Depends on what size you want......we like the Vango range
------------- Jewelsm - a fair weather camper
August 2013, 14, 15, 16 & 17-Trevornick for two and a half weeks of sea and surf (and ever optimistic -lots of sun). Some other weekends if I can persuade DH
I think you'll find as many opinions as there are tents. We have a vango Evoque and love it. We can't afford a poly cotton and we couldn't fit it n the car, but it's definitely what we'll get when the kids no longer want to come with us.
------------- Mummy of two daughters and two guinea pigs
One thing you need to check out is the packed size, we had the Kampa Filey 6 Air which we loved but the size of it when packed was huge. There are only the two of use plus we have a trailer so we had plenty of room for the Filey but it may be something you should check.
------------- May, Bridge House Marina Garstang
May Willowbank Southport
June Ashes Kendal
July Laverick Hall Halton
July Bridge House Marina
Aug Solway View, Borgue
Sept Willowbank Southport
Oct Wagtail Farm York
Oct Fisherpool Delamere.
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We have a Vango Capri 500. I'm very happy with it. People will have favourite makes and models, but you need to go for what suits your needs. Airbeam tents are heavier than standard pole and sleeve tents, ours is positively lightweight at 16kg!
Packsizes need to be considered too - there is no splitting the poles and fabric with an airbeam. We use our airbeam for short 2 nights and are planning a fortnight abroad next year, and the size will work for us. I like the fact the Capri had a bit of a porch over the main entrance - great for wet weather, keeping the water out of the dry inner. The bedpods are slightly darker, and we certainly slept in later than we had on usual camps. The windows are really clear and let in lots of lovely light.
When we were looking we found an independent retailer that had the model we were after. We went, planning to get the 400 version, but fell in love with the 500 and decided the small increase in weight and pack size were very much worth it. The retailer took it down and put it back up for us and then let us have a play too.
The biggest advice is just to get out there and have a look at them. Work out what you want from your camping adventures, because at the end of the day, you need to find a tent that suits you, how you use it, where it will be stored and how it will be transported - be that boot or trailer!
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