Thread: Ultralight tents

what tent is that Ruben? sorry i dont really know how to spell ya name!

Originally Posted by Smiddy

what tent is that Ruben? sorry i dont really know how to spell ya name!

Hey Aaron, it's a big agnes ultralight 2 model.

My Tarptent StratoSpire 2 turned up yesterday. Will prob set it up on the lawn today and have a play.

Originally Posted by Tahr-Bound

Hey Aaron, it's a big agnes ultralight 2 model.

Fly Creek UL2?

Originally Posted by kokako

Fly Creek UL2?

Sorry yes, that's the one. Fly creek UL2. Only $400ish NZD from eBay.

Originally Posted by Tahr-Bound

Sorry yes, that's the one. Fly creek UL2. Only $400ish NZD from eBay.

Shit that's a good price.

So if money was no object what is the best for two persons taking into account weight, bulk, and ability to withstand the weather ? Was looking at an MSR before reading the posts

You'll get 10 different answers to that, TJM!

Took the Tarptent StratoSpire 2 out on a trip. It was A-MAZING. Good space for two and enough storage for two large packs with the 2 vestibules.

With the vestibules zipped down and the bathtub floor design it would be able to handle some seriously wet weather I'd imagine. Very stable.

At 1.3kg's and its pack down size it'd be a tough one to beat.

My one concern was the condensation. When we woke up, the mesh inner was touching the fly and some was dripping through. "Bugger," I thought, "found a flaw." But nope! A quick look revealed that you could unclip both sides of the full mesh inner and instead attach it to bungy cord. I immediately did this and problem solved - the gap between both was significant even with the laden fly. They must have included that feature for more head room when you don't have to worry about condensation. Utter genius. Even my wife was impressed at that point.

Originally Posted by MattyP

You'll get 10 different answers to that, TJM!

Took the Tarptent StratoSpire 2 out on a trip. It was A-MAZING. Good space for two and enough storage for two large packs with the 2 vestibules.

With the vestibules zipped down and the bathtub floor design it would be able to handle some seriously wet weather I'd imagine. Very stable.

At 1.3kg's and its pack down size it'd be a tough one to beat.

My one concern was the condensation. When we woke up, the mesh inner was touching the fly and some was dripping through. "Bugger," I thought, "found a flaw." But nope! A quick look revealed that you could unclip both sides of the full mesh inner and instead attach it to bungy cord. I immediately did this and problem solved - the gap between both was significant even with the laden fly. They must have included that feature for more head room when you don't have to worry about condensation. Utter genius. Even my wife was impressed at that point.

do you use this with trekking poles? or does it come with poles?

Originally Posted by JP100

do you use this with trekking poles? or does it come with poles?

You can order a pole set as well when you order one - about $15 if I recall correctly. We use those and they work fine. They're light as he'll and doesn't effect the pack down size.

Thanks for the info Matty, next question is where to purchase one ?

Originally Posted by TJM

Thanks for the info Matty, next question is where to purchase one ?

If its a Tarptent that you are wanting then direct from Tarptent: Tarptent Ultralight Shelters

Cheers Claw

Yup, straight from their site. I had them seam seal it and ordered the poles as mentioned. The seam sealing is a pain to find on their site - think i had to use search or something. Costs $25 to have them do it, or you can buy one of their kits and do it yourself and save a few bucks. I couldn't be bothered.

Oh - and you probably won't have to pay duty despite paying over $400.