Lenny
New Member
- Location
- Galway, Ireland
Hi folks,
I'm currently looking for a tent for cycle touring. I need something for four seasons, 2-3 person, that is reasonably light (though I'm not a lightweight freak).
I'm planning to do some touring in the Rockies next summer, so I really need something that can hold up in potentially serious weather. Does anyone have any suggestions?
The Hilleberg Nammath and Nallo have been suggested to me - they are quite expensive though. My biggest issue is that while I could probably afford a serious expedition tent like a Nammatj come next summer, I have a few trips planned early in the new year and need a new tent NOW.
So I have two options: Buy one tent now and one later, or try to find something within my budget now that will work well in all weather and last a long time.
I'm a total novice when it comes to tent purchasing, so looking at specs on websites means almost nothing to me.
Some of these Vango tents are within my price range - does anyone have any experience of them?
http://www.vango.co.uk/products/tentslection.asp?typename=15
If it's a case though that I'd better off waiting until I can afford a serious tent such as a Hilleberg, I'll be looking for a good four season tent that's up to dealing with UK weather. Again, suggestions here would be really appreciated.
Thanks,
Lenny
PS I've stuck this up on BikeRadar as well, thought I should mention that.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm currently looking for a tent for cycle touring. I need something for four seasons, 2-3 person, that is reasonably light (though I'm not a lightweight freak).
I'm planning to do some touring in the Rockies next summer, so I really need something that can hold up in potentially serious weather. Does anyone have any suggestions?
The Hilleberg Nammath and Nallo have been suggested to me - they are quite expensive though. My biggest issue is that while I could probably afford a serious expedition tent like a Nammatj come next summer, I have a few trips planned early in the new year and need a new tent NOW.
So I have two options: Buy one tent now and one later, or try to find something within my budget now that will work well in all weather and last a long time.
I'm a total novice when it comes to tent purchasing, so looking at specs on websites means almost nothing to me.
Some of these Vango tents are within my price range - does anyone have any experience of them?
http://www.vango.co.uk/products/tentslection.asp?typename=15
If it's a case though that I'd better off waiting until I can afford a serious tent such as a Hilleberg, I'll be looking for a good four season tent that's up to dealing with UK weather. Again, suggestions here would be really appreciated.
Thanks,
Lenny
PS I've stuck this up on BikeRadar as well, thought I should mention that.
Thanks in advance for any help.