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Hi Minigav

Quick pitch tents are fine (I have a Gelert 2 man Pop Up) but very limited on storage space. There's no porch area so you have to keep your belongings in the main sleeping area..not ideal when it's been raining etc. You'd be better off with a 2/3 man dome or tunnel tent. Now is a good time to buy too, as it's the end of the season. I just got a Black's 2/3 man dome constallation tent (with LED lights) for half price eg £45. Bargain! 

Hi Minigav & welcome to the forum

I may be wrong but, I think the Gelert quick pitch tents are single skin, brrrrr, chilly.

If you wish to use it regularly during the winter, I would suggest a good make of tent with at least a 3000 hydrostatic head, but preferably 5000, and remember that it's not just rain which you'll encounter during the winter, it's possibly strong winds & even snow too.

You'll need a 4 season sleeping bag in the tent, but this will probably be too warm in the house - unless you haven't got any form of heating in the house. 

If you are serious about tenting it thru the winter then for heaven's sake get something a bit serious. Some-one mentioned Vango: I'm assuming that they're talking about the old Force 10 ridge tents? If they are, then yes, they are good in foul weather but they're not ideal for living and going off to work from. It's different for expeditions but if you are off for the 9 to 5, then think again.

Try and find a tent that will give you head room. There is nothing worse than being doubled up like a troglodyte when all you want to do is stretch out and relax

Take a look at the Coleman Exponent tents

Quote: Originally posted by arthurdent on 24/9/2007

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I would say have a look at the more expensive makes like Wild Country or Robens.

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and The North Face, Robert Saunders,  Wild Country / Terra Nova - there's a few to go on with

I recommend the Golite Hex 3 tent with the inner liner. Plenty of room and is a 4 season tent, so stands up to most things.

Agree with the Vango, I have a Vango Banshee 2 man which has had daily use since June over here.

I'd stick with a 2 berth if I were you for that bit of added space, they still pack away into a shoebox! Try and spend between 30-50 pound max also for your type of use.