Iain_Bike said:Can anyone recommend a bomb proof light weight touring tent?
I'm planning a trip though Asia and was wondering if there is a classic light weight, tried and tested touring tent people swear by?
Any help advise or tips would be most appreciated.
Iain_Bike said:Can anyone recommend a bomb proof light weight touring tent?
I just bought a two person tent that is about 1.5 pounds and takes about 2 min to set up. It is from tarp tent. I would definately check it out. I love it so far and can't wait to use it for all my trips. They have great customer service too! You can check it out at tarptent.com
This is the definition of the Sierra Design Clip Flashlight. It is what I use. The design has been copied by a few manufacturers. The MSR Zoïd serie seem to be popular as well. Eureka's one-person tents are also popular among cyclists.Iain_Bike said:classic light weight, tried and tested touring tent people swear by?
The hell with weight! When I tour I take what is comfortable. I'm 6'2" and I'm not going to spend a month or two on my knees in a nylon coffin. I suggest you get something with a waterproof bottom and plenty of room. My tent, whcih I haul around, is 10x10 and I can stand up in it and if needed play cards with five buddies. You've not in a race and the bike has plenty of gears. I've never had a problem. Of course, I get a lot of looks, but boy do I travel in comfort. The hammock idea is worth considering too, given the conditions.Iain_Bike said:Can anyone recommend a bomb proof light weight touring tent?
I'm planning a trip though Asia and was wondering if there is a classic light weight, tried and tested touring tent people swear by?
Any help advise or tips would be most appreciated.
I agree with you. I tour with what is considered a four man tent. It's not as big as yours, but it's big enough for myself and the girlfreind, all our gear and uncramped sleeping. It might weigh an extra 2 pounds or so over a lightweight "touring" tent. I can find other areas to cut down on weight. Better to be comfortable at night and get some good rest if you ask me, than obsessing over a couple pounds of weight savings.Bikerbill98 said:The hell with weight! When I tour I take what is comfortable. I'm 6'2" and I'm not going to spend a month or two on my knees in a nylon coffin. I suggest you get something with a waterproof bottom and plenty of room. My tent, whcih I haul around, is 10x10 and I can stand up in it and if needed play cards with five buddies. You've not in a race and the bike has plenty of gears. I've never had a problem. Of course, I get a lot of looks, but boy do I travel in comfort. The hammock idea is worth considering too, given the conditions.
Try a Tarp TentIain_Bike said:Can anyone recommend a bomb proof light weight touring tent?
I'm planning a trip though Asia and was wondering if there is a classic light weight, tried and tested touring tent people swear by?
Any help advise or tips would be most appreciated.
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