Planning to do a bit of camping this year. So I need a new tent and I'm not sure what's good these days.

With a budget of <£100, what's good in 2 man tents for walking and sticking in the Tiger footwell for going away? I've got a bigger tent for when I need the space, so light, small and dry!

Had been thinking
Vango Banshee 200
Stormshield Ultralite
Karrimor Alpha
Coleman Avior X2

Any thoughts/experience?

thanks
Ed

My two-man dome tent fits perfectly in the Avon boot.
However, its only a cheap £25 tent (can't remember the name of it, sorry) thats suitable for camping sites, shows etc. - it certainly ain't up to a 2 - day yomp across the moors in a force 10!! if that's what you're after.

They have a 4 man in argos this weekend half price for 25 quid if you want a cheapy. Should pack up smallish.

argos haave camping gear on special offer.

also costwolds have a sale on.

NB. re: argos tents - I have 2 from them (well 3 actually but someone else has 1). one is a small one person tent - tiny thing but light and it looks well made - cannot recall the brand though.

and antoher 4 person dome things with living space in between - again looks well made and was 1/2 price - I couldn't resist.

as ^^^ says beware of really cheap comedy/toy tents

spending £ 50 to £ 100 on 2 man should get you a decnt waterporrf and lightweight tent IMO - survive anyting the English weather will throw at it .


brand is pro action (ok, I had to google)


[Edited on 21/5/09 by 02GF74]