Vaude Mark 3 Review

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Vaude Mark 3
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scotchmer's Review of Vaude Mark 3 Tent

11th Aug 2008

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Easy to erect
    5 stars
  • Berth
    3
  • Durability
    5 stars
Good Points

Very robust, and pitches all-in-one. Very easy to pitch.
Lots of headroom so you can sit up and read in comfort. This was my main criteria as I hate constantly rubbing up against an inner, especially when I'm wet and tired.
Excellent ventilation. Midge-proof.
I have wild camped lots with mine, and don't think it could be improved on in terms of design.
Very streamlined so wind just slips past it.
It's never let in any water through the walls.


Bad Points

A bit heavy. I solo camp so can't share the load, but even with an extra groundsheet/tarpaulin to protect the floor, it's 'only' 4kg - a weight I'm prepared to carry for a good night's sleep.
A bit expensive new, but I got a deal on an ex-show tent.
Some seapage through pressure points on the floor on boggy ground continues to be a problem I haven't yet solved, despite spraying it.


General Comments

I've had several tents that I've used back-packing solo with. This has been the best by a long way, but I haven't been prepared to fork out 'silly' money to save a kilo. It might seem a luxury for one person, but there is easily room for two. Like all tents, three-man means 'sleeps two'!!
Difficult to find a similar tent that has as much headroom inside (115cm inside the inner) significantly reduces the claustrophobia effect.

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