would anyone be game enough to use this when sleeping rough on say a WHW trek??
http://www.firebox.com/product/3757/Topeak-Bikamper

Can’t see any good reason why you’d want to really. It’s a product trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist … and besides, they’re rubbish 😉

now that looks intresting providing your bike will stay stood upright

Rubbish. There are better, lighter tents available.

Why is the tent connected to the bike?
Is it part of the structure or just to keep the bike dry?

don – the idea is that you don’t need to carry any tent poles. The front wheel is used at the “low” end.

it’s a fair bit of cash. i got a tent from argos for £25 that weighs quite a bit less!

i’ve got a terra nova laser – it weighs 1.3 kg

of that, 200g are poles….

solution in search of a problem.

Dave

don – the idea is that you don’t need to carry any tent poles. The front wheel is used at the “low” end.

Thanks. Not sure what to say now… 😕

for a tiny tent that has no pole 1.35 kg is not exactly a good weight. Add to that the fact that you can only use it with the bike and it’s a shit idea.

Coleman Rigel X2 is a 1plus sized tent is under a kilo, and can be had for 60 quid

I’d just like to refer you all to the STW article when Mark nearly died in that tent!!

mores the pity that he

nearly died in that tent!!

Pound land……

…. and before you ask it was on the 50% sale shelf. 😉

What if you’ve got a lefty?