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Hi, I'm new to the forums but not new to the camping scene :)

I currently have a Vango Venture 500 which has been a great tent, but last year up the Lakes it rained all week and the living area in the Venture was a little small for me the missus and a 4 year old ....

So, ive seen a couple of tents, but am unsure which one to get ..

1st - Vango Oregon 800 (2007 model)

2nd - Gelert Alaska 8

Both for around the same price ....

I'm looking for your thoughts on which tent would be the better option ??

Thanks in advance :) 

Looks like i'm going to go with the Gelert, wasn't too sure at first due to the fact i'd heard Vango was a good make, but not heard too much about Gelert, but as you say they are of equal quality i'm going for the Alaska 8

Thanks

Hi,

Re your question on the Gelert Alaska 8.

If you already bought the Gelert, then just ignore this, as I just joined last night!

I bought this tent just before Christmas 2007 from Campmania for £129. I can't wait to try it out in April. I did lots of looking around at different tents at a local camping store,The Gelert gave the most space at a cheaper price than the Vango or Outwell brands. I am reliablly informed that the lesser hydro rating of 3000 on the Gelert to the Outwells 5000 rating, is still more than adequate for the UK, including all that Cumbria and Wale's weather can chuck at a tent!.

Good Luck- Deric

Hi hun!

Have u seen the Gelert Michigan 8 on offer at Outdoor Focus for just £79.99??

Its more or less the same as the Alaska 8!

Hi Deric and hi Tubba,

Thanks for your replies, i have now bought the Gelert Alaska 8, i'm looking forward to trying it out once the warmer weather arrives :)