Thread: Lightweight tents Luxe tents

I'm after a lightweight tent to take with me on my hunting trips. I am planning on doing some tops hunting over summer so I want something that can stand a bit of wind, is as light as possible, probably most of all can handle a good dose of rain. A recent Kaimanawas trip where the rain was so heavy it puddled on the ground and threatened to flood my fly ground sheet is part of the reason I want to get a full tent, instead of just a fly. Debating between 1 or 2 man options.

Has anyone had any experience with Luxe tents? Do they sink or swim? I don't have much funds so if I end out getting an Exped or MSR it'll most likely be second hand, but the Luxe tents are considerable cheaper and some of them look like they have pretty good designs. Light too.

Thoughts?

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Cheers

i have the habitat, yet to test

identical to a msr tho, but cheaper and includes a foot print
they pop up on sale at that shop if you are not in a hurry

could get it out for pics if needed

I purchased a macpac minaret very happy with it .

Originally Posted by Munsey

I purchased a macpac minaret very happy with it .

Looks like a nice tent but after something under 2kg preferably

Originally Posted by longrange308

i have the habitat, yet to test

identical to a msr tho, but cheaper and includes a foot print
they pop up on sale at that shop if you are not in a hurry

could get it out for pics if needed

Yeah I'm not in a hurry so I will just keep an eye out for those specials. Thanks for the offer but should be sweet. If you do take it for a spin let me know how it goes aye.

Got an exped Mira?
Really light and robust enough for me.
Quite happy with it.

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I have a msr single person tent. Nice and light. Good so far, floor quite thin just watch where u pitch it.

I have been looking at the Luxe tents and 2 man bivvy for a little while too now, for the $ i think i will give them a try.

Phillip, the Luxe Firefly looks good and great price.

I highly recommend a freestanding tent, use a MSR Hubba Hp myself.

Tarp Tent have some good light weight options.

No first hand experience, but I know a couple of people who have Snugpaks and really rate them

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Originally Posted by GWH

I have been looking at the Luxe tents and 2 man bivvy for a little while too now, for the $ i think i will give them a try.

Let me know if you do and let me know if you like them

Originally Posted by Pengy

No first hand experience, but I know a couple of people who have Snugpaks and really rate them

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Cool designs those tents but a bit heavier than the equivalent on Luxe or MSR I think

Does anyone use a Freedom UL mono?

http://www.equipoutdoors.co.nz/conte...tra_Light.html

This is a pretty sweet special, might drop by to H and F and give one a spin

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