Tents.

[caizaab]

Here's the one I was looking at.

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/Superlite_Tents/Laser_Photon_GREEN.html



I think I could be in love.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Here's the one I was looking at.

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/Superlite_Tents/Laser_Photon_GREEN.html



I think I could be in love.

Very nice, but depends what you use it for. I'm guessing wild camping looking at the spec. I'm always suspicious of tents that rely on the guys for structure as you never know how good the ground will be where you're camping.

Worth mentioning wild country tents, they are terra nova's budget brand, yet made to the same standards. Mine even has terra nova polls and has stood up to some major weather!

 

[kropotkin]

My tent:

Who wants to touch me?

Yeah that is cool- how tall are you? I'm 6 1 so was a bit dubious about that one and the Vango Spirit 200+

 

[caizaab]

Very nice, but depends what you use it for. I'm guessing wild camping looking at the spec. I'm always suspicious of tents that rely on the guys for structure as you never know how good the ground will be where you're camping.

Worth mentioning wild country tents, they are terra nova's budget brand, yet made to the same standards. Mine even has terra nova polls and has stood up to some major weather!

Wild camping is right.

I think the guys give you more structure, with less of the weight. There's always good ground somewhere.

 

[caizaab]

My tent:

Who wants to touch me?

I do.

I like that tent. I like the side entrance and porch.


I've a vango three man tunnel tent.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Wild camping is right.

I think the guys give you more structure, with less of the weight. There's always good ground somewhere.

Normally in a bog

Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I prefer the idea of a geodesic tent. I keep wondering if its time for a lighter tent, but can't help wondering if it would just be cheaper to get fitter.

 

[caizaab]

Worth mentioning wild country tents, they are terra nova's budget brand, yet made to the same standards. Mine even has terra nova polls and has stood up to some major weather!

My two man is a terra nova, I like it, but the colours are crap. It attracts bees and midges.

 

[caizaab]

Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I prefer the idea of a geodesic tent. I keep wondering if its time for a lighter tent, but can't help wondering if it would just be cheaper to get fitter.

No.

Tents have an adaptability.

 

[caizaab]

Normally in a bog

With a tent, tell me more.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Most of my wild camping is done in the Lakes/N Wales/Scotland. I always like to camp near water and finding a spot that is isn't boggy and flat can be enough of a challenge without adding perfect peg placements to the mix.

I lighter tent would be nice, but there is always more kit I want. Being an impoverished outdoor ed instructor with lots of hobbies means tough choices, along with I can't afford super light kit that dies more quickly as I use it so much. Still annoying when clients have nicer kit then you.

The maxim is tough, light, cheap. Choose two.

My cousin is just back from Afganistan and carried a 40/45kg sack into battle. Did make me wonder what I was moaning about with 18kg. Main thing that comes with a lighter tent though is small pack size and it would be nicer to carry a smaller rucksack.

 

[caizaab]

Most of my wild camping is done in the Lakes/N Wales/Scotland. I always like to camp near water and finding a spot that is isn't boggy and flat can be enough of a challenge without adding perfect peg placements to the mix.

I lighter tent would be nice, but there is always more kit I want. Being an impoverished outdoor ed instructor with lots of hobbies means tough choices, along with I can't afford super light kit that dies more quickly as I use it so much. Still annoying when clients have nicer kit then you.

The maxim is tough, light, cheap. Choose two.

My cousin is just back from Afganistan and carried a 40/45kg sack into battle. Did make me wonder what I was moaning about with 18kg. Main thing that comes with a lighter tent though is small pack size and it would be nicer to carry a smaller rucksack.

The question is: Do we need tents.

It's a purely weight question.

But for less than 1kg, I would.

For weight, what would you sacrifice?

 

[UnderOpenSky]

The question is: Do we need tents.

It's a purely weight question.

But for less than 1kg, I would.

For weight, what would you sacrifice?

Dam straight we need tents in the UK. Bivvi bags are no fun when it rains.

My tent is almost 3kg!

I think my kit is as minimal as it can be, whilst still being safe. I've recently got a much lighter down bag (400 vs 800 fill power) and use the weight saving to take a down jacket, so I can wear the jacket in the evenings and sleep in it if needed.

Things I advise people to look at is their food/stoves/pans as you can make nice weight savings there. Gas for short trips, multi fuel for long ones and dehydrated foods so your not carrying extra water.

My one luxury is plenty of dry socks/pants.

 

[caizaab]

Dam straight we need tents in the UK. Bivvi bags are no fun when it rains.

My tent is almost 3kg!

I think my kit is as minimal as it can be, whilst still being safe. I've recently got a much lighter down bag (400 vs 800 fill power) and use the weight saving to take a down jacket, so I can wear the jacket in the evenings and sleep in it if needed.

Things I advise people to look at is their food/stoves/pans as you can make nice weight savings there. Gas for short trips, multi fuel for long ones and dehydrated foods so your not carrying extra water.

My one luxury is plenty of dry socks/pants.

My three man is almost 3kg. My rucksack could probably be lighter.

You're definitely correct about saving weight with pans, food and stove. That's where all the weight is.

My one luxury is whisky.

 

[Pingu]

Most of my wild camping is done in the Lakes/N Wales/Scotland. I always like to camp near water and finding a spot that is isn't boggy and flat can be enough of a challenge without adding perfect peg placements to the mix.

I lighter tent would be nice, but there is always more kit I want. Being an impoverished outdoor ed instructor with lots of hobbies means tough choices, along with I can't afford super light kit that dies more quickly as I use it so much. Still annoying when clients have nicer kit then you.

The maxim is tough, light, cheap. Choose two.

My cousin is just back from Afganistan and carried a 40/45kg sack into battle. Did make me wonder what I was moaning about with 18kg. Main thing that comes with a lighter tent though is small pack size and it would be nicer to carry a smaller rucksack.

for wild stuff I used to really enjoy making a basher using just a tarp or branches and ferns. not so great in winter tbh but in summer more than adequate.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

My one luxury is whisky.

That or a few spliffs is essential!

 

[UnderOpenSky]

for wild stuff I used to really enjoy making a basher using just a tarp or branches and ferns. not so great in winter tbh but in summer more than adequate.

I love doing that for canoe camping, but when I'm on the hill I prefer the security of a tent. I've had hail stones and strong winds which have left my tent pushed into my face in June in the Lakes.

 

[fractionMan]

My tent:

Who wants to touch me?

we're peas in a pod