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Im going camping with my mates in two weeks and looking for a tent/bag.  I also want to use this tent to take the gf away and see if we enjoy camping.

As I'm 6'7" im looking for a tent with a larger length or width, not too bothered about the height just now.  Looking for a cheaper tent to start with see if I/we enjoy camping.

I have been looking at the Vango Alpha 400 as its 2.4m wide so could sleep length ways,  mates currently have 200 and 300 and rate them highly.  Its been suggested to get a 2 person pop up tent that is 2.4-5m long but I think they look a but flimsey and near impossible to strap to a backpack!

Now onto sleeping bags,  I was going to get a Vango Nitestar 250 cheap local (£15)  but it mentions two lengths 1.95 and 2m.  Now i dont think I will be using it like a  mummy with the hood on, just up to shoulders, would this be fine for my needs?

Many Thanks

HI  Outdoorlass,  we plan on a bit of a hike before setting up camp so was looking for a sleeping bag so it could be strapped onto my backpack.

Thanks Z,   Im looking for a tent/bag thats good for just out the car but also to "backpack",  when i say backpack i mean maybe 1 hour walking tops.

I will see if I can test out any bags instore for size

Hi there, don't know if they still do them but my husband and a very tall friend both have "the King" sleeping bag from Blacks.  Not sure on the length, but know it's a long one!!