Ultralight Tents
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Hi everyone!
I am wondering if anyone has an ultralight tent that they can recommend me. I have been doing a bit of research but am a bit overwhelmed with all the options. None seem to fit the bill exactly. Plus they are expensive so I need to weigh up cost/weight/durability and the fact that it won't be regularly used.
I am a petite female (about 160cm tall) and I do a bit of tramping on my own. Generally I go to huts on well established routes, but I want to be able to carry a shelter for a) if I don't make it to the hut for whatever reason or b) I find myself in an emergency situation.
I'm unlikely to regularly use a tent but because there will be the occasional deliberate tenting experience, I have ruled out a bivvy bag. I'm not keen on carrying just a fly and would prefer a small tent. Ideally around 1kg mark.
My concerns around the ultralights are the durability. Also, what are people's opinions of the freestanding tents? I am a Wellingtonian so wind is pretty much always going to be an issue!
If anyone can solve my dilemma with the ideal tent that doesn't cost me my firstborn I would really like to hear your comments!
I had Terra Nova Lazer Competition, single person. eight about 850 grams.
Replaced it with a TerraNova Photon 2 person, weight 980 grams. bit more room, I am 6'5''. got both from the USA.
Both have been ok in wind conditions on the tops
http://www.moontrail.com/terra-nova-laser-competition-1.php
Thanks, the Laser Competition is probably top of my list at the moment. The seams are not sealed though - has that a been an issue?
What about those Terra Nova knock offs that a few guys on here had? They were designed by them but made by others.. a bit heavier but a lot cheaper.
I'm also keen to know about the seam sealing, it does add grams, so I wondered if it was worth it myself too.
^^ That would be the Terra Nova Zephyros 1. NZ supplier seems to be out of stock but you can get one from Amazon for $221 delivered, add another $20 for decent pegs (the supplied ones are useless).
At 1.5kg it's still pretty light.
I haven't seam sealed mine and haven't had any leak issues.
Zephyros looks good, but not much weight saving on my Macpac Microlight that I have which is about 1.8kg.
Feel like spending $500 to save 800g is a huge waste of money though!
@kiwilaurie when you're by yourself, have you tried using your microlight without the inner?
We covered this topic about a couple of months ago, it would be a good idea to find the thread, there was good info on it.
I have one of those Terra Nova knock offs it is Luxe Lightwave. Its a bit like the Lazer Competition, about the same weight of fabric but seam sealed and with a heavier floor. 1.2kgs total weight and $250 as opposed to over $700.
I was camped next to a Kiwi couple up near Lake Tenneson last year and their Terra Nova and my Luxe looked like twins.
I've used it about a dozen times over the last 18 months and it works really well. Its not a free standing tent, but generally that is fine as Im not a big Tops camper.
It wouldn't stand up to a big Nor' Wester blow but then so few tents (including those Terra Nova's) will.
If I was looking for a free standing tent I would consider those MSR NX tents, Ive heard good things about them and they only weigh 1.2kgs.
Hi Hugh. Yes, I have in the past carried the microlight fly and poles without the inner, but in hindsight I should have taken a groundsheet too which would add to the weight.
Also, I hate to admit it, but I am absolutely terrified of spiders and other small creatures (don't ask me why I love tramping so much!!) that the thought of sleeping under just a fly really freaks me out a bit. Even after 3 days solo on Outward Bound under a tarp, I haven't overcome those fears! Obviously I would in an emergency situation but yeah, it's not my preference.
Thanks Bradley1, I haven't looked at either of those so will do so :)
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