For a package for the Oregon 800, this is a good price. My only concern would be living space as you have 3 adults and 2 teens and 10 year old . Most family groups that use a tent of this size are 2 adults and 2/3 children . Whilst this should deter you from this purchase , annecdotal evidence would suggest that you consider something with a larger living space . If you think this bears consideration, post back with your needs and restrictions , and all here will pitch in .
We had the Oregon 800 tent last year. It was nice & roomy for the three of us - 2 adults & 1 child. I think it would be a bit "cosy" for 6 of you unless you're happy to all bunk in together. . The bedrooms have removable dividers and are reasonably large. My husband slept on a camp bed at one end, and me & my daughter slept on air beds at the other end, with room for our clothing. I agree with numbersix, you'd be a bit cramped in the living area if you want to use a table with 6 chairs and other bits & pieces. You'd probably need a utility tent for storage.
Hi there, can you get to a tent display? Even if you can't see that tent pitched, there are others of a similar size which would give you an idea of living space.
Ages ago someone posted that living space doesn't matter, because you don't live in a tent you sleep there; well many of us disagree, we need to be able to live and cook undercover! So what do you need? If you need to be able to fit round a table to eat or play a game then the Oregon might be cramped, if you're off down the pub its a different story!
Hi john we have an oregan 600 and we are off this weekend (3 adults and 2 kids )i think this is about the max amount for our tent although the sun canopy gives you a good bit more space to sit in.As for pitching the 2 tents maybe if you phoned the site and explained the situation you might have some joy, they might make you pay for a pup tent normally a couple of pounds extra.Why don't you phone a few sites to see what the answer would be.
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I suppose it is allways tempting when you see a package at a good price . The way I try to buy a tent is make a shortlist of say three tents ,have a look around to see what the best deal is on all three either as a tent by itself or as a package. I then ask myself do I need all the items in the package , or could I get similar for less. For example , footprint groundsheet, or diy out of tarpaulin. Fitted carpets are nice , but unless the tent has a non rectangular shape , you can purchase picnic rugs , or generic tent carpets for less .Personally I would choose to get the best tent possible , and get accessories when they can be afforded , as its always that haunting question ,why did n't I get a better tent, that lingers .
I have an Oregon 800 (older model) and we're 2 adults + 2 kids. I've just bought the same canopy for it. I'm intending to use this combo as a touring tent next year for six weeks so I'm pretty confident about the size for four of us as a long stay tent. I think for six it would be cosy for a two weeks stay but for a weekend or up to a week you should be okay for space, as long as you were good friends.
The bedrooms will take two double airbeds almost exactly, btw, or three single airbeds or four camping mats. You can split them with dividers or leave them open to make one big room. If you have the SIG version of the Oregon you can leave out the bedroom at the end door end and you'd have a vast living space. If you have a pup tent then you've got extra sleeping room, so that will give more versatility.
You will be able to fit a table and six camp chairs in the living space, with a little storage space round the edges. But you will be crowded. No sofas!
On the plus side, it's an extremely easy tent to pitch and is a size that will fit on practicallyany pitch. It's a good robust design that will stand up to a lot of poor weather. It packs away small, given the size of it and unlike many other "eight berth" tents it really WILL sleep eight if you use double airbeds. As I said I'm intending to spend six weeks in mine next year. Just don't bring everything you own plus the kitchen sink with you.
I got one last year and it got wrecked by strong wind. I'm still trying to get two replacement pole sections. I have found Vango to be unhelpfull as was the Yeomans I got it from.
I think I get where you are coming from now .The corvus would effectively be a 4/5 tent . Leaving the Oregon for perhaps two and set up as the main living area . This is a good idea if you do not mind a two pitch approach . Why not get a Meridian 8 or 10 , if only on the grounds of aesthetics , they would look so cool pitched together .
2 adults 3 girls 14,11,9 and a dog. Adults at one end double airbed plus clothes bags etc. Kids at the other with self inflating mats & toys & dvd player.
Dog in the middle with a collapsable kennel.
Table that can seat 6, 5 chairs, Cook stand and double gas burner camping stove & mini fridge & larder box (ex-huggies).
Without dog was still roomy/comfy, with dog is neat but ok.
So for us has been ideal - would like the side canopy but decided we didn't need it.
Best advice is to go see your shortlist up - see how small they all pack and the weight of them when packed.
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Topic: vango oregon 800 package
