One man tents

[LennyMac]

Dear All,

I am currently aquiring information and kit for a proposed trip to the Falklands in early 2012. By all accounts, it is likely to be constantly windy with the possibility of rain and even snow. Whilst I would normally use a 58 pattern poncho to sleep under, my instincts are telling me that it will not be an appropriate option for the Falklands.

As such, I wondered whether anyone has any good advice about one man tents on the market. I will be hiking with webbing and a bergan so obviously need to take additional space into account. Money isn't really an object at the moment- possibly up to £300. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Alternately, if a thread already exists, I would appreciate the link.

Cheers.

 

[Twodogs]

There can be only one Hilleberg Akto , light with a very good rep ,

http://www.hilleberg.se/default-e.HTM

Twodogs

 

[Shewie]

Vango Force Tens are worth a look

There's some discussion about one man tents in this thread ...
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61673&highlight=winwood

Check these guys out too ...
http://www.winwood-outdoor.co.uk/acatalog/Ultralight_Tents.html

 

[malente]

I throw another option on the table: Wechsel, and in particular the Pathfinder in the Zero G version. http://www.wechsel-tents.de/en/products/dome-tents/pathfinder/

I have one of them and they are incredibly stable (dome tent design) - which is really important in windy conditions.

Also, the fabric and production quality (at least on mine) is superb. Fully siliconised Rip-Stop & Cotton threads etc.

They are expensive though, but when money is no issue, that is a serious contender.

No connections other than being a happy customer.

Mike

 

[para106]

I second Twodogs - Hilleberg all the way. There's usually a few doing the rounds on fleabay.

 

[widu13]

Little tent, tiny price and a huge rep on the hiking scene. Should fare the weather well on the Islands. Check out some reviews. Pro Action Hike tent

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Dear All,
Whilst I would normally use a 58 pattern poncho to sleep under, my instincts are telling me that it will not be an appropriate option for the Falklands.

Why ever not? The British Task Force used 58 patt ponchos in the Falklands, and rumour has it, had a jolly time under the splendid weather protection they provide

 

[SCOMAN]

I've got an MSR ZOID 1 that I could probably part with. It's in pretty good nick and whilst I like the little bu**er I do prefer the space of a larger tent as I have continued to expand. Theres reviews on it here

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/reviews/tents/bivvy--one-person/msr-microzoid/3259.html

but if it doesn't tickle your fancy there is a large selection of reviews on that site. Sites not mine, don't run it and other sites are available

 

[gregorach]

I'm very fond of my Macpac Microlight... Might be of particular interest for the Falklands because they're very quick easy to put up by yourself even in high winds.

 

[Baggy]

There can be only one Hilleberg Akto , light with a very good rep ,

http://www.hilleberg.se/default-e.HTM
Twodogs

Agreed I had an Akto for years and it was bombproof

 

[rik_uk3]

Take a look here
http://tarptent.com/moment.html

 

[Thoth]

Another vote for the Akto. Solid as a rock in appaulling conditions in the Brecon Becons earlier this year!

 

[Crazy Frog 2]

Akto are good but have a think about the coleman's viper one man tent as an allturnative