Looking for a lightweight 1 man tent for ~ £100 (Seen these in the sales for around that mark), and there's no easy way to compare between these choices?
Anyone tested out either, or got advice on which is a better bet (Double vs single wall, general build etc)?
I've got a Vango Hydra 200+ for when i'm feeling sociable.. Seen a few Zoid threads - but not much on TNF.
Alternatively am I missing out on something better?
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 I've never tried the TNF solo but I used to have a zoid (it was the 2 person version though). In short, I wasn't hugely impressed. I wrote a review for OM at the time, which should still be available if you search for it.
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Thanks Cath - I saw your review which is what raised a little concern on the MSR. Given the price, and that I'm not going to be doing too much extreme backpacking (yet!) i'm wondering whether the pros outweigh the cons...
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 I bought a Wild Country Solace a few years ago...you can get them for circa 80 quid. With other financial commitments at the time, I couldn't really justify spending much more on a solo tent, which was (and is) rarely used.
I've only used it in fairly benign conditions, and as such it has been great. Pretty big for a solo, maybe a wee bit heavy (2kg), but sturdy materials. Plenty room to sit up/ cook etc.
I'm not sure if it would take a real hammering tho'. It's single hoop pole, so the current storms would probably make mincemeat of it.
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 I've got a zoid 1, no problems so far although it hasn't ever had a real bad weather test yet! It might soon though, I keep meaning to do a Wild Boar Fell loop from Kirkby Stephen, and it looks like it may happen early february. Only an over-nighter, but we shall see how it fares...
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I have a TNF Solo 12 ( as well as Akto ) and found the TNF very good, quick to pitch, light and small, reassuringly strong in high winds and condensation surprisingly manageable so far. You have to cook outdoors too and stash bulky gear outside ( no use if your over 6 foot too I would say)
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 Aren't Vango currently doing something that would fit the bill?
Light, one person and not expensive that is.
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I'm in the same dilemma. MSR Zoid 1.5 or Vango Ultralight 200. The price difference, if you shop around, is pretty big. Cheapest Vango I've seen is £117 with the Zoid at £159. Has anyone got any experience of the Vango? I'd like to know if it's easy to erect.
Cheers
Gareth
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 very easy to errect however when i had my ultralite 100 within three days of using on the lleyn peninsula a rip occured during high winds however the other 3 tents i did it with a terranova, hilleburg and even a coleman were totaly unharmed. my advice buy the zoid 1.5 wich is what i now own and it is smashing, and never again look twice at a single skinned tent or a vango as when they try and go light they loose out in my oppinion however they do some gud family tents. hope ive helped u out gareth
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Well, I've been for a few little trips in my Zoid 1 now, and for the money it's not a bad little tent. Getting in and out in the rain is a bit of a pain, due to the design of the flysheet entrance which flaps about a bit, and you can end up with a wet back if you aren't careful. Also, the large amounts of mesh used mean that whilst you don't have much of a problem with condensation, it can be quite cool and breezy on a windy night! I've modified mine a bit, by attaching shock cord loops to the flysheet guying points instead of just clipping them to the loops which attach to the inner tent, and now it goes up much tauter and less flappy. If you can't afford much more, I'd say go for it, providing you aren't wanting a four season, stormproof shelter!
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I love Zoids got a 1.5 and a 2 great peices of kit highly recommended
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.jpg) Hello Bill, Welcome to the forum!
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