Alternatives to this tent?

[Gotte]

I'm thinking of getting this tent:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vango-Tempe...HSH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296913263&sr=8-1

I've had a look at one pitched at Go outdoors and it looks to be just what I'm after - porch, outer pitch first, plenty of space, bomb-proof.
It gets great write ups, and it only misses out on a few points - I'd have liked a freestander, and it's a little heavy (would have preferred around 2kg, though I read somewhere that with a bit of jigging - changing some stuff - that it's possible to get it closer to 2kg). It's about as close to what I want in my price range (it says £110 on Amazon, but they do them for £89 at other outlets).
I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any others which are max of 2.5 kg, green (wild camping), porch, 2 person (though it's only for me, but want/need the space) etc that are as good or better.

Thanks

Phil

 

[gsfgaz]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACKS-OCTANE...re_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item27b85fa73c Check this out mate ,

 

[FreddyFish]

The Tempest 200 looks like a good choice.

 

[Squidders]

From what I can see, there isn't much that competes with your choice at that price point. It looks like a solid choice for your budget to me.

 

[beachlover]

Have a look at these and the reviews

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coleman-Avi...UTF8&coliid=I2HIE9FYPK4T47&colid=F82P8ZRRAAM2

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/wildcountry-aspect-2-tent-783140?src=google

 

[Broch]

The problem with this style of tent (and so many seem to be styled on this kind of design) is that you have no protective cover to cook under when you have vertical rain. I've tried a few now and I have to say they are a cost compromise. In adition, if you do use it for 2, there's very little room to keep the gear out of the weather.

My favourate tent, when not using the tarp, is the Saunders Spacepacker http://www.robertsaunders.co.uk/pages/spacepacker.html#plusmk1 because you have loads of pitching options, kit storage under cover for both of you, stands up to a real storm, both occupants have their own door (no climbing over each other to get out in the wee hours), pitches fly first and is only around 2Kg. BUT over your budget

Personally, I'd use a tarp and save up for longer for a no-compromise tent. I know others will disagree but I speak from decades of trying different designs out.

Cheers,

Broch

 

[Cogola]

The best alternative to a tent is a hammock. Seriously. A DD plus tarp would fit your budget. Once you've tried a hammock you'll avoid ground dwelling whenever possible

 

[Gotte]

Thanks for that, guys. Will read links now. Cogola - I have been tempted by hamocking, but am due a trip to the highlands in May, where trees can be in short supply. Might get a cheap one, though, to try out and see what I think in the local woods.

All the best

 

[Gotte]

Beechlover, thanks for the link to the Wild Country aspect2, that looks a really impressive tent. I do like the look of it.