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Hi

We need to upgrade our Sunncamp Vario 600 as its now not as reliable as it used to be in the rain. We liked the size and shape of the Vario and would like something fairly similar and have found 4 that look like they would be good for us. We are a family of 2 adults and 1 child and like the 2 bedroom 1 large living area layout, with pocket storage. I can't decide though between:

Outwell Nevada XL

Vango Maritsa 600

Vango Athena 600

Hi Gear Corado 6

Which do you think is the most reliable and better wuality tent and pitches well in a decent time?

Sorry for all the questions haha, I know I can rely on everyone for giving me good advice!

Thanks

Caroline.

I do not own any of these tents and so cannot comment on their design.... however, we do own 2 Outwells and always prefer this manufacturer. I cannot fault them personally and you can usually get spares easily for them.

hopefully someone can give you more specific advice soon!

good luck

x

The straps inside a Vango tent only need to be in place when its windy. Otherwise they just sit in a pocket on the inside of the flysheet. They add considerably to the stability of a fibreglass poled tent. A similar tent without them will move around far more in windy weather. Its a technical addition using technology developed by Vango for mountain/adventure tents and is a real plus! We often leave ours up just in case without even noticing them and my husband is 6ft.

Kampa certainly have a good range of tents and are very much at the quality end of the market.

Another vote for Kampa here.  Just back from 2nd outing in our Filey and like it more each time we use it.

I'd recommend looking at Kampa for an option too, I'm a new Kampa fan and cannot fault the Pendine 8 we have.

I must have missed something on here, didn't think there was a manufacture competition on, merely just backed up an option another memebr had given.

Previously owned Outwell and still own various Vango's, also fancied the Marista,but as I said before I'm also a Kampa convert.

Read all the reviews, and hope you have many happy camping trips in whichever you choose.

Quote: Originally posted by daveboy74 on 08/7/2011

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Hi bowies, if you are going to help some one trying to choose a tent, i think it is pretty important you give the best advise you can,simpley saying

     'well i have a so and so and it is great'

how is that of any use to any one, state why you think it is a good choice,ie- ease of pitching,pitching time hh rating etc.To simpley advise some one on a tent just because you have a tent from that manufaturer,if you think that is giving sound advise well thats your choice.I'v seen all the above tents caroine has mentioned,and my advise was based on that.


                     
                     
                                                      

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Good for you, lets all give you a round of appluase

Was also SIMPLY saying that yes it is a good idea to look at another manufacturer as advised by others, as my other post does state I do own Vango's also, I have previously owned a few Outwells and quality wise I would look at Kampa before Vango.

My advise was based on my experiences on buying/choosing tents and I knew little of Kampa until I was advised by the good people on here, advice I am so very glad I took onboard. Not as you assumed because I have one, so everyone should copy me.

You've really bugged me.