Tents

numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

Looking for a decent 2 person tent to carry on the bike. Any idea's??

I'm gonna go round scotland for the week in June so want something lightweight and small to pack up but will stand up to a weather change. Price isn't too much of an issue as it'll be a birthday present. Very Happy

---- · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Karma :

I've had the same 2 man tent for about 10 years...still perfectly useable condition...Cost about £30 quid back then when i first bought it.
I would'ntbother spending loads of money on one,they all do the same thing,unless your gonna be sleeping out in cold conditions,but even then it's the sleeping bag that's inportant. Thumbs Up

There will be loads on ebay
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I have a vango spirit 200 tent which fits into a pannier. 2 person with a HUGE porch and a 4 season. I had trouble with the poles snapping on mine but they are a different make now (no sir, there aren't problems with the poles, we just changed suppliers because errr, umm.).

Or check out a company called "lightwave". I met the guy who designed and made these, very enthusiastic and knows his stuff.
https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f216/stinkwheel/imm031.jpg
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Mudskipper · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

I'd go into a few largish camping shops where you can see them up as well as packed.

If you can afford it, the 3 second pop up ones (proper decent ones) are the shizz, my mate has one.
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king kong · Nearly there... Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Try this for size, small enough and light enough for the back of a bike.

https://www.tentastic.co.uk/acatalog/info_TEN187.html

Nufkamp · Traffic Copper Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Karma :

I've got the Rage Bodo 3 tent, it's a 3 man but I'm a big fucker and I like to spread myself and my shit out. Plenty of space and comes in a good zip up bag with extra straps.

https://www.tentastic.co.uk/acatalog/info_3.html

Paid 20 quid for it off ebay (+ postage) from tentastic.co.uk
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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

I was thinking about a popup for my trip in June but packed they all seem huge - 60cm diameter

I'm looking for a good quick and easy 2man tent
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DidierD · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Karma :

Ye, I have a 2 second pop up tent...which is class...but like it has been said I don't see any way in which it can go on a bike Crying or Very sad

Anyone tried it?
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stevo v60 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Karma :

Gelert are the best (in my opinion). I have a rocky 4. Sleeps two easily but will sleep 4. 3.4kg and sits on top of my panniers with ease. Very Happy

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