Terra Nova - Voyager Ultra 2

Well, in Scotland, like the Netherlands, nights aren't that hot. I owned a Voyager Lite and it survived some summer storms. Even when the backend (which is just two poles) got pushed down in the wind. I prefer a more closed tent even when it sometimes csn be hot. Important is that you have a a combined door with full mesh and the cloth. By adjusting the cloth door you can play with the amount of additional ventilation needed.

Keep in mind I owned the pre-2000 version. I liked the large headroom in the front. This due to the front pole. This created a large vestibule area in the front and inside in the first halve you have a lot of headroom. The backend is low and tapers. It was also prone to be blown in / down with high winds on its tale. I'm also reasonable tall (194 cm / 6,4 ft) and with an innertent of only 210 cm (6,9 ft) that is to small. Especially because the backend slopes down in the end. Which causes the innertent to lay on the foot box of my sleeping bag. That was also in the time when a 2,5 cm SI sleeping pad was top of the bill. I used an EVA 1 cm mat at that time (being young had it's merits) Construction was great, but during a camping trip the groundsheet failed extremely over 1 night. During that trip it rained a lot. I left a camping with a waterprooof dry groundsheet, and at the next site, it totally wetted through like there was nog coating there. I still suspect that one of the previous campsites has sprayed the grass with a herbicide to kill the unwanted growth between the grass or used excessive fertiliser. That grass looked extreme green and bright. It was only the aftermath that made me get a Hilleberg tent. Mind you, it was the age of AOL and CompuServe. Internet was nonexistent, and PC's were running DOS and an i386 at 16 Mhz. So everything had to be done using phone (wired) and by paper mail. The difficulty to get it repair was extreme. It took me nearly 9 months. If it was the shop (who in the Netherlands is responsible for handling warranty claims) or TerraNova i don't know. In the end it got fixed but at that time I already bought a Nallo 2.

Hi, I’ve used the southern cross, suolo, Nortent vern 1 and a couple 3 season+ The hili is the definite winner and the reason why it’s the only 4 season tent I own now as nothing compares but unless you’re planning on going out in absolute snowstorms with mega high winds I think going for a 3+ season is fine. Before I had my hili I literally only had the terra nova voyager for about 3 years and was my year round tent and served me exceptionally well in bad conditions so it’s not always necessary to get the most expensive thing going if you’re not going to use it for that. If you are however then I would recommend the hili nortent vern 1 was super solid too and a good contender for half the price! Hope this helps! Happy camping 🏕️

I have a Terra Nova Voyager, it’s 24 years old, gets used for about three weeks every year, and still looks brand new.

I would get something like a terra nova voyager (actually 4 season) which is in the heavier end of your range and pitches inner first. I have used one (a voyager 2.2, a discontinued version) in the uk for many years and it’s amazing. Saves you buying two tents, and works all year round, super super durable I guess if you want to go specifically 3 season and get another heavier 4 season tent later, then you may as well go lightweight on this one and buy something like big Agnes copper spur ul2 or nemo hornet But my experience of owning and using a terra nova in the UK for many years is that the durability and weatherproofing is far superior to the more lightweight 1P tent I have (big sky design), even though this is still a great tent. I’d choose my voyager again any time

My absolute favorite is my Terra Nova Voyager - had it at least 20 years and it’s totally bombproof. It’s too heavy for solo though. But I can probably pitch that tent blindfolded, and it’s always as tight as a drum.

You just missed the Kuiu Storm star which was around £300 in the sale. I did find a Terra Nova voyager used but needed seam sealing again. Like others have said though £200 is going to be cutting it fine for a 4 season that can handle those altitudes and conditions safely.

Terra nova is a good choice. they do a trade in deal to. Send them any tent in working order and they will give you a discount. It's kind of hidden on there site. But it is there

90% of people here will advise against fires like this (10% will think we are killjoys). While wild camping (not the same as camping anywhere) is allowed in Scotland you’ll find that fires are not permitted or are discouraged. peat can burn underground for many miles for extended periods (years). If you are going to do this please please do it on a platform, maybe on rock. Personally i would ask you not to but if yoi do… Winter tents in Scotland? I wouldn’t use less than a hilleberg or terra nova but that’s out of your budget. I’m a big fan of my quasar which is genuinely roomy enough for two (usually ‘2 person’ involves thin small people). If you stump up cash for one of those (eg Soulo) you will get possibly a lifetimes’ use out of them. Others will be able to speak to particular models. Ps if you do decide to do a fire you will at best be hot in front and still freezing on your back so don’t think it will ‘keep you warm’ lol