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Davy

Thru Hiker
We've been happy with the 2p xmid so far. Would also consider the stratospire (have used Moles, and would've got that if the xmid wasn't nearly half the price and a tickle lighter weight). Both are well discussed online so won't go into any particulars here.

There aren't many "ultralight" tents that are really 3 person (aside from the triplex and tarptent hogback). I know someone here got a custom 4 person "drift" from trekkertent. The other option I'd personally look at for oversized but lightweight would be a big mid or tipi, and it sounds like you have that covered.

We have the custom Drift 4, dug it out of hibernation the other day for our little bikepacking jolly. It is cavernous and 1.7kg from memory.
 

Darren

Ultralighter
Nah then....
We are looking for recommendations for a 2 to 3 person tent. Double skin, considerably storm capable but we're not talking full gale force.

Room For two to be comfortable and have space to play :whistling:... Scrabble, cards etc plus kit outside the nest.
Shelter Space to cook out of the weather when needed.
Reasonably straight forward to put up on a windy wet day/night.
3kg max weight. Ideally nearer to 2kg.

Shes fallen out of love with the new large tarp already and the supermid hasn't been used this year.
We're in two minds on splurging for an original inner (not the supermid net... Perhaps one of the xl inners) or selling up and buying a complete tent.

Looking for suggestions on what may work and what may not work.
Cheers
I have a brand new, with tags still attached, lightwave T20 trail . Never used, not even pitched.
2 person, 4 season. Weight about 2.5kg I think.
Can give you more details if you want.

Thanks
Darren
 
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Franky

Section Hiker
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2
Also the Mongar
See Melon Bites you tube
I can vouch for the first choice
Used in wind and rain
Someone was selling one on a Twitter page brand new; can’t remember where:rolleyes:
 

Myles21

Section Hiker
Having recently gone through a similar search for a 2-3 person roomy and wind stable tent, there are a few that stood out. We picked the Strat 2 in the end :thumbsup: but it was a hard decision and the following were all contenders. Are you OK with tunnel tents? We were going stability primarily, so if it's less of an issue for you then you'll have more choice. Some are pretty up there price-wise though. Nordisk Oppland 2 Si, Hilleberg Kaitum 2, Hilleberg Nammatj, Fjallraven Endurance 2, Fjallraven Abisko Shape 3, Lightwave T30 Hyper and Hyper XT, Vaude Mark L 2P and Hogan, Trekkertent Drift...There were a few interesting offerings from Wild Country and Vango F10 too.
 

EM-Chiseller

Thru Hiker
Having recently gone through a similar search for a 2-3 person roomy and wind stable tent, there are a few that stood out. We picked the Strat 2 in the end :thumbsup: but it was a hard decision and the following were all contenders. Are you OK with tunnel tents? We were going stability primarily, so if it's less of an issue for you then you'll have more choice. Some are pretty up there price-wise though. Nordisk Oppland 2 Si, Hilleberg Kaitum 2, Hilleberg Nammatj, Fjallraven Endurance 2, Fjallraven Abisko Shape 3, Lightwave T30 Hyper and Hyper XT, Vaude Mark L 2P and Hogan, Trekkertent Drift...There were a few interesting offerings from Wild Country and Vango F10 too.

We wernt bothered for tunnel tents in the past, but they seem like the solution for a more 'couple' experience.
It's crackers that we have so much money in a mid but have to sleep separately in bug bivis when it's midge season etc.
We're now looking at ways of increasing the budget to have a roomy yet sensibly light tent.
Need to factor in a new to me larger pack to cope with the load and volume.
Cheers
 
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Darren

Ultralighter
I know they're not everyones cup of tea, weight, tunnel, inner first etc, but for reliability of performance i'd choose a Lightwave every time.
Agree, the good thing about the t20 is that it can be pitched outer 1st, inner 1st or both together. That's why I got it but I now camp mainly solo so is surplus to requirements.

If anyone else is interested in it let me know and I can forward details. I'll prob put it up in the classifieds later too.
Thanks
 

Myles21

Section Hiker
I always had tunnel and geodesic tents, until I started frequenting this forum that is (two Trailstars, a Hex Peak and a Strat 2 later...) but I still rate them highly for internal space and stability and wouldn't hestate getting one again. Can be a bit flappy but the good ones are strong in the wind. Couple of things to note are the roof slope and the vesitibule. A lot of the smaller tunnels cut weight with a roof that slopes down sharply from the inner entrance, so you can only sit up at the head end. If you're wanting to spend some time in the tent (such as when the weather turns on you) then it's worth checking the internal measurements. The tents I mentioned above are a bit better in this regard. With the vestibule size, again it's worth checking the specs. We wanted something we could cook in if need be. An option with tunnels is the extended vestibule design, like the Hilleberg GT models. Some of those above too. Or two vestibules, like the Kaitum. Getting heavy and very expensive though.
 

Arne L.

Thru Hiker
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124311996309

Msr hubba hubba hp in new condition. 1.9 kg. Great tents, ask @Arne L.

They are, ask my attic. It houses a Hubba HP, Hubba NX, Hubba Hubba HP and a Papa Hubba.

:oops:

Going back & forth between the Notch and the Hubba for my upcoming Alps trip.

But indeed, the Hubba Hubba HP is probably the tent I’d keep if I have to give all others away. Easy & fast to pitch, durable & decent in foul weather.
 

The Cumbrian

Section Hiker
Like the look of this one, seems very well suited to UK conditions. How does it hold up in heavy rain/strong wind?

I've never used it in either, but it has been used in the wind and wet. The first time I used it was on a summit in a moderately strong wind, and I'd neglected to fit any guy lines. It barely moved though, and there wasn't even any flapping. The wettest occasion that I used it was again on a summit during a period of snow melt. There wasn't much of a breeze, it was just above freezing, raining a little and everything was soaking wet. The inner of the tent remained dry though. There is a little pull cord on two sides of the fly sheet that raises those bits to increase air flow, and it worked really well.
 
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