Tentipi

[Scots_Charles_River]

So used our Tentipi fist time on expedition with midges. Groundsheet used, no midges. Kids enjoyed midge free cooking on trangias and opening the cap vented the tent and one bottom vent open to. Recommended

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[dewi]

I like the look of that... what weight is it? And is it easy enough to setup?

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

8kgs, less than 5mins. Peg out using length of tape, pole in an up, then tension.

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[dewi]

That is almost 4 times lighter than my canvas version!

Can you get the stove flap for those do you know?

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

It has a stove opening which is vellcroed shut.

Used it again on the Great Glen Canoe trail.

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[dewi]

Very tempted to get one... be interesting to see if a stove pipe would run up the centre through that gap at the top... a lot of the heat from a stove comes from the chimney, and a lot of tents shove the chimney out fairly quickly. With this set up, you get more bang for your buck from your stove.

 

[bopdude]

That's what I'll be doing if I end up taking mine to Sweden.

EDIT: although mine is a Varanger 4-6 man

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[baggins]

I've had a safir cp for years now. it really is the best tent i've ever had although not great for backpacking, lol!
Dewi, there is a dedicated chimney hole just below the apex of tent. If you look at Scotts pics, you can see it as a large fold of fabric above the door.
We use a Frontier stove in ours, and it really do kick out the heat. We used it in 70=mph wind earlier this year up in Scotland, and it didn't miss a beat, we were warm and dry and very comfy.


Taken earlier in June in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye

 

[dewi]

I'm thinking of using it mainly in winter, and possibly in Sweden as well if I get one... but as well as that I'd like one for spending a while out and about.

We have the big brother version, a 5m bell tent, but there isn't a chance I'm carrying that anywhere... its a heavy duty monster. Our family have at least one trip a year in it... enough room for 3 singles beds and a double, and a kitchen area, and a dining table But my better half doesn't like winter camping... and was nervous about the stove with the kids.

The Frontier stove is quite a heavy one isn't it?

 

[sunndog]

Very tempted to get one... be interesting to see if a stove pipe would run up the centre through that gap at the top... a lot of the heat from a stove comes from the chimney, and a lot of tents shove the chimney out fairly quickly. With this set up, you get more bang for your buck from your stove.

Thats what i do with my bergans lavvu

Its suffered from some high winds here but you can see the flue with a fire blanket wrapped around for insulation

 

[dewi]

That's a nice set up SD... how big is it?

 

[sunndog]

Its thier 4-6 man (no more than 3 men in comfort though), 5 or 6kg, the fly will fit in a PLCE side pouch

 

[dewi]

If it'll fit 3 men in comfort, 1 man should be in luxury

Do you sleep on a mat in it when winter camping (or more accurately in minus conditions) or do you have a cot?

 

[sunndog]

Yeah its luxury for 1-2 men, which is what i bought it for

in the cold i have a ground sheet that covers more than enough area for two people to sleep and then just whatever grade of sleeping mat is needed, i like a thermarest with extra ccf pad underneath. Never had a cot, just seems like extra gear i don't need tbh mate

 

[Nice65]

Yeah its luxury for 1-2 men, which is what i bought it for

in the cold i have a ground sheet that covers more than enough area for two people to sleep and then just whatever grade of sleeping mat is needed, i like a thermarest with extra ccf pad underneath. Never had a cot, just seems like extra gear i don't need tbh mate

True, I used a couple of carp bed chairs in my Soulpad-alike, made it into a home from home. But the bulk, even car camping, was crazy. We use a couple of mats instead now, or a double inflatable. Leaves the rest of the place looking a bit bare, but Madam likes to roll up rugs and sheepskins and scatter them about, and I can spill bag contents everywhere

When I was looking to change from the Oztent, I looked at the prices of Tentipi. And wept. Got the 4m belltent with zipped groundsheet from Obelink for £364, way under Soulpad or UKBelltent prices. It doesn't weigh 5kg though! More like 25.

 

[sunndog]

aye tentipi are not cheap are they, fantastic quality though

I wanted something as man portable as possible and the bergans were on sale at woodlore. i'm happy with it, not had any spark damage on it so far and its stood up to some serious weather

are those carp bed chairs as comfy as they look?

 

[Nice65]

are those carp bed chairs as comfy as they look?

They really are lovely. Bearing in mind your carp fishers might spend 48 hrs in them, they need to be comfy and padded. Mine are made by Cyprinus. If you're going that route, get ones with plenty of legs or you tip them up when you sit down or even stretch for your water bottle in the night. So, ideally 8 legs. Mine have 6, and we still tip them up. Might be worth checking the Chinese sites for them, I'll guarantee that's where many are made.

Again, be prepared to be shocked at prices, having said that I paid just under £100 for an Exped Synmat 9. Just make sure they're what you need cos I'm very comfy on the Synmat. Not as plush as the bedchairs though.

 

[MarkN]

Love your pictures, it's good to see someone else enjoying their Tentipi

Here's a couple of mine

 

[sunndog]

They really are lovely. Bearing in mind your carp fishers might spend 48 hrs in them, they need to be comfy and padded. Mine are made by Cyprinus. If you're going that route, get ones with plenty of legs or you tip them up when you sit down or even stretch for your water bottle in the night. So, ideally 8 legs. Mine have 6, and we still tip them up. Might be worth checking the Chinese sites for them, I'll guarantee that's where many are made.

Again, be prepared to be shocked at prices, having said that I paid just under £100 for an Exped Synmat 9. Just make sure they're what you need cos I'm very comfy on the Synmat. Not as plush as the bedchairs though.

I'd never actually buy one mate, even car camping i begrudge hefting too much gear around....thanks for the info though, they do look super comfy. i imagine they would be pure luxury on a long term winter camp or something like that

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

One of the benefits is a social space that's midge free. Venting and zipping back the groundsheet around the pole allows safe cooking too.

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