I'm looking for a tent to replace my 30 year old North Face (it does smell a bit!). Bought it soon after my first full pay check.
Two man, but not too small, and with the ability to cook in a sheltered position. Want it for base camp use ie camping over before or after a race. Used to a bomb proof tent and would favour that even if a bit pricier.
Any suggestions?
Me and my brother have had this for over a year awesome tent with room at front http://www.vango.co.uk/tents/tempest-300.htmlOriginally Posted by wycoller
this is what we nearly bought - http://campingworld.co.uk/Models.aspx?ModelID=7077
This is what we wantedhttp://www.hilleberg.se/products/tarra - the £700+ price tag put us off!
Vango Spectre 200 might do you:
http://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/Ge...o-Spectre-200/
can pick em up for £75 online
just got mine, not pitched it yet, but everyone seems to think it's the best tent you can get at that price
This Berghaus tent from Blacks is meant to be good. Only quite recently out I think:
http://www.blacks.co.uk/product/096378.html
Worth a look.
Mmmmm tents. I love tents & have one for every occasion - my favourite tent is my Vango - can't remember what sort it is, but it's probably too big for what you would want anyway... In my opinion though, it's hard to go wrong with a Vango!
I love tents too and am currently trying to convince myself that I don't need that Berghaus!
But agree about Vango. My Banshee 200 has been very good, although the floor did let some wet in for the first time in quite extreme rain in the Lakes recently.
Vango Omega 350 for me. Very lightweight, the newer version i.e post 2010 has extra tension straps on the inside which are a great assett as discovered last weekend in those howling gales! The only difference I wasn't sure about is the ground sheet in the front living area is no longer sewn in but detachable. I didn't realise this at first as bought it online as a replacement to my ancient one and was initially a bit perturbed. However on reflection and giving the extreme inaugral outing last week it proved a real boon to be able to detach it to clean it!
Plenty of room for cooking inside
http://www.vango.co.uk/tents/omega-350.html
Another vote for Vango from me too. excellent quality for the price I've always found. Had a Vango Hydra that lasted 18 years of abuse before it had to be semi-retired due to some of the seam tape finally coming loose in a few places (I'll get round to fixing this one day!).
I've got a Vango Tornado 200 currently, which is great. Large porch and very very stable. It's got windows too, so you can check out the weather easily! It's also discontinued so you can pck one up for not much more than £100...
Wouldnt buy Vango personally... Vaude get my vote for something that isnt crazy expensive, but works excellently (ie.you can put it up in the dark, in the rain while drunk).
I have an old school Vaude Hogan- but theyve made them a bit heavier these days- perfect if you aren't looking to run with it (hiking is fine)
if you REALLY dont care about price, and want a totally and utterly bombproof tent, regardless of weight as well, Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 is the way forward. Loadsa space, 2 end entrances, geodesic, doesnt rattle around in the wind. But a tad pricey
I'm looking at one of these, £35 & less than 700g:
http://www.factsurplus.co.uk/product/85
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