Tent Recommendation

[Green Dweller Beloved]

Hello,

I need a small tent, that's lightweight and easy to put up.

What do you guys use / recommend ?

Thanks
GDB
:cool:

[Pablo]

For around about £290 you can buy a Hilleberg Akto. I can't afford one, but it's one I would use. In the meantime I use a Vaude Ferret.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/prmaklpboo/vaude_ferret1.jpg
There's a mini review and more pics here (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=14924&highlight=vaude+ferret). There is an ultralight version of this tent now, but it doesn't have the side opening.
Pablo

[fred gordon]

I know its annoying when someone answers a question with a question, but, what will you be using the tent for? If its for low ground summer camping or will it be used in wild terrain, even in winter? How many people does it have to accommodate? I have always been a great fan of Vango tents, but in the last couple of years I've been using a Wild Country tent. As its nearly spring I would look out for camping exhibitions in your area. Then you can go along, see them erected and have a lie down in one. I've found that that is the best way. Then you can make direct comparisons between tents before making an expensive mistake. Hope this helps. :)

[Green Dweller Beloved]

I know its annoying when someone answers a question with a question

Point taken, I should have qualified what was asking! :togo:

I need something for just me and maybe my small jack russel on occasions! :D
I will be hiking with a backpack so need something that will fold up quite small and hopefully not weigh more than a couple of Kg.
As for terrain, I'd say it was mainly for woodland, although it may up a hill / mountain on occasion.

Thanks for the tip Pablo, but that one looks a bit on the heavy side!

Thanks Guys

[fred gordon]

Have a look at the Wild Country Trisar. It might fit the bill, My tent is an earlier model of this and I've had two people and a Cairn Terrier in it. Easy to put up, even in a strong wind, and at 2.7Kg quite light. :)

[faff]

the north face west wind is a good tent just dont like the yellow couleur

[Green Dweller Beloved]

Thanks for your help so far.

I've managed to find a couple of websites which have the kind of tents I need. On the first link below (outdoormegastore), is a Jamet Shelter SIngle Hoop Tunnel Dome Touring Tent £29.99. Seems a bit of a bargain and really lightweight.
Do you reckon I'd get condensation problems with this, as I don't think it breathable material?
And do you reckon it's waterproof?

It says it's polyester 2000HH. Is this how thick the polyester is, or how waterproof it is.

Cheers

http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Outdoor_Megastore_Single_Hoop_ Tents_147.html
AND
http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/Results.asp?category=1&subcategory=35

[leon-b]

i think HH stands for hydro static head, its how much water it can take before it gives way
i think anyway
leon

[spamel]

I'm looking at a two piece canvas shelter for the summer, an american version of the german zeltbahn. They can be used by themselves or couple two together, and if you use just one you could light a small fire in front and keep warm. They are only twelve quid for a pair of the canvas sheets, so I may give them a try. Anyone tried them?

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/ishop/800/shopscr1163.html

[Surrey Yeoman]

Jamet Shelter SIngle Hoop Tunnel Dome Touring Tent £29.99.

Looks like a knock-down copy of the Outdoor Designs Race Raider 2, two-man bivi.

http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?StockID=99 99

As ever, you get what you pay for, but at thirty quid what the heck! If it only lasts a year or two, chuck it away and get another one!

Yeoman