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23/8/2010 at 9:50pm
 Location: Solihull
 Outfit: Vango Maritsa 700
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We have a Maritsa 700 which, whilst great for longer breaks, is a bit of a pain to put up for weekends.

I think I have talked the OH into getting a smaller tent for weekends so wondered if anybody had any recommendations.

Criteria for me would be:

Two bedrooms / sleeping areas (can be a large bedroom with a divider at a push)
Decent sized living area
Porch area for cooking (nice to have)
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Cost under £200 (preferably under £150)

Anybody with recommendations I'd love to hear them.

Thanks.


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23/8/2010 at 9:57pm
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how about this for £85



23/8/2010 at 10:06pm
 Location: Solihull
 Outfit: Vango Maritsa 700
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Looks nice - excuse my ignorance though, but what is it?


23/8/2010 at 10:19pm
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Its a coleman pamandi 4 with extra large canopy 1 month old used once but we have bought a dog since and we have had to get a larger tent to house his crate cracking tent fully SIG the extra large canopy gives you more practicality and the living space is still preety large. sleeping pods you can fit 2x double airbeds in no problem it also as a divider curtain


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24/8/2010 at 8:16am
 Location: North Yorkshire
 Outfit: Holi * Perran 4 * Airedale 5
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Lictat 400 with sun canopy.
Lictat can be found for £90 and I paid £35 for a new Lichfield sun canopy from eBay so both well within your budget.



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24/8/2010 at 10:23am
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The Vango Icarus is a 15 minute set up time, with three poles all the same length so no colour coding.

The 500  model is £130. You can get a canopy for £35 or an extension for double that, but if you look in my gallery you'll see the benefit of the extension is the addition of the door.

The 600 model is £179ish.

There is a 600 dlx model for £219 at the Outdoor Megastore.



24/8/2010 at 10:30am
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We purchased a weekend tent earlier on in the year as we had the same problem with our Idaho XL (fab tent but a bit on the large side for 1-2 nights away).  We ended up with an Outwell Virginia 5 which suits fine.  We have two boys and find the sleeping and living areas adequate.  The only downside being there is no porch area but you can buy an extension.  If you do fancy a look at this tent, it can only be bought in Yeomans. 

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24/8/2010 at 11:15am
 Location: County Durham
 Outfit: Vango Icarus 500 and Canopy
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The Vango Icarus is a 15 minute set up time, with three poles all the same length so no colour coding.

 

I can't agree with Victoria more, we're somewhat novices and we can manage the Icarus no problems.  We also have the canopy which proved invaluable for cooking under and sitting out!



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24/8/2010 at 12:16pm
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Another vote for the Icarus & canopy here.

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24/8/2010 at 3:29pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Autotrail Savannah motorhome
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Quote: Originally posted by ritchie rich on 23/8/2010

how about this for £85


That is a nice tent!  I didn't realise they did the coleman in blue?!!   We were looking at the beige/khaki coloured ones and they really didn't float my boat so we bought another brand.  Now regretting it after seeing your pic!!


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24/8/2010 at 3:47pm
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I like it CG its well put together and the canopy gives you more practicality. i would certainly look at other colemans in future.

shame its just that little bit to small now we have had the puppy



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24/8/2010 at 4:21pm
 Location: Devon
 Outfit: Autotrail Savannah motorhome
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Has it got fly screens on the bedroom doors?  Our tent does not have them and I need ventilation at night!


24/8/2010 at 4:26pm
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Yes flyscreens on the bedroom doors and vents in the four corners of the tent although it still does get a bit of condensation but i think that can be said about most tents at morning time


24/8/2010 at 5:49pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Vango Tigris and VauDe Mk 2
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I agree with the Icarus plus canopy or extension

Or Tigris with canopy /extension

We've got a Tigris 400 and the premium extension. I reviewed it and uploaded a photo - just click the number to the left of this post under "reviews".

Works well for us.

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24/8/2010 at 6:59pm
 Location: Costa Del West Sussex
 Outfit: Tesco 4 Man Dome. Outwell Virginia 5
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How to have a porch on the Outwell Virginia 5.



Two 'King Poles' from Charlies Direct, and a pack of 4 guylines from Tesco at 2.99 GBP.

Regards James

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Then I bought a tent.
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