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Hi all

I'm probably being thick but I'm not quite sure what is meant by a 'riser' groundsheet. I imagine it is like a bathtub GS but without being attached to the sides?!!

Perhaps someone can tell me how far up these GS generally rise/go. (I'm looking at getting a 2006 Vango Oregon which doesn't have SIG)

Thanks

In the 2006 Oregons it`s about  4 inches high round the edge and toggles into points on the inside of the flysheet sleeves. There is no riser section at the doorways though...it just lies flat. In the 600 Oregon the groundsheet only goes to the edge of the big pod, so it doesn`t run throughout the tent. Pretty sure it`s the same on the 800 too...the groundsheet is only a 3/4 one.

I`ve got a 2006 Oregon 600, btw, and have just bought a 2006 Oregon 800, which should arrive tomorrow. So, if you`ve got any more questions, fire away.

Thanks for that! I've learnt such alot on here since I joined 3 weeks ago - When we bought our first tent I just went into CCCs in Sheffield and picked one that seemed OK. I am now so much better informed and I am hoping when I finally get round to getting a new tent I get the right one!

The Vango Oregon 600 is the front runner at the moment as I've read so many posts raving about them. (So thanks Val for your V oregon specific info. I know who to ask next time!)