Tents - too much choice!

[Spud]

Look into my eyes.....

Look into my eyes.........

Your under!....

Buy the laser.................when I click my fingers you'll awake and feel an overwhelming sense of contentment in having made the decision to buy the laser........

......... CLICK

must....buy.....laser..., must....buy....laser....

[Oisín]

That worked so well I went ahead and bought one. What are you guys on about they are really dear, I didn't buy the wrong type of laser did I? 

[specimanYak]

hey, I use a Coleman Cobra 2 Two Person Backpacking Tent

Hi Dr Who, just wondering if your tent is bigger on the inside, you should name it the Tentris. 
I have the Coleman Avior X2, a bit more waterproofing and packs down smaller but the weight is heavier, stated at 2.4kg, but i've noticed it's more like 2.2kg, not a massive reduction but every little helps. And for some reason i got more tent pegs than i need, maybe i got some of yours.  . I really like that Cobra, nice choice.

[Scribble]

seen this and finally caved in 


http://www.uttingsoutdoors.co.uk/Product/193/107762/terra-nova-laser-competition-1-tent-2011-43lc/

[whoRya]

seen this and finally caved in 


http://www.uttingsoutdoors.co.uk/Product/193/107762/terra-nova-laser-competition-1-tent-2011-43lc/

Oh yeah  Any plans for it in the near future?

[Scribble]

seen this and finally caved in 


http://www.uttingsoutdoors.co.uk/Product/193/107762/terra-nova-laser-competition-1-tent-2011-43lc/

Oh yeah  Any plans for it in the near future?

Its going to be my carrot on a stick  .get me up of my arse and do more .since getting a normal 9-5 job after 16 years of shifts ive put on a stone and not got out much . Think i will be practising pitching in back garden this wekend and sealing the seams before i head out proper .

[Typo-On]

Unless your not going to use the pole cover, in which case forget using the tent in wind as it has the two main guys, I wouldn't bother. Mine has never leaked.

I think ppl have tied the guys to the pole cover attachment loops but IMO the cover provides a certain amount of rigidity to the structure when it's on nice and tight helping in bad wind and spreads the load. The stress is then not on one guy point it's out over the entire hoop.

I always pitch mine door facing the wind, the wind is then going over the main pole not pushing it from the side as it would be if you pitch end to end into the wind. The door way isn't ideal as getting in and out can be a bit wetter but it helps keep the outer being blown against the inner during strong winds.

Sorry if that was granny and eggs.

[Scribble]

Unless your not going to use the pole cover, in which case forget using the tent in wind as it has the two main guys, I wouldn't bother. Mine has never leaked.

I think ppl have tied the guys to the pole cover attachment loops but IMO the cover provides a certain amount of rigidity to the structure when it's on nice and tight helping in bad wind and spreads the load. The stress is then not on one guy point it's out over the entire hoop.

I always pitch mine door facing the wind, the wind is then going over the main pole not pushing it from the side as it would be if you pitch end to end into the wind. The door way isn't ideal as getting in and out can be a bit wetter but it helps keep the outer being blown against the inner during strong winds.

Sorry if that was granny and eggs.

Nope that's the sort of advice that's makes a shitty morning better. I was nervous about putting sealant anywhere near it. New pegs getting ordered as as I hear they aren't the best. I'm like a kid waiting on santa. Should be here Friday

[Typo-On]

The pegs are ok but really easy to loose if a guy or fly loop slips off as they are tiny. I've a couple of sets other titanium ones and the alpkit y-beams which I prefer as they are really easy to get in and due to the cord loop really easy to see and get out.

Also remember the inner will go onto the same pegs as the corresponding outer loop, no need to carry extra pegs

[Scribble]

Never arrived but i did get a call to say they missed last post .monday it will arrive  .might get the alpkit pegs or stick with my poundland plastic pegs that have nevervlet me or my tarp down ..added bonus they come with lights 

[Scribble]

Tent got its first outing last night. Pegs are being replaced just glad I did bring my plastic ones. Overall I'm very impressed. I won't be squeezing myself and son in it again as he fidgets too much and kept rolling into side of tent causing it to hit fly sheet . I read somewhere that it could be used as a two man tent. I think two man in broken back mountain style maybe but it would be a tight squeeze on the comfort for me to share again.  Next outing will hopefully be Doan.

[wmoulds]

Just to let folks know.... the Zephyros 2 Lite is out... well sort off, the initial stock has been sold out
http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/products/WildCountry/Zephyros2LiteTent.aspx

At £210 it seems a bit expensive seeing as you can get the Laser comp 2 on deal at around £269. Though if it goes on deal it could be very tempting as an alternative.