Though Vango seem to have the monopoly on tents recommended and approved for the DofE Awards, we do also supply suitable lightweight tents.
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Though not recommended or approved by the DofE organisation, the lightweight backpacking tents that we specialise in are of course also suitable for any young person or persons undertaking the DofE Award outdoor challenges.
Not only are they compact and lightweight, but they offer tremendous value for money, especially when compared to similar big brand name tents. Our one person tents range from a mere 1.1kg to 1.85kg, and our two person tents range from 2.1kg to 2.75kg. Each tent has its own merits and choice can often come down to individual needs or preferences and whether you want to share a tent or have your own private little shelter.
While our PYRAMID one person tent is the lightest at just over 1 kilogram, this particular tent is probably less suitable as a DofE Award tent due to the fact that it requires two walking poles to erect, and not all young people will be hiking or trekking with walking poles. However, our TOPWIND 1, weighing in at 1.85kg and our Backpacker/BLAZER tent, weighing in at just 1.5kg are well worth a look. The TOPWIND 1 and the Backpacker/BLAZER tents are very straight forward to erect - very fast and very easy to set up. Both tents are high specification and great value for money. See here: 1 PERSON TENTS and here: 1 PERSON TENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, for more details.
We also provide a complete all-in-one, lightweight backpacking tent, down sleeping bag and Ultrapad inflatable mattress, package HERE.
Our two person tents are of course larger tents, but unlike many brands of tents, our two person tents are spacious enough for two adults and their kit, each tent capable of accepting two full size sleeping mats side by side. See full details here: TWO MAN TENTS and here: TWO MAN TENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Of course as suppliers of great value lightweight camping tents and lightweight camping equipment, there may also be other equipment we can help you with, and we are always happy to help or advise - just fill in our contact form here: CONTACT FORM, or simply drop us an email
Incidentally, if you do purchase a tent for DofE use, let us know at the time of purchase and we will throw in a very useful LED head torch.
Not only are they compact and lightweight, but they offer tremendous value for money, especially when compared to similar big brand name tents. Our one person tents range from a mere 1.1kg to 1.85kg, and our two person tents range from 2.1kg to 2.75kg. Each tent has its own merits and choice can often come down to individual needs or preferences and whether you want to share a tent or have your own private little shelter.
While our PYRAMID one person tent is the lightest at just over 1 kilogram, this particular tent is probably less suitable as a DofE Award tent due to the fact that it requires two walking poles to erect, and not all young people will be hiking or trekking with walking poles. However, our TOPWIND 1, weighing in at 1.85kg and our Backpacker/BLAZER tent, weighing in at just 1.5kg are well worth a look. The TOPWIND 1 and the Backpacker/BLAZER tents are very straight forward to erect - very fast and very easy to set up. Both tents are high specification and great value for money. See here: 1 PERSON TENTS and here: 1 PERSON TENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, for more details.
We also provide a complete all-in-one, lightweight backpacking tent, down sleeping bag and Ultrapad inflatable mattress, package HERE.
Our two person tents are of course larger tents, but unlike many brands of tents, our two person tents are spacious enough for two adults and their kit, each tent capable of accepting two full size sleeping mats side by side. See full details here: TWO MAN TENTS and here: TWO MAN TENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Of course as suppliers of great value lightweight camping tents and lightweight camping equipment, there may also be other equipment we can help you with, and we are always happy to help or advise - just fill in our contact form here: CONTACT FORM, or simply drop us an email
Incidentally, if you do purchase a tent for DofE use, let us know at the time of purchase and we will throw in a very useful LED head torch.
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Above: The one person BLAZER tent and the two person SHARK 2 tent
