Tent!

[sowfpig09]

Vango Alpha range is inner pitch first design, if you can afford it, the outer-pitch first Sigma range is better.

I've got the Vango Simga 300+ with two entrances, so that I can get a nice cross-flow of air to prevent tent-oven.

However, I've got my eyes on a Quechua tent. I just need to make the trip to Decathlon Canada Water, hopefully after my exams in May.

I did email Decathlon about mail-order, they replied that they have plans for a central warehouse, and when that is installed they hope to offer a mail-order service!

[r0cky]

whats the difference between a 300 and a 300+ and 2008 and 2009 models?

Edited April 24, 2009 by r0cky

[cejx]

The 300+ has an entrance & porch at both ends (only has windows on the front). This means you can open the tent at both ends to get a nice breeze for daytime sleeping/afternoon naps etc! The 300 only has an entrance & porch at the front.

It also means, with the two porches, you can dump loads of stuff in one, and keep one clear for getting in/out. I'm going to keep my sack truck in the rear porch for example.

I've not camped in the Sigma 300+ yet, I bought it in the sale over the winter. However I've used the 300 many times, and it's the same, but with the extra entrance/porch.

Not sure between 2008/2009, Vango generally incorporate new things as time goes on; but possibly also cost reduce things as well in this economic clime. Might only be colour ranges between 2008 and 2009.

Vango are very helpful, so you could drop them a note and they might explain the difference.

[StoneCircle]

I would never have another tent that you can't stand up in. We were stuck in our trusty old ridge tent in 2005 during the storm until midday, I was getting a little stir crazy! Vango 500 purchased for 2007 and it was great to have space to actually walk about in the tent, it served us in 2008 too and is now in the loft.

2009 will be our 1st year not camping as we have bought a caravan, can't wait!

We got ours from CCC (or may now be called Go Outdoors) on John Street Sheffield, they have quite a few on display so its nice to have a wander around and get a feel for a tent. Its similar to the one below.

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tents/vango-ve...CORETFDAVENTURE

[r0cky]

I would never have another tent that you can't stand up in.

[r0cky]

I had the old version the delta 300+ or something.

[joshwarrr]

http://www.millets.co.uk/product/095625.html

thats what i've got. i bought it slightly reduced so it was £70 and its extremely good. bit big to carry but not heavy just bulky. i reccomend it highly.

only trouble is that the balckout fabric means that black stuff goes slightly red. i was a bit f**ked at reading and i thought i had got in the wrong tent cus i don't own a red top

[Pads]

whats the difference between a 300 and a 300+ and 2008 and 2009 models?

[redwinegirl]

I have just bought the vango 350. It looks pretty good.

[mandypants]

I picked up one of these: Gelert Nimbus from Go Outdoors a few weeks back, bargain price and it's really spacious inside. Previously I've been using my Pro Action from Argos, which has stood me in fine stead for a number of Leeds fests and has withstood pretty heavy rainfall.

The Pro Action was great for sharing if you want separate bedrooms, like I did with my teenage son, but the Gelert has more space if you need to sit 'indoors'.

[mandypants]

that looks amazing for £30

[mrs_b_with_an_e]

I've just recently purchased the Vango Beta 350, as a replacement for an old dome tent. Have to say am really glad to have gone for a tunnel this time round. Although obviously not as quick to put up as the pop-ups, I didn't think 10-15 mins between two of us was (especially for a first attempt), and there's sooooo much space!

Although not high enough to stand in, there's no need to lie on your back to yank your kecks on in the morning, and the porch area is big enough for us to both sit in our travel chairs to watch the world go by if the weather's crap. Great having two doors too for ventilation, with black out blinds on the windows for late at night.

All in all, well chuffed for £65 (& a lifetime guarantee that goes with all Vango)

http://www.somersetcamping.co.uk/products/...on-picture/125/

[HurrahBrother]

The pop-up tent has come of age! Check the Vango Swift 300 out.

£100, 3 man, seperate living and sleeping area, 2000mm hh and a fairly small pack to carry(4.8kg and 76x8cm).

The only thing I'd prefer is for it to be more waterproof, maybe they'll make a 2 man version also!

LINK

[Kyelo]

An HH of 2000 should be good enough, you're not pitching up a mountain in the driving rain! And the pop-up style keeps the skin just the right tautness to get the best out of the waterproofing. It should handle a 2005 style downpour without much problem (my 1500mm HH eurohike dome did but I had reproofed it for the season).