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Personjamesvolunteer
20/8/2017 at 12:10pm
 Location: Suffolk
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Hello all.

Can anyone recommend a small ( 3 person ish) tent that is high enough to sit in with a chair comfortably? i.e sit out a rainstorm for a day without developing sciatica.

At the moment I have a Vango Beta 350XL that I like, but am considering getting something smaller, or even an instant pitching job for ease of use. I normally go alone and the Vango is ok to pitch, but a bit sweaty to take down/pack away, and It feels a little overkill for just me, though I do like the porch space.

Plus I just love buying tents 😉

I've been looking at the Slumit Gobi III, and the Coleman Hub Drake 3, but does anyone else have any suggestions? I am interested in these two as they are basic domes, quick pitch in one way or another, have windows (love tent windows) , porch for gear and (I'm assuming) are high enough to use a folding chair in.

I have a Vango Banshee 200 for hiking, and the Beta 350 but am thinking something inbetween would be handy. Weight not an issue as will only be used for car camping.

Budget not massive but I can sell a kidney for the right tent at least once.

Thanks in advance 😊


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Personjamesvolunteer
20/8/2017 at 12:15pm
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(By instant pitching, I mean the pole type. I can't ever see myself getting a pop up one).


PersonTimCESmith
21/8/2017 at 12:17am
 Location: London
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I'm looking for an excuse to get a Galaxy 300.


PersonPoppy9560
21/8/2017 at 4:13pm
 Location: Kent coast
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I have Trespass Go Further 2 which I love, carpet in living area where you can fit 2 camping chairs and standing height, enough room for me and my bags in bedroom

it weighs 10 kilos I pull it along on a trolley


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Personjamesvolunteer
21/8/2017 at 4:24pm
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Quote: Originally posted by TimCESmith on 21/8/2017
I'm looking for an excuse to get a Galaxy 300.


I'd never seen that before. Looks pretty unique. Ticks all the boxes though by the look of it. I'd be interested to see one in real life for sure.


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Personjamesvolunteer
21/8/2017 at 4:34pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Poppy9560 on 21/8/2017
I have Trespass Go Further 2 which I love, carpet in living area where you can fit 2 camping chairs and standing height, enough room for me and my bags in bedroom

it weighs 10 kilos I pull it along on a trolley


This looks just the ticket actually. I just had a little look online. Ive seen a couple if different brands having the same design so might do a bit of shopping around and see whats what. Its heavy but that doesn't matter when going by car and I'm guessing the weight is due to the carpet..which I'd say is worth it. Thanks for that!


Personseanfdh
21/8/2017 at 8:36pm
 Location: North Devon
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Or a Wild Country Zephyros 3

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Sean


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PersonPoppy9560
22/8/2017 at 11:05am
 Location: Kent coast
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Quote: Originally posted by jamesvolunteer on 21/8/2017
Quote: Originally posted by Poppy9560 on 21/8/2017
I have Trespass Go Further 2 which I love, carpet in living area where you can fit 2 camping chairs and standing height, enough room for me and my bags in bedroom

it weighs 10 kilos I pull it along on a trolley


This looks just the ticket actually. I just had a little look online. Ive seen a couple if different brands having the same design so might do a bit of shopping around and see whats what. Its heavy but that doesn't matter when going by car and I'm guessing the weight is due to the carpet..which I'd say is worth it. Thanks for that!


the carpet isn't heavy, the poles seem quite sturdy maybe that's why-the bedroom pod is attached so it pitches all in one, just put the 3 poles in, hold up and peg the 4 corners out-it's quick and easy. It stood up to wind and rain in Black Mountains last weekend


Persontornado17
22/8/2017 at 9:20pm
 Location: Rossendale Lancashire
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Outwell Rockwell 3 was our weekender tent, easy to pitch, tall and fairly roomy. Two camp chairs inside when rainy no problems.

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Life is short, buy the tent,
drink the wine, order dessert and ride the bike!!

2019 42 Nights 7 Camps incl 1 Wildcamp!
2018 49 Nights 9 Camps
2017 52 Nights 9 Camps


PersonMoneypeni
23/8/2017 at 5:15pm
 Location: Sheffield
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Vango Galaxy in Blacks at the min for £250 with 20% off.



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