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Subject Topic: Motorcycle - Vango 350 who what how? Post Reply Post New Topic
18/4/2014 at 9:19pm
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Ok, I am looking at the Vango 350 tents, but I am getting a tad confused by prices and specs etc. Does anyone know the differences between the various 350, 350xl and EOS 350 versions (and any others that may be lurking out there?).

I am ideally looking for a sub 10kg 3/4 person tent with a fully SIG front and rear, and preferably £100 or less. The length of the bag cannot be more than 65cm as its for motorcycle touring. I can of course use the car when I am not taking the bike.

Will the Vango offerings fit the bill, or are there any other suggestions?



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18/4/2014 at 10:26pm
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I have a Vango Gamma 350 that I use for weekends and it a great wee tent, small pack size and easy to erect.

There are however several Vango 350 tents (Beta, Gamma, Omega, Eos, Venture, Equinox etc.) of various designs.
The 350 reference simply means that it is a 3 man tent (2 in comfort).

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18/4/2014 at 10:54pm
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Try the Vango Ark range. I think some of the other small three pole tunnel styles don't have the SIG you want.


18/4/2014 at 11:14pm
 Location: Dewsbury West Yorks
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I`ve got an EOS 350 that was exclusive to Go Outdoors and has one or two variations to the `standard` one from Vango, I think there`s a slight difference in the windows and there is a vent on the back of mine missing compared to the proper one. The groundsheet is a bit like an extension of the sleeping compartment, it simply rolls out towards the front of the tent and is pegged in place


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18/4/2014 at 11:27pm
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My Gamma 350 is the original one without windows.

I cannot see the point of having windows in a small tent like that, they just add weight and are a potential source of problems.

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22/4/2014 at 1:25pm
 Location: Bristol
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Back with another question, so please be patient.

The Vango 350 and 350xl are two different models, but in some advertised pics they look identical. The large porch windows seem to be the later model?

There is however a difference in price, with the 350 usually being more expensive.

So, are there fundemental differences that I can't see, or am I ok to simply look for the cheapest 350xl (as they seem to be cheaper everywhere)??



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22/4/2014 at 5:51pm
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Just been ferreting about a bit more, I now see that the heavy 350 has alloy poles and a 5000 flysheet, which explains the price difference.

GO do their lightweight version for £90, or there are 350xl's on Ebay for £99.

Decisions, decisions....

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23/4/2014 at 10:19am
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For slightly more weight look at the vango omega t 600xl good tent for all types of camping


23/4/2014 at 11:45am
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Thanks for the heads up on that one, though it is probably bigger than I need, and slightly more than I want to pay at the moment. I am currently leaning towards the GO EOS 350 as with their discount, plus an extra 10% on their website today, I can get one for under £80, and they are only a mile away from my house.

I would buy the Halfords Osaki at £99 just for the headroom and the full length SIG, but looking at the design I am just concerned about high winds? It does have a 2 year guarantee though. I will take a visit to their store today and see how big the bag is.

My logic says, buy one of them, use it this summer, if I like it keep it, if I don't then grab a bargain in the autumn sales for next year, and sell the one I don't like next spring at a minimal loss. :)

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23/4/2014 at 5:52pm
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The Osaki is a great wee design, and as long as you use common sense when pitching it'll be fine in the wind. You can either pitch bum in to the wind, or pitch in the lee of a hedge, wall or handily parked vehicle. And with all tents, better not camping in severe wind anyway.


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09/7/2014 at 1:54pm
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Hi guys.
I've also been looking at the Vango 350 to carry on my motorbike with pillion (Varadero 1000).

Wibblywobbly have you decided on which tent to buy yet?



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10/7/2014 at 10:47am
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Have this 3 man tent from Decathalon that is so light I use it for wild camping.

Slightly more than your budget but a really great tent. Packs down really small and I can get all my stuff in 60 litre rucksack including the tent.

Quick to pitch and 2 year guarantee.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/quickhiker-ultralight-iii-hiking-tent-grey-id_8245651.html

Just posted some pictures to the site.

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10/7/2014 at 1:16pm
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I think the Vango 350 has a linked in ground sheet which is not the same as a fully sewn in groundsheet.
In the linked in version, the flysheet has no groundsheet attached. The bed pod has a SIG and attached to the outside of the bed pod is a groundsheet which tucks under a flap on the sides of the flysheet in the living quarters.

Hope that makes sense !


13/7/2014 at 8:39pm
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Ah thanks Jukie.
And yes I know what you mean.
It's the "the linked in version" I'm trying to avoid.
I'm also looking at the "Bath-tub" groundsheet to see if that'd be any good. As I say I'd rather have a Fully SIG in the fly area as well. Also I've never seen a tent without a SIG in the bedroom area, and wouldn't want one without one lol

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16/7/2014 at 11:24am
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I've plumped
Well I've plumped for a Vango ARK 300+ that I made an offer of a £100 (inc P+P)on eBay yesterday. It was accepted and despatched the same day.

I suppose the only way to find the right tent is to try it out but it'd be better if you could try before you buy.

It's too late to try it out now as we're off to Wales camping on the bike for the weekend and the new tents hasn't arrived yet luckily a friend is taking our camping gear and is already packed in his car.

As soon as we get back I'll pitch it in the garden to test it out and rate it and post my thought on it.

Happy camping people

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