Matty, I have looked at this too. The Vango comes in at 9.35 kgs, add in extra pegs and a groundsheet so looking at 10.5 kgs in real terms My Coleman Phad x3 with extra pegs carpet and groundsheet 5.2 kgs Tarp and poles another 3.5 kgs so not much difference I might seriously take a look at this no...

Bigdavesmate wrote:

Matty wrote:Thanks, what's the weight like on this as it is a lot heavier than the lone rider according to the stats

The weight difference wouldn't be huge, but isn't that why you have several hundred cc's to do the heavy lifting for you?

Haha yes that is a good point

I have just returned from Kazakhstan and the wife bought me a lone rider to do the trip, it turn out to be brilliant, and really made the trip. Easy to erect, and very comfortable to live in. I parked the bike inside most nights and this meant very few visits for inquisitive locals. I coped a monst...

I have both the Turini Vango and the lone rider - the weight difference, in reality, is negligible. The Vango is slightly more "useable" on the space front in my view, although the Lone Rider is taller. I personally wouldn't put my bike inside the tent - id just use the 'garage' as additi...

Thanks, what's the weight like on this as it is a lot heavier than the lone rider according to the stats

I am looking to buy a new/second hand tent for my next Adventure, looking at the lone rider tent which you can park your bike in, (very cool I thought) lots of money though, then I saw the Vango Turini 200 which is very very similar apart from heavier and half the price. Has anyone used either of th...

I have had both over the years. Leathermans plyers broke and so have the gerber, but prefer the gerber over all as it is heavier and more robust. I have a gerber on the bike all the time, and use one for work everyday too.

Hello All,
I have just spoken to Big Al, (thanks for the Call Big Al) I have booked on and Paid and am very much looking forward to meeting you all in September.
Regards
Matt