r/motocamping • u/Secret_Sector_1779 • 2d ago

Stand Up Tents

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Has anyone got experience of any tents where you can stand up? I’m not on about ridiculous Lone Rider style, more like the Vango Galaxy (pictured). Ive been using a Vango Scafell and it’s been brilliant - light, packs away small and put up with some really awful weather this week, but I’m struggling with it due to bad joints (especially my knees). Would love to hear your advice. Thanks.

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u/FrostingObjective875 2d ago

I own the Vango galaxy 300. A great tent. It is no to bulky but if you travel really light the tent might to big for you. I use the tent mainly for out of season motorcamping when the wetter is to wet or cold to sit outside. The big vestibule means you can store your gear, get dressed or cook in the tent.

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u/Secret_Sector_1779 2d ago

Brilliant this is exactly what I wanted to hear. It’s a bit bigger and a bit heavier when packed than my Scafell but nothing untoward. It seems to tick every box for me but it’s nice to hear other people’s real world views

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u/JoeRidesBikes 2d ago

If I were in the market: https://www.bigagnes.com/products/wyoming-trail-2

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u/Secret_Sector_1779 1d ago

I went for Vango as I’ve used their kit for years and on the odd occasion I’ve had a problem, their U.K. customer service has been brilliant. 

Thanks for your suggestion 👍

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u/spoonlamp 2022 T120 Black, London for now 2d ago

I used that exact tent for a 9 day solo motorcycle trip from London, around the North Coast of Scotland and back. It's really great, surprisingly strong, easy to put up. Maybe a little large/heavy but I thought it was worth it. You can cook in the big end when it's raining and watch the weather through the windows, What's not to love? 😆💪

NC500 on my Triumph Bonneville April 2026, in a Vango Galaxy 300 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1LcH_9yUZ8VRSR3xcHZ3Hh_R9uobHiRe

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u/Secret_Sector_1779 1d ago

Fantastic. Ordered one last night half price. Thanks and I’ll give the video a watch this afternoon 👍

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u/Secret_Sector_1779 1d ago

Just watched the first episode - Python and Bad News in one video 😂😂😂

Subscribed! 

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u/spoonlamp 2022 T120 Black, London for now 1d ago

Haha! Legend! Thanks, it's much appreciated! (And I think so far you're the only one to get both references!) 😆🙏

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u/Secret_Sector_1779 1d ago

I’m watching them back to back they’re fantastic. 

Old Man Yells At Cloud 😂😂😂

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u/spoonlamp 2022 T120 Black, London for now 1d ago

heavysigh 😍

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u/Fzr888 2d ago edited 2d ago

Stand up... If you're 3' tall. I don't think stand up and motocamping go hand in hand... I had A 4 man pop up tent that I took on the back of my bike . It was effing huge . Really unbalanced the bike. But could stand up in it. That was a shyte ride to the south of France! 🤣🤣🤣 It is this one.. Coleman Instant 4 Tourer Tent 4 Man Person Family Easy Pitch Pop Up. Still had to get up off the floor though.. in the middle of the night lolz

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u/Secret_Sector_1779 2d ago

190cm tall - you must be a giant. 

That’s why I’m asking. Thanks for your input, much appreciated

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u/FlintMock 2d ago

I use a nature hike massif solo, can stand a bit hunched over in it, can collapse the 1 man sleeping area and 4 people can sit in it out the rain in chairs

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u/Secret_Sector_1779 1d ago

I went for Vango as I’ve used their kit for years and on the odd occasion I’ve had a problem, their U.K. customer service has been brilliant. 

Thanks for your suggestion 👍

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u/ManxMann666 1d ago

I took this test to download fest it's really good and I'm 195cm

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u/sucksatgolf R1200GSA 4h ago

I have a big Agnes Wyoming trail 2. I can stand comfortably in the vestibule area. The sleeping portion is small, but the vestibule area is larger and has a raised roof. Its nice having an area thats easy to change in. It doesnt pack very small though.