Slumit Gobi II Tent..

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Anyone got one of these? Reasonably priced at £85, 3 berth with porch, check the Flash Frame system though, that's what I'm talking about....!

https://www.slumit.co.uk/gobi3.html

Have done some googling and general view is that it is well made, good quality and functions well, but difficult to find a massive amount of info. Anyone got one? Tempted to take a risk and buy one! Pack size is quite big at 80cm wide but to be honest as long as it's not wider than my seat + panniers I'm not that bothered... and 79 cm is well within the width of my bike with panniers.

Really like the idea of being able to put up and pack up in a matter of minutes with no hassle!
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Ben_m · Nova Slayer Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Karma :

Ive seen a video of this tent been put up it looks pretty nifty. However, for me it is quite heavy and the pack size is quite big. For a little more money you can get a good Vango tent which packs down smaller and will weigh a couple of kilos less. If you have a Go Outdoors store near you it is well worth the visit as they usually have a range of tents erected so you can see what they are like.
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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

Its worth £85 for the novelty value Razz

Comes with a two year warranty so you can't go wrong?
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Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

No, but I do have the Vango Storm 300+ which is a superb tent, easy to put up and isn't too heavy at 4.3kg and packs down no longer than the width of my panniers. I've owned mine for 5 years, and use regularly between May to October inclusive. Thumbs Up

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Be very interested to hear about it if you do get one.
I believe they're a new company, thus not much info out there about them.
I emailed them a couple of weeks ago and got considered replies from a real person, which is nice - I'm tempted to get one, or maybe the two person one myself at some point as it is less hassle than my pop-up, though the internal sizing and not-blackout aren't so good.

c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

5kg? way to heavy. My semi geodesic tent with alloy poles is only around 3kg. I just don't trust fiberglass poles, had too many splinter and break.

The dimensions aren't that big either, certainly length ways.

It does look nice and quick though and a decent price.

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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Thats fine, then add an extra kilo or two or even a few grams to everything you take, it all adds up.

The tent doesn't look bad, but its not for me. I'd certainly consider it for UK camping.

I always try to be as light as possible touring and as aerodynamic as possible. It all costs money when doing 5000 odd miles.

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Ben_m · Nova Slayer Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Karma :

Go for it then and let us know how you get on with it.
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NickD · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Karma :

Looks like a Khyam rip-off to me!

.... and that can only be a good thing.

We've had a couple of Khyam Freelanders over the past 8 years or so, and while the one-touch, easy erect frame thing is brilliant, other areas of construction leave a lot to be desired quality wise (zips particularly). They're bloody expensive too compared to other tents, and it's about time there was some competition in the market to shake 'em up a bit.

I'd be interested to know how you get on with it, as it looks like a good deal at first glance.
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Charlie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2007 Karma :

It looks good, but in my eyes having the mechanism is just more to break. It isn't hard to put up a tent. Even my Dad's awkward Terra Nova Sola Minor doesn't to take that long to put. These self erecting ( Laughing

) tents are bulky or heavy in my eyes when a traditional tent will be smaller and lighter.

I am borrowing my brothers 2 second tent (3 person I think) this weekend, so if it stands up to the weather alright and is useable I could be converted. Although I have used it once and it was alright. I am only using it over the Vango because it offers more room and I am taking the Vango as backup.
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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Did that on the outskirts of Turin after a massive ride from Ancona (non autoroute) - Easy does it.

For the trip last year i practised putting the tent up in near total darkness in a hurry, for those times when it might be necessary while abroad.

Charlie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2007 Karma :

I have done a few hours on the bike and then a put a tent up. From Cornwall to near Preston. An hour to pack my bag and went camping with scouts and got wankered for 4 days straight. Shall admit to not being very up for drinking that first night.

And I wasn't exactly trying to be quiet, I am guessing I shall appreciated it more when I do some touring of my own. Laughing

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Charlie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2007 Karma :

I probably should point out I met my girlfriend through Scouts. Its Network scouts and is for 18-25 year olds and we just drunk (well I do at least) and quite a few girls in it (and hot ones! and more importantly up for it). Should be 700 or so of us at a camp site in the lake district for 4 nights, I think it is great fun!

Anyway back to tents... Laughing

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Cheers, I didn't realise the 'biker' was a quick erect style, though I prefer the size of the igloo for space inside (I like the oval shape of my disc pop up tent).

Now I just need to convince them to make me one in a decent 'black out' design and I'd be a very happy camper!

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

I saw one of these Slumit's at the bike rally I was just at, no porch though, which I feel is a grave design mistake. It was brown and cream, and I just thought '70's!!!
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I bit the bullet and went for it.. got a 3 berth slumit gobi 3 (with porch) on its way to me should be here monday or tuesday so will update on quality, ease of use etc etc when it arrives. Off on a 10 day trip next weekend so will have a thoroughly good testing of it then!

I bloody hope it was worth the money anyways!!!! Couldn't really find any reviews of it on the internet so it's a bit of a "blind" purchase which is unusual for me.
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