Tents

[Cartman]

Looking for a tent to carry on the bike, probably against my better judgement, any reccomendations for you guys? Coleman Phad or Phat X3 seem to look good but a bit short in the sleeping area, looked at a Vango Oega online too but I really have no idea. Last time I camped tents still had ridge poles..... :D

[Lonewolf]

Have a look at the Vango Banshee 200, £109.99 only 1.8kg or the Vango Spectre £99.99 3.2kg.


Just found this local to where I work. 2011 model of the Banshee only £78.99, discounted from £110. I'm going to pick one up tomorrow, it'll be far more practical than the 4 berth one I currenty have.

http://www.springfield-camping.co.uk/img/Brands/Vango/Products/Banshee%20200/Brochure.pdf

If this is what you are after I can get you one while I'm there if you want. 

[fatharry]

i'm pitching mine this weekend to make sure it's ok...been in the attic for ages

Vango are always a good bet..they make decent quality stuff....if mine has gone to pot, something like theone LW has mentioned is ideal

[Cartman]

Thanks guys, you have opened a whole new world to my eyes1 Cheers for the offer LW, great price but my boy wants to come too, so will look at something a little bigger.

I think I'm going to go for a Vango Omega 350 or Coleman Phad X3, price checking begins tonight!

[Hans]

Check this our:
http://www.hdcamp.dk/

[Lonewolf]

If you want a 4 berth tent you can have first dabs on my tent which I have never used. I'm going to buy a smaller one.

[Lonewolf]

Check this our:
http://www.hdcamp.dk/

That is fast. :o The ad says it can be erected in less than 20 seconds but on the video it took the guy 46 seconds. Boo, get an expert in next time!  ;D

[Lonewolf]

Now this is fast....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVF3XX8R7nM&NR=1

[Cartman]

Bought a Phad X3 as after talking to my neighbour he has one he didn't want...result!

[Lonewolf]

Top result, look forward to meeting you.  ;D

[Boomer]

In have a Khyam which goes up in a couple of minutes.
This is then followed by 30 mins of swearing and backache as I try to get the guy ropes right and get the groundsheet, inner tent, etc. sorted out.

I used to have a true fast-erect tent.
It was inflatable. You rolled it out, put one peg in, then crawled inside.
Grope around to locate valve and screw in a small compressed air bottle (like the ones used for puncture kits).
About 10 secs later you had a tent. The base had a built in airbed (needed a manual or electric pump) and the partitions between the pressurised "poles" could be inflated a bit to give greater stability.
Once it stopped raining you could add a few more pegs so it wouldn't blow away.

The biggest -ve was that it was too small. I couldn't lie down straight. Had to curl up on my side.
I'm 6'4" so this is common in many tents that all seem to be designed for midgets.  >:(

[Ziderman]

F**k the tents..you spend one night getting wet , next one in Hotel Room with heating on full blast drying out all you stuff from night before.....& on & on it goes. Give up on Camping now. Used to love it when younger , just got to have proper Bed now.

[Winston Smith]

+1 - LOL!!!!

[Lonewolf]

I ended up buying the Vango Banshee 200 for £78.99 from a company called Springfield Camping at Luddendenfoot, Halifax. It only weighs 1.85kg and packs so small it even fits in a tiny corner of a pannier ;D

[Ziderman]

Mind I could show the new Girl friend my Tent Erection.....!