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Hi,

I'm having massive difficulty choosing between the Vango Icarus 500 or Orchy 500. I can afford either but as the Icarus is around £40 cheaper, this would leave me with some money for a carpet or footprint etc.

The Icarus looks as though it's easier to pitch which could play a part in my decision as I may need to pitch on my own and it also looks like the living area is bigger in the Icarus. I definitely prefer the look of the Orchy but I'm not sure which of the 2 would be sturdier . I've seen the Icarus, carpet, footprint and canopy for £200 which is very tempting as I would only be able to get the Orchy + carpet for that price.

Given the choice, which would people go for? I'd like to view them really to make my mind up but I live bang in the middle of central london and need to purchase within the next week or so.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks, what was it that swayed it for you smee? Anything in particular or just the overall look and feel of it?

Quote: Originally posted by Slime on 31/5/2009

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Hi,

I'm having massive difficulty choosing between the Vango Icarus 500 or Orchy 500. I can afford either but as the Icarus is around £40 cheaper, this would leave me with some money for a carpet or footprint etc.

The Icarus looks as though it's easier to pitch which could play a part in my decision as I may need to pitch on my own and it also looks like the living area is bigger in the Icarus. I definitely prefer the look of the Orchy but I'm not sure which of the 2 would be sturdier . I've seen the Icarus, carpet, footprint and canopy for £200 which is very tempting as I would only be able to get the Orchy + carpet for that price.

Given the choice, which would people go for? I'd like to view them really to make my mind up but I live bang in the middle of central london and need to purchase within the next week or so.

Any advice appreciated.

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Yeah I think viewing both would be a huge advantage as at the moment I can only go by pictures or videos. The weekender deal looks very good but I do question how much I really need or would use the canopy. I spose it doesn't hurt to have it just incase I do ever use it, but paying the extra £40 or so for it does make me think.

Such a dilemma, I don't think I'll ever be able to decide!