OEX - Bandicoot II Ultralight Tent

I posted this in a similar question earlier, but as it seems to be about the tent in question...... I recently purchased the OEX Bandicoot 2, but unfortunately, I had to return it due to a manufacturing defect in one of the pole hubs. The design features a small round metal ring with three holes tapped into it, and in my case, the machining was so poor that the thread simply wouldn’t hold. After the return, I decided to go with the Vango F10 instead, which, in my opinion, has a superior hub system. While examining other hub threadings, I noticed they all had quite a bit of room for improvement in terms of tolerance. This raised concerns for me; if a hub were to fail while on the trail, there wouldn’t be a realistic way to fix it. I was genuinely disappointed because the Bandicoot appeared to be a great option at a competitive price point. Perhaps my experience was an isolated incident, but it certainly made me hesitant about the brand and its design.

I have the bandicoot 2 UL and I think it's great. The silnylon is deceptive. Feels like it should be really weak but it's not at all. I've had it set up in howling winds on a hill in Dartmoor with no issues at all. As long as you're smart where you put it up, the floor is fine. You can also buy an optional groundsheet for about £30.