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Hi Dan ,well done on finding the forum before you made a terrible mistake ,dont touch and barge poll come to mind!!

There are some really great deals around on tents at the mo ,that are actually waterproof !

Someone will be along soon with advice of latest offers ( I dont keep up to date any more ,got too many tents ! )

hi newbi 1 and welcome to the site. personally most who reply to your questions will tell you to keep away from e bay tents untill you have a  better knowledge of good brand names. regarding the weather during march you need a HH of at least 1500(hydro static head) this is the amount of water the fabric can stand.

Your best bet would be to go and have a good look round some camping shops, but im sure other will be along soon to give you more advise

Oh by the way I can recommend the Vango Delta 300 ,Ace tent !!!

There is a pic of it here  http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/acatalog/VANGO_CLEARANCE_TENT_RANGE.html

By the way tho ,I have never ordered from that site so I cant recommend the site!

The words ebay and bargain tent should never be used in the same sentence, unless its a reputable brand being sold by an individual. I would look on the websites of reputable Camping suppliers for an idea of what you want then try to see the tent in the flesh. Try this supplier

http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/

Carol

ps Welcome to UKCS

Hi

have alook at these

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product.asp?p=3788

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/pp/Tents/3-4_person/Vango_Delta_300_plus.html

http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1428744-10475506?url=http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Backpack_Clearance_Tents.html

cheers

steve

Quote: Originally posted by Skatty on 23/2/2007

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Oh by the way I can recommend the Vango Delta 300 ,Ace tent !!!

There is a pic of it here  http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/acatalog/VANGO_CLEARANCE_TENT_RANGE.html

 

By the way tho ,I have never ordered from that site so I cant recommend the site!

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The Gamma 450 is a good price from Outdooraction, too.

By the way, I have used this company and no problems whatsoever, so can recommend them.

You're going along better lines there.  Both the above tents are from reputable makes Personally I would go for the sunncamp cause it's similar but cheaper than the vango gamma 350 rather than the 250 as there isn't much room to sleep 2 in the 250 unless you're sleeping on the floor, 120cm wide isn't very wide but I do notice that the price goes up quite a bit from one to the other but both are in your price range.

Yes the Sunncamp voyager is a good choice - the 3000mm rating means it will take some weather punishment and the poles are on the outside of the flysheet so it goes up outer first - always preferable for me as then your inner bedroom won't get wet. And World of Camping are a highly respected retailer with a very good reputation on here.

The point kate w makes above, about checking the bedroom dimensions is a very wise one too. You need to think about what you are going to sleep on - a double airbed is typically about 130 to 135cm wide so the Gamma 250 bedroom would not take a double airbed. If you are using foam mats or self inflating mats then they are only about 50cm wide for a single.

And enjoy your trip!