I just felt like sharing my first impressions of my new Luxe Sil-Mini Peak 2013 It's the first time I've had a chance to put it up since getting it two days ago!! The full spec's can be found here http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product615.asp?PageID=36
I did have the Mini Peak II which I was more than pleased with. However, I feel that the the few minor improvements on the new model have made it an even better 1/2 person lightweight shelter. I intend to use it as a roomy 1 person shelter and weighing in at 1244g (Which includes the tarp, nest & pegs) for the the money (£149.99) makes it great value for money compared with some of the more established brands out there.
The main improvements/changes are:
1. Main Tarp is now made from 40D/230T Siliconized Nylon Ripstop
2. Now only has one entrance
3. Fitted with dynema guy lines and lightweight glow in the dark tensioners.
Some pic's:-
Larger Top Vents
New Tensioning system
Nest Fitted
My modification - Which I also did on the Peak II. Just the addition of the Aluminium triangular guy ring allows everything to "lay" flat and neat!!! (The peg shown are my own titanium "spikes" the supplied ones are lightweight aluminium!! )
Overall, I'm really pleased with this latest version. Like the previous one the ease of pitching means that you can have your shelter up well within 5 minutes!!!! Can't wait to give it a try, and when we do eventually get some summer weather, I'll be using it just as a quick "tarp" shelter without the nest.
(As usual - No affiliation with the supplier, just a very pleased customer!!! Backpackinglight are one of the few on-line suppliers who I would rate as being up there with HH for their customer service!!! Plus as you may know!! every item you buy you get a free bag of skittles!!!!
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I did have the Mini Peak II which I was more than pleased with. However, I feel that the the few minor improvements on the new model have made it an even better 1/2 person lightweight shelter. I intend to use it as a roomy 1 person shelter and weighing in at 1244g (Which includes the tarp, nest & pegs) for the the money (£149.99) makes it great value for money compared with some of the more established brands out there.
The main improvements/changes are:
1. Main Tarp is now made from 40D/230T Siliconized Nylon Ripstop
2. Now only has one entrance
3. Fitted with dynema guy lines and lightweight glow in the dark tensioners.
Some pic's:-
Larger Top Vents
New Tensioning system
Nest Fitted
My modification - Which I also did on the Peak II. Just the addition of the Aluminium triangular guy ring allows everything to "lay" flat and neat!!! (The peg shown are my own titanium "spikes" the supplied ones are lightweight aluminium!! )
Overall, I'm really pleased with this latest version. Like the previous one the ease of pitching means that you can have your shelter up well within 5 minutes!!!! Can't wait to give it a try, and when we do eventually get some summer weather, I'll be using it just as a quick "tarp" shelter without the nest.
(As usual - No affiliation with the supplier, just a very pleased customer!!! Backpackinglight are one of the few on-line suppliers who I would rate as being up there with HH for their customer service!!! Plus as you may know!! every item you buy you get a free bag of skittles!!!!
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