Which tent?

[LondonManGlastoFan]

Basically I'm torn between these two tents for glasto. It's only got to fit me and my stuff and I've chosen them because of the porch to chuck my wellies in. Any advice / alternative recommendations would be very much appreciated ?

Decathlon- Tent 1

Millets- tent 2

Cheers!

[awatson9898]

10 minutes ago, LondonManGlastoFan said:

Decathlon- Tent 1

Millets- tent 2

Personally the Second tent, the outer porch will be a saviour if it rains - saves you stepping out straight onto pure wet

Edited June 14, 2019 by awatson9898

[incident]

Neither. In that price range, go for this one or similar.

If (when) the sun is beating down, starting at like 6am, you'll easily be able to sleep for an extra 3-4 hours compared to most tents. And yeah, the porch space is very useful.

Edited June 14, 2019 by incident

[funkychick2007]

Not the first one they are too small if it rains! 

[Lees23]

14 minutes ago, incident said:

Neither. In that price range, go for this one or similar.

I bought this one for that reason also. it's pretty easy to put up on your own and on the road test I did a few weeks back absolutely pitch black and cool inside. 

[Aoife]

I have the Eurohike one you've linked and have used it for several years, holds up well against the rain, easy to pitch and a and decent size, especially if there's only one of you! 

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

5 hours ago, incident said:

Neither. In that price range, go for this one or similar.

If (when) the sun is beating down, starting at like 6am, you'll easily be able to sleep for an extra 3-4 hours compared to most tents. And yeah, the porch space is very useful.

I concur. 

[semmtexx]

10 hours ago, incident said:

Neither. In that price range, go for this one or similar.

If (when) the sun is beating down, starting at like 6am, you'll easily be able to sleep for an extra 3-4 hours compared to most tents. And yeah, the porch space is very useful.

looks decent

[Lycra]

I'd buck the trend and go for Tent 2 as these days I value space. The 2 man  fresh and black is handy but small and  for me doesn't trump having room to stash gear, sit/crouch comfortably and stretch out. Done my fair share of fests being the sole person in a metre high 2 man tent; enough to learn that a small tent becomes increasingly unsatisfactory with each passing day

[GreenTomato]

What about this one then? Quechua Arpenaz 3XL https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-3-xl-freshblack-id_8492486.html

I'm volunteering this year, so free ticket means I have a bit of money to spend on a decent tent, make sure I'm fresh n dry for volunteering work shifts.  Haven't been to glasto for 25 years  

I have a big family tent but we were told not to bring family tents cos not that much space in the crew field.   

[marcwilson87]

If you can get one with a second area you will appreciate it if it rains. I've got a two man vango which has a secondary compartment I can almost stand in. It becomes a warehouse/shower room. Also, somewhere to be that isnt your bedroom if it rains

[balti-pie]

4 hours ago, GreenTomato said:

What about this one then? Quechua Arpenaz 3XL https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-3-xl-freshblack-id_8492486.html

I'm volunteering this year, so free ticket means I have a bit of money to spend on a decent tent, make sure I'm fresh n dry for volunteering work shifts.  Haven't been to glasto for 25 years  

I have a big family tent but we were told not to bring family tents cos not that much space in the crew field.   

Fresh n black for daytime kips ?? Nigh on an essentiality considering all the sunshine we’ll be having! Who you volunteering with? I’ll be with Oxfam ??

Edited June 15, 2019 by balti-pie

[GreenTomato]

17 hours ago, balti-pie said:

Fresh n black for daytime kips ?? Nigh on an essentiality considering all the sunshine we’ll be having! Who you volunteering with? I’ll be with Oxfam ??

Decisions decisions, either the 3 man Quencha or the small but tall Vango with a secondary compartment that seems good for an impromptu mates chatroom  

Am volunteering with the DeafZone, you're welcome to come over for a free BSL sing-along!  Everybody's welcome!

Edited June 16, 2019 by GreenTomato

[Wallace]

I've gone for a Coleman Blackout tent, ie.. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078PN55S6

I actually got it for £70 on amazon a few months ago, it seems to have gone massively up in price, but you could maybe get it elsewhere for cheaper.

The blackout insides will help with much needed sleep!

[LondonManGlastoFan]

On 6/14/2019 at 1:56 PM, incident said:

Neither. In that price range, go for this one or similar.

If (when) the sun is beating down, starting at like 6am, you'll easily be able to sleep for an extra 3-4 hours compared to most tents. And yeah, the porch space is very useful.

Big thank you for the suggestion @incident (and to everyone else in the thread)! I ended up going with your suggested and bought it yesterday - now to have a go putting it up!