2 man tent ideas?

ootini · Post by **ootini** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:27 pm

Hey all, my first trip went great, I'll do a proper write up in the morning. One thing that I wasn't happy with, was my cheapo tent. Anyone have any recommendations for a lightweight 2 manner ?

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:41 pm

I'm not really I tent man but I did notice Terra Nova were shifting Zephyros 2 fairly cheaply in their summer factory sale.

EDIT: Oooh just remembered, Stevemorg was selling his MiniPeak in the classifieds, if it's still there, I'd buy that. The inners are single but you can get 2 person inners or just go without ... midges are quite stupid and generally can't figure out how to get underneath

ootini · Post by **ootini** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 10:10 pm

Cheers for the heads up.

ootini · Post by **ootini** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:47 am

Other than the two Stu mentioned, are there any others worth considering. Most people rave about the Vango Banshee but it's a little on the heavy side I think.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 12:09 pm

I think the Vango Zenith 200 is a much nicer tent than the Banshee ... still not light in bikepacking terms though.

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 1:29 pm

I've not used one but the new alpkit small tent looks good. Didn't Rich and Tom use one the other week?

cycleofaddiction · Post by **cycleofaddiction** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:09 pm

I use a Terra nova laser comp 1 which weighs a bit less than a kg but is a bit of a squeeze with 2 less so if you just use the outer which is what I do. There is a 2 man version though . Even lighter is the Terra nova laser photon. I'm saving up for Cuben fiber job from the States though which works out about $500 for 500g 2 man tent.

FLV · Post by **FLV** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:15 pm

ianfitz wrote:I've not used one but the new alpkit small tent looks good. Didn't Rich and Tom use one the other week?

They did. Kept them dry I think.

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:45 pm

FLV wrote:
ianfitz wrote:I've not used one but the new alpkit small tent looks good. Didn't Rich and Tom use one the other week?
They did. Kept them dry I think.

Sounds like a ringing endorsement

fatbikephil · Post by **fatbikephil** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:57 pm

Force 10 nitro 200 - sub 1kg when spilt between 2 and bomproof - I actually use mine just for me when I know the weather is going to be foul and I want some luxury. The 200+ adds the extra porch which is well handy in bad weather and is still about 1kg each between 2.

rudedog · Post by **rudedog** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:20 pm

What's your budget?

ootini · Post by **ootini** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:31 pm

Budget is anywhere up to £150 I reckon. Less would be nice.

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:58 pm

I picked up one of the budget price Terra Novas that Stu mentioned in the sale. Really, really nice.

danielgroves · Post by **danielgroves** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:07 pm

You might be able to pickup a Wild Country Tristar 2 for that… not sure off the top of my head though. Good spacious tent, built like a tank, a little on the heavier end of the spectrum though.

Joshvegas · Post by **Joshvegas** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:27 pm

If you're at the stage of "i need a better shelter"

Have you considered trying a tarp?

Richpips · Post by **Richpips** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:42 am

ianfitz wrote:
FLV wrote:
ianfitz wrote:I've not used one but the new alpkit small tent looks good. Didn't Rich and Tom use one the other week?
They did. Kept them dry I think.
Sounds like a ringing endorsement

Aye, kept us nice and cosy, and it most certainly rained.

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