO Search around as
the cheapest price at the time of writing is £109.
Verdict
With Easycamp being a sister company of Outwell then
quality is assured and the Boston 400 is a very
affordable weekender tent or for new campers not
wanting to spend the earth on their first tent. It’s
advertised as a 4 berth tent and yes it is BUT if
you are wanting lots of space for 4 people then you
may look towards the Boston 500 or 600. To me it’s a
very comfortable tent for 2 (maybe 3) people. I
can’t really be detrimental towards this tent, it’s
rare you’ll find the effort in design and quality on
a tent so close to the £100 mark (although I would
have personally preferred a ‘green/sage’ colour)
Easycamp, I salute you.
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Reviewed by Camper Pete
(08/2010)
Note We
recommend with all tents that you see them fully erected and satisfy yourself that the
product is right for you prior to making a purchase. |
