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would anyone be game enough to use this when sleeping rough on say a WHW trek??
http://www.firebox.com/product/3757/Topeak-Bikamper
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Posted : 12/06/2011 11:53 am
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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 😉


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:23 pm
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now that looks intresting providing your bike will stay stood upright


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:25 pm
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Rubbish. There are better, lighter tents available.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:27 pm
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Why is the tent connected to the bike?
Is it part of the structure or just to keep the bike dry?


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:28 pm
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don - the idea is that you don't need to carry any tent poles. The front wheel is used at the "low" end.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:29 pm
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it's a fair bit of cash. i got a tent from argos for £25 that weighs quite a bit less!


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:29 pm
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i've got a terra nova laser - it weighs 1.3 kg

of that, 200g are poles....

solution in search of a problem.

Dave


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:33 pm
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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... 😕


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:36 pm
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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.


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 12:54 pm
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Coleman Rigel X2 is a 1plus sized tent is under a kilo, and can be had for 60 quid


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 1:51 pm
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I'd just like to refer you all to the STW article when Mark nearly died in that tent!!


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 2:36 pm
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mores the pity that he

nearly died in that tent!!


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 3:22 pm
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Pound land......
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.... and before you ask it was on the 50% sale shelf. 😉


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 3:53 pm
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What if you've got a lefty?


 
Posted : 12/06/2011 4:22 pm