which ultralight tent to buy ?
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I would suggest a tipi if you can find one at that price, you've got to love the head room.
Also the coleman falcon x2
but the vango banshee may come in within your price range new, especially in the new year
Also the coleman falcon x2
but the vango banshee may come in within your price range new, especially in the new year
You could use a tarp and bivvy combination, a 3x3 can be pitched in some clever ways to create a tent like structure.
Another option would be to try and pick up a second hand Laser Comp, Akto or any of the other 1kg 'ish higher end models.
There's a TH Laser Lite (precursor to the Laser Competition) on ebay right now for £100 with 20hrs left
TN's sister company Wild Country offer the same range of tents but in heavier fabrics, their Zephyros 1 with a few extra guy lines added would be a decent purchase.
Another option would be to try and pick up a second hand Laser Comp, Akto or any of the other 1kg 'ish higher end models.
There's a TH Laser Lite (precursor to the Laser Competition) on ebay right now for £100 with 20hrs left
TN's sister company Wild Country offer the same range of tents but in heavier fabrics, their Zephyros 1 with a few extra guy lines added would be a decent purchase.
I'd also go for the 3x3 tarp. basic. Silnylon is good for rain and wind, it's light. People here will make one for you im sure, in case you can't. Easy to saw. I made mine from extrem the germans. It's little more than a seam. For temperature, insulation. Enjoy the trip.
+1 for the Zephyros I at around £99 delivered you won't go far wrong, weighs only 1.4kg and is quick to pitch
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I have the zephyros 2, it is a good tent. My only bug with it is the low height. I can't at 6' 1 sit up in it. Bit of a pita when you need to cook and it's slinging it down.
Check out the luxe minipeak also.
Check out the luxe minipeak also.
I've got a Banshee 200, great little tent. Quick to pitch if you leave the inner attached to the flysheet, you can just about sit up in it and comfortably fit you and your kit inside. Porch is small, but is that really a problem? Comes in at just over 2kg and if you pack it well and use the compression straps it will fit in a Bergen side pocket. It's currently what I use for weekend camps all year round.
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What do you want from the tent? I looked at the luxe earlier and it's very tempting, but I don't need another tent...
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From what I've seen of the vango banshee and tempest, they aren't ULTRAlight. But not too heavy and seem to be quite sturdy. I used a tempest 300 in the lakes for a gale-tastic night, and it didn't budge an inch. Got it for less than £100 on a go outdoors deal.
I'd also add a vaude powerlizard to the list of secondhand stuff to watch out for. Cheaper than an akto, with plenty of space for a 1kg tent. I think you'd be lucky to get either for £100 though, but ebay can produce some nice surprises.
I'd also add a vaude powerlizard to the list of secondhand stuff to watch out for. Cheaper than an akto, with plenty of space for a 1kg tent. I think you'd be lucky to get either for £100 though, but ebay can produce some nice surprises.
My Banshee handles wind and rain well, hasn't let me down yet. It isn't ultralight or ultra compact, but it's small enough and light enough for me. If you see it in Go Outdoors it can go down smaller than that with the compression straps. And currently under £100.
I've got a VauDe tent I've had for 20+ years and it's as good as new still. I know they're more but they don't half last and over time work out far cheaper than 'cheaper' tents that last three or four seasons. If you can stretch your budget to a Power-lizard I doubt you'd regret it.
If weight doesn't matter why do you need an ultralight tent
.The Zephyros and the Banshee both pack down pretty small and are sub 2kg. They can take some serious weather, and are within your budget.
well to start of with i wanted a ultra light tent but i would be happy to go up to 2kg and have the bit extra room
If weight doesn't matter why do you need an ultralight tent
The Zephyros and the Banshee both pack down pretty small and are sub 2kg. They can take some serious weather, and are within your budget.
