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Subject Topic: Vango Colorado / Khyam Arizona & others Post Reply Post New Topic
25/4/2008 at 5:56pm
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Hi there,

we are recent returnees to the camping scene and somewhat baffled by what's available compared to 20 years ago, and how cheap some tents are !

Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Currently have a short list of 3 tents:

  • Vango Colorado 600 (2006)
  • Khyam Arizona
  • Khyam Kansas 6


Intended for festival use for two adults and general camping duties for two adults and two dogs.

Leaning towards the Khyam's due to the 3/4 person sleeping arrangement as worried that the two person compartment might feel a bit claustrophobic with a couple of dogs as well.

But have previously owned Force 10 tents and have been impressed with Vango's quality and customer service.

Not particularly bothered about SIG but would definitely want a tent that pitches fly first, or as one.

Regards

Sam


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25/4/2008 at 7:13pm
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I to am impresed with Vangos quality I have returned to using them after a short stint with a Gelert, though I know nothing about the Khyams.


26/4/2008 at 11:14am
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We have owned a Vango colorado 600 (2007).Great tent and good sized 4 berth inner but the 2 bed inner at other end is next to useless,to be honest it would be better for one or storage.Other than that its a very good tent.Hope this helps



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26/4/2008 at 11:37am
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I've got one of the now discontinued 2004 Vango Colorado 1200dlxs. Great tent, tons of space, excellent quality and easy to pitch. (Though like any other big tent, time consuming.)

If you like the general feel of the Colorado what I'd be looking for is the discontinued 2005 Colorado 800dlx. This had two 4-berth pods, a front porch tunnel and a square profile back door that poled out to make what is possibly the only kitchen area I'd be prepared to use in any synthetic tent. It was a fabulous design and they're still out there, in various reduced stocks in camping shops. It kind of fell between two stools though as not quite flexible for sleeping arrangements fot a family, but two big for a couple. But if you wanted the extra space for dogs then this might be just the thing. The four-man pods are plenty big enough to put a double airbed down the centre and have luggage and dressing space on each side.

Or you could go for one of the current Colorado 800dlx, just to get one 4-berth room for you, one two-berth for the dogs and a bedroom for storage?



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