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I saw the Atakama 5 pitched recently and was impressed by how roomy it seems. I still think it's nicer to have a standing height porch though.

It's more expensive, but there's some internet offers going round at the minute, so I'll recommend the Vango Icarus 500. It's a brilliant tent for a couple, and if you have a look at the review pictures you'll see it being used with a double height queen sized airbed which looks the height of luxury.

If you're trying to 'sell' the idea of camping to your OH I think the Vango would do the trick, whereas if you're putting her in something where she's hunching over to get in and out then that'll put her off.

Yes the Icarus would probably be a bit big for you unless you fancied storing the bike in the tent with you! Not sure what your OH would have to say about that!

Khyam have thoughtfully come up with a brilliant tent called the Khyam Biker. It's already got the poles threaded into the fabric and it goes up very quickly indeed. There's a couple of other tents in the range, which are also this 'rigidome' system, the Freelander and the Igloo. The Freelander would be big enough for you and your OH and still not so big you couldn't use it for rallys etc, although do check the pack size for travelling.

Another hit with bikers is the Vango Kairos 300, I wouldn't recommend it for two people but it's probably the smallest tent you'll get that you can still stand up in and would be perfect for just one person.

Licata 400 is a fab tent for a couple plus pooch!

A bit over your budget (£90) but has SIG, standing height throughout, large bedroom which can be divided with a curtain, spacious living area with room for table and chairs, I recently bought a canopy to give me even more living space.

Don't be put off by the size - you need room for you both, plus dog as well as all your bags and camping gear - you will be amazed how quickly the space will fill up!

There is nothing worse than being stuck in a tiny, cramped tent in a torrential downpour for several hours or even days!

I looked at loads of easy to pitch 4 berth tents and found the Licata 400 was the best option as it gave me a good sized bedroom, spacious living area, standing height throughout (getting too old to scamble on my hands and knees to get in and out of bed!), I can pitch it solo and you get a lot of tent for the money.

Inside the Licata 400

Licata 400