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Hi can anybody help me decide between these two tents.  I like to get away camping on my own and sometimes with my dog.  I want a tent that is big enough that I can sit in the porch area on a normal folding chair, that also has a SIG so that my dog cannot escape.  I would like a window so that if it's raining I can at least see what is going on outside.  I want to be able to pitch the tent on my own without a struggle and have a HH of at least 3000mm.  I have come up with these tents, the Outwell Oakland S 2010 or the Vango Icarus 300 2011 model.  Would like to spend no more than £150 including footprints and have found these tents within this price range.

Would really appreciate any advice.

I can recommend the Vango Icarus 300. Easy to pitch single handed and mine has stood up to torrential rain and very strong winds. Just be aware though that you can't stand up in it which can be a pain sometimes. Very nice tent though. One word of advice. Make sure you have either a complete spare pole or at least a couple of spare pole sections when you camp because the poles DO break sometimes.

Pity you weren't on e-bay. I just sold mine including carpet and footprint for a real knockdown price. My only reason for sale was that I've moved on to a bigger tent.

Hi to all who replied to my message, just wanted to say thanks for the advice.  Now all I need to do is find where these tents are on display at.  That's easier said than done!!!

Cheers again.

P.S. sorry to be a pain but has anyone seen the Vango Aura 200 pitched anywhere? what are your thoughts on this tent.