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I've just split up with my partner. I love camping and own a zenobia and a vango icarus 600. Both fantastic tents but the problem is I don't drive so i'm going to need to buy a tent i can carry on train to carry on camping.

I'm looking for ideas of suitable tents. I'd like a decent size one if possible rather than a crawl in, crawl out one. Like the look of the vango aura 300 but is still on the heavy side at 12.5kg, the icarus 300 is a possibility coming in at 8kg but maybe still slightly heavy.

Any ideas welcome as i'm determined to carry on camping

Thanks. I'm only 5'3" so sounds ideal.

Not planning on going backpacking would only need to carry it from train to bus etc

I'm definetely quite tempted by this because i love my icarus 600

Thanks again

How about looking at tipi style tents?
I have the Vango Green Tee 500DLX
* lovely spacious tent
* standing height
* 7.2kg
* SIG
* pitches in 5 minutes

Also have a look at the Easy Camp tipi:
http://www.campingworld.co.uk/Models.aspx?ModelID=7683
or
http://www.campingworld.co.uk/Models.aspx?ModelID=7108

Only weigh 3.7kg - 4.0kg which would give you a spacious, standing height, lightweight tent.

Sandra,

I've just bought a Lichfield Trevone 3 from outdoor world.co.uk.

Its out of stock now but they do still have a trevone 2 in stock for £60, it's 6.9kg and has full standing height - sounds ideal for your needs.

http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/january-sale-tent-samples/lichfield/lichfield-trevone-2-tent-sample-pd-3522.php

Hi sandra

went through similar thing myself and travel by train sometimes.  I bought a holdhall on wheels from Argos for £8.00 for me and rucksack for my son and we carry the tent between us.  it is Outwell Arizona L and is like a mansion compared to vango that we had to crawl in and out of.  Edale is not far from you on the Sheffiled to Manchester line is a great place to try as not far from station.

have fun

I like tipi style tents but i think i like having a porch/sitting area even more. Still considering the icarus 300 but also investigating the sigma 300+ and the vango beta.

I'm determined to find one

Your help is very much appreciated

Thanks guys

I'm not too bothered about being able to stand up. I just didn't fancy alot of the lightweight expedition tents with only enough space for you and your sleeping bag that are only waist height.

Thanks