All are quality tents. Good waterproofing. Stable in winds. We went for the Icarus because of the head room. Now with the canopy we can get in and out without getting wet in the tent.
Quality wise, there shouldn't be any difference between the 3. It's which layout suits you/your family best. There isn't one which is "better" than the other two.
On price, the Orchy/Tigris are pretty close, with the Icarus being a bit cheaper.
The Tigris and Icarus are closer to the tunnel style, whereas the Orchy in effect has a high dome living area, and a sloping down rear tunnel for the sleeping area.
Their footprints are different - the Orchy and Tigris are longer, but the Icarus is wider.
If you've seen them in the flesh it's really then going with which you feel meets your needs best.
If you let us know your intended use, couple/family etc, the Tigris/Icarus owners might be able to say how those configurations suit them.
For our use, mainly a couple but with an occasional third, the Orchy suits us very well.
------------- Mike
My advice is worth no more than the price paid for it
We have an Icarus 600, we considered the others but the rake of the front canopy meant there was too much wasted space in the Orchy and the Tigris. We also read that the Orchy wasn't as stable but that may have beed sorted now.
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2014:
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I have three people in my party and have the Icarus 500 and the premium extension. It's a combination I would highly recommend. There are some photos in my gallery.
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Topic: Vango Orchy or Tigris or Icarus
