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Old 29-01-09, 09:01 PM   #11
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Better off going for a double skin tent, will be better at staying dry when the weathers not good. If you want a one man tent, better of going for a full 2-man tent, they tend to be on the small side anyway. A 2-man tent will prob only give you just enough room for you and your kit.

Have a lok at some of the Coleman stuff. You can pick up a decent 2-man, double skin for less than a ton. They still pack down small and dont weigh that much.

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Old 29-01-09, 09:10 PM   #12
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'Cos when you pull that leggy blonde at the local hop you'll be glad you did!
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Old 29-01-09, 09:57 PM   #13
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'Fraid so!
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Old 29-01-09, 10:24 PM   #14
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'Fraid so!
Oh well Hope your well David? I'll give you a buzz next time Im up your way on the bike, which shouldnt be too long now Would be good to go for a spin on some of your fantastic roads
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Old 29-01-09, 11:06 PM   #15
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i have a gelert fossa it weighs 2kg and its about the size of a shoebox when packed up

i have only put it up in the front room........ and it is what it says on the tin. a 1 man tent, a bit too small for me.

£20 posted ...any good?

You sure its too small? The reviews say otherwise

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Anon says : Trust me, two people can fit and bang in this.
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Old 29-01-09, 11:17 PM   #16
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Be my guest!

But I'm not going in that tent.
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Old 30-01-09, 07:14 AM   #17
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But I'm not going in that tent.
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Old 30-01-09, 07:25 AM   #18
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I have the Vango 200 Banshee which I managed to fit in my Kriega R25 Rucksack along with my sleeping bag and bivvy bag

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Old 30-01-09, 09:43 AM   #19
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That tent looks good Hovis, would it easily bungee to the bike? It gets a good rating of 9/10 on that website but I think the results may be skewed by the people posting random comments and giving it 9 or 10 out of 10, comments such as;

'i get pretty hot when i am ******* will the tents ventilation be adequate??'
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Old 30-01-09, 12:16 PM   #20
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looks good........... but as i said i have not used it,

it packs up relay small

the dimesions are on the link

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/...fossa-tent.asp

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