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Topic: Vango Calisto V Coleman Da Gama

Roxy1

07/4/2013 at 9:55pm
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I've been planning on getting a Vango Calisto for this summer, but have just seen the new Coleman Da Gama range. Both seem similar design. I think the Da Gama's are new for 2013 so there will be no reviews.

Just wondering if anybody has got an opinion on either these tents

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Dave

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Cross Camping

08/4/2013 at 7:13am
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Very similar tents so buy on features such as how many vents, windows, mesh panels etc.
Gary Cross

Roxy1

08/4/2013 at 9:03pm
Location: Newquay
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Thanks Gary

arsenaldes

08/4/2013 at 9:26pm
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Anywhere near you where you could see them both up seeing them in the flesh is normally a good way to make your mind up

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arsenaldes

08/4/2013 at 9:38pm
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Cross Camping

09/4/2013 at 10:23am
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rustycog

03/6/2013 at 11:40am
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Just got a Da Gama 5 but cannot get out to test it until 14/6 but will post a review as soon as I have used it.

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youlbury

03/6/2013 at 3:16pm
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They look very similar to me also.

We bought the Vango Calisto 600 2012 in moss green in the winter for £135.00 so for the money the tent is great. No major issues with it, poles can be a little bit of a problem pulling them apart when striking the tent.

Pretty straight forward pitching the tent ( our first pitch was in winds and gusts a no no), I think the blue version is discontinued so make sure you can get the tent and matching canopy.

I mention the canopy as it is large, roomy and makes this tent, I would go with what you can get for the best value.

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Cross Camping

03/6/2013 at 4:20pm
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I have to say i'm a fan of Vango but the front awning fits better on the Coleman..
Gary Cross

Roxy1

03/6/2013 at 10:09pm
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Just bought the Vango Calisto 500. Only put it up in the garden so far, but very impressed.

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04/6/2013 at 12:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Cross Camping on 03/6/2013
I have to say i'm a fan of Vango but the front awning fits better on the Coleman..
Gary Cross

I have not seen the Coleman, I must agree with you there Gary, the Calisto does fit fairly well with some gaps, but it was our first pitch...an improvement on the Vango Icarus 500 2009 canopy though.

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