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Topic: Re-enactor needs back packing tent advice

bard97

31/12/2010 at 1:40pm
Location: Blackpool
Outfit: Vango Icarus 500 with canaopy

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Alright people.

I am a historical re-enactor who likes to go around the country to battles. Sadly i can't drive and my kit is getting heavy. I really need advice on a light tent that can be used from April until October in Britian. It needs to fit me in (6'2) and a kit bag.

Any tips people?

Craig

ZIZAG

31/12/2010 at 8:19pm
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Coleman Novae x 2. + Helium force 10

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Hello Craig.

Have a look at the Vango Alpha 250 tent .

It weighs 3:6 Kilo's . Plenty of room . For you and your kit . Great tent for all weathers .

Camperland Manchester sold them off season . £29:29. A bargain .

Hope this helps .

privatehudson

31/12/2010 at 8:32pm
Location: None Entered
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I think it depends on your price range and what weight limit you plan on. If you can afford on I've heard good things about the Wild Country Aspect tents, but at £75 for the single berth and £100 for the double berth they're a bit out of my price range. Their advantage is that they only weigh 1.75 and 2.2 KG respectively and have a fair bit of room.

I'd probably find the Alpha a little on the heavy side for single person but that would depend on how much hiking you have to do. Another alternative would be the Gelert Eiger which is usually around the same price but under 3kg in weight.

I do a fair bit when I go camping so bought a Pro-Action Hike Lite from Argos for £17 about a year ago and have had no complaints since. They don't have them any more but they turn up on Ebay every now and then.

hiophiop

04/1/2011 at 4:31pm
Location: Kent
Outfit: Kalihari 10 Coleman Hawkins 4

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Last year (2010) I bought a Coleman AviorX2 - 2 man back packing tent.

It has a high hydro head, is excellent in design, 1 door in the porch and 1 in the side which is great if you want to get in the tent without clambering over any geat you might be storing in the porch area.

I would recommend this tent as a lightweight roomy packpacking syle of tent

moonmummy

04/1/2011 at 6:51pm
Location: Cornwall
Outfit: HypercampDjakarta Vango omega 350

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The Vango Omega 250 might suit you, it's not the lightest, but has tons of space inside. I have the 350 model and it's a great tent in all conditions.

smashing69

05/1/2011 at 7:08pm
Location: London
Outfit: Hilleberg Nallo2 GT - Tarptent Scarp 1

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Probably in a different price bracket but I can't speak of Hilleberg tents highly enough - lighter than anything above but a lot more money. My pride and joy has room for 2 plus a porch and weighs only 2.5 kg (same as Coleman avior x2 but twice as much space). Also have a look at Tarptent from the US - very light and not so expensive.

alan126

05/1/2011 at 7:57pm
Location: West Scotland
Outfit: Fleetwood Garland and Almera

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what a coleman bedrock, 2.5 kg and £40, bought 1 to replace my argos canvas coffin as it was just too small for me at 6' 4"

the coleman looks like a good wee tent

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cyclingmark

03/2/2011 at 3:24pm
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Several of the members use a tarp for camping. Home made is very low cost, size what you will, and support just one pole at the front, or two if you prefer.

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