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Topic: Replacing my trusty Vango Gamma 350

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dsgoody

20/3/2016 at 1:08pm
Location: Bristol
Outfit: Icarus 500 Aura 200

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Hello all,

I’m after some tent recommendations; my Gamma 350 went in the bin late last year after the seams started leaking excessive amounts of water – despite coating it with Fabsil every other year. Not bad for 10 years use.

It seems however that replacement that I am happy with are a bit thin on the ground. I like the idea of having a sewn in Groundsheet and a front and side door – all of which the Gamma 350 had. Looking around I can’t seem to find any Vango tents laid out like this (of this size) anymore. So I’m open to ideas; any suggestions or recommendations?

Also, if anybody can suggest a tent that’s a little bit taller that would also be beneficial – but not a must have. Storage space is a consideration as it needs to be transported in a Classic Mini. I already own an Icarus 500 for the longer trips (3+ days).

Cheers,

Dave.

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foggers

20/3/2016 at 3:10pm
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Vango seem to have abandoned having sewn in ground sheets in their smaller tents. All their lighter compact tunnel tents seem to have what they are calling a "linked in" groundsheet which is bathtub style. I did see a Sprayway Hood River 3 on Camping World website but it appears to be discontinued.....

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foggers

20/3/2016 at 3:27pm
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Found it from a different retailer http://www.ibexcamping.co.uk/sprayway-hood-river-3--3-person-tent-10808-p.asp

ladycake

20/3/2016 at 3:34pm
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Outfit: vango tempest 200 icarus 500

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outwell earth tents looked similar i thought?

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ladycake

20/3/2016 at 3:39pm
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we had a gamma 450...great tent. had it for years! the earth tents seem to have bathtub groundsheets? similar design to gamma`s...

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Check out the Somerset camping online. They still have some stock of the older style Vango Aura 200 in Green or Blue at £69.99.
Its a great little tent with 170cm standing height and full sewn in groundsheet. Semi geodesic and can be put up by one person.
Seperate bedroom pod and living area, great for a couple or one.

I own one for solo camping and it a great tent and very stable in high winds, only has one door though!

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foggers

20/3/2016 at 3:52pm
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Yes there are lots of tunnel tents of that kind of size, but very few with SIG.

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dsgoody

21/3/2016 at 6:16pm
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Thanks for all the helpful replies, it looks like there are a couple of alternatives with SIG's.

That Aura 200 though looks absolutely spot on; I'm very tempted and it's a great price as well. Forgetting the fact it's not got a side door - it's exactly what I'm after.

I'll give it some thought over the next few days.

Dave.

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Quote: Originally posted by dsgoody on 21/3/2016
Thanks for all the helpful replies, it looks like there are a couple of alternatives with SIG's.

That Aura 200 though looks absolutely spot on; I'm very tempted and it's a great price as well. Forgetting the fact it's not got a side door - it's exactly what I'm after.

I'll give it some thought over the next few days.

Dave.

I think its a great tent and a bargain at the price. I am glad I bought mine a while back.

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