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Subject Topic: light weight tent Post Reply Post New Topic
02/2/2010 at 9:48pm
 Location: Manchester
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Hi can anyone recommend a light weight tent.something i can get on a train with as i dont drive ,but to be able to carry the tent and all my other gear as well ,taking into consideration that i am female and travelling on my own ..i would be looking for a 3 man ,it would have to have enough room for me and all my stuff..if anyone can help that would be great thanks

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NICKY


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02/2/2010 at 10:04pm
 Location: Sunny south coast
 Outfit: Columbia 600 Bude 4
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Try looking at the Coleman Rock Springs 3 or 4 man versions. Has a front and rear entrance/storage but only 3 poles. The 4 man version is 6kg. It has a sewn in groundsheet for the front porch area. We combine it with the Vango Adventure Tarp for cooking in wet weather.

It is not a hiking tent, but if you use a trolly on the train it should be easy enough to manage with your other stuff.

Helen

 



02/2/2010 at 10:59pm
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I have a Vango Gamma 350 three man tent that I use for the odd weekend.

There is plenty of room for my son, the dog and myself, and it is small enough to carry on top of a rucksack without needing a trolley.



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02/2/2010 at 11:19pm
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I use a Hilleberg Nallo2 GT for cycle camping. loads of room, and the bike tucks away into the porch (gallery) they also do a 3 person, packs at well under 3kg, been using mine for around 5 years and still good as new, great tent and does what it says on the tin!.


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03/2/2010 at 1:24am
 Location: Coventry
 Outfit: Cabanon Elody & Julie & Combicamp
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Have a look at the Vango Omega 3 berth tent with alloy poles and a huge porch area with windows. Insect mesh to one outer door too. 5kg and small pack size.

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03/2/2010 at 9:51pm
 Location: Manchester
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thanks so much guys, it gives me a start, i ll have a look at them.

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06/2/2010 at 11:19pm
 Location: Cranleigh Surrey
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I have a Vango spirit 200+ in the ads section.It's a 2 man but with an enormous porch for all your gear and it only weighs 2.6kg. Have a look at them on eBay.


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07/2/2010 at 1:55pm
 Location: E Yorkshire
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I use a fishing trolley that I strap a large storage box on. This is for when I day camp at my local beach. I still probably take almost as much gear as you would for a few days camping. How about a Vango Juno or Peace 300 or 500 so easy to pitch single handed. I use a pair of poles outside, to make an A frame and hang the tent, so all inside space is available. I also have a thin sheet of ply wood that sits on the base of the trolley and makes a table or seat.

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Canvas tent, paraffin light, petrol stove. Heaven
I'd rather be kayaking.
Spent up, not pent up, just had my new tent up.



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