Bump.
I am looking at the ARB Simpson III, the large Mambasa and the Camping Lab...I have two adults, a 10 yo and a 5 yo. Wondering if we'll all fit in them?
Also, if the 'changing rooms' that attach to the bottom are large enough for maybe the kids to sleep in...any input would be great.
I'd like to see some interior pix as well. I'm surprised there aren't more of them online.
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I have the exact same setup as Bluedog. Largest camping lab, front runner rack, TLC 80. I can give exterior shots but you've seen those. The best description in terms of size i can give - It is slightly wider than a standard King size bed and about 2' longer. I fit Myself, Wife and 2.5 year old easy with room to spare. Ive got another on the way. If you got a king size bed and can all fit in there comfortably there you go. I'd say 3 across and one down by the feet. Another way would be put down some tape on the floor to the interior dimensions of the tent and see if yall all fit. One thing you dont have to worry about is comfort. If you have spent allot of time in a standard tent this is well beyond that. At least I can speak for the Camp Lab. 3 inch foam cushion, I got greedy and added another inch of memory foam on top of that, why not, it stays up there along with sheets and stuff and still packs up tight.
I plan on adding a changing room way down the road when we may not be able to fit everyone. Simple as well, a couple of cots will fit down there, I'd say the whole thing equals luxury accommodations by my standards.
I consider myself a pretty shrewd shopper. It's hard for me to buy even the smallest thing without comparison shopping. So spending this kind of money sent me into nit picky consumer mode frenzy. I can only speak for the Camping Lab model but I am very happy with the purchase. And you should believe all the good things you have heard about Fernando, solid guy, great customer service.
