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Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 31/8/2015

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The Vango Tempest 200 is a good little tent, it might even be one that is recommended by the D of E.
(two poles). Front entrance and small porch.

You can also pick up Wild Country Zephyros 1 or 2 (single pole with a small pole each end) quite reasonable and its the lighter of the two.Side entrance with small side area.

I have owned both and they are good little tents and can be bought on Ebay maybe used once for a few quid less than new..

Edit..Also Vango Helix similar to the Tempest and the Vango Zenith which is similar in style to the Zephyros.

Post last edited on 31/08/2015 18:03:10

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Quote: Originally posted by ladycake on 31/8/2015

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i agree with the tempest which i have. krazy camper did you post the same question on a fb group ???? i answered on that too!

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Quote: Originally posted by Whimp on 01/9/2015 I would say a decent bivvy bag/shelter rather than a tent for single overnighters.

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When hiking for pleasure, you tend to camp out and take your time, not minding the extra weight a tent gives, however when trekking and doing challenges where all you need is a shelter for a quick over-night stop off, a bivvy shelter is a lot lighter and is probably the best.

It all depends upon the type of activities your son will be doing.

http://thenextchallenge.org/comparison-best-bivi-bags/

Bivvy shelters are probably the best as they do not suffer from condensation like some of the bags.

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Quote: Originally posted by krazykamper on 01/9/2015

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 31/8/2015The Vango Tempest 200 is a good little tent, it might even be one that is recommended by the D of E.(two poles). Front entrance and small porch.

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You can also pick up Wild Country Zephyros 1 or 2 (single pole with a small pole each end) quite reasonable and its the lighter of the two.Side entrance with small side area.

I have owned both and they are good little tents and can be bought on Ebay maybe used once for a few quid less than new..

Edit..Also Vango Helix similar to the Tempest and the Vango Zenith which is similar in style to the Zephyros.

Post last edited on 31/08/2015 18:03:10

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Thanks VM...... The Tempest really seems to be the ideal tent for our laddies needs. I'm presuming its easy and quick enough to pitch?

Do you think you will manage a wee visit to Gimme later on this month to see us looneys?

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Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 01/9/2015

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Quote: Originally posted by krazykamper on 01/9/2015

Quote: Originally posted by VangoMan02 on 31/8/2015The Vango Tempest 200 is a good little tent, it might even be one that is recommended by the D of E.(two poles). Front entrance and small porch.

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You can also pick up Wild Country Zephyros 1 or 2 (single pole with a small pole each end) quite reasonable and its the lighter of the two.Side entrance with small side area.

I have owned both and they are good little tents and can be bought on Ebay maybe used once for a few quid less than new..

Edit..Also Vango Helix similar to the Tempest and the Vango Zenith which is similar in style to the Zephyros.

Post last edited on 31/08/2015 18:03:10

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Thanks VM...... The Tempest really seems to be the ideal tent for our laddies needs. I'm presuming its easy and quick enough to pitch?

Do you think you will manage a wee visit to Gimme later on this month to see us looneys?

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Hi Krazy..Its a two pole tent, larger hoop to the front which gives a bit more headroom and smaller hoop to the rear. It is an easy tent to erect and it will last your son for years.

Hope to make it this time. Having mixed days health wise since May. They can't get this chest infection and this other bug (Mycobacterium) cleared from my lungs and been on antibiotics since May and not helping! Its linked to TB but I have not developed TB..initially had to stay away from everyone until confirmed I was not contageous.
Had to cancel my 2nd cataract op due to coughing all the time and if I don't get it done soon I will need a Labrador dug!
So apart from that I am a picture of health and selling lucky white heather (for those that remember the Rikki Fulton sketch)
Fingers crossed and will post nearer the time, only 24 sleeps

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