With the 2011 models hitting the shelves soon, you can bag a bargain now.

I have been looking at a new tent (to sleep 1, or "two man" in tent speak,) to accommodate my panniers and topbox, as well as a cooking area, but still being reasonably light but strong.

The Caravan and Camping Club have a good guide to tents.
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub...osingyourtent/

I am fortunate to live near Camping World, with about a dozen assembled 2 man tents on display.


For now here are a few bargains to be had, saving �100 or more...

I spent a good 40 minutes on this topic, with my in-depth reviews, and the had a power-cut and lost my post. So, this is just a brief summary, as I can't be bothered to do it all again..sorry!

http://www.outbacktrading.co.uk/inde...atId=saleItems
for the Vango Equinox 250,(WITH Tension Band System) �145 also the Vango Cyclone 200+ �144

http://www.norwichcamping.co.uk/tent...-200-2009.html
Vango Tornado 200 �139

http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/prodpa...=sub&sub=VANGO
Vango Spirit 200 Plus �190+�20 footprint (�180 at Kenmar)


Spirit 300+ (2 man tent) on Ebay with footprint �230- have a search.

http://www.outbacktrading.co.uk/inde...wCat&Submit=Go
Vango Cyclone 300+ �166


http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/cgi-b...ml%23a136#a136
Vango Equinox with free footprint �159.95

SUMMARY
http://www.vango.co.uk/

THESE ARE THE BEST DEALS I HAVE FOUND AT THE MOMENT.......

The Vango Equinox 250 �145 (RRP �240) 4.3kg, pack size 48x21, is suprisingly stable for a high tunnel tent, and they are a very good buy at this sort of money. Good headroom, large porch, very roomy for 1 person.Really too big for a one man tent, a two person tent,but check that you mattress's will fit. great value. You may get your bike in the porch, I HAVEN'T CHECKED. If you want a roomy 2 man, check out the Equinox 350

The Cyclone 200+ �144 (RRP �240) 3.6kg, pack 44x18, is alot shorter in height, but still has a good porch area. 1 man tent .. Lighter than Equinox.

The Vango Spirit 200 + �190 (RRP �270) 2.9kg, pack 43x15, is really a 1 man tent. Huge porch. Lighter than the other two. Very stable.

The Vango Cyclone 300+ �166 (RRP �280) 4.5kg, is only 100cm wide on inner tent at the narrow end, so if you want a two man tent, I would get at least 120cm minimum, to allow for your mattress's.�166

Outback trading is a good site to start on prices. also Gaynors and Camperlands, and the shops above
A Vango footprint adds about 400g and �30

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