I've just split up with my partner. I love camping and own a zenobia and a vango icarus 600. Both fantastic tents but the problem is I don't drive so i'm going to need to buy a tent i can carry on train to carry on camping.
I'm looking for ideas of suitable tents. I'd like a decent size one if possible rather than a crawl in, crawl out one. Like the look of the vango aura 300 but is still on the heavy side at 12.5kg, the icarus 300 is a possibility coming in at 8kg but maybe still slightly heavy.
Any ideas welcome as i'm determined to carry on camping
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We have an Icarus 300 and it is not too heavy but I wouldn't want to carry it very far. Though you would be able to lighten the load by putting the pegs and poles in your back pack.
It is a great tent and would suit your needs perfectly. I often use it on my own and there is oodles of space. It is only 150cm high but I can almost stand fully in it (I'm 5'5").
I have the taller previous version of the easy camp tipi. Got it for £50. Great size, and not that heavy. So the new version, if big enough for you would be lighter.
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went through similar thing myself and travel by train sometimes. I bought a holdhall on wheels from Argos for £8.00 for me and rucksack for my son and we carry the tent between us. it is Outwell Arizona L and is like a mansion compared to vango that we had to crawl in and out of. Edale is not far from you on the Sheffiled to Manchester line is a great place to try as not far from station.
I like tipi style tents but i think i like having a porch/sitting area even more. Still considering the icarus 300 but also investigating the sigma 300+ and the vango beta.
I'm determined to find one
Your help is very much appreciated
Thanks guys
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Whatever you buy...get a large size wheeled suitcase to store it in...you can pack round it with other stuff you need and it's so much easier to get on a bus or train with....We're looking at the moment...look a right div with all my measurements in hand but who cares!
The Vango Kairos 400 - similar to the Trevone mentioned above, albeit not quite so high spec but with the flexibility of side doors protected by the pole sleeves over the doors rather than a sloped front door.
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I'm not too bothered about being able to stand up. I just didn't fancy alot of the lightweight expedition tents with only enough space for you and your sleeping bag that are only waist height.
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