Thread: Ultralight tents

Who's got one and how do you rate it. Talking about 1 person free standing tents less than 1.5kg

I got the big angus flycreek 2 person
Think its 1.3kg all up
Enough room for two and not end up cuddling but only just.
I rate it really well so far only used for a handfull of nights so far

I also have the big agnes fly creek 2, happy with it, used in Fiordland with no trouble. Probably wouldnt recommend if you hard on gear as the material would likely rip easily.

Check out Tarp Tent.
Happy with mine.

yeah lucky enough to score a Big Agnes I think it's a UL 2 - found it on Tardme for cheap

As others have said it is great but feels thin so care is required but to be fair we always pick our campsites with care

Comes in at 1kg all up IIRC ?

It's lighter than my cheapo fly

Got a MSR Carbon 1. Nice little tent and under 1kg with footprint.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Check out Tarp Tent.
Happy with mine.

What tarp tent you got? Been looking at the double rainbow ( for about 2 years).

Originally Posted by MSL

Who's got one and how do you rate it. Talking about 1 person free standing tents less than 1.5kg

Not from experience but you'll get a 2 man for that weightish, more room for all ya kit.

Msr carbon 2 person 1.2kg? really like it


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Originally Posted by Kooza

What tarp tent you got? Been looking at the double rainbow ( for about 2 years).

Double rainbow is the one I have.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Double rainbow is the one I have.

ok cool,

so overall its stood up well?

any major/ minor cons about it, is ok room wise for 2 dudes?

did you get the extra inside liner?

like I said been looking at it for ages and ages,.........

I'm currently on a ultralight gear mission and have got a copy? Of a Terra Nova Solar Photon 2 on the way.
It's wider at the foot that the Terra but same same in all other ways.
1.4 kg for a 2 man is pretty good. 1/2 my macpac.
The Terra rated best 2 man lightweight in a few comparison tests I read online.
Will see when it arrives...

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Originally Posted by Kooza

ok cool,

so overall its stood up well?

any major/ minor cons about it, is ok room wise for 2 dudes?

did you get the extra inside liner?

like I said been looking at it for ages and ages,.........

No. Didn't get the liner.
Pros:
Under the import GST/tax threshold (just email them to make sure this is the case).
Light 1.1kgs
Roomy. Not that wide but very long. Great if you are tall.
Easy to set up and good in wind (see video).
Bath tub floor provides good protection.

Cons:
Single skin so requires a lot of ventilation to stop condensation therefore not warm.
Vestibules are not very big.
Packs up very thin but quite long.

Great 3 season tent. Four if you are sensible about where you set it up. I have been in the snow a few times with no problems.

Appreciate that feedback,