I've recently built up a Space Chicken for my other half and she's now decided that she fancies doing a couple of bikepacking trips.
They aren't going to be huge mileage, in the middle of nowhere, or in anything but good weather but I still need a tent. I suggested just sleeping under the stars but that didn't go down well!

Any suggestions for a two person tent that's small enough to carry on the bike but doesn't weigh the same as a small planet?
Ideally I don't want to spend a fortune but I suppose it just comes down to what's available.

Have a look here https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... -tents-c26. Unfortunately the "light, quality, cheap - pick two" rule applies. Work out what your priorities are and what you are prepared to compromise on.

For summer (plus late spring, early autumn) camping a mesh inner will be fine and provide adequate ventilation to deal with condensation.

We've the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2, there's now a bikepacking specific version with shorter section poles. Both cost £450.

Edit: following Chris's post, the Alpkit Jaran 2 is their version of the Copper Spur. If you are near one of their stores there's a chance one might be on display.

Alpkit Ordos 2? 1.3Kg and £255. Not used that particular model but I've had good experiences with other Alpkit tents.

I've got a Force 10 Vittesse I'd part with. Aside from a trial pitch it's brand new. Think it weighs around 1.3kg all in.

When you find something you like Google it to death. I bought an Exped tent for half it's UK price from a shop in Grenoble, it took an evening of surfing to find it.

IMHO not much point buying high quality kit for occasional short trips so take the weight hit and but a chineses/ebay special

A couple of interesting points there.

I'm part tempted to get a couple of one man tents, one cheapo and a decent one as I imagine the two person wont be used much.

Definitely need to do some more research before I get something.

i use a Terra Nova solar photon 2 for bikepacking

makes for a "spacious" one man tent, or a "snug" two man tent

it is very light

Me n the Mrs use a cheap Vango Ark 200, split it and carry half each.

I've been doing a bit of Googling and looking at various tent options, the choice is bewildering when you're not sure what you want!
The Alpkit Viso 2 looks pretty good for what I need, not too expensive and seems to be a sensible size as well.

The Alpkit Ordos 2 is a great bit of kit. It weighs next to nothing and is easily packable on the bike. Its inner pitch first which some frown at but its a thumbs up from me