LynseyDiva Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 I've had my trusty Vango Dart DS 300 since 2010 and I intend on bringing it again this year. It's been to many festivals with me, and although it took me a while to trust pop-ups, it's not let me down so far. It's also pink and purple so it's easy to spot in a field of blue and black tents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Eazy Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Hi Tent fans, I'm bringing the Coastline 2 again this year. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miesh Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Hello http://www.vango.co.uk/gb/tents/967-ark-300.html?search_query=Arc+300&results=23#da-moreinfo My tent is the Arc 300. I've just tried it out this weekend. I can pitch and pack on my own, if it's not windy. There was room for two and it will feel spacious with just me. I wanted a porch area to leave boots etc. This morning there were puddles in the corners of the porch. The groundsheet is linked-in. Does anyone have advice on how to reduce the water ingress or is it unavoidable? I'm asking for future reference and hoping it won't be an issue at Glastonbury because it will be dry for the duration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeeroo Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 20 hours ago, kalifire said: Got a choice this year. I have this one, a Coleman coastline 3-man: This is what I've got too. I was tempted to pick up something new which I could stand up in and had a covered porch but in the end, I just couldn't be arsed. This does the job nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_d Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) This one for me (well, technically, a smaller version but it looks exactly the same): Edited May 29, 2017 by neil_d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) First time camping as I usually take my campervan in CV East but failure in October meant coach & tent in resales.. Thought I'd play it safe and go for 3000mm HH and double skinned. So bought a Vango 250 for £60. had six attempts to put it up and down again and when sober I can do it in just under 10 minutes to up and 14 minutes to back in the bag - which isn't bad for a non-popup. It will 100% be leaving the farm with me on Monday. BTW - whats the etiquette for tent savaging on Monday - I fancy picking up a spare? Edited May 29, 2017 by Penrhos added youtube link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rseamer Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) I own 5 tents from the tiny to a huge canvas bell tent. I'll be taking this one though, which is somewhere in the middle. Basically a big dome - tall enough to stand up in, a porch that can just fit two chairs in if pouring down, and reasonably waterproof. Took it for it's first run out this year a couple of weeks ago and it still had some of last years Glasto mud stuck in the poles despite me cleaning it when I got home! Edited May 29, 2017 by rseamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 8 hours ago, Miesh said: This morning there were puddles in the corners of the porch. The groundsheet is linked-in. Does anyone have advice on how to reduce the water ingress or is it unavoidable? I'm asking for future reference and hoping it won't be an issue at Glastonbury because it will be dry for the duration. Fix any holes/tears you can find then get some nikwax proofer spray and give the tent a good coating.. http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/camping/tent-spares/tent-cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugtanion Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Gonna be the trusty Outwell Nevada M again. A couple of the Velcro fastenings are a bit of an issue after last year's mud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiki18 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Has anyone used the own branded mountain warehouse tents? Looking at this as the 20% off from yesterday is still working.. Weekender 3 Man TentNow £49.99Was £99.99 Save 50% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfalls212434 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 vango ark 300+ tent, got it for 2015 but didnt take it last year as just wanted the easiness of putting up that my quecha 3 man pop up brings to things but definitly missed having a porch and a bit of extra room even if it does take longer to whack together. this one http://www.outdoorworlddirect.co.uk/vango-ark-300-plus-tent.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteLizardPrice Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Sorry but I'm clueless on this type of thing and was wondering if anyone can help. Last time I went was 2015 and I used the Eurohike Avon 3 man tent, was great for what I needed and I plan on using it again. I've been bragging to my friends who are going to their first Glasto that I've already got everything whilst they scurry to buy tents, sleeping bags etc.. I decided to give the old tent a check up in the garden earlier and discovered I'm not only missing one pole, but I haven't got a single one! Ive been at University the past 3 years so have moved house a few times and along the way have kept hold of the tent but not the poles, which I had in a seperate bag as I'm not the best at folding a tent on the monday morning. When looking for replacement poles I get confused for what I'm looking for, is it wishful thinking that I expect as the tent comes with a set of poles they should sell the 3 poles together seperately? All I seem to find in terms of replacement poles are singular ones for like £2 and as I said at the beginning, I havent got a jar of glue about these things. Specs of tent are here if needed: http://www.millets.co.uk/tents-camping/162607-eh-avon-dlx.html#read_more If anyone can inform/educate me on what poles to get it would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris E Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Needed a new tent this year and decided to go for extra height to stand up so went for a tipi... https://www.aldi.co.uk/adventuridge-tipi-tent/p/076634151148000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesy10 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Hi tent people. I've bought this bad boy. Note the sizeable porch area, which will be easy to keep clean when I'm getting changed out of muddy stuff. I'm not too sure about the windows though. Not that I'm much to look at, but people like a peek don't they? Best not keep anything valuable on show in that area! Also, the porch is entirely enclosed. Never in my life again will I get one where the flaps just come down and there's a desperate ground sheet. Absolute crap if it pisses it down Got this off eBay second hand, never used (apparently), £50. It's all wrapped up and I haven't attempted to put it up yet, so it's a gamble on the Weds! Edited June 8, 2017 by Stokesy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowls Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 On 29/05/2017 at 0:38 PM, Dan Eazy said: Hi Tent fans, I'm bringing the Coastline 2 again this year. Love it. Think that's the tent I saved from a neglectful owner in 2015!... Need to open it up at the weekend to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex_ollie Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I found a 3 man tent under my bed when I last visited my parents so I will be taking that. Cant remember what it is or where it came from, nor if it's ever been put up. Might not even try it before we go. What can I say, I'm a risk taker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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