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slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
I've still got a Saunders Jet Packer Two that I bought in 1989. It survived a horrendous storm on the GR20 in the mountains of Corsica. It weighs 1.8kg and is distinctly cosy for two people
. Today, you can get something half the weight that is roomier, and performs better for less money.
Anyway, it did the needful.
Anyway, it did the needful.
bygone era
Über Member
makes you wonder where all the old classic tents are so well made back then
Debade
Über Member
- Location
- Connecticut, USA
I have had good luck with Eureka. My wife and I share the packing of the Summer Pass 3. Here is a link to the two person. We love the vestibule and our own entrance/exit. Eureka is more mid- range price but they have been good tents for us. https://eurekacamping.johnsonoutdoors.com/new/backpacking/summer-pass-2
mike chadwick
Astrobike
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
Looks similar to my 80s Blacks Paklite nice and light but leaked a bit.
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
I just took the attitude..." if I've got to hump this thing up and down the mountains of Corsica for eight days, the only thing that really matters is that it's the lightest there is." In 1989, it pretty much was. Today you can get something equivalent that's under a kilo.
flake99please
We all scream for ice cream
- Location
- Edinburgh
Yes they have, and then some. Spendy, but haven’t had any issue in 25+ years of owning their products.
jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
I had a small split one of the poles (not enough to use the repair sleeve) and they sent a replacement part (and a new repair kit). Very good service from the EU importer (in Ireland)
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
I just use an inexpensive Ozark Trail from Wal*Mart, cheap and cheerful, light, gets the job done, big enough for my bulky self. I've made a cover for it, for stealth mode, if need be.
Note: I live in a built-up enough part of the States where I don't have to stealth camp, usually enough camping places, churches, or small towns to park a tent in at end of the day. been some years since I toured, but if all else fails, a small town police or fire department(volunteer) will sometimes let you camp right on their lot, or know of a place you can camp(churchyard,park, empty lot.).
Note: I live in a built-up enough part of the States where I don't have to stealth camp, usually enough camping places, churches, or small towns to park a tent in at end of the day. been some years since I toured, but if all else fails, a small town police or fire department(volunteer) will sometimes let you camp right on their lot, or know of a place you can camp(churchyard,park, empty lot.).
bygone era
Über Member
just been looking at the alpkit tents anyone use these
jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
I cycled across the US last year and top of my list for accommodation were the three fire stations and a church. And the fire stations cooked for us (one even drove to Walmart to buy ingredients for Jambalaya)! And two of the fire stations we slept inside anyway
jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
Look good but cheaper ones heavy. Alpkit stuff is generally excellent
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
Pretty friendly folks, for the most part, in the States. Realize that, as a cycle tourist, you relieve part of the sameness of day-to-day life in little rural places.
jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
One thing I would say about the MSR one I have is the storage bag is amazing. Bathtub design and simplicity itself to pack away.
