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Hi

Thinking of becoming a 'camper' and was thinking about purchasing a 'Vango Venture 500' f (2006) from Go Outdoors.

Is there anyone out there that recommend this tent or should I stay clear?!

Many thanks

havent seen that one but be carefull if you do buy a tent from there to check its not broken we have had two tents from there and were both broken we go a tahoma 6 and are taking it back tonight hoping to exchange for a alaska 8  gilert. camping is great fun though we go to dorsrt and its full of beautifull camling spots. good luck

Thanks for that!

I have to say, I've just been on E-bay, so that may also be an option!

Welcome Strawberry

Glad to see you've taken the plunge on here, have fun, there will be lots of useful advice!

See you at 8pm ...........

Had a look at the Gilbert Alaska 8 but not in the budget.  I did go to Old Jacksons and did see the Outdoor Revolution VRX500S.

Decisions, decisions ....

Thanks H

Yes very useful site!!  Glad you mentioned it to me!!

See you at 8pm - maybe we can discuss the egg white situation also!!!

Loo

The Vango Venture 500 is a brilliant little tent ideal for weekends , we've got a diablo 600 for longer stays but its a bit too much for the shorter stays. The venture is a doddle to erect and has more than adequate space

     Phil

Get one! Get one! get one! Get one!

Brill tent for long weekend.  Us 4 (2a&2c -13&9) have even done 10 days holidays but you do have to sort your stuff out or you run out of living room space if weather bad.  Ours has twice stood up to the worst weather the NE coast could throw at it (OK, bit OTT but you know what I mean!)

When erecting take time to ensure you get it straight etc to avoid zips pulling.  Would even recomend getting a cheap plastic cover from B&Q to put under it to keep bedroom and groundsheet clean (Far easier to hose the tarp rather then the bedroom compartment)

Mike J

Millets also sell the Vango Venture 500 branded specially by Vango as a Ventura. It is a bit more expensive than the one at GoOutdoors but if like me you are in the Scout Association or other outdoor or charity organisation you can get a 10% discount. No I dont work for Millets either.

Nigel