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I've been very happy with the performance of our Vaude Space. It pitches inner and outer together, outer only or inner only. Is freestanding, except for the porches. Good ventilation. Wide side doors in stead of head entrance. And the 3P version is spatious enough for 2 people and luggage. There's also a 2P version. Packs up nice and compact. My only gripe with it is that the pole sections are just too long to fit into my Magadan bags where we keep the rest of the tent and ground sheet.
The Vango Halo 200 is also a pretty nice design for 1 person and luggage.
Nice feedback, thank you

Seems Vaude Space 3person tent is north of 3.5kg... that's a bit on heavy side although i suppose i could carry less scotch

also Space is expensive , compared to say 200USD range or so.

unless i am a bit off here. I'll look into deeper though.

thank you
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Nice feedback, thank you

Seems Vaude Space 3person tent is north of 3.5kg... that's a bit on heavy side although i suppose i could carry less scotch

also Space is expensive , compared to say 200USD range or so.

unless i am a bit off here. I'll look into deeper though.

thank you
True, the Space isn't cheap. The Vango equivalents (Halo 200 our 300) are more affordable.
On my motorbike I tend to care more about pack size than weight. I am prepared to carry an extra kg if in return I get compact pack size, quality finishing and materials and ease of use. The Space certainly offered that during 5 months on the road this spring and summer and on shorter trips on the years past.
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There are probably Decathlon stores in the UK. They have a wide selection of tents at low price. To me, anything over 40 Euros is too much. I'd pick a small dome tent for 3 persons. In term of weight, 1,5kg is my goal.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-819467-3-man-tents

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-...d_8347890.html



Actually, they have outlets in South-Africa too ;-)

http://www.decathlon-sports.co.za/
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