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Been using a friend's Vaude Terraquattro 3P for a while (and they want it back now) and its been fantastic. Is there anything similar that I should consider before getting one of my own?
I mainly wild camp / campsites that are remote or off the beaten track. I def need something that can handle very strong winds, rain, be able to fit two people + stuff and be easy to put up.
I'd buy another vaude. Customer service is second to none and their tents seem very high end.
Hilliberg --can pick up good second hand ones
Vaude make very good tents at reasonably sensible prices so buying one is a good move. It really does depend on your budget and requirements what will work for you.
I got a new backpacking/touring tent last year but my approach was list my requirements and then filter all the tents that didn't match to save time*
e.g. here's some made up crap but you'll get the gist
budget: £300
capacity: 3 people
weight: 3kg max
style: tunnel/geodesic/semi-geo
pitching: as one, flysheet first etc
headroom: 110cm
pack size: 45 x 20cm
pegs: avoid tiny titanium skewers as they get lost easily and can come out in a storm
porch size: ??
The golden rule with tents is to try to see it pitched before you buy it as floorplans and sketches don't tell you if your size 11s will fit whilst sleeping etc.
*This is pretty anal but it was the best way to get what I wanted.
They do have some interesting design ideas though that can be a bit dubious. The Wabadee(?) large tent being a case in point, the pitching method is strange but a good tent once up.
Other than that I've always liked their kit, especially the Hogan and Taurus lines.
have a look at lightwave/crux tents - great quality, very robust and light too
fantastic customer support if you have any problems
UK based too
Thanks - all very helpful. Hadn't heard of Crux before so will take a look.