Light tent, freestanding, stealth colour?

[Deleted member 40597]

Have heard the odd story that some of their tents can be a little delicate. Any truth in this?

My experience is that they’re far from it.
I also own an old msr sentinel which is (imho) bomb proof.

 

[jay clock]

It’s handled everything thrown at it by the Scottish weather gods with aplomb. My only recommendation is that if you plan to use on very soft ground or sand, you buy some msr tent pegs designed for such conditions.

Thanks. The pegs provided look a bit crap but I already have these with my current tent which are excellent. https://www.cleats.co.uk/browse-by-product/tent-pegs/cl622-alloy-y-tent-peg-pack-of-6.html

I will put the MSR pegs with the old tent when I sell it

 

[jay clock]

Camped out in last night. +2 degrees. Primarily to test my PHD sleeping bag and see how cold I can go. (Fine basically and I suspect minus 10 at a push if I put most of my clothes on!)

Tent very easy to assemble even in the dark with torch between teeth! Zero condensation which surprised me as the air was damp

Very happy!

 

[John Peel]

This little beauty has just arrived.
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I love this tent, I have it too. 2 Person and the same colour. I have used it for the last 3 months including some wild camping, and it is so easy to set up, the footprint is not too thick but does the job, and the fact that is can be all free standing is a must. I also have the gear shed attachment which I also love. It was £150 but worth it, and is really light too. When I cant find something to lock my bike to for the night near my tent, I set up the gear shed over the bike, throw all my bags in the gear shed too to give me more room for the night, and I can see the bike through one of the 2 doors on the tent. It has been really handy, although I don't use it that often, it does mean I can sleep that bit easier. http://www.stephenpeel.co.uk/tent-for-touring