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joburghawk 22 Jul 2010 14:48

Vango Beta 350 / 450
 
Beta 350 | Tents | Vango

I used a Vango Beta 350 for 3 years on numerous motorcycle camping trips and cannot fault the build quality (it is a Vango after all) or the design. This is a VERY spacious tent with a useful porch area for storing panniers and wet gear, and the 3-pole tunnel design is easy for one person to pitch quickly - particularly after the first pitch, if you keep the inner and outer together so they can be pitched 'as one' next time.

Overall the Beta is an excellent tent which I would heartily recommend to motorcyclists. It is available in 2/3/4 person versions (labelled 250/350/450), although I would suggest going up one size to make room for your gear - I found the 350 a bit big for solo motorcycling camping trips, so I have just downsized from the 350 to a 250 - note that I didn't even bother looking at other brands or designs, I just went straight for another Vango - they really are that good!

The Betas also pack up small, and strap easily onto e.g. the top of one of my 'Pooratech' ammo box panniers.

Jo

joburghawk 22 Jul 2010 14:54

Oops..forgot to mention cookers...
 
I have an old oval ex-army Trangia which has served me well, but I couldn't resist a cheap copy of the more common round Trangia kit, which Lidl sell now and then at a fraction of the Trangia price!

The only drawback is that I have to carry a supply of meths, but in reality a 500ml bottle goes quite a long way.

I also keep a small hexamine stove in my panniers, in case I want a quick cuppa...

Jo

Selous 23 Jul 2010 10:25

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Originally Posted by joburghawk (Post 298208)
I also keep a small hexamine stove in my panniers, in case I want a quick cuppa...Jo

I love the smell of Hexi in the Morning. lol

PaulD 30 Jul 2010 01:49

Tent
 
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I have 2 tents one is Coleman Phad 3man tent that we use in Winter (Pictured) and the other is a Mutta Hubba 3man which is good for summer, in my opinion the Coleman is better made ! We use a Coleman dual fuel stove as well and it has never missed a beat.

stuxtttr 30 Jul 2010 13:01

Kyam Biker Tent - seems to tick all your boxes so to speak.

Stove hmm whisperlight is good if a little messy.

how bout a nice little gas stove :scooter:


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