Am pondering a tent for use when cycle touring. My stead of choice is my heavily customised Brompton, which I've kitted out for touring.
I'm looking for a tent mainly for use on traditional campsites, rather than in the wilderness (where I am probably likely to save weight and just use a bivvi bag or tarp). My requirements are:
So far my list of potentials are:
What others should I consider? I'm not in a hurry on this one, first trip would be next summer, so have plenty of time to ponder the options.
Cheers
Julia
I'm looking for a tent mainly for use on traditional campsites, rather than in the wilderness (where I am probably likely to save weight and just use a bivvi bag or tarp). My requirements are:
- Light weight
- Spacious enough for one person (noone else is mad enough to come cycle touring with me), with space for my folded up Brompton, and space to cook if it's peeing it down. Needs to also be tall enough that I can sit up inside the tent.
- Stable enough to put up with the best of British and Western European summer weather.
- Affordable. At a guess something in the region of £150, but am willing to go higher if there is a good reason for it
- Fully enclosed. This is the main reason I've discounted the MLD trailstar.
So far my list of potentials are:
- Sil Mini peak II - 1.48kg - £119
- Sil Mini peak - 1.244kg - £149
- Hex peak - 1.215kg - £159
What others should I consider? I'm not in a hurry on this one, first trip would be next summer, so have plenty of time to ponder the options.
Cheers
Julia