VERY LIGHT WEIGHT TENT?
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Cubist
Still wavin'
- Location
- Ovver 'thill
So many different factors: How many will sleep in it? How much do you want to spend? Where will you use it?
If your budget is reasonable have a look at these. The Jetpacker weighs inly 1.4kg. I have owned a very lightweight Saunders for 30 years, and only last year did the zip finally give way. http://www.robertsaunders.co.uk/pages/frame.html
If your budget is reasonable have a look at these. The Jetpacker weighs inly 1.4kg. I have owned a very lightweight Saunders for 30 years, and only last year did the zip finally give way. http://www.robertsaunders.co.uk/pages/frame.html
jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
I have one of these. http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/t2-ultralight-pro-3244110/ I actually weighed it as less than 2kg. I have not used it yet but it looks good and is a fair bit lighter than my old tent
andrew_s
Legendary Member
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- Gloucester
The Terra Nova Laser Competition is currently the lightest sensible 1 person tent. You'd probably want to replace the supplied tiny pegs with proper ones, so reckon on 1kg all in, or a bit less if you leave the bag behind. It's reasonably robust, though does get a bit noisy in high winds.
There's also a "Laser" 2-person version at 1.4kg, and a lighter "Photon" version, about 800g, but the materials are probably too light for long term use - occasional mountain marathons only.
There's also a "Laser" 2-person version at 1.4kg, and a lighter "Photon" version, about 800g, but the materials are probably too light for long term use - occasional mountain marathons only.
Hi Guys
Thanks for the replies, The Decathlon looks like the style i need and in the price range that i want to spend
I want to do this tour with minimum baggage as possible, I aim to attach the tent to the bike as i wont be taking panniers or racks, but I will have a bar bag which will hold essential items.
Also can anyone recommend a Sleeping bag that is also lightweight and not take up much space...
Cheers
Chris
Thanks for the replies, The Decathlon looks like the style i need and in the price range that i want to spend
I want to do this tour with minimum baggage as possible, I aim to attach the tent to the bike as i wont be taking panniers or racks, but I will have a bar bag which will hold essential items.Also can anyone recommend a Sleeping bag that is also lightweight and not take up much space...
Cheers
Chris
Decathlon is major bang for the buck, also check Vango's ultralight range which are copies of (I think) terra nova or something similar for less cash but more weight.
http://www.vango.co.uk/products/tentsInfo.aspx?productid=33&modelid=32&id=20
It's also worth a search of the CTC forum as this topic has been flogged to death over there!
http://www.vango.co.uk/products/tentsInfo.aspx?productid=33&modelid=32&id=20
It's also worth a search of the CTC forum as this topic has been flogged to death over there!
ChrisCrc said:Hi Guys
Thanks for the replies, The Decathlon looks like the style i need and in the price range that i want to spend
Also can anyone recommend a Sleeping bag that is also lightweight and not take up much space...
Cheers
Chris
I'm intrigued as to where you're going to put the tent?
Cubist
Still wavin'
- Location
- Ovver 'thill
Sleeping bags?
Tesco are doing a 3 season goose down and feather sleeping bag, packs very small and light (much smaller than synthetic loft) for about £35. Comfort range 8.5C upwards, extreme rate -3C
Tesco are doing a 3 season goose down and feather sleeping bag, packs very small and light (much smaller than synthetic loft) for about £35. Comfort range 8.5C upwards, extreme rate -3C
PpPete
Legendary Member
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- Chandler's Ford
I like Tesco's products in general. Definite VFM IMO... but then I'm a cheapskate
However that feather & down sleeping bag is a POS. I sleep warm but there is no way that is suitable for anything more than summer use. To rate it at 3 season is just a joke.
For £35 you can get a half decent synthetic bag - although as Cubist says it won't pack anything like as small.
However that feather & down sleeping bag is a POS. I sleep warm but there is no way that is suitable for anything more than summer use. To rate it at 3 season is just a joke.
For £35 you can get a half decent synthetic bag - although as Cubist says it won't pack anything like as small.
just jim
Guest
There is of course, the Argos special
Which has good reviews. Seems to have crept up in price a bit.
Pity it doesn't come in green though.
Which has good reviews. Seems to have crept up in price a bit.
Pity it doesn't come in green though.
coopman
New Member
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- Central West Scotland
I have just got the quechua T2 ultralight pro, not tested it in anger yet, jus pitched it in the living room, and have to say I am impressed with its quality. Weighed in at 1.9kg on my digi scales.
