- Outer: 190T Polyester with waterproof PU coating
- Inner: 170T breathable Polyester
- Groundsheet: 150D Oxford PU 1500mm
- HH: 1500mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- Pack Size: 40 x 15 x 15 cm
- Dimensions (Outer): L270 x W170/75 x H70/40 cm- (Inner): L250 x W90/70 x H65/35 cm
- Poles: 2 x 6.9mm Fibreglass
- Sleeps: 1
- Pitches: Inner first
- Taped Seams
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A lightweight, compact solo tent ideal for bikers, cyclists & trekkers looking for a no-fuss tent. Quick pitching. Small pack size. Ultra lightweight. Pre-attached guylines aid pitching
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Features:Quick pitchingSmall pack sizeUltra lightweightDimensions: Outer: L265 x W170 x H75cmPack Size: 39 x 12 x 11cmMaterial: PU waterproof polyesterA lightweight, compact solo tent ideal for bikers, cyclists & trekkers looking for a no-fuss tent.
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98 of 98 people found the following review helpful
I bought this as an alternative to a bivvy bag. It's simple and quick to put up. The mesh inner protects you from insects.
Perfect for wild camping and somewhere to just sleep for one person only.
Not suitable for spending much time in other than sleeping (just like a bivvy but better - more private and warmer).
Cons: Stuck on a camp site in wet weather for any length of time trying to live in this would be a nightmare! No use for festivals either where somewhere to chill and shade from the sun is needed.
Positives: Because it is low to the ground the wind doesn't catch it and the front door is a great mini awning if a spare rope is used to tie it open. Packs tiny to the size of a micro sleeping bag.
One tip is to place your foam sleeping mat under the tent to protect it from stony ground and make less clutter inside.
At £20 inc postage it's a steal.
Perfect for wild camping and somewhere to just sleep for one person only.
Not suitable for spending much time in other than sleeping (just like a bivvy but better - more private and warmer).
Cons: Stuck on a camp site in wet weather for any length of time trying to live in this would be a nightmare! No use for festivals either where somewhere to chill and shade from the sun is needed.
Positives: Because it is low to the ground the wind doesn't catch it and the front door is a great mini awning if a spare rope is used to tie it open. Packs tiny to the size of a micro sleeping bag.
One tip is to place your foam sleeping mat under the tent to protect it from stony ground and make less clutter inside.
At £20 inc postage it's a steal.
59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
As a seasoned backpacker used to camping out in the wilds I have an expensive lightweight tent that's beginning to age. When I saw this I thought it was worth a try. Given the price I took the precaution of spraying it with waterproofing spray concentrating on the seams. I have used it twice and in Slovenia last summer I am relieved to say that it withstood some pretty persistent rain. There is just about room to sit up in it and if you're over six foot tall it will be a squeeze stretching out in it. However, if you are a backpacker or long-distance walker and want an economical, lightweight tent this is definitely for you. (Weight 1.4kg approx) It's got a small porch which I manage to squeeze my gear into overnight. I thoroughly recommend it.
54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
This is a cracking one person tent. Light, easy to pitch, airy to sleep in and first class value.
I have just used this on a weekend with some very heavy rain and strong winds and it performed admirably.
Now in more detail...
The tent is purely a one person tent and shouldn't be considered for two people, even in a survival situation. The tent takes no more than 5 minutes to pitch and there is sufficient space between the flysheet and the inner tent to allow your rucksack to be stored out of the rain.
The construction of the inner is mainly of mesh, rather than the more traditional close woven material. This keeps the tent feeling light and airy inside, despite its small size. Being 6'2" tall, I did wonder about internal storage space. In practice, there is about a foot of space above your head in which to store small items and, assuming that you are using your cloths as a pillow, then this is sufficient.
There are a couple of tips that I think you might appreciate. Firstly, take along a spare, long guy line and one extra peg. If you use this in combination with an up-turned walking pole (see photo), it allows you to have a small sheltered area in which to cook, rather that being exposed to the elements if the side was rolled up in the normal manner.
Secondly, I would advise a small "sit-mat" or small groundsheet to allow you to keep yourself mud-free as you take off your boots and enter the tent (or later emerge).
I would heartily recommend this lightweight (about 1.2 kg) tent if you are looking for cheap tent that is suitable for the British climate.
I have just used this on a weekend with some very heavy rain and strong winds and it performed admirably.
Now in more detail...
The tent is purely a one person tent and shouldn't be considered for two people, even in a survival situation. The tent takes no more than 5 minutes to pitch and there is sufficient space between the flysheet and the inner tent to allow your rucksack to be stored out of the rain.
The construction of the inner is mainly of mesh, rather than the more traditional close woven material. This keeps the tent feeling light and airy inside, despite its small size. Being 6'2" tall, I did wonder about internal storage space. In practice, there is about a foot of space above your head in which to store small items and, assuming that you are using your cloths as a pillow, then this is sufficient.
There are a couple of tips that I think you might appreciate. Firstly, take along a spare, long guy line and one extra peg. If you use this in combination with an up-turned walking pole (see photo), it allows you to have a small sheltered area in which to cook, rather that being exposed to the elements if the side was rolled up in the normal manner.
Secondly, I would advise a small "sit-mat" or small groundsheet to allow you to keep yourself mud-free as you take off your boots and enter the tent (or later emerge).
I would heartily recommend this lightweight (about 1.2 kg) tent if you are looking for cheap tent that is suitable for the British climate.
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The price speaks for itself!
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