by tenohfive » Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:03 pm
I've spent hours scouring reviews, sales and the likes of eBay/Gumtree etc but feel like I'm no closer to answering my own question - or can't face the answer, which may be closer to the truth. In which case I need to work out an alternative option.
I'm looking for a two man tent for wild camping. Mostly just for me - so needs to be light - but on occasion my better half will be joining me. As such it doesn't need to be massively roomy, but does need to be able to take two packs/be able to cook in the porch. Neither of us are tall.
It'll get 3 season use but I'm considering the odd winter wild camp in the Lake District above the snowline - I was hoping that with a reasonably robust tent, careful pitching location, watching of the weather forecast etc I could get away with a weekend here or there.
Finally, budget: I can't stretch beyond £200 but am quite happy buying second hand.
Is this doable? If so, where will I need to compromise - winter resistance, weight, space? And any suggestion for what my best option is, or can what I want not be achieved without two tents? If so, which?
I've flitted between various options - from the Alpkit Kangri to the Vaude Power Odyssey to flavours of Zephyros, but I don't feel like I'm any closer to a decision.