I'm tempted by this. I'm loving the large windows at the front and the fact that by adding the side, it could be a tent for slightly longer stays. However, I know very little about tents other than our current one. If anyone has seen a lumen and can offer any positives/negatives I would be grateful. Before I go and make what could be an expensive error....
Family of 4. Weekend camping with the occasional week thrown in...
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The only negative about the lumen 500 is that for the price it's only got the 75 denier fabric and not the 150d that other vangos have
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It's the thickness of the tent fabric so a150d fabric should last longer than a 75d fabric tent
So if your spending a good amount of cash on a tent I'd want it to last
What is it about the lumen that you like
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Maybe take a look at the vango evoque 600 you can buy the zip on sun canopy
Shop around though to get the best deal but you already know that lol
It's a great tent with the 150d fabric IMHO well worth the extra
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May Peak District Duke of York
May Holland Delfse Hout
June Cotton Arms Nantwich
july/aug Cornwall Pentewan Sands
And quite a few local weekenders
Bugbug, I agree with the previous poster and if it's definitely an Airbeam you're after then it may be wise to stretch to a 150d. The suns UV rays weaken the fabric over time.
We've just started using the Vango Eclipse 600. That's in 150d. It feels really sturdy and overall it's a brilliant piece of kit - maybe a bit on the big side for you though given that its mainly weekend trips you're doing. That said, there's a great range of nylon air beams available too in smaller sizes.
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