tent recommendations please

[sapper1]

I'm looking for a GOOD quality tent it has to be 2 man and have preferably a small porch but not essential.As usual it must pack into nothing and weigh as close to nothing as possible.Also it must have an inner that I can fit into lenght wise,at least 6 foot 6 inches.Price is not too important but not very expensive.
It will be used set up with the entrance under a tarp and only used for sleeping in so it doesn't need to be too tall.
Anybody have any ideas?

 

[forestwalker]

Hilleberg is top notch stuff, and have some models that fit your criteria (apart from the weighless, since they prefer durability to flimsiness for most models)

 

[gsfgaz]

vango and the coleman range have great tent's to choose from..

 

[woof]

The terra nova range,and saunders tents offer everything your looking for. I made the mistake of buying a coleman in the summer, nuff said.

Rob

 

[gsfgaz]

I've got 2 Coleman tent's I've not had a problem with them great tents , I've used them in all weather'...

 

[woof]

G, i got the one man tent, i was looking for ultra light, but its a real faff to put up, and it felt claustrophobic, i've a hooped bivvi which does'nt feel that way. I was looking for something more main stream to use on a commercial site, as part of a long walk, but it was fiddly to put up, and offerd me little space benefit.

Rob

 

[gsfgaz]

cool , Rob..dont get me wrong thr terranova is the dog's i've always wanted one but they out of ma price range .. i just love tent's ...

 

[alpha_centaur]

cool , Rob..dont get me wrong thr terranova is the dog's i've always wanted one but they out of ma price range .. i just love tent's ...

I've been drooling over the terra nova for years but just can't justify the price tag

 

[xlfive]

I just bought a Quencher T2 from decathlon £79.99,used it in anger a few weekends back torrential rain in the night and it performed brilliantly,also the little porch area is ok for brewing up keeps the wind off the stove but offers little shelter unless you are inside
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/t2-ultralight-3246853/

 

[gsfgaz]

I just bought a Quencher T2 from decathlon £79.99,used it in anger a few weekends back torrential rain in the night and it performed brilliantly,also the little porch area is ok for brewing up keeps the wind off the stove but offers little shelter unless you are inside
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/t2-ultralight-3246853/

nice bike mate, is it a fazer..

 

[Jay.in.the.woods]

take a look at the Helsport range good quality lightweight tents.

 

[malley]

Terra Nova. I appreciate they are expensive but, British made and great customer service. I've had a voyager model for over ten years - so good value!

 

[woof]

I have also got a terra nova, the quaser i think, its nearly 20yrs old, lost the fly, and had a replacement made, and the zip has now gone, but a bullet proof tent, just bloody heavy !.

I keep looking at the saunders range.

Rob

 

[belzeebob23]

Hi Sapper

Have you had a look at the Vaude tents ,I have an older Hogan and found mine to pretty bomb proof they also do long version of some of their models.
also I see alot of peeps Have mentioned the Teranova range of tents I have a wild country tent by Teranova had it for years cant knock it either up graded to the Vaude for space.

Scott

 

[Nonsuch]

Terra Nova Ultra Quasar is light (lighter than the older versions) and ticks all your boxes, although very expensive, as are Hilleberg. I'm saving up for one myself.

You don't mention bomb-proof in your required attributes. If 4 season stability is not on your agenda the Wild Country Trisar at less than half the price would do the tick. Vaude also look very tempting but I've never had one.

NS

 

[Cnoodler]

I bought a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 and found it a great tent and not too pricey at around £270, very light and robust with it, I have not used it in winter, I use a Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 which is bomb proof but near double the price and weight.

 

[Andy2112]

Have a look at the range of tents from Lightwave, i have the T1 Trek, 4 season and pretty light,

http://www.lightwave.uk.com/en/tent_t1trek.php

 

[Salix]

I have a mountain equipment Helios, a cracking tent, four season, bomb proof, spacious, but at £500 + it's a tad expensive. I have had it about 3 years now an i think the new model is the Helios 2, a bit cheaper as well !

Mark

 

[GoatBoy666]

Have a look at the Mountain Equipment AR Ultralight II tent.

http://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/G...ountain-Equipment-AR-Ultralight-II-tent-2008/

I have the 2005 one man version, really fast to put up and take down, loads of space for the weight and a double porch...

Goat

 

[xlfive]

nice bike mate, is it a fazer..

Cheers mate,its a XJR1300