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Personsamuelodog
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Hi all.

I am looking to buy a new 1/2 man tent.
Basically, my friend has a vango banshee and boasts continually about it. I want to better him.
I want something that will make him jealous.
Criteria in ranking order (most important first):
At or around 2 - 3 pounds weight.
A quality durable item.
Very easy pitch - c. 7 mins if poss, pref not inner first.
Would like bit more room/height than the banshee, with more vestibule space.

My budget is £100- £250.

At the moment I'm thinking of the tarptent double rainbow?
Or Wild Country Zephyros lite?
Or mountain equipment dragonfly 2xt?

What do you think?

Thanks!


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VangoMan02
08/9/2014 at 3:41pm
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Have a look on Ebay, the Zephyros lite is reduced (just put Zephyros lite in the search box) and well within your budget. An excellent lightweight tent for the price.

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Personsamuelodog
08/9/2014 at 3:54pm
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Thanks,

But do you think the tarptent doublerainbow would be better?
Have read somewhere issues about the zephyros not lasting well.


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I'm not sure my friend would be jealous of the zephyros - he'd say the banshee is just as good but cheaper.


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PersonKang
08/9/2014 at 4:21pm
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Have you considered Robens' Trail tents? The Starlight 1 (under 2kg.) or 2, the Lodge 2 or the Voyager 2EX?

Robens' Trail Tents

Or, if you want to spend a little more, the Robens Buzzard should kick him in to touch!


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VangoMan02
08/9/2014 at 5:34pm
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Quote: Originally posted by samuelodog on 08/9/2014
I'm not sure my friend would be jealous of the zephyros - he'd say the banshee is just as good but cheaper.


I think you need a new friend as well as a new tent

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Personyoulbury
08/9/2014 at 5:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 08/9/2014
Quote: Originally posted by samuelodog on 08/9/2014I'm not sure my friend would be jealous of the zephyros - he'd say the banshee is just as good but cheaper.


I think you need a new friend as well as a new tent


ha ha just what I was thinking

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08/9/2014 at 9:14pm
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Quote: Originally posted by youlbury on 08/9/2014
Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 08/9/2014
Quote: Originally posted by samuelodog on 08/9/2014I'm not sure my friend would be jealous of the zephyros - he'd say the banshee is just as good but cheaper.

I think you need a new friend as well as a new tent


ha ha just what I was thinking


It's not him its me....


Personsamuelodog
08/9/2014 at 9:16pm
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Nobody have any thoughts on the double-rainbow?

Basically - I just want a better tent than him.

I want him to struggle while I pull out a small matchbox, shake it and voila... a beautiful hi-tech spacious tent. But for under £200!

Ha ha, no. - thanks guys, I will take a look at the suggestions.


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Quote: Originally posted by Kang on 08/9/2014
Have you considered Robens' Trail tents? The Starlight 1 (under 2kg.) or 2, the Lodge 2 or the Voyager 2EX?

Robens' Trail Tents

Or, if you want to spend a little more, the Robens Buzzard should kick him in to touch!

Buzzard looks ace. will look into that


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Personsamuelodog
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Ok - narrowed it down to:

vaude taurus ultralite
vango tempest 200
wild country zephyros 2xl
robens voyager 2
wild country hoolie 2

Any ideas about the above?


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Personsamuelodog
10/9/2014 at 10:50am
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Decided.

Wild Country Hoolie 2 it is.

Like Robens voyager but more spacious.

Good blend of pitchtime and weight.

Anyone own this tent?


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10/9/2014 at 11:41am
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I don't own one but did look at it when buying a new tent. I just got such a good deal on the Zephyros at the time so that swayed me to buy it.

The Hoolie has a good porch and I recon possible to get a brew on with door open a bit and more space in general that the Zephyros.
Its about 1kg heavier than Zephyros 2 lite but still a reasonable weight IMO..

Not sure about best price but Sportsdirect are selling it for £109.99..

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Personrobnchar
11/9/2014 at 10:51pm
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Wild country Duo Lite or Duo lite tour


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Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 11/9/2014
Wild country Duo Lite or Duo lite tour


Duolite looks perfect.

Only problem is.. its not for sale anywhere?!



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