Bikepacking Tents?

[Tom...]

My recommendation, the Lanshan 2, outer pitch first, available in green, approx. ~1kg

https://3fulgear.com/product/ultralight-tent/lanshan2-classic/

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010044605266.html

 

[AlanW]

I also think lve found a solution to carrying a tent on my bars

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHahCWC

 

[AlanW]

Or this one

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGnCm3S

 

[raleighnut]

the tent

• raleighnut
• 12 Feb 2015

 

[wiggydiggy]

1) Two man (l've got to have some comfort!)

2) Outer pitch first.

3) Less than 2kg would be ideal.

4) Ideally green as l may venture into wild camping.

5) Not cost a fortune, maybe £400 maximum?

I'm a fan of Vango tents (I have 4! From 1 - 6 man)

Does this link work: https://www.vango.co.uk/tents?all=1...]=5-2+Person+Tent&price_range=40-405&count=15

There are several that tick all those boxes, though you'd need to check on the specific pitch instructions I can say every Vango tent I have pitches outer first in fact the inner stays attached throughout (can be removed for cleaning).

 

[grldtnr]

Currently looking at the Robens Starlight 2, seems to be a good solid roomy 2 for 1 man tent.
I favour a well made tent over lightweight ones, I do think Sub 2kg tents less than £400 isn't realistic.

 

[rivers]

I have an Alpkit Ordos 2, which can pitch outer first if you have the footprint. I also have a Tarpstar 1, which can also be outer first. I have yet to use the Tarpstar (Christmas present), but I have always enjoyed the Ordos 2. The Ordos 2 weighs 1.6kg with the footprint, and cost less than £300.

 

[AlanW]

Currently looking at the Robens Starlight 2, seems to be a good solid roomy 2 for 1 man tent.
I favour a well made tent over lightweight ones, I do think Sub 2kg tents less than £400 isn't realistic.

The Vango Helium and Nexus are two man and sub 2kg. The Nexus is the most expensive at £300

 

[AlanW]

I do like the look of this in order to carry my tent:-

https://wholegraincycles.com/

 

[AlanW]

I'm a fan of Vango tents (I have 4! From 1 - 6 man)

You and me both, lve had a number of Vango tents and never had an issue. I still have my Vango Equinox 450 tent that l used to use when motorcycle touring

 

[Oldhippy]

I like a tent I can stand in and get my bike in. Among others, I use a decent pyramid tent from Go Outdoors in the summer. Loads of space and only about 3kg if you lose the pole and get a lightweight extendable one from amazon.

 

[Oldhippy]

This.

 

[Moodyman]

This.
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That looks capacious. How long does that take to put up?

 

[Oldhippy]

10 minutes if I potter, 5 if it's wet.