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looking at a lightweight tent

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  • 05-04-2014 12:48pm
    #1
    sheesh
    Registered Users Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭


    Looking specifically at
    Luxe Hex Peak

    and
    mini peak II

    either of these seem to be light enough to carry.

    I like the headroom and the Space these 2 tents provide. Someone on here was saying good things about them before.

    What do you guys think?
    thanks


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    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    In case it is of any use to you.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057130788


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    #3
    sheesh
    Registered Users Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭sheesh


    no one at all ?

    Can anyone beat that for weight/per price?


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    #4
    sheesh
    Registered Users Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭sheesh


    Anyway just paid for one of those. let you know how i get on.


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    rolion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,362 ✭✭✭rolion


    I'm on the market for a tent.
    It needs to be relative easy to carry / install but as a priority, beside the right measures, i would like to have a separate room to store my baggage and possible a small kitchen when weather is not so good.
    Also, the separate storage needs to be well insulated from outside rain, weather or insects as that will keep the clothes, backpack and food safe.

    I've stopped at the Vango Omega 350.
    I know is a mere 5Kgs but it gives the comfort after along day hike.

    Anyone use it, any feedback ,please !?
    Thanks.


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    preacherman
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭preacherman


    rolion wrote: »
    I'm on the market for a tent.
    It needs to be relative easy to carry / install but as a priority, beside the right measures, i would like to have a separate room to store my baggage and possible a small kitchen when weather is not so good.
    Also, the separate storage needs to be well insulated from outside rain, weather or insects as that will keep the clothes, backpack and food safe.

    I've stopped at the Vango Omega 350.
    I know is a mere 5Kgs but it gives the comfort after along day hike.

    Anyone use it, any feedback ,please !?
    Thanks.

    5kg is too heavy if you are walking any distance in my opinion. Try and keep the shelter weight below 2 kg even if the tent weight is to be shared by two people. 3kg between two people would be the absolute max I'd recommend for any long distance walking. Unfortunately lightweight tents cost more but your back will thank you !!


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    sheesh
    Registered Users Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭sheesh


    rolion wrote: »
    I'm on the market for a tent.
    It needs to be relative easy to carry / install but as a priority, beside the right measures, i would like to have a separate room to store my baggage and possible a small kitchen when weather is not so good.
    Also, the separate storage needs to be well insulated from outside rain, weather or insects as that will keep the clothes, backpack and food safe.

    I've stopped at the Vango Omega 350.
    I know is a mere 5Kgs but it gives the comfort after along day hike.

    Anyone use it, any feedback ,please !?
    Thanks.


    I also have a vango equinox 250 about the same weight and would not use it for hiking that said it is a fine tent very sturdy. and loads of storage room.

    you might get away with it if you split it into 3 and each person takes their share in weight. 5kg is alot to be carrying for 1 person and that is just the tent their is bedding food and possibly water also it is a big tent you need nice area of clear level ground to put up that tent.

    If you are camping in a Camp site you can disregard the above paragraph as you are planning to car camp. the tent you mention is great for that.


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