Looking to get a one man "solo" type tent.

[CelticRoots]

Hi Guys,

As th title suggests I am looking at getting a small one man tent for wild camping and such.

I've been looking at the Gelert Solo and Highlander Blackthorn in particular as my budget is tight "£30".

Do any of you have experience with these at all, or any feedback / reviews?

Anything in way of advice or recounts of experiences would be much appreciated.

I'm also open if anyone has one in good nick they want to sell on to a new home.

Many thanks in advance
Sent from my Kindle Fire HD. Regards, Ben.

 

[Bucephalas]

The Gelert Solo ( often referred to as the coffin) is a pretty good tent for the money. I have one and a friend of mine regularly uses his.
It's pretty light weight and compact and easy and quick to pitch. The downside is the size though. If your over 6 foot then you may struggle and you won't have any room for kit either.
Some people pitch a micro tarp over the door area for storage and room to make a brew.
The latest models have a slightly better venting system to reduce any condensation too.

You need to bear in mind that almost all tents are a little exaggerated on the sizes. One man is just that, a two man is a more manageable solo tent IMO and two people would need to be on intimate terms.

Good luck with your hunting.

 

[Shewie]

My mate also has one, it stood up to some horrific winds at Angle Tarn once, the £500 Terra Novas were all smashed in the morning but his stood up fine.

Like Bucephalas says, there's no room for anything else apart from lying down and sleeping in it, a tarp would be useful

 

[dwardo]

The Argos tiger paw tents would suit your needs and budget. Not sure if they are still on sale, if not maybe ebay?

 

[David Morningstar]

I have a Gelert Solo, used it once and hated it. There wasnt enough room to be comfortable and there wasnt any room for my rucksack. The tent itself worked okay but they really arent for me.

 

[rik_uk3]

Get a two man tent, one man are pretty much a coffin to sleep in.

 

[mountainm]

Was pleased with my khyam pocket duo for £25. Used it at the otley meet. I think you can only get the monos now though.

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Get a two man tent, one man are pretty much a coffin to sleep in.

Agreed, especially if the weather is poor.

 

[Mick721]

I acquired a Yellowstone alpine two recently. Not used it yet but I've had it up and it's quite roomy. I'm impressed with the quality for the money. I'd probably give it a coat of Fabsil before I took it out though. The packed size and weight is close to the gelert solo (I've got one of those too)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yellowstone-TT006-Alpine-Tent-GREEN/dp/B00BEJGRZI

 

[spiritwalker]

id save a little longer and up your budget slightly the vango banshee for about 70 knicker is great for solo use.

 

[lucan]

Have a look at a Coleman Bedrock 2, Great 2 man tent i have one can't fault it , Decent price too


http://www.outdoorworlddirect.co.uk/coleman-bedrock-2.html


Out of stock :aargh4:

 

[swright81076]

I can't fault my little Coleman Libra x1, super fast setup, fairly small and light too.

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[Lister]

I got a Coleman Bedrock 2 myself, i had originally looked at the Gelert Solo but the Bedrock 2 was only £7 more so seemed like a good step up, used it a stupid amount of times before i started hammocking, still use it now and again.

 

[CelticRoots]

Thanks a lot guy's. Thanks to this I've settled on the bedrock.



Sent from my Kindle Fire HD. Regards, Ben.

 

[Headshed]

I got the alpkit delta, whilst it has issues, a baggy inner being 1, that I solved by using the extra strap with an over hand knot which pulls more shape into tent. I used it in May this year at Llyn Caseg Fraith. We had sustained winds of 30 mph and gusts up to 50mph at least, the tent stood up to this battering better than I expected for a lightweight tent. When you consider they are / were selling them for £60 it was a real bargain. However, it's not big enough for myself and my son plus gear, but for solo use it's ideal. I aim to get a trailstar for use from now on, as I am definitely a gear hound!

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Sportsdirect have a few karrimor tents for under 50.

 

[Bowlin]

Get a two man tent, one man are pretty much a coffin to sleep in.

+1 Agreed, I tried out the Hi Gear Soloista, which for the price is an excellent piece of kit, easy to put up and very stable in windy conditions. But just not enough room for me and for the first time in my life I felt a little claustrophobic.

Ah well, another excuse to buy another tent! Looking to get a Vango Banshee 200 now.

Cheers
Steve

 

[shutupthepunx]

about3 times your budget i know, but i used this for 3 months of hitching and sealth camping in the US a few years back and found it great for the money. and it weighs just over 1kilo.

Eureka! Solitaire Tent

 

[petrochemicals]

gelert mongoose, 2 man version, know I'd seen something in a 2 man like the solo

www.gelert.com/products/tents/tent_size/2_person

terrible headroom still

 

[adriaticus]

Interesting thread! I was looking for a tunnel type tent for trekking in the woods with my gundog and thought a 1 man tent was ok, but I learnt here that it will indeed too small for the 2 of us and some gear. I heard alot of good of Gelert tents and they're also within a budget, considering that I will use it few times per year. I did not choose the mongoose and instead I went for the dolomite. Anyone has experience with it? cheers