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Subject Topic: Vango Banshee or Colemen Cobra Post Reply Post New Topic
26/4/2017 at 6:52pm
 Location: Sunderland
 Outfit: 3 man tent
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I'm after some advice for my first solo wild camp. I have read a few blogs and researched a few tents and narrowed it down to the Vango Banshee 200 and Colemen Cobra 2. I am happy to pay the price for either of these tents but I'm struggling to see any real difference. I no the Banshee has 2 entries but the Cobra has outer space on both sides. Iv decided to carry the extra weight for a 2 man as you will know it really means 1 with a little storage space. Any reasons for either and why would be appreciated with any other tents to recommend. This is my first rodeo so tent colour isn't an issue and some terms may go over my head.

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26/4/2017 at 7:06pm
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Doesn't the cobra beat the banshee pricewise? I think it has slightly more room too.

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26/4/2017 at 8:12pm
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Both good tents. I would also take a look at the Vango Zenith, it comes in 1,2 and 3 man sizes.

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28/4/2017 at 11:35pm
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Consider a Vango Meteor 200 at 2.6 Kg.
It's this years model and has Gothic Arch poles allowing you more height with the same width.
The VANGO BANSHEE 200 weighs 2.4Kg
Am not sure of the weight of the Coleman Cobra 2, but the Cobra 3 weighs 2.9kg the same as the Meteor 300.

The Meteor will give you a more comfortable and weather enduring tent in the same weight and packed size range.

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02/5/2017 at 6:11pm
 Location: Sunderland
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Thanks I really appreciate the input. I'm going to have a look online now. Thanks again

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17/5/2017 at 8:26pm
 Location: Swinton manchester
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Hi there. I have a vango blade 200 and find it very spacious for solo use and withstood high winds if pitched correctly.



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