VauDe Mark II > Reviews

Advantages: Easy up and down, light weight, OUTER UP FIRST!
Disadvantages: Rather expensive, suffers from condensation if zips fully closed

I purchased a VauDe MkII lite over 1 year ago and have never looked back! I put the tent up in the back garden as per the instructions that were easy to follow. When you first get the tent the inner is not attatched so you lay the outer on the floor and the elasticated frame is placed on top. The 4 corners of the outer are then inserted into the ends of the frame and the elastic of the outer easily clipped onto the frame. The inner is then attatched ... Read review

Advantages: Sturdy, roomy, easy assembly
Disadvantages: Not cheap

I don't actually own one of these superb little tents, but have used them on a few occasions as a participant of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. It is a truly impressive model, with a number of features making it suitable for use in such activities. It is reasonably lightweight, but at the same time very sturdy. I believe it is suitable for 4-season use although I haven't yet tried it out in the winter conditions. It uses shock-corded lightweight ... Read review

Advantages: Feels Huge, very Sturdy
Disadvantages: Bit Weighty

I really liked this tent when my ten tors team and i first used it,after carrying it for a good 30 miles, at this point i would say it is fairly heavy but that is how you get such a sturdy tent i guess. The 1st time we put it up was on the moors and it was getting dark but as soon as we took it out of the bag it was nearly up allready!! The only downside was having to put in the inner but now its been up we just leave it in. This tent is huge and ... Read review