Thread: Tents - 2 man - lightweight - compact - TOP Quality

A guy at work that spend a lot of time in the hills raves about these:

https://www.sixmoondesigns.com/collections/tents

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Cheers guys
Some Brands I never heard of "Big Agnes+Hilleberg" for example

Was a huge Macpac fan b4 they went offshore - I imagine the up top end still passes the Q test ??

I was leaning towards the MSR Hubba 2 man - for weight and compactness and undercover storage etc
@gadgetman - can you elaborate on what you mean Re "able to pitch the fly first, or even better the fly and inner connected" please

I went from a MSR to a "Big Agnes" Fly Creek tent and I love it. Light, strong and has heaps of good features.

Kuiu Mountain Star

Originally Posted by hotsoup

Kuiu Mountain Star

Did you go with carbon poles and have you used it much yet?

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Did you go with carbon poles and have you used it much yet?

Went with carbon poles, once set up it is very rigid and sturdy. I have used it about 6 or 7 times. Haven't been in any serious weather yet.

I really like the exterior sections to the tent, makes it ideal for a 2 person as each guy can have one side of the tent to himself to store gear / boots / rifle.

Pretty quick to setup and ultra light. A few little handy pockets on the inside too which is helpful. I'm happy with my purchase, I think it would go well in serious weather.

Originally Posted by hotsoup

Went with carbon poles, once set up it is very rigid and sturdy. I have used it about 6 or 7 times. Haven't been in any serious weather yet.

I really like the exterior sections to the tent, makes it ideal for a 2 person as each guy can have one side of the tent to himself to store gear / boots / rifle.

Pretty quick to setup and ultra light. A few little handy pockets on the inside too which is helpful. I'm happy with my purchase, I think it would go well in serious weather.

Hi
can I ask price you paid please
cheers
Peter

Originally Posted by hotsoup

Went with carbon poles, once set up it is very rigid and sturdy. I have used it about 6 or 7 times. Haven't been in any serious weather yet.

I really like the exterior sections to the tent, makes it ideal for a 2 person as each guy can have one side of the tent to himself to store gear / boots / rifle.

Pretty quick to setup and ultra light. A few little handy pockets on the inside too which is helpful. I'm happy with my purchase, I think it would go well in serious weather.

Yeah they're pretty good little units.
And nice and light

Originally Posted by Paddy79

My MSR Access2 tent has served me well. 4 season tent approx 2kg. not hard to put up/take down

+1 on the MSR Access 2, take a look at the pole design in particular https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcYYsBlfG1U[/URL]


MSR Hubba range are great tents, but very lightweight construction and not suited to use on the tops.

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Hi
can I ask price you paid please
cheers
Peter

I can't remember really, about $650. Give or take

Yeah you won't really find much in the way of deals for one. Generally max of 15% off but that rarely happens

I'd also consider the Kuiu Shelter, just had a look. Seem's like a pretty good ultra light piece of kit. 800ish grams including pegs. Doesn't include floor though. $300USD. Our exchange rate is pretty good at the moment too.

My mountain star is 1.4KG including pegs. It would hold up better in shitty situations though.

https://youtu.be/5NpyBTinN5U

Crap vid but you get the idea, was my mates , brand new bought for the tahr ballot last year. I dont think id buy one.

Originally Posted by savage270

https://youtu.be/5NpyBTinN5U

Crap vid but you get the idea, was my mates , brand new bought for the tahr ballot last year. I dont think id buy one.

Which Tent ??

Originally Posted by Savage1

A guy at work that spend a lot of time in the hills raves about these:

https://www.sixmoondesigns.com/collections/tents

Mmm nice aye?

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Did you go with carbon poles and have you used it much yet?

Was about to ask you the same thing @Nibblet?