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    #32
    BigGeorge
    Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭BigGeorge


    Sorry to resus this thread but just reading through the thread, some great advice. This initial list is great - are there anymore updated suggested tents in the 2 person ( 1 + gear really) , 2kg roughly, with vestibule space?


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    #33
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,692 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Don't know if they can be bought here in Ireland, but a lot of noise online about the Phoxx 2 Tent from OEX. A budget backpacking tent.
    https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15980946/oex-phoxx-2-tent-15980946


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    #34
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,367 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    BigGeorge wrote: »
    Sorry to resus this thread but just reading through the thread, some great advice. This initial list is great - are there anymore updated suggested tents in the 2 person ( 1 + gear really) , 2kg roughly, with vestibule space?

    What's your budget?


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    #35
    BigGeorge
    Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭BigGeorge


    probably €300,

    The MSR elixir 2 is less than that but quite heavy, the Hubba Hubba 2 is a bunch more money. Was looking at the nature hike cloud up2 / Mongar 20D on amazon / aliexpress but was concerned about longevity - even though its half the price so might be worth the chance


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    #36
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,367 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    BigGeorge wrote: »
    probably €300,

    The MSR elixir 2 is less than that but quite heavy, the Hubba Hubba 2 is a bunch more money. Was looking at the nature hike cloud up2 / Mongar 20D on amazon / aliexpress but was concerned about longevity - even though its half the price so might be worth the chance

    The elixir2 is around 2.4kg, I have one and it's a good tent, pretty large foot print if you're in a tight area. The cloud up 2 gets good reviews but you'll be waiting for it coming from China.

    If you're looking for longevity it's hard to look passed some of the more premium brand MSR/Hilleberg in the long run you'll probably wish you'd forked out.


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    #37
    BigGeorge
    Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭BigGeorge


    Great advice - you are right about longevity, will have another look around


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    #38
    dubh laoch
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭dubh laoch


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    The elixir2 is around 2.4kg, I have one and it's a good tent, pretty large foot print if you're in a tight area. The cloud up 2 gets good reviews but you'll be waiting for it coming from China.

    If you're looking for longevity it's hard to look passed some of the more premium brand MSR/Hilleberg in the long run you'll probably wish you'd forked out.




    As a beginner, is it worth forking out €300 for a tent or is there a cheaper alternative available?


    Thanks,


    Dubh


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    #39
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,367 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    dubh laoch wrote: »
    As a beginner, is it worth forking out €300 for a tent or is there a cheaper alternative available?


    Thanks,


    Dubh

    Plenty of cheap tents about vango banshee is highly regarded. https://thescoutshop.ie/product/banshee-pro-200-tent

    A few factors will dictate your choice, weight,1/2 man etc Usually the cheaper you go the heavier it will get unless you go super cheap and buy a pop up tent which would not be wise.

    The cloud up tent is a good compromise in all areas and not mad money. I'm not a fan of the shark fin design as I can't see it doing well in high wind but worth a punt. for €75

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000232879071.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.636c6ec5BJyuZx&algo_pvid=fab85d70-9ba9-4ce7-a842-94885ad26bde&algo_expid=fab85d70-9ba9-4ce7-a842-94885ad26bde-1&btsid=0b0a01f816163387026628562e9054&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_


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    #40
    BigGeorge
    Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭BigGeorge


    I ended up getting an MDr hubba hubba NX from Bike24 in Germany for €366, which is a lot cheaper than anywhere in ireland / UK and was able to confirm with MSR that it was the latest model. About €50 more than the elixir 2 and does not come with a ground sheet though


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    #41
    dubh laoch
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭dubh laoch


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    Plenty of cheap tents about vango banshee is highly regarded. https://thescoutshop.ie/product/banshee-pro-200-tent

    A few factors will dictate your choice, weight,1/2 man etc Usually the cheaper you go the heavier it will get unless you go super cheap and buy a pop up tent which would not be wise.

    The cloud up tent is a good compromise in all areas and not mad money. I'm not a fan of the shark fin design as I can't see it doing well in high wind but worth a punt. for €75

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000232879071.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.636c6ec5BJyuZx&algo_pvid=fab85d70-9ba9-4ce7-a842-94885ad26bde&algo_expid=fab85d70-9ba9-4ce7-a842-94885ad26bde-1&btsid=0b0a01f816163387026628562e9054&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_




    Thanks a million for your recommendations. I am going to order the Cloud Up 2 as a starter and see how I fare. Thanks again.


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    #42
    Apoapsis Rex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭Apoapsis Rex


    dubh laoch wrote: »
    Thanks a million for your recommendations. I am going to order the Cloud Up 2 as a starter and see how I fare. Thanks again.

    I have the Vango banshee. Its a great tent but a but too low. Its great if you are sitting most of the night by a campfire and then only get in trnt for sleep but if I was stuck in a rain day it would be a bit too cramped. The cloud up looks better, more head room.


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    #43
    El Vino
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭El Vino


    Not sure if Alpkit still deliver to Ireland post brexit but I have their 1 man, the Soloist. Seems well made and good value.
    https://alpkit.com/collections/camping-shelter


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    #44
    ThreeGreens
    Registered Users Posts: 311 ✭✭ThreeGreens


    I have the cloud up 2 tent. Though I have the original model, not the current one. The white and red one (slightly lighter than the orange or green ones).

    The current one pole splits into two at the back, while the original has just one centre pole.
    The advantage of the new one is that it's free standing but it's slightly heaver.

    Anyway I think it's a brilliant tent. I go camping maybe 4 times per year, and have head it for about 4 years. It's still in perfect condition.

    Never got wet in it. I did initially worry about it's ability to stand up to the wind. But I had it one night on a very windy Omey island and it managed no problem at all.

    Never had any issue with condensation. 50% of the inside wall is a net/mesh, so it's well aired, but that can make it a bit chilly at times.

    If it got damaged tomorrow, I'd have no hesitation in replacing it with another Cloud UP 2 tent.

    For me, it's the perfect comprise between durability, weight and cost. I don't think it's the most durable tent out there. But with taking just a little care, mine is still in perfect condition.

    As with any 2 man it's really 1 person + bag or two people very tight with no bags. The vestibule is quite small.

    As it's over €22, you might get hit for VAT on it. I didn't but mine came in via Northern Ireland Parcel Motel (they would deliver to the UK at the time but not ROI!).

    I was going to say "For the cost, you can't go wrong" but really there is no need for the "For the cost" qualification! You really can't go wrong ;)


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    #45
    Ubbquittious
    Registered Users Posts: 6,178 ✭✭✭Ubbquittious


    There isn't much of a wildcamping scene in UK, apparently illegal. A lad in a camping shop over there told me one time the big sellers are the 6 man tents and ones with inflatable beams. People pack them into the back of their XC90 and drive outside of London and stay in a paid camp site

    As a result everything on the vango site we'd consider as a normal tent is in the "adventure tent" and "technical tent" section


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    #46
    The Continental Op
    Registered Users Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    Ubbquittious wrote: »
    There isn't much of a wildcamping scene in UK, apparently illegal. A lad in a camping shop over there told me one time the big sellers are the 6 man tents and ones with inflatable beams. People pack them into the back of their XC90 and drive outside of London and stay in a paid camp site

    As a result everything on the vango site we'd consider as a normal tent is in the "adventure tent" and "technical tent" section

    Hmmmm apparently they don't have one hundred and forty thousand miles public rights of way on footpaths and bridleways either ;)

    Wake me up when it's all over.



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    #47
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Wild camping over in UK is huge I'd have thought.
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildcampinguk/

    This is a great and informative page with great gear reviews from time to time.
    Stunning photography which is really inspiring.


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    #48
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,367 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Planet X wrote: »
    Wild camping over in UK is huge I'd have thought.
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildcampinguk/

    This is a great and informative page with great gear reviews from time to time.
    Stunning photography which is really inspiring.

    It is but due to a number of inconsiderate gob****es they're now clamping down on it and large estates have wardens patrolling at night.


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    #49
    figleaf25
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭figleaf25


    Field & Stream makes good, well made two-person tents.

    Are you looking for something ultralight? Something comfortable? Do you experience extreme weather conditions where you are considering hiking? 

    I would try cheking out field & stream tent reviews to find some decent deals on two person tents.



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