Thread: Ultralight tents

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.

Originally Posted by kiwijames

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?

MSR Carbon Reflex 1 | Trade Me

Originally Posted by Tahr

Maybe?

MSR Carbon Reflex 1 | Trade Me

Yeah, saw that one BC. Reviews are suggesting its a bit too small for a taller fella like me and they are not freestanding.

Originally Posted by kiwijames

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?

Originally Posted by Kudu

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.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Maybe?

MSR Carbon Reflex 1 | Trade Me

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.

Originally Posted by kiwijames

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...

I've got a big agnes ul2. Pretty sweet wee tent really. Haven't given it a long enough test yet or in rough weather though.

Originally Posted by Tahr-Bound

I've got a big agnes ul2. Pretty sweet wee tent really. Haven't given it a long enough test yet or in rough weather though.

Yeah, The Fly Creek UL2, thats the one I was looking at. There is a Platinum version which is lighter again.
Where did you get yours? ex US?

I use a great outdoors, cycle 2l

2 kgs

3 teenagers have hammered it and it's still going strong

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

I use a great outdoors, cycle 2l

2 kgs

3 teenagers have hammered it and it's still going strong

I have a 2kg Macpac. Was after something a bit lighter.
It's almost more a volume issue than weight.

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

I use a great outdoors, cycle 2l

2 kgs

3 teenagers have hammered it and it's still going strong

I have one of these too and an Olympus which I never take anywhere because the fucker weighs more than me, but this thread has made me consider blowing cash on one of these 1kg tents. Jerks.

Originally Posted by gimp

I have one of these too and an Olympus which I never take anywhere because the fucker weighs more than me, but this thread has made me consider blowing cash on one of these 1kg tents. Jerks.

My olympus is base camp only tent as well. Buggered if I would carry it any great distance.

I weighed my little Exped Mira tent when setup. 1.2kgs on digital fish scales without the footprint.

Heard good things about the Mont Bell tents from here: i climb .co.nz :: Mountaineering gear at wholesale prices

Got mine off Ebay. The platinum is lighter again as you say but a bit more $.