Lightweight backpacking tent

[AdMan]

Hi, i need a new 2 man tent, it needs to be below 200 pound preferably below 150 but reseonably lightweight (i know i wont get very lightweight for that price) but something like the vango banshee or tempest would do nicely just looking for some suggestions though

 

[petrochemicals]

I don't know if anyone can tell you anymore about the coleman falcon 2. I've had my eye on one for a while, ever since I bought one I couldn't sit up in. not being able to sit up in it makes it about as much use as a bivvy, if only slightly better. There are lots of second hand bargains to be had of the lazer and zephyr type tent going around.

 

[Imagedude]

The Zephyros 2 by Wild Country can be found for about £110 if you shop around.


http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/ter...ampaign=feed&gclid=CPuBlqLG2rYCFZLKtAodGWoAsw

http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/Zephyr...51122401.asp?gclid=CIC4rfPF2rYCFRTMtAodGWwAkw

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/wild-zephyros-2-tent-783174?src=google

 

[max whitlock]

Second that - you likely won't find a tent as roomy / reasonably light for the price

they have also recently released a lightweight version intended to come in [price wise] between the zeph and the laser - they are reasonably prices at the mo.

Max

 

[SimonM]

The Zephyros 2 by Wild Country can be found for about £110 if you shop around.


http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/ter...ampaign=feed&gclid=CPuBlqLG2rYCFZLKtAodGWoAsw

http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/Zephyr...51122401.asp?gclid=CIC4rfPF2rYCFRTMtAodGWwAkw

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/wild-zephyros-2-tent-783174?src=google

Just bought 10 of these for Scouts...a lot of tent for the money IMHO.

Simon

 

[pauljm116]

What about a coleman cobra http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0047T69S2/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1366535076&sr=8-1&pi=SL75. Its a bit heavier but cheaper. I got myself one last year but havent used it yet, prefer to hammock.

 

[copper_head]

Another vote for the zephyros here. Got one last year, great little tent.

 

[widu13]

I've the Zephyros 2 also. It's tight for 2 but a decent size for 1 plus dog. Keep an eye out at Sports Direct they regularly have offers on with them. Mine was £75 delivered.

 

[Andy BB]

Sounds like the mini-peak 11 fits the bill! http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/bushcraft/WF101.html

 

[Ben98]

Sounds like the mini-peak 11 fits the bill! http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/bushcraft/WF101.html

Seconded!
If I didn't need a 2 person tent, I'd already have one of these :-D

 

[widu13]

Got one of those too! It's my most widely used tent. Very versatile as the inner is installed separately from within, but because it is not "tied" to the flysheet, you can look at the weather forecast and decide whether or not to take the inner and save 0.5kg. Use a walking pole and it literally packs down to the size of a 750ml nalgene.

 

[jacko1066]

Hi, I have got one of these-

http://bit.ly/13oM1UJ

It's actually a lot more spacious than it looks, weight is excellent and a bath tub floor isn't very hard to make at all!!

Atb
Steve

 

[widu13]

I umm'd and arr'd about that tent, but despite some correspondence between the maker and I my fears regarding the eyelets tearing as highlighted by many reviews on the internet, were not allayed. The maker said there would be no problem with replacement under warranty in the event of the fabric tearing but the US is a long way away.

 

[sweetpea]

I have a Vango Banshee 200 which cost me less than £80... excellent bit of kit... just under 2kg in weight and decent compact size.

This is the third Vango tent i have used recently... very pleased with the quality.

SP