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Subject Topic: Vango Orchy or Tigris or Icarus Post Reply Post New Topic
Personbluepoolshark
25/6/2010 at 2:08pm
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I have narrowed my tent search down to the following 3 and really can't decide even after seeing all 3 in the flesh!!

Vango Orchy 600, Vango Tigris 600 or the Vango Icarus 500/600

Which would you say is best?


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PersonDebhill
25/6/2010 at 2:33pm
 Location: Northampton
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All are quality tents. Good waterproofing. Stable in winds. We went for the Icarus because of the head room. Now with the canopy we can get in and out without getting wet in the tent.


Personmikegalagher
25/6/2010 at 2:36pm
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Quality wise, there shouldn't be any difference between the 3. It's which layout suits you/your family best. There isn't one which is "better" than the other two.

On price, the Orchy/Tigris are pretty close, with the Icarus being a bit cheaper.

The Tigris and Icarus are closer to the tunnel style, whereas the Orchy in effect has a high dome living area, and a sloping down rear tunnel for the sleeping area.

Their footprints are different - the Orchy and Tigris are longer, but the Icarus is wider.

If you've seen them in the flesh it's really then going with which you feel meets your needs best.

If you let us know your intended use, couple/family etc, the Tigris/Icarus owners might be able to say how those configurations suit them.

For our use, mainly a couple but with an occasional third, the Orchy suits us very well.

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Mike

My advice is worth no more than the price paid for it

Prague May/Jun 2017
Lake Annecy Aug 2017


Personcarperjake
25/6/2010 at 4:30pm
 Location: Scunthorpe
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We have an Icarus 600, we considered the others but the rake of the front canopy meant there was too much wasted space in the Orchy and the Tigris. We also read that the Orchy wasn't as stable but that may have beed sorted now.

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Coming soon to a campsite near you, Jake, Mrs Jake, Little legs, Bosdog the Doodle and Olly the Cavachon.

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August: Scarborough, High Yedmandale. Not tenting though, using one of their lovely holiday homes!


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Personbluepoolshark
25/6/2010 at 5:11pm
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Me, my other half, and my 4yr old daughter will be using the tent. We will probably be going away 3/4 times this year for up to a week at a time.


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Personvictoria1
26/6/2010 at 12:39am
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I have three people in my party and have the Icarus 500 and the premium extension. It's a combination I would highly recommend. There are some photos in my gallery.



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