After many years not camping, We are now looking to get started again with our first trip planned for next weekend. We will mainly be doing weekend trips, maybe a week or two once a year.
We have a fairly limited budget of around £200 for the tent, which needs to be spacious for two, so I’m thinking a 3/4 person is probably wise?
Also, would like a tent that is quick to pitch and won’t end up in divorce!
Amazon have a Vango Portland 400 Air tent for just under £200, what do you think?
Also, I’d love any recommendations that fit the bill!
Thanks :-)
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Yes, you’ve hit the nail on the head! My concern is buying something that looks good on the likes of ebay and Amazon, which turns out in use is frankly rubbish. I’d be tempted to maybe invest and spend a little more if it gets me something which is recommended, tried and tested etc.
I’ll have a look at Decathlon, thanks for the tip!
Hi Lancs80, I've got an Obelink Eldorado in good condition if you are interested?
Link to the manufacturers website here
https://www.obelink.co.uk/eldorado.html
I can pitch it in the week and take some photos if you are interested.
I bought it two years ago to go camping with my young children. They loved camping so upgraded to a De Waard tent.
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Hi Lancs80.
I brought the Vango Genesis Airbeam second hand from the for sale section of this site a couple of years ago, the Portland you’re considering looks to be a slightly smaller version of the Genesis.
Here’s what I can tell you about the Genesis, over the last couple of years the Genesis has had a lot of use and has stood up to everything thrown at it, it’s quick and easy to erect. Although it’s classed as a four man tent it makes a nice 2 man tent for weekend and short stays. I use a tarp for a bit of shelter as the doors could do with an eyebrow above them.
Good luck.
Quote: Originally posted by Lancs80 on 24/8/2019
Hi,
I’m a newbie to the site, so firstly a big hello!
After many years not camping, We are now looking to get started again with our first trip planned for next weekend. We will mainly be doing weekend trips, maybe a week or two once a year.
We have a fairly limited budget of around £200 for the tent, which needs to be spacious for two, so I’m thinking a 3/4 person is probably wise?
Also, would like a tent that is quick to pitch and won’t end up in divorce!
Amazon have a Vango Portland 400 Air tent for just under £200, what do you think?
Also, I’d love any recommendations that fit the bill!
Thanks :-)
.
Merely from a quick google of this tent, and absolutely no personal experience of it:
At 1.4m high, it won't allow "average height adults" to stand fully erect inside. I don't like stooping!
At 3000mm HH, whilst comfortably over the UK standard, it does appear to be a little less waterproof than "Yer average modern day tent". (Many of which are now rated 4000-6000 HH)
I'd prefer a SIG (sewn in groundsheet) to keep all the draughts and bugs at bay. This also helps to form the tent shape and tautness, when pitching. This one is described as having a "Linked in groundsheet".
I would say you can do a lot worse than choosing a Vango tent, as they do have a reasonable reputation. However, I'd also say there are better Vango tents out there. Whether they would come in budget is another matter.
I personally would spend a little more, but that's easy to say, sat here spending someone else's money!
If the "negatives" above can be accepted, without compromising your enjoyment (and continuation) of camping, it appears to be "A good tent for the money"!
Accepting all the above points, we are probably going to buy the tent below. It will only be used for w/end trips with good weather forecasts. Saying that reviews are good, but with a HH of 2000 I have my doubts about really heavy rain and wind, but for under £200 I am prepared to give it a go. The pitching looks simple and having been in one the size is huge. We are fortunate to have another tent which is almost perfect apart from drying time if it gets wet. So this one will be for instant getaways in good weather.
There are a number of perfectly serviceable family tents around that price point and I would second the suggestion to have a look at the Decathlon range!
Hi,
I'm sorry, but I am no fan of current Coleman tents.
They seem to have lost their way and their quality has nose dived.
One review of this tent mentions leaks. Well, that is enough to put me right off.
Don't be tempted by cheapness.
I would rather spend double the £200 and get something reliable.
Our summer weather is becoming a grave yard for a good many cheap gimmicky brands and if you get a badly finished tent that has ben chucked together, you will regret it.
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Topic: What tent for £200
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