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We have a very reliable Vango Columbia 600 and are very happy with it - the TBSII system and windshedding shape were key factors in our choice, along with 5000HH, steel poles etc. However, in terms of quality and features the Kampa ultimate range is excellent (their 100D flysheets should significantly outlast the 75D polyester of other makes) - hence why we bought the Kampa Bude 4 recently. Certainly worth a look!

Helen

The Sumatra is just the Orchy in polycotton, and the Orchy does not have a good reputation in high winds so......

As to Vango quality, I'd be hard pressed to buy a different brand of tent. I've had Vangos all my camping life and not hit a dud yet, plus their customer service has always been more than excellent in my experience.You can't get spares easily for Colemans, Kyhams are often very bulky and (imho) Outwells are often very over fussy in design and their customer service is breathtakingly awful. But to be fair, some of the biggest Vangos are pretty fussy too, lol.

Vango have the TBS as well, which makes a huge difference in stability in a tunnel tent. But got to say that out of the recent big Outwells the Montana has emerged as a real classic. It's the one Outwell I'd even been slightly tempted by, put it that way!

Quote: Originally posted by dadsbeaniemad on 04/6/2010

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To be totally truthful I would have a canvas tent over any of them anyday.

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Me too! Got my Cabanon canvas fix though...my Conway TT is made of Cabanon canvas.