Hi I've been trawling the web for the past couple of weeks trying to pick a tent.
I think a tunnel tent with sleeping at one end with full sewn in groundsheet is looking the best and so far its looking like I'm going to get the Vango Icarus 500 after reading all the reviews.
Could anyone suggest anything similar or better for the money? I've found the Icarus for £129.99 so far. Thanks peeps, hoping to make a decision soon
Thanks
Carl
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The best advice I can give is don't limit yourself to "brand new" items.
I just picked up a second hand Vango Albany 600 for £92 on eBay, and there's no way I'd have picked up anything equivalent new for anywhere near that price.
I took my time browsing the auction listings, checking out any tents I wasn't familiar with on here and reading real reviews from real campers. Eventually I found a couple I was happy with and kept my eye on them til it was the right time to drop a bid in.
If you do check eBay, all I would say is don't be tempted by the brand new budget brand tents starting at 99p. They're cheap for a reason
i would give E-bay a good trawl we have been doing it for weeks and if your lucky a bargain can be had
it might be the wrong time of year to buy as everyone is looking but people upgrade give up etc etc
pick a tent look at reviews online and have a flutter
Best of luck
Paul
and as already said the 99p start ones are cheap for a reason we have just been away in a rage tromso 10 man tent they are starting on E-bay at 99p and are going for about the £130-£150 mark dont bother we were going to buy one but im soooooooooo glad i borrowed one first
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We were undecided between the icarus 500 and the outwell virginia 5. Reviews for the outwell 10 out of 10. Went to look at both of these, specs were the same but decided on the outwell, much more light inside, more windows felt bigger inside. Is the same specs as the minnesota but the poles are different. I know this tent cost more but we feel it is worth it. Take a look at reviews and pics on here . Good luck.
You can get the Icarus 600 for £150 and I think the additional 750mm width would be well worth the extra £20 over the cost of the 500. You might be able to get Go Outdoors to beat that price by 10% as well.
Now, if you want something completely different.....
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Hello Carl.
As HEJC72 has stated, you need to be looking for a larger tent.
4/5 Person tent = 2 Adults and kit.
I have a Tesco 4 person dome, and an Outwell Virginia 5.
Neither one would be suitable for 4 people (2 adults and 2 children) and kit.
Methinks a Vis-a-Vis type is more suitable for you?
2 Bedrooms next to each other is a bit, er, umm, too close for comfort, (if you know what I mean?).
For the size you wish, and the price you quoted, you'll end up with either, a 'Fair Weather' tent, or, large pre-owned one.
I wish you success either way.
P.S. Welcome to UK Campsite
Kind regards James
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Hi Guys cheers for all your help,my father-in-law has now offered to pay towards one (increasing budget!) What you guys recommend as the best for me where budget isn't a problem..... well too much of a problem ;)
Hi there, i realise you may be looking at bigger and better now but, just had my 2nd trip in Icarus 500 ( new to camping). So easy to pitch and plenty space. Left Naburn Lock this morning with 5!!!!!! Icarus 500 next to each other!We can't all be wrong! If the 500 too small i'd say look at 600. I have double and single airbed and the (space for) 2nd airbed that i use for the dog and her basket.Good luck, trust me, i know how long and hard this decision is.
Sarah
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Topic: Best 5 man tent for under £150?
