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missElaineous

09/5/2011 at 7:42am
Location: Nearly always sunny Scunny
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Quote: Originally posted by 9iron on 09/5/2011

How did I know you'd say "Toe Rag" MissE LOL. It is a lovely tent no doubt about it. I was torn between it and the Rosas when deciding my next purchase but just came down in favour of the Rosas.

Think the Rosas will be a good choice for you. Hope you get it in time for Major Bridge so I can have a nosy. Now I wouldn't mind adding one of those to my collection too. The Rosas was on my shortlist but decided I wanted a tent with two doors. Oops we're supposed to be downsizing on this thread.

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PigletandTigger

09/5/2011 at 7:54am
Location: Dorset
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For me it would be the Andorra with its utility annexe and sun canopy, it's the perfect tent for our trips and we happily use it for 2 night trips

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spinyeel

09/5/2011 at 8:53am
Location: Australia
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Southern Cross Ultimate Tourer. Never has a tougher tent been made and it can be pitched in 5 minutes. Google it.

9iron

09/5/2011 at 8:53am
Location: Hull
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Quote: Originally posted by missElaineous on 09/5/2011

Think the Rosas will be a good choice for you. Hope you get it in time for Major Bridge so I can have a nosy. Now I wouldn't mind adding one of those to my collection too. The Rosas was on my shortlist but decided I wanted a tent with two doors. Oops we're supposed to be downsizing on this thread.

Birthday isn't until September so no chance of getting the Rosas before Major Bridge

cazz51 is seriously looking at a Rosas as well and hopefully we'll both have them before the November Hopley meet. Join us there and you can have a good look around them

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stumpjumper

09/5/2011 at 11:34am
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I think it'll be the Eldorado, although that would mean no trips in the MX5 unless we didn't take anything else like clothes!

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robnchar

09/5/2011 at 11:48am
Location: Notts Derbyshire
Outfit: Soulpad 5000tribe Vango 450

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Vango Equinox 450 Would be my the 1 tent to do most things with but our tipi is hard to beat for comfort space and ease of pitching . The Tipi is the the one we'd choose to live in ! The Equinox is the the one for short camping trips

raf48

15/5/2011 at 3:11pm
Location: E Yorkshire
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For my solo camping, no question it would be my Eldorado

If camping with my wife, then my 5mtr bell tent.

Just had a week in the lakes with her and the Eldorado, and they will not be going on holiday together again.

Easy answer. Just gave my wife the 5mtr bell, so I can now say my Eldorado.

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Spent up, not pent up, just had my new tent up.

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61vwcamper

15/5/2011 at 3:27pm
Location: Tyneside
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Quote: Originally posted by Bernie47 on 08/5/2011
It would depend upon where and at what time of year I intended camping.
I have several tents and each one is, in my opinion, the best for its application.

I agree but my latest favourite is the oztent.

Laura123

15/5/2011 at 4:16pm
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Definatley the 5m bell tent. I too was wondering which tent valbarley would pick since she has road tested them all.

Valk_scot

15/5/2011 at 7:21pm
Location: Scotland.
Outfit: Conway Camargue Lots of Vangos. .

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My Vango Oregon 600, the pre-SIG one. Small enough to put up solo and fits on any pitch, big enough for the four of us (just), enough living space for us all to sit in round a table (just), easy to dry, sturdy (got TBS1) etc etc etc. In real life I'd be wanting to keep the Oregon 800 as well just for that extra bit of space on longer trips but the 600 would do, and also be okay for just two of us for a weekend.

I'd want the side door canopy as well though...great bit of kit.

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