Mountain Laurel Designs Trailstar

Ramblingman · October 23, 2013, 07:05:04 PM

Anyone using one of these? I ordered one last week. Does anyone have and experience using one in the mournes or wider NI?

Redknight · October 24, 2013, 12:48:30 PM

Never used one, but would be interested to know how you get on with it. Looks interesting

Ramblingman · October 24, 2013, 02:08:24 PM

It arrived this morning. Ill post some picture later if I get a chance to pitch. The guy lines have come unattached so it might take a while to set up.

RedLeader · October 24, 2013, 02:16:19 PM

Never heard of it. Is it some sort if specifically shaped tarp?

Ramblingman · October 24, 2013, 05:46:17 PM

Yep. It's a pentagon. 5 equal sized triangles of silnylon. You use your poles 1 in the centre and one to lift up one side to make the entrance.

Ramblingman · October 24, 2013, 06:29:23 PM

Pitched it earlier. Here's it pitched low to the ground with lots of headroom but it can be pitched low for windy weather or with a gap around the base for ventilation. Took about 5 mins to get it taught I'd say less next time. It's huge inside. Think you could sleep 3 in there. Big footprint though.

Redknight · October 25, 2013, 09:27:13 AM

How much did you pay for it?

Ramblingman · October 25, 2013, 09:53:58 AM

It was £150 delivered and there was a customs charge. The guy in the post office said if you get them to write gift on the package it will get through without a charge.

RedLeader · October 25, 2013, 09:57:41 AM

That is seriously pricey for a tarp. How do you feel it compares to a more traditional tarp? Also, what sort of weight?

Quote from: Ramblingman on October 25, 2013, 09:53:58 AM
It was £150 delivered and there was a customs charge. The guy in the post office said if you get them to write gift on the package it will get through without a charge.

Ramblingman · October 25, 2013, 02:22:42 PM

Weight is 566kg. It can be set up with 2 trekking poles and still offer complete wind and rain protection. It can sleep 3. It can be set up in about 2-3 mins with a pit of practice. Kind of a half way house between a tarp and tent. Many people are using this without a bivy because the protection is so good.

Redknight · October 25, 2013, 03:48:47 PM

I hope that was meant to be 5 . 66kg, I wouldn't like to be carrying half a tonne of tent with me

Typo-On · October 25, 2013, 04:38:42 PM

A guy I met and camped with in Scotland last year had one of these and it seemed the business! He looked like he had loads of room compared to my laser comp

I'd say its 566g

Ramblingman · October 25, 2013, 06:42:34 PM

Ive had a laser comp up till now but wanted more space. Think I'll hang on to it for the midge season. Yeah 566g.

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