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Matty..The phad X3 is a quality tent. Good enough to use 3 seasons...that's low mountain use! The semi geo design gives it good strength in strong winds. They are very well designed...but maybe a little small? I'm afraid all synthetic tents suffer in the hot sun and get well hot...not good for hangovers I'm afraid. If you really want a cooler tent for sunny days and warmer at night and better breathers...synthetics don't breath...you need to look at all cotton canvas or the newer poly/cotton skinned tents. Have a look at this...I think it's a cracker and may get one myself for touring...

www.tent-tents.com Look up the FASHION GOLD MALLORCA. Its about £85 + p/p. Its poly cotton mix, with a nice high porch and enclosed bedroom. More room than the Phad by a long way. Packs down in a bag 2 foot x 10". weighs 20lbs. Comes with the groundsheet for the porch area too! Fashion Gold are respected brand in Holland...we don't get many of them over here.

Poly/cotton and cotton tents are heavier for obvious reasons.

thanks everyone for your advice!!

I've still yet to decide. I think I'm probably starting to look for the perfect tent a bit much now. I went to the camping shop th other day though and saw a 4 man vango alpha. I quite liked the way it didn't seem to take up too much room but had masses of space inside! would prefer a little more cover on the porch area.

The vango beta seem to take up too much room and I'd prefer a bucket groundsheet in the porch.

somewhere between the 2 would be perfect but I don't think it exists. Maybe I'll just go for the alpha for now as it is a decent price.

Thanks again everyone.

OK I still have yet to choose!

I've seen this though: Wynnster Shrike 4 2008

It's a little heavier and I think a bit longer than the vango 400 but the porch seems like it would keep the rain out just that little more.

I'd really like to see a picture with someone in it or a decent review first though - anyone?

So Wynnster... What do people think of them

thanks in advance...