Hi, I am looking for a one-man tent/tarp tent for a young friend who is going backbacking soon. Under 2kg please and cheap as he doesn't have much money. Cheers.

How cheap is cheap Bridget?

Dunno - what have you got?!

I have a brand new Force 10 Vitesse 200.

Great tents them

Looks interesting Stu. Is it the one that weighs 1.3kg?
How much are you looking for and does it come with a pole? Cheers

I think 1.3kg is maximum weight so it could probably be reduced a bit. They're single skin but lots of venting and space so condensation isn't much of an issue. They come with the required poles and are dead easy to set up.

I was thinking £60.

That price seems pretty reasonable. Do you think he would be better off with the Vango or this Gelert I found? It's the successor to the solo apparently....
https://www.sportsdirect.com/gelert-tra ... e=78301090

How long's he going for and also how big is he? - even I can't sit up in one of the Gelert coffins.

Perhaps also worth noting that the groundsheet of the Gelert is listed as having a HH of 1500 which rates as 'just' waterproof. However, if he's only going for a day or 2, doesn't mind contributing to landfill, isn't bothered about getting wet and is double jointed, then I have to say, the Gelert looks brilliant and a sure winner

He says yes please to the Vango. It will be going home to Glasgow briefly.
On the phone just now but will message shortly to sort out details.
Ta very much

If for some reason that doesn't work, I'm thinking of selling a terra Nova zephyros 1

Thanks Paul, I think I am sorted now, cheers.