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WC Zephyros 1 vs Vango hellium 100
 
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torchwood14
19/01/12 12:58
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Hey looking for a 1 person tent to use with at 68L pack for wild camping and ML i have found these to tents and wondered if anyone prefers one over the other or has used them or even has another tent they would recommend?

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Belgian_Hiker
19/01/12 16:18

I had a helium 200 version, used it once and sold it to a friend. It was just a lighter version of the banshee and same issue of the high end needing to be pitched into wind to shelter the porch from the wind. Downside was a faceful of inner, unless you slept with your head at the foot/low end.

I see there is a newer version coming out: clicky

If it's this new model you're talking about, then it's a better shape and looks vey similar to the zephryos.

There is a zephryos owner thread here on OM: clicky which might help you choose.

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Chris89
19/01/12 17:31
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Main reason I bought the Zephyros 1 instead of the helium is because it's cheaper, and it has more space to safely cook inside.
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That bastard Skip
19/01/12 17:40
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I'm very pleased with my Zeph2 but read this initial Zephyros thread then, as Belgian_Hiker says, read the subsequent Zephyros Owners Thread

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torchwood14
19/01/12 18:10
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Thanks guys there seems to be quite a discrepency on the weight of the zephyros? whats the lightest anyone has got it without losing the pole?
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torchwood14
19/01/12 18:13
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also which is better in high winds and heavy rain?
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Salmon Shirted Panther
19/01/12 23:21
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Purely on price & design I'd go for the Zephyros every time.  I have one (a two man version) but have not used it yet.  I modified the poles so it has a smaller & more manageable pack size.
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Brian The Giraffe
26/01/12 19:32
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I have a Zeph 1 and Coleman Cobra 2 (which is like a helium 200), both well made (the Cobra is the ripstop version).

To be honest I bought the Zeph just to have a lighter tent. I have always found the Cobra sturdy in wind and rain (just pitch the foot end into wind)

Overall I'd go with Simon - Zeph is lighter and easier to pack, therefore better for wildcamping
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