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| levak26. 06. 2011 19:32:30 |
Hi!
I'm looking for an ultralight tent for 3 people. Currently, I'm checking out Quechua Ultralight 3 and 3 PRO. The PRO is 0.5 kg lighter (3 kg), not freestanding, and about 20 € more expensive (140 €). I don't know Quechua, so I don't know how well these tents perform (in case of a downpour, I'd have water in the tent, how good the fabric is, ...).
The other one I looked at is Mountain Hardwear LightPath 3, which is freestanding, weighs 2.6 kg, and about the same size as Quechua Ultralight T3 PRO. Price on the website is $200 (+ shipping, VAT, and customs).
Maybe someone knows another suitable ultralight tent?
If someone has one or experiences with the mentioned ones, please share.
I'm currently buying the tent for trekking and kayaking in Scandinavia; afterwards, it will also serve me as a tent for multi-day trips in the hills.
Regarding the price, up to around 300 € I'd pay, no more. No problem paying less; I'd rather pay a few € more and buy a good and quality tent than two bad ones for 100 €
best regards and thanks, Matej
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| viharnik26. 06. 2011 20:41:57 |
The direct page doesn't respond; look under the hiking section, last row of headline articles.
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| wolphgang18. 07. 2011 19:55:35 |
I'm interested in buying a tent for one person. I'm wondering if any of you knows more, what I should watch out for.
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| viharnik18. 07. 2011 20:23:14 |
With one-person tents you need to be most careful that a person can turn around in it, that feet don't stick out and that there's some space left for gear. If the camper has claustrophobia on top, it's even more awkward.
Tents of small dimensions are practical mainly for bike tours and high-altitude mountaineering, because they are small in volume and light in weight. They can be made from better flysheets and lighter ones that also reach at least 1500mm water column. The latter are lighter but tear faster on sharp objects and over years don't withstand as much soaking rain as those with 4000-5000mm flysheets. A new tent with 1500mm should hold up to about 7-8 years of frequent use, even longer soaking in bad weather. I read, e.g., a blog of some hiker in Yosemite Park where it rained cats and dogs for three days and he was completely dry in the single Mountain Hardwear Viperine II tent. Also good is the single Salev tent - Bokal Sport, Škofja Loka or Marmot Anapurna; with Vaude Taurus you can't go wrong. How you decide regarding execution, space usability, area of frequent use and stability as well as tent price is your decision. Best regards!
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| tomiš2. 05. 2012 16:44:17 |
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| viharnik2. 05. 2012 20:40:07 |
If you ask me, nothing special about the tent. It has 2000 mm water column, which is a bit above the lowest, still acceptable; silicone-coated fly lasts its time, doesn't have much space or shape either, price way too much for such a tent. For comparison, RAB has a much higher quality expedition tent for a similar price, also for two persons.
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| Zebdi2. 05. 2012 21:45:04 |
This Pinguin is absolutely overpriced. For that money you get Quechua for three people with vestibule. But these tents are very impractical for any transport that doesn't include a car.
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| viharnik2. 05. 2012 22:22:47 |
For harsh high altitude conditions(wind, snow, sun) and also prolonged rainy periods tents for around 100€ are useless and don't withstand the conditions. You need to know that just a good aluminum pole frame exceeds that amount, where is the flysheet, necessary reinforced seams, insulating groundsheet, strong quality zips, guy lines, special pegs, effective ventilation system, minimal weight of the whole tent dimensioned for high loads, UV protection...
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| tomiš2. 05. 2012 23:21:40 |
Of course it's about tents for bike trips. Then you know what characteristics they need to have. Now I'm deciding between BD and Vaude. And why would the one with 2000 mm water column be bad? Do you know it, have you used it, so that you can? It seems to me that these column heights from manufacturers are a bit far-fetched, what do we buyers know about how much the tent actually withstands/holds. Maybe it's even better than the one with 7000 mm. And how do you know that RAB is a better tent in your opinion? I assume just again by the specs.
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| tomiš2. 05. 2012 23:24:08 |
Anyway, everything over 1.5 kg is out. I had Ferrino already, and wouldn't have it again.
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| viharnik3. 05. 2012 06:52:11 |
Definitely Vaude is a better choice than BD, because they are specialists in this field with years of experience. For the test of the Vaude flysheet you can check on YouTube, so you won't be skeptical. Rab itself with its assortment is at the top with a couple of top firms worldwide and no product of this firm is average, that's it. For bike camps therefore you don't need an expedition tent, but as light as possible. Check Vaude Hogan ultralight tent-Promontana, for cyclists, motorbikers, price 250€ or Viperine 2 Mountain Hardwear 230€.
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| GregorM22. 05. 2012 22:48:49 |
I have Black Diamond Firstlight. Super thing for its purpose (bivying on the wall for multi-day alpine climbs). For normal camping it's maybe a bit tight (on the wall it must have as small a footprint as possible to place on a ledge) and expensive. Quality is BD level. From the photos it seems Steve House used it on his Nanga Parbat ascent.
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| tomiš23. 05. 2012 21:52:33 |
Thanks Gregor for first-hand info.. It's the only favorite left, especially based on what I've seen and heard from friends who traveled in Patagonia. Found BD for good price from abroad.
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| robotek4. 05. 2015 07:26:59 |
Hi,
I'm looking for a good tent for 2 people that is lightweight and durable at the same time. In August I'm going on a longer trekking trip, so weight is a priority. Currently looking at Vango Blade 200 and Ferrino Lightent 2.
Does anyone have experiences with these two (I'm leaning towards Vango)?
Thanks.
Best regards.
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| jaz4. 05. 2015 22:33:35 |
My Ferrino Lightent has excellently withstood quite a few night storms. Best regards!
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