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Dave Mac 24-03-11 09:43 PM

Tents
 
im looking for a decent tent for 1-2 nights, maximum size of 2 man. but i want it to be small enough to travel on my bike. the cheaper the better too.

any ideas welcome

SoulKiss 24-03-11 09:58 PM

Re: Tents
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Mac (Post 2508559)
im looking for a decent tent for 1-2 nights, maximum size of 2 man. but i want it to be small enough to travel on my bike. the cheaper the better too.

any ideas welcome


Vango Banshee 200/300

Not cheap but tiny packed down small and light

Do a search - this subject comes up at least once a year around the AR...

Specialone 24-03-11 09:59 PM

Re: Tents
 
Yep I agree I've got a vango, good tent for the money .

Dave Mac 24-03-11 09:59 PM

Re: Tents
 
i have looked at them but i cant justify it for what is going to be 1 or 2 nights a year

SoulKiss 24-03-11 10:02 PM

Re: Tents
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Mac (Post 2508588)
i have looked at them but i cant justify it for what is going to be 1 or 2 nights a year

I've had min for about 6 years, used about half a dozen nights/year.

Its an investment, will end up at < £15/year over time...

Think about the ease of carrying it, the speed/ease at which it goes up and the Vango build quality stopping you getting wet, its not expensive then

Stingo 24-03-11 10:02 PM

Re: Tents
 
I just bought a Vango Banshee 200 from fleabay...about 40 quid...highly recommended...google the reviews.

The Idle Biker 24-03-11 10:05 PM

Re: Tents
 
I know jack all about camping but I just bought this for my lad to go to rock concerts with this summer.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_236906

maviczap 24-03-11 10:06 PM

Re: Tents
 
Bought my Vango from here, £25 new, just last years colours

http://www.outdoorclearance.co.uk/in...=190_31_250_32

Electro 24-03-11 10:10 PM

Re: Tents
 
Some cheap n cheerfull ones

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/camping/...2-person-tents

andrewsmith 24-03-11 10:12 PM

Re: Tents
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulKiss (Post 2508584)
Vango Banshee 200/300

Not cheap but tiny packed down small and light

Do a search - this subject comes up at least once a year around the AR...

I've got the tempest which is spot on


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