taipei tent

[Kumquat]

"The Upon is an ultra-light and very packable tent – it packs down to about a foot long in its own dry bag and uses your trekking bike as the main support for the sleeping compartment. An awning flap gives further protection from the elements, and the V-support at the far end is inflated to create the structure. The Upon comes with its own pump and the company even claims that the inflatable A-pillar can be used as a floatation device!"

Am being held captive on a cross channel ferry and saw this. Not a bad idea, wonder how much it weighs....

[Ian]

...and uses your trekking bike...

I'm not forking out for a new bike as well as a tent...

[TheBrownDog]

Weighs 1050g according to road.cc but from the photo looks like you need to carry a large wooden platform to attach it to Actually, I quite like the look of the thing. Wonder how long it takes to set up.

[Ray Young]

I don't t see the point, an ordinary tent would be better. Snow/rain will collect on the flat roof, strong winds will blow in the flat sides and you need to drop your tent to ride your bike anywhere like the shop or pub.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I don't t see the point, an ordinary tent would be better. Snow/rain will collect on the flat roof, strong winds will blow in the flat sides and you need to drop your tent to ride your bike anywhere like the shop or pub.

Glad you said that before me Ray ... however I'd also like to add that there doesn't seem to be any high air vents, so all the condensation that causes will settle on the big flat roof and drop onto you in the slightest breeze because there's not much in the way of guylines to stop it shaking about ... looks like a proper winner

[Dan_K]

Looks like something that should be on Dragon's Den (before getting flamed}.

[jameso]

There's a lot of stuff at that show that seems like a good idea, in theory, to people who make stuff but won't ever use it : )