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Topic: full hight two man tents

schoey55

13/6/2018 at 4:53pm
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hi, i think im looking for the impossible ....a two man full stand up hight tent, that is light enough to go on the back of a motorcycle,

tent is just for me, and a bit of gear, so dont need a three, im geting a bit old to be crawling around trying to get dressed on all fours

thanks in avance for any suggestions

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marg6

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well I found one! https://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/tents/tents-by-size/2-man-tents/sunncamp-silhouette-200-plus-tunnel-tent.html it weighs in at 11kgs, which if you look at it as less than being 2 up it is doable

Decto

14/6/2018 at 12:07am
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I think you'll struggle to find such a tent.

A narrow but tall tent could be unstable in the wind and require thicker poles for stability which compromises how much they can bend as so limits how compact then can be.

From what I've seen stand up tents tend to be 3-4 berth minimum, however some are not all that big as they contain a sleeping area only so no extra porch just a squeeze for 3-4 sleeping bags.

Given most motorbikes can take a pillion at 80 Kg + I'm going to assume that weight is not a critical factor

Only tent which springs to mind is Hi gear Aura Elite 3

No idea on the pack size, but around 12kg is manageable if the pack size can be accommodated. A two man would be a little narrower, however it would have a minimal different in weight as most of the poles and fabric relate to the height so just easier for most companies to make 3-4 tents.

Likely the best option remains scrabbling around on the ground

BRYANMITCH

14/6/2018 at 12:14am
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Nearest I can think of to your needs is an Outwell Birdland 3-man. 75cm wide pack size and weighs 16kg.But you can stand up straight while you squeeze into those wet leathers

Have you looked at the smaller bell-tents or tipi style tents..these could work for you as long as the pole shrinks down enough.

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TimCESmith

14/6/2018 at 7:53am
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Does it need to be standing height throughout? Vango’s Galaxy 200 or 300 might work, or the Vaude Chapel L-XT 3P. Outwell’s Vigor 3 is a similar layout.

schoey55

14/6/2018 at 8:40am
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thanks everyone for your advice the galaxy looks like a great possibility, not ideal but the best compromise in weight and hight ,

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14/6/2018 at 11:55am
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http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Gelert-Navajo-4-Polycotton-Tipi/4118

Ok, so it's a 4 man, but it looks easy to pitch and only weighs 8.2kg, and it is well thought of by a forum regular who knows his bell tents.

Field and Trek, and (cough) Sports Direct are selling them for £165 right now.

EDIT - I've found this thread that relates to this tent.

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BRYANMITCH

14/6/2018 at 11:09pm
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Outdoorgear.co.uk has the galaxy 300 on at £216 with free delivery...good price.

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Caligula

15/6/2018 at 7:49pm
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Quote: Originally posted by richardh1905 on 14/6/2018
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Gelert-Navajo-4-Polycotton-Tipi/4118

Ok, so it's a 4 man, but it looks easy to pitch and only weighs 8.2kg, and it is well thought of by a forum regular who knows his bell tents.

Field and Trek, and (cough) Sports Direct are selling them for £165 right now.

EDIT - I've found this thread that relates to this tent.

AND he's/I am...a motorcyclist....and yes, it would work well...

Caligula

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...also have a look at the Slumit Flashframe range: although not standing headroom?

foggers

15/6/2018 at 9:24pm
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Expensive but fits the bill: Wild Country Zephyros 3. Only 4.5kg, pack size of a backpacker tent.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3BswVrA4uJM

Personally I would choose the Gelert Navajo 4 as suggested above. I just bought the Navajo 6 a giant bell tent and am very happy with quality for the price.

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Caligula

15/6/2018 at 9:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by foggers on 15/6/2018
Expensive but fits the bill: Wild Country Zephyros 3. Only 4.5kg, pack size of a backpacker tent.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3BswVrA4uJM

Personally I would choose the Gelert Navajo 4 as suggested above. I just bought the Navajo 6 a giant bell tent and am very happy with quality for the price.

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16/6/2018 at 12:16am
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I have a Vango Nemesis 300 and a Vango gear store which goes on the front which gives me standing height. It looks like a Galaxy 300 when all together but gives me the option of just the tent or tent with front gear store.
The Vango gear store can fit most Vango 2-3 berth tents of a tunnel design like the Nemesis, Tempest etc.
The tent is not too big in its bag or could be split, the gears store is quite small.
Ihere is another type of Vango gear store which is much smaller and more suited to the likes of the Banshee which would be no good for the OP.

I bought both for just under £170 at the start of the year, a bit more expensive now the summer camping season is here.

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Ernie DB

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I would suggest the Regatta Premium 2 man, AKA the Trespass Go Further 2 man but Argos, the only official stockist, discontinued this model last year.

Try Ebay or Gumtree, https://www.gumtree.com/p/tents/pro-action-argos-regatta-premium-2-tent/1300912374.

Of tents currently available, the Sunncamp Silhouette 200
would be my choice to replace the above.

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thetootells

17/6/2018 at 5:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 13/6/2018
well I found one! https://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/tents/tents-by-size/2-man-tents/sunncamp-silhouette-200-plus-tunnel-tent.html it weighs in at 11kgs, which if you look at it as less than being 2 up it is doable

That looks lovely. Would be ideal for 1 person

JacquiR

20/6/2018 at 9:18pm
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I have a Kampa Bude 2 which sounds like it would fit your description. I've found it to be pretty stable, I think the third pole on the front of the dome probably helps. It's very comfortable for one person. There's not a big living space, but there's just enough to put your chair inside if it's raining and you can stand up to get dressed. I think it's discontinued now but you may still be able to get one or get one second hand if you like the look of it. The Outwell Arizona L looks to be similar but just a little bit bigger - not sure whether it's too big for you.

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