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Personcrayfish
25/8/2010 at 10:43am
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As mentioned in my other thread, I'm going to be wild camping/hiking shortly. Clearly not suitable for my cherished Orchy 500 so I need something weatherproof and portable. I've looked at the Tempest 200 which looks perfect for my needs, but I worry about the reviews that say the porch is too small. I'll be travelling on my own, but could face adverse weather so may need the extra space - has anyone got a Tempest and can let me know how small the porch really is in reality?

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ritchie rich
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my kids have a vango zetes 200, i thinkthat would be an idea back packer tent with small porch area and windows


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25/8/2010 at 11:25am
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Not long ago at Gooutdoors the vango zetes was on offer for £19.99

I would have been rude not to wouldn't it?

That makes 5 tents now, The OH thinks I am ill


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25/8/2010 at 11:27am
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Thats listed as 3.9Kg, the Tempest is 2.5Kg - I think that would be too heavy for my needs.


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Personkittenshipman
25/8/2010 at 11:55am
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I've just bought a Wild Country Aspect 2 which sounds like it would be perfect for you - mini review on this thread - not used it in anger yet but so far I'm very impressed

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Personcrayfish
25/8/2010 at 5:18pm
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That looks nice, it maybe a little tall though for high winds no?


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26/8/2010 at 12:31am
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It's only 10cm taller than the taller end of the Tempest and at 95cm it's still fairly low. I camp in some very exposed spots and I'm not worried about it anyway! It feels like a really sturdy little tent, even before it's properly pegged out. You also get 4 extra guys that hook onto the poles (2 for each pole) and you peg them in an X for extra stability in high winds. It's not a mountain tent but I still expect it to take some weather

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PersonMartin MC
26/8/2010 at 9:28am
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We bought a tempest 200 a month back in prep for a weekend trek we are doing in sept as a warm up for possably doing bigger things over the next few years. Theres plenty of room for 1 person and just enough room for 2. The front porch is roomy enough for a decent sized rucksack.



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