F2 El Diablo

Advantages: Good quality, great value, spacious and easy to assemble. Looks great too
Disadvantages: We haven't found any yet

...We own an slightly older Vango Diablo 600 family dome tent and its probably the best investment we ever made. Recently we looked around this new model as we are looking to upgrade and the design changes they have made are excellent. For example, the addition of the side door and the extra height in the bedrooms. Our current tent had served us very well and has accommodated our family of four through all weathers during week-end breaks and two week summer holidays. The tents take about 45 minuted to erect (2 people ideally required). The sewn in groundsheet is great for two reasons. The first being that it helps keep heat in and cold out and the second being it stops creepy crawlies joining you for company. We have used our existing tent in October in England and have not been cold ( with the help of a small heater). The outer... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Bright, Clear, Battery LIfe
Disadvantages: Cost, Scratches easily

...Apparently, women need men like a fish needs a bicycle. Well, assuming that the fish will be cycling in twilight conditions, it will also be in need of adequate safety equipment, of which a decent front light is an essential part. All of which probably means that women need cycle lights too. On a more serious note, and despite the fact that the days are getting longer, there is probably nothing more important when you are cycling than being seen. I won't rant on endlessly about it - it's just common sense. What I will tell you about is one way in which you can improve your visibility and it comes in the form of the HL-EL 300 from Cateye. Cateye have been making peripherals for bikes for quite some time now and have built up something of a reputation for solid, functional and innovative solutions. They aren't the cheapest... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: bright, battery life, small
Disadvantages: a bit flimsy

...I've had one of these for 2 years and used it for probably about 70 times. It's used to get the 7 miles (about 35 mins) home from work. I use high capacity rechargeables and the battery life is very good on these. The brightness tends to drop off after 10 hours or so and I usually recharge more regularly than this to keep it bright. I used the non-rechargeables supplied with it and they lasted for most of the first winter. It is very bright and nearly as good as the halogen light I also have on the bike. It's small and compact and weighs almost nothing without the 4 AA batteries that it takes. I've used it in the rain many times without problem. It does feel a little flimsy but less so once the batteries are in and if it's lasted for 2 years I cannot complain. I bought it as a pack with the LD600 Red rear LED which is even... Read review

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