Tent choice for Outer Hebrides in June

[Carlton green]

I’ve been following this thread with interest, ‘cause there’s nearly always something to learn.

The Vango was definitely the right choice and if anyone is thinking of cycling the outer Hebrides I would recommend leaving a lightweight tent at home.

"Lightweight" is a relative term, and we're also back to the old adage of "strong, light, cheap, pick any two". So lightweight is fine as long as suitable money has been thrown at making it strong. Something like a Hille Anjan is probably stronger than a Banshee as well as lighter and roomier... but it costs one hell of a lot more!

My bold.

Sometimes what needs to be taken into account is an individual’s budget, and sometimes a limited budget is implied rather than stated. My own budget is always low and low to the extent that the Vango would seem pricey to me, but I am a life long tightwad .

As for weight, well to my mind I accept that lightweight stuff is dear and that if the price is unpalatable then I can choose to rider slower and not go so far. Maybe mine’s an unusual mindset but, so long as I’m happy, I really don’t mind going slower and covering less distance. YMMV, etc.

yep weight is weight - one's attitude to whatever weight is a matter of personal opinion and preference.

^^ I agree, but claim no expertise.

The heaviest thing on my bike is me … and I could do with shedding several excess kilograms.

[pjclinch]

Not heavy for on a bike.
i have one. Though it's called something else (i forget what) due to vango's mysterious policy of changing tent names.
Nice tent.

Weight is weight, bulk is bulk. Less of either is better once we're at the sizes/weights of tents if all else is equal.

Having said that, all else quite possibly isn't equal and "better" absolutely does not imply "necessary" for most of the people, most of the time.

yep weight is weight - one's attitude to whatever weight is a matter of personal opinion and preference.

Quite so. My wife and I take advantage of the option of throwing money to get lighter weight not to carry less weight but to get much more space at the same weight. We're not that worried about weight but we very much like space when camping. Not only more comfortable in terms of space to stretch out in but makes things like in-porch cooking considerably safer, getting in and out in the wet without getting the inner soaked easier, etc.

Pete.