I am looking for a new, larger tent for a 12 day stay at the same site.

My weekend tent is perfect for just that, but I would like to be able to stand up, and have a little more space around me. Plus if its raining, sitting in my little Vango Cyclone is awfully cosy.

So, I am considering a Vango Orchy 400, 12.5KG! with a pack size of 73x28x26cm...gasp! LINKY : http://www.vango.co.uk/tents/orchy-400.html

It would be around the same size as one of my dry bags, and with that plus my usual luggage it would still weigh less than a pillion, and the weight would be lower probably as well, if I use my panniers too......

Has anyone else taken a huge tent on their bike, and any tips/advice? What do you think? Is this overkill?

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