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Tents (2-3 man) Top of Range: Lightwave G1 Trek, (pounds) 220 This two-person performance tent weighing just 2.55kg is ideal for backpackers and hill-walkers. The geodesic design makes it very stable in strong winds and continuous pole-sleeves make for easy pitching even on rough ground. The inner tent has internal pockets for storage and incorporates a hanging gear loop. The fly-sheet has two airflow vents to aid ventilation and a silicone coating on both sides gives excellent protection against the elements and provides the best resistance to UV light.
Mid-Price: Vango Hydra 200+, (pounds) 180 (pictured) A great value two-person performance tent from Vango. The semi-geodesic design offers maximum living space, with a generous porch storage area. Features including colour-coded poles, locking pole tips and a "move as one" fly-sheet, all combine to make for fast, easy pitching. The inner tent has two mesh panels to increase ventilation while the fly-sheet provides a waterproof, UV resistant outer. At 3.9kg this tent appeals to hill-walkers and back-packers as well as being ideal for Duke of Edinburgh Award use.See the full content of this document
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Best Buy: Wynnster Prairie 2, (pounds) 40 An extremely good- value, entry level tent, the dome design is both easy to pitch and generous in size to easily accommodate two people with all their gear. Both inner and outer are fire retardant and together provide a 100% waterproof structure. The tent has colour-coded poles, PVC windows and comes wi...
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