Tent

[Ricd11]

Oh by the way, I got my tent (above) from simplyhike online - they have a 10% voucher code on at the moment 'VCHIKE' or a free delivery one but it was better to get the 10% as the tent was £75

 

[Bandini]

Thanks for the ideas. What about this:

http://www.somersetcamping.co.uk/pr...ent-scoop-purchase-unbeatable-sale-price/286/

Seems a good deal, and Kyham always had a good name. Is it suitable for sticking on my bike?

 

[HelenD123]

Thanks for the ideas. What about this:

http://www.somersetcamping.co.uk/pr...ent-scoop-purchase-unbeatable-sale-price/286/

Seems a good deal, and Kyham always had a good name. Is it suitable for sticking on my bike?

That's far too heavy. My new one is 1.8kg. Definitely don't get anything heavier than 3kg.

 

[Bandini]

Ah! Right. Back to the drawing board!

Actually, there are two of us - does that make a difference? It is long too though isn't it?

I think I am just being tight! I am thinking I should fork out another 30 quid and get the 3 man Vango Spectre.

 

[ComedyPilot]

I looked at the website for that and it didn't show pack size/weight. Those are the important bits for touring.

 

[ComedyPilot]

[looks at website again....]

6 kilos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your bike weighs less than that....almost.

 

[HelenD123]

[looks at website again....]

6 kilos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your bike weighs less than that....almost.

You wouldn't want to be hauling that up chimney bank would you.

 

[ComedyPilot]

You wouldn't want to be hauling that up chimney bank would you.

Only someone REALLY stupid would ride a fully-loaded tourer up Chimney Bank..........

 

[Bandini]

Ha! I am already resigned to pushing up chimney bank! I haven't got your calves, CP!

 

[ComedyPilot]

Only someone REALLY stupid would ride a fully-loaded tourer up Chimney Bank..........

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Like I was just saying....only someone REALLY stupid.............

 

[Bandini]

I think I might get the Vango Banshee.

 

[ComedyPilot]

I think I might get the Vango Banshee.

Goes googling...to help offer an opinion..............back shortly.

 

[ComedyPilot]

1 small opinion.

Given the uk's track record with precipitation, you might want a bit of a porch on it to cook under?

I have a 1 man tent that I can't sit up in, so am resigned to buying a flysheet and an extendable pole to create a 'covered living area'

 

[Bandini]

Ah! Good point.

 

[GrahamG]

I'd second that - it's the reason the other half and I got a Vango spirit 200+ as the porch holds all luggage with room to sit in and cook if necessary.