Wise words. I began camping when in the Boy Sprouts and love the outdoorsy life. Especially hot tubs. My parents never took me camping, or caravanning, and from memory ex number 1 only ever spent one night under canvas. Ex number 2 spent zero nights under canvas.
If you want a tent which allows you to stand up, like the old Blacks Stormhaven from Scouting days, it will be susceptible to wind. Not good for the O Hebrides, although I have never been there.
Plenty of second hand kit available. Just a thought but if you do buy a tent, maybe get something easier to sell on, such as Hilleberg. They are my favourite 'go to' manufacturer, with a loyal following in the outdoor world. And they are bomb proof in adverse weather conditions. Sorry , but my knowledge of large tents is minimal. Ultralight backpacking tents/ tarps/ shelters is my area of knowledge.
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