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Subject Topic: Orchy or Tigris? Post Reply Post New Topic
27/11/2009 at 11:06am
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Hello,

I think this question has been asked in the forum but I wonder if anyone has owned a Vango Orchy and Tigris?

The 400 models seem to be a similar price at the moment and I'm stuck between the two.

I know that the Tigris is bigger (and heavier) but does the dome shape of the Orchy mean more useful headroom?


Thanks



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27/11/2009 at 6:22pm
 Location: Corinium in the Cotswolds
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 Hi impromptuandy

I looked a Tigris 400 but in the end went for the Orchy 400, as the crossover poles on the Orchy looked sturdier than the hoops on the Tigris. Only bought it last month so have only pitched in the garden. Pitches ok single handed.

Also I think the Tigris has a larger footprint (too big for me). The Orchy is plenty big enough for myself. Plenty of room inside for chairs, table and kitchen unit. Plenty of headroom.

The 2010 Orchy has a different front brow pole (longer) than the 2009 version.

Hope this is helpful to you.



06/12/2009 at 10:04pm
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Thanks for the info.

I managed to get an Orchy 400 in smoke, and a footprint and carpet for about £105 with p&p on ebay.

Just need to wait for the spring now...


06/12/2009 at 10:10pm
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One more question,

I'm thinking about trying to get a canopy to - I think the Large Sun Canopy will fit (albeit it roughly) on an Orchy 400, but does anyone know how this canopy will match with the smoke colour?

The 2009 one seem to be about £70 still.


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09/12/2009 at 9:19pm
 Location: WARRINGTON
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hi ..i used to own a tigris 600 and thought it was great even though there was ony me and the wife there wasnt much room for living and cooking in with all the gear we take . we even bought a extention which never really seemed to fit also the brow pole never looked right also which i now believe the new 2010 model does . now i own a tigris 600 and its a great tent ie space ..... bedroom choices...and  style ect...

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