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Well done Anne, Just wish it had been as warm in my tent the last couple of nights.

I have a shoulder problem, and have to get up every couple of hours to give it a shake about. It was minus eight when I looked at the thermometer (Yorkshire Wolds) First outing in my Eldorado !!! just could not resist a few days away in it.

Sadly, you have confirmed my fears that the Vango Peace will suffer from condensation, because of the inner proofing. I have the 800 for over nighting. I don't think Vango are doing it this year as it's not on their list. I may just sell it on, never used. But probably not !  I was also as warm as toast, except for the getting out and mooving shoulder about sessions.

I too remember frozen windows paraffin heater in the hall, and outdoor only toilet.

Hi Raf

How was the Eldorado? Looks a great little tent.

Don't be too hasty regarding the Peace - yes, it did suffer from condensation as I thought having felt the proofing inside - however I was very pleasantly surprised at the speed at which it cleared even though the weather was very, very cold. To me it is an interesting hybrid between a polyester and cotton canvas - the canvas wins hands down as far as breathability is concerned but the Peace was so much warmer than a polyester tent would have been, especially considering no inner tent. I am just so impressed at the speed and ease of pitching and will be interested to see how it fares in the warmer weather. Packing up was a doddle too - down, folded, rolled and into the bag in minutes. I really liked it - give yours a try and see what you think - I loved the 500 as a solo tent or for 2 but would hate to share it with 4 others + kit!! I would think the 800 would be a great overnighter or weekender.

I'm sure there's a word for people like you, Anne...........................

Well done for sticking it out - don't think I'd have been able to do it.