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Subject Topic: Weekend Tent when Tigris is too big! Post Reply Post New Topic
03/8/2009 at 10:14am
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Vango Tigris 800
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Hi everyone,


I am (after some initial problems!) very happy with my Tigris 800 and extension, but find it takes too long to put up properly for a short weekend away.

Could anyone recommend a good, cost effective (i.e. cheapish!) tent that could house 2 adults and 3 kids that is quick to pitch? Space doesn't have to be vast as we wouldn't be taking (literally) the kitchen sink for these trips.

My last 2 tents have been Vango so would look at their range, but I am open to any recommendations.

Thanks in advance.

Andy


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03/8/2009 at 11:29am
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how about the Icarus 500 although it may be a squeeze with 5 of you. How old are the kids and do you use airbeds as if so then the bedroom wont fit 5 airbeds. The tent is very easy to put up and cheap plus your extension will fit to increase your livivng space.

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03/8/2009 at 11:36am
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Vango Tigris 800
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The kids are 10,4 and 1. We use airbeds in the Tigris, but would get away with roll-mats in the new tent, although the youngest usually has a travel cot (although has managed in a sleeping bag before!)


03/8/2009 at 12:29pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Gelert Michigan 10
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Hi,

What about the Vango Albany 600 it looks fairly simple to put up.

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