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Other than the Terra Nova Laser Comp, what else should I look at?
Hoping for under 1kg and can spend up to £150 and happy to buy used.
And already have a bivi and tarp, so looking at something for bad weather
A Six Moons Lunar Solo. It's over your budget so have a look round for a used one. You'll need to budget for a pole and pegs as well.
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Wild Country Zephyros 1 - you can pitch without the inner too so it is very light if you need.
Wild Country Zephyros 1
I 2nd that
Lunar Solo
Been looking at a Lunar Solo myself, 680g and a single pole design seems perfect for bikepacking.
I'm just wondering how they are for tall people? I'm not completely averse to a single skin tent, but feet touching the end is definitely a showstopper.
Decathlon do one, no idea if any good but it seems to pack down very small.
+ 1 for the Zephyros1...
<hijack> and if you’re interested, I’ve got a very lightly used one that I was going to sell in the spring. I’ve just decided I prefer a b&b when I’m touring 😝 </hijack>
As already said SMD Lunar Solo is the tent to beat. You’ll need to add £100 if you want a new one, don’t forget you’ll need a pole and pegs (and remember to take them with you... 😚).
@deft: I’m 6’ and it’s fine (I do use an extra guyline as a lifter though).
I’ve also got a Forceten Helium 200 which I picked up for about £150 a couple years ago on an end-of-season reduction. It’s about 1.2-3kg iirc but is roomy (it’s not a 2 man despite what they say) Andrew pitches in a one-e, handy in the rain. I went with one after resaearch, materials are designed (allegedly) for durability. That’s a definite issue with lightweight, it comes at the expense of durability...
Just my 2pworth...
I asked a similar question recently and got lots of good replies !!
I've got a luxe mini peak that's very good 140 but a bit heavier , 1,62kg without pole but that's with a sleeping pod in it, it fits me and the bike with the pod in or you can save 500g and not use the pod
https://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF126-139.html
Wild Country Zeph. If you don't mind a few extra grammes, the Zeph 2 gives you a load of space for one plus kit. I use it more than my Laser Comp for solo jaunts these days.
I've already got a Zephyos 2 XL Lite, which is about 1.7kg. So the one man version isn't saving much weight at all.
But it's a bit big for solo camping and a bit small for a campsite. Have bought a bigger air tent from Decathlon for car camping, so looking to sell it and cut down on weight for bike packing.
I'll check out the Solo one. Already have pegs and a carbon pole I use with the tarp
I've got a Vango force 10, it's single skin which can be an issue but it's sub 900g it's not used anymore. So happy to sell it cheap alongside another pumptrack chat.
Hey Kevin, sounds good. Gimme a call whenever it suits you?
Have a look through this lot https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-c3/tents-shelters-c25/one-person-tents-c74 includes the Lunar Solo.
As ever: cheap and light don't mix 😢
Trekkertent Stealth. A bit over your budget especially when you add in poles but a quality item made in the UK and great vfm. I had a Laser Comp for a bit and really didn't think it was up to much.
TT Stealth is another good option. Best to work out if you prefer a small or large door opening and what sort of height you like before deciding - taking into account the practicalities of getting in and out of the tent.
@yourguitarhero - when you say "bad weather" what exactly do you mean? Heavy summer rain or something more wintry? What are you wanting from the tent? That will determine the compromises you will have to make.
We've a Big Agnes Copper Spur (way over your budget but bear with me), lots of room for two, even if the Americans think it's not, free-standing, near vertical side walls. Weighs 1.5kg with groundsheet. The downside? The inner is mainly mesh so the brilliant ventilation that provides in summer means that in winter if there's dry snow it will get in the tent. So it really is a three season tent.
We've also got a Vango Spirit 200+ (way over your desired target weight) which is almost the opposite: it'd stand up to a winter storm but the ventilation is dire, so much so that if it's humid in summer you'd think the tent had several leaks. Tunnel design so not as much room as the BA.
PostieRich has one of the one-man MSR tents, not sure which one as they all look quite similar.
If you want to be enclosed away from the elements then I'd look at either the Lunar Solo, or the Trekkertent Stealth (1 or 1.5). If it's just better protection then maybe something like the MLD Trailstar or its Aliexpress clone.
Edit: As @metalheart says, lightweight tents are somewhat fragile and you need to take care in choosing a pitch and in setting up and taking down.
Some more to look at, thanks everyone!
Bad weather is more summery rain. If I go camping in winter I normally stay in a booth.