Which Vango 300 Tent To Get?

[BlinkingCory]

Hi guys, I currently use a Banshee 200 for the odd night or two. I have no problems at
all with it, but I want a larger tent with a larger porch area. I've narrowed my options down to the following, but am going in circles. Weight isn't a concern. The cost either as Santa is paying
So, can anyone recommend any of the below?
Anyone have any words of warning regarding any of them?
I'll be using it for wild camping, up to three nights duration, in the same location.
Weight not an issue as three miles max walk to pitching site/s.
Thanks

Mirage
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-mirag ... nt-p367467

Nova
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-nova-300-tent-p367510

Tempest
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-tempe ... nt-p139967

[TreePirate]

I upgraded to the Nova 300 in spring this year.
I took it back the following weekend.

Its a pain in the arse to put up even with an experienced daughter helping, in a wind on your own you would have a serious problem.
The plastic toggle that holds the front pole in place snapped in half.
The sag between arches of the poles was difficult to get the correct tension.

Avoid

I like the look of the Mirage by vango or GO had an oex tent in that looked decent too.
hope this helps

[omega man]

for a tent of that size I'd be looking at a "Robens", not cheap but so well made and so user friendly.. we've had ours years and tbh have really put it to the test, Pennines, 3 peaks and lots of Europe.

[BlinkingCory]

I upgraded to the Nova 300 in spring this year.
I took it back the following weekend.

Its a pain in the arse to put up even with an experienced daughter helping, in a wind on your own you would have a serious problem.
The plastic toggle that holds the front pole in place snapped in half.
The sag between arches of the poles was difficult to get the correct tension.

Avoid

I like the look of the Mirage by vango or GO had an oex tent in that looked decent too.
hope this helps

This does really help! Thanks very much indeed.
The Mirage does appeal and there must be a reason as to why it costs a wee bit more.
I will have a look at the oex. I'm not solely set on another Vango, it's just that the Banshee is so sound.
Thanks again, great advice.

[BlinkingCory]

for a tent of that size I'd be looking at a "Robens", not cheap but so well made and so user friendly.. we've had ours years and tbh have really put it to the test, Pennines, 3 peaks and lots of Europe.

Thanks.
This little beauty is looking ideal.
http://www.campingworld.co.uk/en/Robens ... 15063.aspx
Down another wormhole I go!

Two responses and two great bits of advice.

Thanks

[munchh]

https://www.outdooraction.co.uk/tents-t ... d-8505.php
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/colem ... -tent.html

Coming in a bit late but have you looked at either of these, you seem to be looking a tunnels, but i prefer something that will stand up on its own?

[TreePirate]

I like the look of the Mirage by vango or GO had an oex tent in that looked decent too.
hope this helps[/quote]

This does really help! Thanks very much indeed.
The Mirage does appeal and there must be a reason as to why it costs a wee bit more.




Sorry I have just had a proper look last night and I should of said it was the tempest I liked.
The Mirage is another arch supported system....
The tempest looks simple to pitch, easyer to repair, simpler to dismantle, slightly lighter 0.4kg.
4 key factors in my book.
let me know which you get im still in the market for a new tent myself.
good luck

[BlinkingCory]

https://www.outdooraction.co.uk/tents-t ... d-8505.php
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/colem ... -tent.html

Coming in a bit late but have you looked at either of these, you seem to be looking a tunnels, but i prefer something that will stand up on its own?

These do look good thanks.
Both would suit me.
It's the extra size and porch area I am after. I'm probably in an unusual position that when I go camping on my todd I carry a huge Bergen and usually a bag full of scran from asda too. The porch area really would help to store everything as the dog and myself (neither of us little) could do with the space of a dedicated sleeping area.
Thanks again.

[BlinkingCory]

I like the look of the Mirage by vango or GO had an oex tent in that looked decent too.
hope this helps

This does really help! Thanks very much indeed.
The Mirage does appeal and there must be a reason as to why it costs a wee bit more.




Sorry I have just had a proper look last night and I should of said it was the tempest I liked.
The Mirage is another arch supported system....
The tempest looks simple to pitch, easyer to repair, simpler to dismantle, slightly lighter 0.4kg.
4 key factors in my book.
let me know which you get im still in the market for a new tent myself.
good luck[/quote]

Thanks.
I'll let you know what I decide upon.
I need to stop overthinking it first

[Deeps]

https://www.outdooraction.co.uk/tents-t ... d-8505.php
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/colem ... -tent.html

Coming in a bit late but have you looked at either of these, you seem to be looking a tunnels, but i prefer something that will stand up on its own?

These do look good thanks.
Both would suit me.
It's the extra size and porch area I am after. I'm probably in an unusual position that when I go camping on my todd I carry a huge Bergen and usually a bag full of scran from asda too. The porch area really would help to store everything as the dog and myself (neither of us little) could do with the space of a dedicated sleeping area.
Thanks again.

Pfft, enough of this tent stuff, what kind of dog have you got mate.