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Hi Danny,

For hill walking/camping you really need to set yourself a weight limit, 3 kilo absolute max i would say for a 2 man. also for all weather i would say a min of 4000mm hyrdostatic head of good quality fabric. remember a lot of weights on websites are for bare mimimum to keep to tent up so actual weight may be 1/2 kilo heavier.

I went for the g2 trek xt from these folks, had to go for the extra porch space as the g/f was adamant.

http://www.lightwave.uk.com/en/tents_overview.php

if not its quite a good guide on what to look for.

have to say they are fantastic tents with a 'lifetime' guarantee, the only downside is ours is inner pitch first which isnt ideal but i can pitch it on my own in about 10 minites (15 all pegged out and in)

good luck!

Er, here's some food for thought but see as many as you can in the flesh........

Under £100 (well almost) and under 4kg

Aztec Esquina Solo £72
http://www.camping-supplies-uk.com/tents/aztec/aztec-esquinasolo.htm?PHPSESSID=e858454da7190586e0b33c0d3ba89e87

Aztec Cascada 2 £25
http://www.qksrv.net/click-1428744-10297635?URL=http://www.wildday.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=5994

Aztec Rapido £66
http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/Detail.asp?ProductID=819

Coleman  Avior x1 £70
http://www.norwich-camping.co.uk/product_details/Coleman_Avior_x1/6326.html
OR
Coleman  Avior x2 £80
http://www.norwich-camping.co.uk/product_details/Coleman_Avior_x2/6327.html

Coleman Rigel x2 £70
http://www.norwich-camping.co.uk/product_details/Coleman_Rigel_x2/6325.html

Coleman Viper £60
http://www.camping-supplies-uk.com/tents/coleman/coleman-viper04.htm?PHPSESSID=e858454da7190586e0b33c0d3ba89e87

Coleman Epsilon 3 £96
http://www.camping-supplies-uk.com/tents/coleman/coleman-epsilon306.htm?PHPSESSID=e858454da7190586e0b33c0d3ba89e87

Lichfield Apache 2 £39 :-
http://www.tents-direct.co.uk/show_tent.php?productid=1052

Gelert Rocky 2 £17
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/5032307521501

Gelert MeerKat 2 £50
http://www.crosscampingandleisure.co.uk/?gclid=CO6yy6e9940CFRAFEgodnGmhPQ

Gelert Mongoose 2 £40
http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1428744-10475506?url=http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Gelert_Mongoose_2_Single_Pole_Backpacking_Tent.html

Gelert Micron 2 £80
http://www.surplusandadventure.com/ishop/800/shopscr2108933.html

Gelert Fusion 2 £80
http://www.qksrv.net/click-1428744-10297635?URL=http://www.wildday.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=2259

Gelert Spirit 2 £85
http://www.qksrv.net/click-1428744-10297635?URL=http://www.wildday.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=2260

Gelert Mercury 2 £95
http://www.qksrv.net/click-1428744-10297635?URL=http://www.wildday.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=2261

Highlander Forces 2 £55
http://www.outdoorscotland.co.uk/shop/ten70_forces2.htm

Khyam Eiger £90
http://www.campingandleisure.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_90_96&products_id=299

Robens Small Dreamer £82
http://www.norwich-camping.co.uk/product_details/Robens_Small_Dreamer/3718.html

Stormlite Semi-Geo 200 £100
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/src/TD/product-Stormlite-Semi-Geo-200-Tent-31311.htm

Vango Spectre 200 £72
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/5023518579498

Vango Storm 200 Plus £59
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/1000000059830

Vango Tempest 200 £80
http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_VANGO_TEMPEST_200_TENT__2006_.html

Vango Ultralite 100 £104 :-
http://www.cheaptents.com/acatalog/Product_Catalogue_Products_28.html#ultra100

Vaude Taurus II £100
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/src/TD/product-vauDe-Taurus-II-Tent-32645.htm

Wild Country Hoy £85
http://www.norwich-camping.co.uk/product_details/Wild_Country_Hoy/3751.html

Wild Country New IILanos £78
http://www.norwich-camping.co.uk/product_details/Wild_Country_New_llanos/3753.html

Wild Country Stoer £80
http://www.norwich-camping.co.uk/product_details/Wild_Country_Stoer/3756.html

Wild country solace £75 :-
http://www.cheaptents.com/acatalog/Product_Catalogue_Products_22.html#sol

Wynnster Prairie 2 £39
http://www.tents-direct.co.uk/show_tent.php?productid=1088

i use a coleman epsilon 2 and have friends who travel with me who use coleman epsilon 3 and coleman avior 3 models, all superb tents can't fault them, go for a epsilon 3 if you can find one (last years model) failing that an avior 3 as it's just a 2007 update of the epsilon really and is just different colours really plus it has a groundsheet in the porch section which the epsilon hasn't. quick and easy to pitch, to pack away don't fold it just stuff it in the sack.

avior3 here at £79.95

http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=1425

Danny,

I did Scafell Pike and Great Gable  a couple of weeks ago and the cloud came in very low after 1.00pm...we didn't reach either summit until after 1.30pm (I'm toooo laaazy to get up early!) so missed any sort of view...if you get a chance, take some pics if it's clear up there and let us see? Superb place, great people. FYI I have a Coleman 3 man weighing in at 3.4kg, We wild camped at the Styhead tarn last year (May) and managed ok with this tent in my pack...mind you, I made sure the other two carried their fare share (don't know whether you will be packing panniers on your mutt though?)

Happy trails

Nick 

Quote: Originally posted by Victor Khyam on 18/10/2007

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Danny,

I did Scafell Pike and Great Gable a couple of weeks ago and the cloud came in very low after 1.00pm...we didn't reach either summit until after 1.30pm (I'm toooo laaazy to get up early!) so missed any sort of view...if you get a chance, take some pics if it's clear up there and let us see? Superb place, great people. FYI I have a Coleman 3 man weighing in at 3.4kg, We wild camped at the Styhead tarn last year (May) and managed ok with this tent in my pack...mind you, I made sure the other two carried their fare share (don't know whether you will be packing panniers on your mutt though?)

Happy trails

Nick

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Rob,

Thanks, that site is awesome...if you check it out after this weekend, you will hopefully see our pics...the peaks ...in cloud!

Nick