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Take the Nevis but also in those winds I tend to go back to a spot that I know has a sheltered location, or at the very least have a couple of fallback sites in mind where I know there are grouse butts or a wall, or a natural feature like a little valley that will shelter me
Has to be the Nevis of those 2, as others say pitch lower down, using available wind blocks. As the 300 is a relatively large albeit low tent for only a single pole it will catch potentially alot of wind and flap, make sure to orient correctly to the wind. Id also suggest double pegging on the windward side and if you have any spare guys adding an extra on the points either side of the pole (if that makes sense).
Nevis 300 without a shadow of a doubt.
I reckon the Nevis because it's lower profile and the 'tunnel' style tends to be quite good in winds. I only have a Zephyros 2 to go on but it's that same hoop in the middle, stick poles at the end structure. I've seen various videos of Cloud Up tents doing alright in wind but they are kind of sail-shaped!
Definitely not the Naturehike, I could blow that thing flat. The Vango is heavier but sturdier.
The Vango Nevis is a top notch bit of kit in my opinion. I only had the one man, but it was super!
The Phoxx tent looks ok for a budget 2-3 season/person tent, I have a few vango tents, a 2kg Blade 200 and a 2.5kg Cairngorm/Zenith 300 when I have a friend to split the load, both were under £100 on fleabay, the Nevis is also well liked. My tents have never let me down despite torrential rain, I also have a 760g - 3x3m DD hammocks tarp for day hikes, fishing and soon to be deployed as a camera hide, shop around for the best prices on tarps. In fair weather you can get away with a sub 1kg tent and hiking poles, DD hammocks pyramid tent springs to mind though there are others, Hilleburg and such will cost lots, some imported high end tents seem overly complicated for my liking. Thermarest neoair xlite or xtherm sleep mats, you will find few are better and the lifetime warranty with no store receipt required is the cherry on the cake. Recently picked up a last gen xtherm used on fleabay, £110 delivered in good condition with pump sack, 6.9R insulation. Buy a sleep mat based on your physical size, regular, long or wide. £1 for an inflatable pillow from budget uk high street retailers work well for me wrapped in a T shirt, I inflate mine around 60 to 80%, same place for mozzy spray pens and dry sacks for your underwear - electronics. A water filter/straw is handy, likewise a compass and OS maps with fresh water springs denoted, you can download/print/laminate these for almost free from various historical map websites oldmaps online and oldmaps . nl are good, just screenshot an area on a large high res monitor/tv. For a stove look on ebay after watching utube reviews and take your pick, likewise aluminium or titanium pots and a small frying pan with foldable handles. Osprey Rook 65 is a good starting point for a quality budget rucksack, DONT skimp on this, carrying 10 to 20lbs all day in summer heat can damage your back and gets very uncomfortable at 25C+. That said if you have a comfortable rucksack that doesn't damage your back muscles use it, do try them for size with dummy weights before you purchase, the weight should rest firmly on your hips. Goretex/waterproof jacket of your preference, champion longcoat is best bang/buck, for cold weather fleece and puffy jackets, fine/thin wool/synthetic jumpers are very good. Mil surplus goretex MTP lightweight over trousers new/unissued are best value/function ime, nicwax wash in helps goretex etc stay water repellent. Stay away from cotton, once its wet it can lead to hypothermia very quickly, down is also useless if wet but gives the best warmth/weight in winter. Sleeping bags take your pick, look for the EN comfort rating, note this is a simulated test rating and is a rough guide only. You aren't the only one from Yorkshire, a quick bus or train ride and there's hills and valleys for everyone round ere..
I'm assuming you're UK? Something by Vango or berghaus from GoOutdoors will do you fine. No reason to spend money if you don't need it (I killed a Vango tent in 3 weeks last year though so if it's more than an emergency tent then you may want to) Warning - last year camping in the black forest was near impossible without booking. I crossed it twice and it was slammed everywhere. The Vosges in contrast was lovely. Nice and quiet by school holiday standards so I'd head there first.
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