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They initially seemed overpriced for what they were, and there was so little info in the catalogue on them. Outwell are highly regarded, but it's assumed (I think) that there has been some compromises made in the quality to make them suitable for an Argos market, especially since this range isn't available for purchase anywhere else.

 I just don't know if this is the case, but it makes me wary. I also wouldn't go by any reviews, as someone who has just dropped £166 on their first tent is always going to be initially delighted. Some of them are laughable as they rave on about being 'waterproof'....they're all waterproof love go and have a lie down....

Anyway they're now at the price they should have been to start with. The alternatives at that price point are the Vango Icarus 500 and 600, the Easycamp Licata, the Gelert Alaska and some of the Hi Gear range like the Caplan. Have a look at some of those tents as they're probably comparable to the Argos range Vacanza.

Also, Argos have started doing Royal tents for online shopping only. There is a four man one which has a downfall in my opinion of not having a sewn in groundsheet. They'd be good quality though, so have a look.

Back to the Vacanza - the 4 man and the 5 man tunnel ones are the best design in my opinion. The larger domes are too fiddly to put up and with all outshot tents, you get no head height in the bed pods.

For two people I'd recommend the one you can stand up in. If that's the four man, go for it.

 There is no way that companies like Outwell and Vango are going to risk their name by producing sub standard tents, but however you may find that they do not have sewn in ground sheets or organisers on partitions etc to cut costs, for retailers like Argos.

Have a look at the other tents that are available from Outwell, Gelert, Vango and the like, then it's up to you which you prefer, If you can live without the bits and have money on your Argos card then go for it

If not then use the money on the argos card for some accessories