I'm new to the forum, so forgive me if this has appeared before... I've tried to search, but cant really find anything appropriate.
I'm looking to buy a 3 man tent, but I want one that can handle the worst of British weather, so preferable something that is rated for all seasons.. Only really want it for weekends away at odd times of the year, so only want something to sleep in, and if it had a smallish porch area that would also be handy.
Can anybody recommend any tents or features I should look for in tents that would fit my requirements?
Depends on how much you are prepared to go out in really bad weather - i.e. mountain storms? i.e.could you survive with a good standard tent or are you looking for a full-on mountain expedition tent?
Will you be back packing or transporting this by car or public transport?
Any budget in mind?
Do you want standing, kneeling or just lay-down height?
------------- Big Bunny
Robens Valley Lodge & Cabanon Pyramide 6 "... kids you distract the bear, while I run to the car...."
Im thinking more roughing it around the country, so mountain storms are probably a little beyond what I have in mind, but I definitely want something that can survive pretty much the worst the British weather has to offer..
It'll be transported by car mostly, and the budget is a sensible amount, Im not looking for a cheap option, its more important that its suitable, lay down or kneeling height would be fine, not intending to live in it, just sleep while Im travelling around some of the more remote parts of these fair isles.
I have a Worlds End RT. Can easily sit up in it with room to spare, very versatile with lots of door options and even has a roof vent that can be left open in the rain (it's covered so doesn't let rain in, but lets the air circulate).
Probably not the lightest option, but I would suggest there quality and little touches are SECOND TO NONE!
They have quite a few different types of design - please check them out - YOU WONT BE DISAPOINTED.
Worlds End is about half way down this page - not sure if these are the cheapest suppliers mind.
i think liddenham has an excellent idea.put the name of a tent manufacturer into ebay search: terra nova, eureka, hillenberg etc,and check each tent out.i have just bought a terra nova solar 2 tent for £150.00,in superb condition.
i do have another tent stashed away,but it is really heavy for 1 person to carry around.it is a eureka k2 xt,which is magnificent quality.
alert; there are two lightwave tents for sale on ebay.co.uk at this very moment.they are:
1: lightwave G1 ion tent.
2: lightwave T1 trek tent.
i know they are very sought after tents at the moment,so i hope noone minds if i use this thread to mention it.
Quote: Originally posted by steelhead31 on 19/10/2006
Im thinking more roughing it around the country, so mountain storms are probably a little beyond what I have in mind, but I definitely want something that can survive pretty much the worst the British weather has to offer..
It'll be transported by car mostly, and the budget is a sensible amount, Im not looking for a cheap option, its more important that its suitable, lay down or kneeling height would be fine, not intending to live in it, just sleep while Im travelling around some of the more remote parts of these fair isles.
Ok, that is somewhat easier. If it was me, I would get a tent with the following features:
SIG - cut down on draughts
small bedrooms - easier to heat and keep heat in
standing in the living area - you will have to sit out a bit of rain sometime (play cards before turning in).
cotton/pollycotton/canvas - warmer, no condensation (which you are going to get a lot over the winter in a synthetic tent) and less worry about cooking inside.
To me, something like an Outwell Shasta Lake would be agood place to start.
------------- Big Bunny
Robens Valley Lodge & Cabanon Pyramide 6 "... kids you distract the bear, while I run to the car...."
If money is not an issue I'd look at the Force10 tents you'll find them on the Vango website as they're part of the same company. These tent are virtually indestructable and have been use from the Artic to Everest and every where in between for years. You can get them in canvas or nylon flys.
Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll do some trawling round the net and see what I can find, looks like I have plenty of options to be looking at though.
Hi Scott. We have a Coleman Adrenaline 3 and it has stood up to the worst that the Yorkshire coast can throw at it when my OH has used it for fossilling expeditions. The full specs are posted above so you can see it is good for all year use (HH5000, alloy poles) and a semi-geodesic structure for stability. Whilst it is synthetic, condensation is not a problem as it has excellent ventilation arrangements.
The only slight down side is that it only has a small proch at each edn -enough for a stove and a pair of muddy boots, but not much else. As it is a discontinued model there have been some bargains around ( even an incredible £30 afew weeks ago but they all went!)
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Topic: 3 Man, All Season Tent
