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  1. 21-12-2013, 03:53 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwijames View Post
    Hey, just after you recommendations on a 3 season, 1-2 person ultra light tent. For mainly overnighter use in the NI. Just wanting something s bit bigger than a divvy but with less bulk and weight. I'm keen to keep my pack size down as well as save a bit on weight.
    Looked at the MSR Carbon Reflex and its all bait pricey. Anyone tried Big Agnes gear? They rate well in the US and make a 2 man, double wall tent @ at 1b, 13oz.
    Maybe?

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  2. 21-12-2013, 03:55 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Maybe?

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    Yeah, saw that one BC. Reviews are suggesting its a bit too small for a taller fella like me and they are not freestanding.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwijames View Post
    Yeah, saw that one BC. Reviews are suggesting its a bit too small for a taller fella like me and they are not freestanding.
    I am 6'1 and I find it fine. You are tight there is not oodles of room, but it is a one person tent after all. For overnighters and weekend trips it is fine. And not freestanding? It is fine in that sense. it can be set up and moved around and staked into position, so isn't that freestanding?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kudu View Post
    I am 6'1 and I find it fine. You are tight there is not oodles of room, but it is a one person tent after all. For overnighters and weekend trips it is fine. And not freestanding? It is fine in that sense. it can be set up and moved around and staked into position, so isn't that freestanding?
    Ha ha. I bought it nearly a year ago now and yes it has a decent amount of room considering. Only used it twice but it is fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Maybe?

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    I bought it anyway! May as well take a look at it and give it a go, internet reviews are often different. I think I will buy a Double Rainbow Tarp Tent though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwijames View Post
    I bought it anyway! May as well take a look at it and give it a go, internet reviews are often different. I think I will buy a Double Rainbow Tarp Tent though.
    Try it, that was a bloody good deal with the footprint.

    I often carry my Hubba HP as an emerency shelter, just the fly and footprint = less than 1 kg

    Looks like the Carbon Reflex is not free-standing...
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