Wild camping tent advice...for me and the missus

[JC1984]

Hi all,

So...the better half and I are off to do a bit of wild camping in a few weeks time so I'm on the hunt for a new tent.

• I am looking for something fairly decent
• 3 berth so we aren't too cramped
• Light and small enough to carry around all day walking.
• Budgeting around the £100 mark

So far it seems a mix between the following;
Coleman Cobra 3
Vango Banshee 300
Wild Country Coshee 3

Any recommendations on any of these? Or have a missed an alternative that's really good?

I know there are a few posts similar to this, which I've trawled through. But I'd like a bit of specific guidance on the ones I've found if that's possible...so any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

 

[Idleknight]

Hello,
I have the banshee 200 for myself and If my better half was into wild camping I would of gone for the 300. Check out a local store that stocks them and ask them to set one up for you so you can have a nose at it.

 

[spiritwalker]

banshee 200 here also top tent although not much head height which is worth considering with the missus as getting dressed in one is awkward cant see the 300 offering more headroom maybe head to go outdoors and look at one in the flesh but for a lightweight cheap tent the banshee is ideal dont know much about the other ones but they are similar shape so may offer similar problem. The tempest 300 may offer more headroom have a good look at the stats before you buy.

 

[Old Bones]

Your local Cotswold might have a tent show coming up (my local one has one going at the moment) - its worth actually seeing them up, to see if it suits

 

[JC1984]

Thanks people - will probably trying and get up to the Cotswold store today - they have the Banshee 300 at £99.
I guess they are all fairly similar, Coleman seems to have a touch of extra height but nothing much in it.

 

[Quixoticgeek]

Check that you can pitch either outer first, or inner/outer together. If you can't discard the tent as an option. Pitching inner first in the rain will not lead to a happy night in the tent.

Julia

 

[Shewie]

Check that you can pitch either outer first, or inner/outer together. If you can't discard the tent as an option. Pitching inner first in the rain will not lead to a happy night in the tent.

Julia

As long as it doesn't take too long to setup I don't mind inner first J, unless it's a real monsoon a slightly wet inner will soon dry out once the fly is on.

 

[JC1984]

Thanks again guys. Have just been into a Cotswold Outdoors and they had a Vango 2 man set up and it was definitely a bit on the tight side. They had a Vango Banshee 300 in there and the pack size and weight were pretty good! Seems tents have come on a bit while I've been slung in a hammock with a tarp.

 

[Mahomasy]

Just used the Cobra 3 for four wet and windy days in the Scottish Highlands.

Was fairly spacious for 2 big lads and held up well. Really easy to pitch too, about 5 minutes more or less. I really love the big stuff sack it comes with, makes it really easy to pack away.

The only gripe I have is that the fly zips could be a bit fiddly to get up and down without catching, maybe I had it a bit too taut though..

Gets my vote anyways!


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[JC1984]

Great stuff, thanks Mahomasy!

 

[JC1984]

So...might have found a wildcard entry...
http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF102-3.html
Anyone familiar with these? Seems a good size, lighter, good pack pack size. Interested to know if anyone has one.

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[Old Bones]

There is feedback on the Luxe here: http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/forum/gear/anyone-using-a-luxe-habitat/59158.html

 

[JC1984]

Thanks Old Bones....having a good old read here. Seems shipping from China could be a bargain too!

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[kieran w]

I know everyone isn't going to like the brand but this is a good tent that is a decent quality

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-xlite-3-tent-783115?colcode=78311516

and the porch may be a nice feature to have with the extra space but it is a bit bigger packed than the other tents that have been listed above

 

[JC1984]

Thanks Kieran.

So, ran the Luxe Habitat past the missus and she loved it. So I think I'm going to order one of those. Will try and do a bit of a kit review on it after our trip as there doesn't seem to be that much info on it.

Thanks all for your input

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[JC1984]

The Habitat has arrived! Bought from Backpackinglight.co.uk - arrived super quick and with a bag of Skittles in the box, great touch.

Tent was up in the living room in a few minutes. Love it. Will do a proper review after our trip next week!

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