Trekkertent Phreeranger - Owners Thread
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el manana
Thru Hiker
Something to watch out for.
One of the insert connector tubes on my Nanolite poles had slipped over time so it was only 4mm exposed, when i tensioned the pole it caused the connecting pole to fracture. The insert tubes should be exposed about 3cms.
Oh, and its worth checking this when you pack, they are very firmly fixed and its probably not possible to field repair if you notice it then.
(goes off to Google the weight of micro needle nosed pliers...
)
One of the insert connector tubes on my Nanolite poles had slipped over time so it was only 4mm exposed, when i tensioned the pole it caused the connecting pole to fracture. The insert tubes should be exposed about 3cms.
Oh, and its worth checking this when you pack, they are very firmly fixed and its probably not possible to field repair if you notice it then.
(goes off to Google the weight of micro needle nosed pliers...
)
Rog Tallbloke
Thru Hiker
Suggest you drill a tiny hole at the end of the crack to stop it propagating further and whip the pole end with some thin twine you've soaked in superglue. While you've got the superglue out, you could drop some round all the ferrules...Something to watch out for.
One of the insert connector tubes on my Nanolite poles had slipped over time so it was only 4mm exposed, when i tensioned the pole it caused the connecting pole to fracture. The insert tubes should be exposed about 3cms.
(goes off to Google the weight of micro needle nosed pliers...
el manana
Thru Hiker
The damaged pole has been swopped out, Trekkertent sent a replacement. 
The ferrules look like they've been 'punched' to stop them slipping but a couple of mine could be moved with a bit of effort with pliers. Its took about 4-5yrs to slip that far.
Thanks for the repair suggestion
The ferrules look like they've been 'punched' to stop them slipping but a couple of mine could be moved with a bit of effort with pliers. Its took about 4-5yrs to slip that far.
Thanks for the repair suggestion
Bmblbzzz
Thru Hiker
Grrrrrrrrrr!
Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrgghhh!
#@£$%^&~!
This morning one of my guy lines snapped. The lower left part, without the sliding adjuster, just snapped where the left and right sides join. I'm sure I haven't caught it on anything. I guess it's possible I might have overtightened it, maybe(?)
I suppose I'll email Marc and see what he says. Pending his reply, can anyone identify for me the material used for the guylines (Dynema?)– I couldn't find it mentioned anywhere on his site – and perhaps suggest a good source of replacement?
Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrgghhh!
#@£$%^&~!
This morning one of my guy lines snapped. The lower left part, without the sliding adjuster, just snapped where the left and right sides join. I'm sure I haven't caught it on anything. I guess it's possible I might have overtightened it, maybe(?)
I suppose I'll email Marc and see what he says. Pending his reply, can anyone identify for me the material used for the guylines (Dynema?)– I couldn't find it mentioned anywhere on his site – and perhaps suggest a good source of replacement?
el manana
Thru Hiker
What colour is it?
el manana
Thru Hiker
Bmblbzzz
Thru Hiker
Still no reply from Trekkertent. 
However, having another look at it, I realized... it isn't actually broken, it's just a loop that's come unknotted.
I did think it strange it would have broken. I guess I didn't think of it coming loose in that way either. Though I previously had one of the inner loops come unknotted in a similar way.
Nevertheless, dyneema cord seems like a useful thing to have around and I now know, cos I measured, how long each line is (it's about 2.5m).
However, having another look at it, I realized... it isn't actually broken, it's just a loop that's come unknotted.
I did think it strange it would have broken. I guess I didn't think of it coming loose in that way either. Though I previously had one of the inner loops come unknotted in a similar way.Nevertheless, dyneema cord seems like a useful thing to have around and I now know, cos I measured, how long each line is (it's about 2.5m).
SteG
Thru Hiker
Looks like a great little one man tent el . Has it made any other tents you have, redundant since you had it? I like single shelters, but the draw of a decent one tent with good livable inner with decent headroom is always strong with me. I think that's what I've browsed most out of all gear over the years. Although backpacks catching up.
OwenM
Thru Hiker
Like the two zip arrangement, that would be very useful.
SteG
Thru Hiker
Yes I don't mind 1kg tent when your getting all those perks.
Bmblbzzz
Thru Hiker
Mine only has one zip. I'm not sure whether to feel hard done by or thankful of the simplicity!
Norrland
Thru Hiker
Is it the original flysheet or one of trekker tents? If it's the original, how is the PU holding up? (I'm assuming it's the original as I can see the phoenix badge)
el manana
Thru Hiker
Its a Trekkertent replica - the EB version with the double zip bigger porch. The badge was transferred from an old Phoenix (not by me)
MalcolmH
Trekker
Hi All, I inherited my Phreeranger from my old man who'd used it for many years. I tested it in the garden but the poles got bent out of shape in high winds (I think). I've replaced them with the Bulldog Flexipole from Hampton Works.
Question is, how should I orientate the tent to stop this happening again? With poles into the wind or perpendicular to the wind. Any other tips for keeping the tent secure in the wind and rain? Thx!
Question is, how should I orientate the tent to stop this happening again? With poles into the wind or perpendicular to the wind. Any other tips for keeping the tent secure in the wind and rain? Thx!
el manana
Thru Hiker
Pole into the wind. They do get a natural bend over time through pitching but not bent.
My Phreeranger has a single guyline at each end but i carry 2 spare guys on s-biners to either double up each end or have 3 on the windward end.
Ive had mine in wind that pretty much flattened the fly so it was a bit like lying in a bivvy but the poles were fine when i took it down.
MalcolmH
Trekker
Thanks El, a couple of poles were bent and nearly snapped where they join, really strange because they should be tough. It was like someone fell on them. I've got 3 guylines at each end, each of a different colour (red, yellow, brown). I'll make sure to have them nice and tight
Out next weekend to the Lakes to give it a decent test.
el manana
Thru Hiker
Yeah the 3 red/yellow/brown guys is the original Phoenix setup, i think one came out straight and the other two at 45 or even 90 degree angles. Iirc the rear pointing guy was supposed to share a peg with the pullout on the back of the fly.
Make sure the connecting pole ferrules are long enough to connect the poles correctly, at least 3cm is okay. Not sure why those poles bent
Make sure the connecting pole ferrules are long enough to connect the poles correctly, at least 3cm is okay. Not sure why those poles bent
MalcolmH
Trekker
Got it on the guys thanks. Saves a couple of pegs; I'm up to 17 including one for the fly pullout - not the 8 or 11 others seem to use. The original and replacement pole ferrules are only 2.7cm so we'll see what happens. What could possibly go wrongYeah the 3 red/yellow/brown guys is the original Phoenix setup, i think one came out straight and the other two at 45 or even 90 degree angles. Iirc the rear pointing guy was supposed to share a peg with the pullout on the back of the fly.
Make sure the connecting pole ferrules are long enough to connect the poles correctly, at least 3cm is okay. Not sure why those poles bent
