Cheers, yes the porch area sold it to me. I have made one adjustment to the front pole, and cut 40mm off it! It sits lower to the ground and takes away the baggy section people complain about.
@@adyontour- May have to try reducing the main pole. But what I did do is bought a pack of those crocodile clips and elastics from amazon, they are to add extra guy ropes points to tarps/ awnings. While away in the Galaxy 300 I thought well why not use two of them and attach them either side mid way along the front slope to get rid of that excess flappy bit. Once attached and pegged out it worked a treat. The last two times I have done this, and now before the next outing I will be doing a permanent job by sewing webbing and threading elastics onto them. Great tent for when on the M'bikes
We were away at a biker fest last weekend Ady, it rained. Noticed me and mates tents were both Galaxy 300 'earth trek' (both bought in last 2yrs) and some others were the same tent but had 'base camp'on the side. Slight difference in that ours collected a small pool of water, on the roof, the bit between the two roof pole ends, just above where you roll the door up to and secure in the two loops. This resulted in accidental spills into the tent when the rain stopped and we rolled up the doors and disturbed the water. The other 'base camp' ones didn't have this problem, speaking to the owners, theirs were a few years older than ours and the roof section on theirs was taut and didn't have this problem. A bit mystified, must be a different production run? Maybe different country/factory making them? I am looking into a solution to this. Oh by the way, I sewed on the two loops and elastics onto the mid bottom of the front sloping sides, works a treat for just two more pegs. Stops the flapping and gives a little bit more room between flysheet and bathtub groundsheet
@@adyontour Yes the poles were in the sleeves. It's just the material in that area on ours must have a slight sag to it which was all the more noticeable when it rained as water would collect there. But the other older ones it was more taut and the water would just run off and down the door. Can't think of any way to make it tighter to let the water to run off. Can I put photos up on here??
Just to confirm the Base camp is the old model and the Earth Collection is the new one, also they changed the fabric to one made from recycled plastic so this might be why they differ. To be honest the new ones only have 3000HH and the base camp is 5000HH so a better fabric. Mine is a base camp and I've not noticed it sagging but it's not been in really heavy rain. The only thing I've seen some people do is when putting the guy ropes out on the front pole they peg them forward instead of them going out to the sides, this could loosen the tension above the door. Send photos if you can.
@@adyontour Sorry Ady, reverse what I said at first, I got my galaxy 300 models wrong way round. Mine (and mates tent) is the 'Earth Trek', it says this on the storage bag, it also says it has a 5,000HH. It also is made from Protex Eco, which will be the recycled plastics material you were on about. The other older 'base camp' ones that we saw (and that you have), being different materials must be why they do not have this problem. Can't send photos as there doesn't seem to be the option, mind you this is off my mobile,might be different on my pc. Will see if pegging the main pole guy ropes out makes a difference, we were really hemmed in and tents close together, so not much room for lateral guy ropes, this could be the cause and the solution??
@clivedonaldson9549 this is a bummer to hear because I have only found one website that will deliver to the US and it is the model you have, did you ever find a solution?
What a brilliant and really well explained first impressions video. The only thing I would have liked to have seen was a bit of detail concerning how the roof poles attach. The idea of the tubing to protect the pole sleeve gets a thumbs up from me.
Thanks, to be honest those poles are pretty self explanatory but saying that I have seen people not putting them through the sleeve. The protective tubing is working a treat, thanks for the feedback.👍
@@adyontour Thanks for replying, I really appreciate your help. The way it's made will help it bend to the curve of the pole better than a straight one would. Are the edges and corners smooth enough? Just a bit concerned it will wear holes in the flysheet.
The one thing i was interested in you didn't seem to cover. The vestibule footprint. Does it have any way or rising or attaching to the front door. Or does it simply lay flat ? If ots completely flat at the front I could envisage some issues with wind causing rain to enter in at the very front lower section of the door.
Sorry for the late reply. The front ground sheet does lip up the side by about 150mm and the front edge does lay flat, but also can be raised up and secured to the same height as the rest. lastly it also attaches to the bedroom. I've used mine loads not in heavy rain yet but when opening the door in the rain you do have to shake it slightly otherwise it does drip in a bit. Hope this helps. Ady.
Absolutely fantastic review 👏 I have have now definitely made My mind up which tent I am now getting for my solo bike tours, thankyou for the post 👍🏻👍🏻
Couldn't get hold of the galaxy 300 so went with the omega 350 yes I hear there's been some issues with rain coming in to the kitchen area when you open zips after rain etc but ime getting a tarp to sort that 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Great stuff you won't be disappointed. A couple of things that might help, after putting in the poles tension the adjusters where the pole locates, you should be able to do these up tight. Also if you peg the door by the 2 zip bottoms first then pull the tent back and peg the rest out keeping it even and square both sides, it helps with the issue of the sides flapping.I always put the inner in separate as you can keep the outer up if it's raining to pack your gear in the dry, also if moving to another camp you can keep the bedroom dry. The only gripe I have is water on the door dripping in when opening in the rain, I just turn the first 12ins of groundsheet back by the door before going out the tent and knock off the rain a bit before opening the door flap.👍 Enjoy mate😊.
I always pitch/peg mine from the front, and tension the pole adjustable straps tight when putting the poles in not at the pegging out stage, if that makes sense. Also I have in the past hit the ground to sink the pole in a bit, all these seem to help try it next time.👍
Ady on Tour I have just purchased a Galaxy 300, I hope you see this as a constructive criticism after watching your vid - here goes: there are three different pegs used for this tent, the written instructions attached to the tent bag give no idea of how many there should be, nor where they should be placed or actually used. I would have really appreciated a step by step guide as to where and how they should have been located and used in your video. I wrote to Technical Services after watching your video and the advice was as follows: in the peg bag there should 5 skewer pegs ( Vango equivalent = alloy pin pegs ), 5 meta stake pegs ( Vango equivalent = channel pegs ), 15 ringed groundsheet pegs ( Vango equivalent = groundsheet pegs ). " Channel pegs for the corners, alloy pin pegs for the sides and remainder and the groundsheet pegs for the rest of the guy ropes and webbing." Until I get the complete tent out of the bag I do not know what " webbing" actually is ! I did not see this on your video so have no idea whether you agree with what has been suggested.
Hi Bill, I am a little confused because all the pegs with my tent are the same. If you have the latest Earth Collection model it might be that they have introduced these, why they would do that I'm not sure maybe let me know when you pitch the tent. Also one bit of advise, start at the front when pegging out as it helps the sides staying taught.
Hi James, Good choice the Galaxy is a great tent, I ended up taking 40mm off the front pole as the adjustable strap at the bottom was very tight, this enabled the flysheet to fit lower to the ground. Try yours first but mine fits better.👍
@@adyontour Thanks Ady, I've gone for it and picked one up. Sorry silly question, but did you take 40mm off just one side, or equally 20/20? DOes it effect how the end of the pole clips into the fixture at the end? Final question, the plastic sleeve you made looks like tubing cut in half? Thanks!
Hi James, what you have to do is unscrew the end off the pole and pull it so you can release the elastic, making sure you don't let go, and take the end pole off. You then cut the opposite end of the end pole without the thread on it. Then thread the elastic back and connect the end stop and screw it back in place. Note that you might need someone to hold the elastic will you take off the end pole, and also file the bur on the pole after cutting so there are no sharpe bits.👍
Great review, thank you, I was looking for something like this to get my children to come camping, the price tag is a bit much!! I guess you get what you pay for.
Yes, it's a great tent with loads of room. A couple of minor niggles but solved them, one being I felt the front pole was a bit big as the tension strap wouldn't adjust up, so I cut 40mm off the pole and it's fine now.
A really good review and I've watched this against your one of the Omega. Just wondering where you got the Galaxy from as I can't see it online in my usual places?
Hi Alain, I would say 15mins max it's very easy for one person. I always pitch the outer first then clip in the inner. There have been a few people complaining about the front sides flapping, but if you peg the door first then the back this for some reason stops this from happening. Cheers Ady.
@@adyontour I've seen suggestions that you can sew an additional peg tab midway along to lessen the flapping. After getting droochit on the west coast of scotland last year, we're going Galaxy too - just the thing for removing those wet leathers in a highland summer.
I didn't keep the Omega as I was just not convinced so sent it back and went with the Galaxy, so far everything has been fine. After my review of the Omega others have said that it's been fine but I still feel the zip is a weak point. Hope this helps.
@@adyontour had it several years now. But when pole split it was less than a year and second use. We put some duct tape round it and always put it in the less stress3d position.
Oh right, shame you didn't rise the issue when it happened you could of used your consumer rights and got a replacement maybe. You can get replacement poles and could take the elastic out and just replace the split one, a really easy job.
@@adyontour I did with vango. And was told they don’t warranty the poles. Which, as I said to them, as the main structure of the tent you would think they would build them to last. If ours was/is defective it should have been replaced. But no..
Agreed, well I'd get the replacement and hopefully it will carry on being the good tent that it is, I'm taking mine to Wales tomorrow and doing a video of the trip, thanks for watching the channel.🤘⛺️🏍😊
I find that most of them are fine, but the current one was from Aldi about £15.00 and is ok. The bottom mat for the legs is good to protect the ground sheet. I've also used ones off Amazon. Ady.
I have the vango 350 still new. The one you have the galaxy 300 looks like the same size in its bag, wish I new that before buying the 350 if iam correct. Also Iam trying to save up for a new motorbike, I don't have one at the moment, money a bit tight at the moment.
I seem to think the pack size is smaller for the Omega 350, but for me the high headroom and big vestibule area on the Galaxy 300 is what makes it better. Good luck with the new bike.👍
Thanks so much for the reply! I don’t seem to be able to upload a photo or video to the comments section, so I’ve added a quick video to my page. There are 15 hooped pegs and 5 of each of the other two. It’s the Vango Galaxy 300 Tent - 2023 Model
Hiya, I've had a look and it seems strange they are all different types. Normally they would be the pegs on the left of the picture, and the hoop ones would be to peg a ground sheet or something you walk over so you don't catch your foot. Also you only need 20 pegs to do the whole tent and guy ropes. I think the best thing is contact Vango customer services they are really helpful, and please let me know what they say as it's a mystery why they include different types. Ady.😊
That was the most comprehensive look at the Galaxy 300 that I've seen.
I like the idea of being able to stand up in the vestibule of the tent.
Cheers, yes the porch area sold it to me. I have made one adjustment to the front pole, and cut 40mm off it!
It sits lower to the ground and takes away the baggy section people complain about.
@@adyontour- May have to try reducing the main pole. But what I did do is bought a pack of those crocodile clips and elastics from amazon, they are to add extra guy ropes points to tarps/ awnings.
While away in the Galaxy 300 I thought well why not use two of them and attach them either side mid way along the front slope to get rid of that excess flappy bit.
Once attached and pegged out it worked a treat. The last two times I have done this, and now before the next outing I will be doing a permanent job by sewing webbing and threading elastics onto them. Great tent for when on the M'bikes
Also try pegging out either side if the door, tension these up then pull out the back of the tent and peg it. This seems to work.😁👍
And yes a fantastic tent for motorbike trips, just got back from Ireland absolutely beautiful get over there you will love it.👍
Love this tent! Fabulous for moto camping at a great price! Had mine 3 years now.
We were away at a biker fest last weekend Ady, it rained. Noticed me and mates tents were both Galaxy 300 'earth trek' (both bought in last 2yrs) and some others were the same tent but had 'base camp'on the side. Slight difference in that ours collected a small pool of water, on the roof, the bit between the two roof pole ends, just above where you roll the door up to and secure in the two loops. This resulted in accidental spills into the tent when the rain stopped and we rolled up the doors and disturbed the water. The other 'base camp' ones didn't have this problem, speaking to the owners, theirs were a few years older than ours and the roof section on theirs was taut and didn't have this problem. A bit mystified, must be a different production run? Maybe different country/factory making them? I am looking into a solution to this.
Oh by the way, I sewed on the two loops and elastics onto the mid bottom of the front sloping sides, works a treat for just two more pegs. Stops the flapping and gives a little bit more room between flysheet and bathtub groundsheet
I know this might be a silly question but you did put the poles through the sleeves either side of the rooflight didn't you?
@@adyontour Yes the poles were in the sleeves. It's just the material in that area on ours must have a slight sag to it which was all the more noticeable when it rained as water would collect there. But the other older ones it was more taut and the water would just run off and down the door. Can't think of any way to make it tighter to let the water to run off. Can I put photos up on here??
Just to confirm the Base camp is the old model and the Earth Collection is the new one, also they changed the fabric to one made from recycled plastic so this might be why they differ. To be honest the new ones only have 3000HH and the base camp is 5000HH so a better fabric.
Mine is a base camp and I've not noticed it sagging but it's not been in really heavy rain.
The only thing I've seen some people do is when putting the guy ropes out on the front pole they peg them forward instead of them going out to the sides, this could loosen the tension above the door.
Send photos if you can.
@@adyontour Sorry Ady, reverse what I said at first, I got my galaxy 300 models wrong way round.
Mine (and mates tent) is the 'Earth Trek', it says this on the storage bag, it also says it has a 5,000HH. It also is made from Protex Eco, which will be the recycled plastics material you were on about. The other older 'base camp' ones that we saw (and that you have), being different materials must be why they do not have this problem. Can't send photos as there doesn't seem to be the option, mind you this is off my mobile,might be different on my pc. Will see if pegging the main pole guy ropes out makes a difference, we were really hemmed in and tents close together, so not much room for lateral guy ropes, this could be the cause and the solution??
@clivedonaldson9549 this is a bummer to hear because I have only found one website that will deliver to the US and it is the model you have, did you ever find a solution?
What a brilliant and really well explained first impressions video. The only thing I would have liked to have seen was a bit of detail concerning how the roof poles attach. The idea of the tubing to protect the pole sleeve gets a thumbs up from me.
Thanks, to be honest those poles are pretty self explanatory but saying that I have seen people not putting them through the sleeve. The protective tubing is working a treat, thanks for the feedback.👍
@@adyontour Due to your video I've just bought one off a guy on FaceBook for half the price of a brand spanking new one.
@@adyontour I think I will see if I can get some of the tubing tomorrow from B&Q. What's it actually called and what is it used for?
It was a cable tidy ribbed tube, its comes with a split in it, from memory I think it was about 12-15mm diameter.
@@adyontour Thanks for replying, I really appreciate your help. The way it's made will help it bend to the curve of the pole better than a straight one would. Are the edges and corners smooth enough? Just a bit concerned it will wear holes in the flysheet.
The one thing i was interested in you didn't seem to cover.
The vestibule footprint.
Does it have any way or rising or attaching to the front door.
Or does it simply lay flat ?
If ots completely flat at the front I could envisage some issues with wind causing rain to enter in at the very front lower section of the door.
Sorry for the late reply.
The front ground sheet does lip up the side by about 150mm and the front edge does lay flat, but also can be raised up and secured to the same height as the rest. lastly it also attaches to the bedroom. I've used mine loads not in heavy rain yet but when opening the door in the rain you do have to shake it slightly otherwise it does drip in a bit.
Hope this helps. Ady.
Absolutely fantastic review 👏 I have have now definitely made My mind up which tent I am now getting for my solo bike tours, thankyou for the post 👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Andy, enjoy mate
Couldn't get hold of the galaxy 300 so went with the omega 350 yes I hear there's been some issues with rain coming in to the kitchen area when you open zips after rain etc but ime getting a tarp to sort that 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Enjoy the new tent mate.👍
1 year on and I've now got the galaxy 300 for a bargain price of £250 ....must of watched your vid on it about a dozen times 😂😂 👍🏻👍🏻
Great stuff you won't be disappointed. A couple of things that might help, after putting in the poles tension the adjusters where the pole locates, you should be able to do these up tight. Also if you peg the door by the 2 zip bottoms first then pull the tent back and peg the rest out keeping it even and square both sides, it helps with the issue of the sides flapping.I always put the inner in separate as you can keep the outer up if it's raining to pack your gear in the dry, also if moving to another camp you can keep the bedroom dry.
The only gripe I have is water on the door dripping in when opening in the rain, I just turn the first 12ins of groundsheet back by the door before going out the tent and knock off the rain a bit before opening the door flap.👍
Enjoy mate😊.
Just got my 2nd.
The only issue I have is that the door and porch side panels flap - easily fixed
I always pitch/peg mine from the front, and tension the pole adjustable straps tight when putting the poles in not at the pegging out stage, if that makes sense. Also I have in the past hit the ground to sink the pole in a bit, all these seem to help try it next time.👍
Very interesting i do like the vango tent
Ady on Tour I have just purchased a Galaxy 300, I hope you see this as a constructive criticism after watching your vid - here goes: there are three different pegs used for this tent, the written instructions attached to the tent bag give no idea of how many there should be, nor where they should be placed or actually used.
I would have really appreciated a step by step guide as to where and how they should have been located and used in your video. I wrote to Technical Services after watching your video and the advice was as follows: in the peg bag there should 5 skewer pegs ( Vango equivalent = alloy pin pegs ), 5 meta stake pegs ( Vango equivalent = channel pegs ), 15 ringed groundsheet pegs ( Vango equivalent = groundsheet pegs ).
" Channel pegs for the corners, alloy pin pegs for the sides and remainder and the groundsheet pegs for the rest of the guy ropes and webbing." Until I get the complete tent out of the bag I do not know what " webbing" actually is !
I did not see this on your video so have no idea whether you agree with what has been suggested.
Hi Bill, I am a little confused because all the pegs with my tent are the same. If you have the latest Earth Collection model it might be that they have introduced these, why they would do that I'm not sure maybe let me know when you pitch the tent.
Also one bit of advise, start at the front when pegging out as it helps the sides staying taught.
@@adyontour Yes Ady that could well be it, and I will do as you suggest re starting at the front. Regards Bill
Super useful Ady, thanks for posting this and the Omega. Think i'm going galaxy!
Hi James,
Good choice the Galaxy is a great tent, I ended up taking 40mm off the front pole as the adjustable strap at the bottom was very tight, this enabled the flysheet to fit lower to the ground. Try yours first but mine fits better.👍
@@adyontour Thanks Ady, I've gone for it and picked one up. Sorry silly question, but did you take 40mm off just one side, or equally 20/20? DOes it effect how the end of the pole clips into the fixture at the end? Final question, the plastic sleeve you made looks like tubing cut in half? Thanks!
Hi James, what you have to do is unscrew the end off the pole and pull it so you can release the elastic, making sure you don't let go, and take the end pole off.
You then cut the opposite end of the end pole without the thread on it.
Then thread the elastic back and connect the end stop and screw it back in place.
Note that you might need someone to hold the elastic will you take off the end pole, and also file the bur on the pole after cutting so there are no sharpe bits.👍
Great review, thank you, I was looking for something like this to get my children to come camping, the price tag is a bit much!! I guess you get what you pay for.
It's a great tent.
Look forward to seeing the tent in use on your tour - do you prefer this to the omega you posted a video on for motocamping?
Yes, it's a great tent with loads of room. A couple of minor niggles but solved them, one being I felt the front pole was a bit big as the tension strap wouldn't adjust up, so I cut 40mm off the pole and it's fine now.
@@adyontour Cheers Ady, look forward to your next video!
A really good review and I've watched this against your one of the Omega. Just wondering where you got the Galaxy from as I can't see it online in my usual places?
I got it through Amazon.
@@adyontour ahh ok. They don’t have any anymore but thanks for replying anyways
Yes seems alot are out of stock, you could drop Vango an email to ask for stock levels.🤔
What is the approximate pitching time ? Thanks, Alain from France
Hi Alain,
I would say 15mins max it's very easy for one person. I always pitch the outer first then clip in the inner.
There have been a few people complaining about the front sides flapping, but if you peg the door first then the back this for some reason stops this from happening. Cheers Ady.
@@adyontour I've seen suggestions that you can sew an additional peg tab midway along to lessen the flapping. After getting droochit on the west coast of scotland last year, we're going Galaxy too - just the thing for removing those wet leathers in a highland summer.
Did this one leak?? Or did the Omega come after this?
I didn't keep the Omega as I was just not convinced so sent it back and went with the Galaxy, so far everything has been fine.
After my review of the Omega others have said that it's been fine but I still feel the zip is a weak point.
Hope this helps.
Still find it a shame vango don’t warranty their poles.. my porch pole split after second use.
Blimey normally the quality is very good, how long have you had the tent?
@@adyontour had it several years now. But when pole split it was less than a year and second use. We put some duct tape round it and always put it in the less stress3d position.
Oh right, shame you didn't rise the issue when it happened you could of used your consumer rights and got a replacement maybe.
You can get replacement poles and could take the elastic out and just replace the split one, a really easy job.
@@adyontour I did with vango. And was told they don’t warranty the poles. Which, as I said to them, as the main structure of the tent you would think they would build them to last.
If ours was/is defective it should have been replaced. But no..
Agreed, well I'd get the replacement and hopefully it will carry on being the good tent that it is, I'm taking mine to Wales tomorrow and doing a video of the trip, thanks for watching the channel.🤘⛺️🏍😊
Hi, what make of chair do you have?
I find that most of them are fine, but the current one was from Aldi about £15.00 and is ok. The bottom mat for the legs is good to protect the ground sheet. I've also used ones off Amazon.
Ady.
What happened to the vango 350.
Hi Keith, I didn't keep it as the Galaxy 300 was a better tent for me.
I have the vango 350 still new. The one you have the galaxy 300 looks like the same size in its bag, wish I new that before buying the 350 if iam correct. Also Iam trying to save up for a new motorbike, I don't have one at the moment, money a bit tight at the moment.
I seem to think the pack size is smaller for the Omega 350, but for me the high headroom and big vestibule area on the Galaxy 300 is what makes it better. Good luck with the new bike.👍
Which pegs go where? there seem to be 3 types
Thanks so much for the reply! I don’t seem to be able to upload a photo or video to the comments section, so I’ve added a quick video to my page. There are 15 hooped pegs and 5 of each of the other two. It’s the Vango Galaxy 300 Tent - 2023 Model
Hiya, I've had a look and it seems strange they are all different types.
Normally they would be the pegs on the left of the picture, and the hoop ones would be to peg a ground sheet or something you walk over so you don't catch your foot. Also you only need 20 pegs to do the whole tent and guy ropes.
I think the best thing is contact Vango customer services they are really helpful, and please let me know what they say as it's a mystery why they include different types.
Ady.😊