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Hello all,
Just returned from a fantastic four days in the highlands. Our tent was fine but I realized that I really appreciate a decent porch with the option of mesh. I'm happy to have a smaller tent if I can have more outdoor space. Any recommendation ? Mesh for the midges is my priority, but wanting to be outside as much as possible ??

In reply to LauraJ:

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/membershop/sub.asp?dept=camping%20equipment&...

Not sure what size tent you are after, but the above link should give you plenty of ideas.

In reply to Firestarter:

Thank you.

In reply to LauraJ:

What do you mean by a porch with mesh? The majority of tents have a mesh option for the door to the inner but I don't recall seeing one with a mesh flysheet. Wouldn't midges just fly under the edges, or am I misunderstanding?
On those really bad midge evenings/mornings camping in Scotland, I have just retreated to the inner with brief forays to the porch to make a brew.

In reply to LauraJ:

Whilst it sounds a nice idea, usually the porch usually doesn't seal like that, the mesh works on the sleeping section as it's a self enclosed area. If you find something let us know, its possible or maybe a twin bedroom thing. Or just a oversized sleeping area with no porch might be best.

In reply to LauraJ:

Some of the tunnels with extended porches have mesh as well as waterproof door material. I think this is one might:

http://www.vaude.com/en-GB/Products/Tents/3-Person/Ferret-XT-3P-green.html

According to the Hilleberg site, some of their extended porch tunnels have mesh doors but they are expensive for what you get, IMO.

Jon