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Zephyros 1 Tent
« on: October 28, 2011 »
Apparently an alternative to the Laser Competition Laser 1 tent, cheaper to buy though a little heavier at 1.5kg.

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/wild-country-tents-zephyros-1-tent-783173

Anyone any experience of this tent? :-\
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2011 »
Hi surf, yeah ive seen this tent mentioned on here before, i havnt got one but ive looked at it on youtube and read the reviews, it looks like a good sized tent for one person and its still possible to cook and sit up in it, dare i say it may be more comfortable than a gelert?

If i have the cash im getting one.
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2011 »
I think this is going to be my next 1 man tent
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2011 »
Rumblebum, yeah that was my comparison as well, the Gelert Solo.

The Zephyros is slightly bigger and more appealing especially being able to sit up in and if need be cook.  Nearly the same weight too.
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2011 »
I would like to thank you for bringing this to my attention. I have been drolling about this tent, if anyone gets one let me know i would like to have a look around it  :)
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2011 »
I'm still thinking about this as an alternative to my Vango Spectre 300 which is a little too heavy for one person to carry though the space is great, and an improvement on the Gelert Solo.  I'm also hoping that the Zephyros would be a sturdier tent that could be used higher up. ???

I also recently purchased another rucksack- a Berghaus C7 Series 1 65+10L off ebay.  It is so easy to pack and will be especially useful when quick packing in the morning or if I had to move quickly any other time.

All I need to do is get out.  I've been restricted recently with other things happening. ::)
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2011 »
Hi surf, ive the berghaus C 7 1 bioflex, if its the same as that then i think its a real good rucksack,plenty of pockets and sits on me well. I got mine from lyndseys in coleraine.

Youve opened a can of worms with this tent mate, we'l all end getting one lol.
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2011 »
What if, now it's a "what if" remember, just say we get all the names of those wanting (as opposed to needing) a ('nother or new) tent and we could buy in bulk would we get them any cheaper?  Get them delivered to one address and then have a big "firstnight out" for the new tents?! Now that's a bigger can of worms. :D ;) ;D
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2011 »
ohhhhhh now thats intreaging!   I think the views on youtube for this tent may soar greatly over the next week or two lol.
I havnt even done a solo camp yet but this baby seems like it would do my job nicely, do i need it, probably not,  would i like it, absofrikinlutely!
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2011 »
Yeehaa, the Zep has just arrived.  Well boxed and came with a free mug the size of a bucket and a catalogue.  Had a go at putting it up in the house.  Not so good.  Maybe get voutside tomorrow.  Was asked that question; "What do you need another tent for? ;D
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2011 »
Quote from: surfnscenic on November 09, 2011
Was asked that question; "What do you need another tent for? ;D

It's one of those questions that has the answer "If you need to ask that, you'll never understand"
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2011 »
 ;D ;D Mine has just arrived too!!!

Had a go at putting it up in the kitchen...gave it up as a bad job!  Zep party tonight tho!!
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2011 »
My Zephros 2 has arrived too. Now it needs an airing.
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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2011 »
Oh it's all coming out now! Anyone else have something they want to admit?  ;D

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Re: Zephyros 1 Tent
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2011 »
I havent ordered one yet. Waiting to see what there like. They got a good review in trail mag
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