Best light & affordable tent for two people?

[Alex11]

I'm going cycle camping with a mate this summer and we need a tent.

It's got to be light for the bike but also affordable and easy to set up. Plus I'm pretty tall.
We need space for two male adults plus panniers and space for gear.

Any recommendations?


Thanks guys!

 

[Brains]

Budget ?

 

[oldfatfool]

You are going to be looking at at least a 4 man tent to give you the space and comfort, imo you would be better taking a two man tent each and having your own space, something like a vango tempest or Banshee can be had for under £100 each. (unless there is some Brokeback mountain action going on)

I have a banshee 200 which I comfortably toured with and there was enough space to kip and have all four panniers and bar bag in on a night (6'1")

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I'm going cycle camping with a mate this summer and we need a tent.

It's got to be light for the bike but also affordable and easy to set up. Plus I'm pretty tall.
We need space for two male adults plus panniers and space for gear.

Any recommendations?
Thanks guys!

Where are you touring. a tent suitable for Spain in the summer is not going to have the same requirements as a tent for same Arctic Norway (I have been there in summer).
also what is tall. My OH is 6foot and we were fine for going around the world in a 3 man tent with porch/extension.
are you wanting to be able to sit up in the tent? etc

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

I'm going cycle camping with a mate this summer and we need a tent.

It's got to be light for the bike but also affordable and easy to set up. Plus I'm pretty tall.
We need space for two male adults plus panniers and space for gear.

Any recommendations?


Thanks guys!

Saunders Galaxy.

 

[Crackle]

Saunders Galaxy.

You know they folded recently. A little piece of tent history gone South. Well, not that recently actually.

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

You know they folded recently. A little piece of tent history gone South.

:-( Bob Saunders would have been a hard act to follow. I'm not surpised the company didn't last long after his death

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Quecha T2 at decathlon..simples.

 

[barnesy]

Ive got a quickhiker 2 from Quechua, bit like an MSR Hubba Hubba, good big tent with high walls, easy room for 2. It also has a vestibule and doors on either side. 2.7KG so heavy enough but its only £100

 

[GarminDave]

I use a Coleman 2 man tent, or I have the 3 man version if there are two of us. This picture shows the inner tent and the space available. I am 6'3" and just about manage in this set up for the weight of carrying it.

 

[willem]

Wildcountry Hoolie 3 http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/tents-and-spares/all-tents/hoolie-3-tent/
or Vaude Arco 3p: http://www.bergfreunde.de/vaude-campo-arco-3p-3-personen-zelt/
Both are nominally 3 person budget tunnel tents of decent quality and around the 3 kg mark. Tunnel tents have the best size to weight ratio, and are stable enough for anything other than serious winter/snow/high altitude use. Anything lighter or better quality such as Hilleberg will be significantly more expensive.
Willem

 

[Alex11]

Budget ?

I'm afraid to say probably under £50/£60.

We're touring in the UK this early Summer - June/July.

Probably in Devon and Cornwall

 

[Domestique]

Have a look at Decathlon. Never had a problem with our £100 tent, Ultralight something?, certainly good for summer camping.

Also Devon/Cornwall = serious hills as I am sure you know <hardcore>

 

[Crackle]

I'm afraid to say probably under £50/£60.

We're touring in the UK this early Summer - June/July.

Probably in Devon and Cornwall

Hmm, for two, not sure what's available for that. If you can stretch it the Coleman Cobra 3 is reasonable. I managed to get one very cheap last summer and though I haven't used it yet, I've put it up and it looks fine. Not the lightest at 3Kg, pack size is OK and it looks to be a well made tent for the price.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0047T69...de=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B0047T69SC

 

[jay clock]

I have one of these http://www.decathlon.co.uk/t2-ultralight-pro-2-man-hiking-tent-id_6539976.html - perfect for one, I would not consider for two, but they do similar larger ones