I recently got back into the idea of trips away under canvas and am looking to purchase a tent. I recently purchased a Vaude Taurus 2 but have been unimpressed with the structure as it sags somewhat at the foot end and has caused the inner to become wet. Fortunately the store have agreed that I can get a refund on this so I am again in the position of needing to purchase a tent.
I plan to use the tent from the car 90% of the time, but then on the odd occasion I may end up carrying the thing thus it must have a weight no more than 4.5kg. It needs to accommodate two people comfortably but does not necessarily to be a three man tent. The price range is up to £150ish, but I will creep up a little more if its the one I want.
I will be going to a tent show on saturday and hopefully will be picking up a new one either then or shortly after. Any comments on the tents I have listed are welcome, coupled with any additional tents that you feel I should look at.
Below is the list of tents, prices and reasons that I have my eye on.
Robens Voyager 2 £120 - Nice light tent, easy to pitch, good space Link
TNF Tadpole 23 DL £150 - Amazing price for this tent, light Link
Robens Light Dreamer £150 - Easy to pitch, good space Link
All these tents are available at Cotswolds Outdoor and due to the fact I get a discount there on full priced goods I will probably end up purchasing from them.
Thanks in advance - I can't wait to get out there again.
Regards
G
Post last edited on 13/05/2008 07:49:37
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I can't comment on the TNF as I've never heard of it, but I can tell you that Robens are a very well respected brand, so you can't go wrong. I've got the Robens Lemon Grey - it's so quick to erect, very well made, well designed and sturdy. It's a two berth, and the bedroom pod is a good size for two normal people - not just for stick insects
Its hard to find information on Robens tents as they do not seem to be massive over here. The main difference between the Robens ones and the TNF one is that the Robens are tunnel tents where as the TNF Tadpole is a geodesic (is that spelt correctly) design hence taking it as an option.
I believe that the Tunnel tents are generally more spacious but can be a bit harder to get used to pitching, is that the case?
Quote: Originally posted by Morn on 13/5/2008 I believe that the Tunnel tents are generally more spacious but can be a bit harder to get used to pitching, is that the case?
Thanks again
G
If you go on YouTube there are many videos on pitching tents of various designs.
OK, I have looked at the YouTube videos on pitching and have taken from them that it is not that complex to pitch a Tunnel.
That means that I will be probably looking at the Robens models over the TNF one. Does anyone else have any experience with either the brands or the model that they can share.
After feeling let down by the VauDe tent I really don't want another failure.
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