Why We Chose The Terra Nova Laser Compact 2: Excellent space-to-weight ratio, tried and tested design, subtle profile. MSR has once again delivered quality at a reasonable price. The Hubba Hubba NX dome tent is not best suited to mountaineering, but it’s more than capable of handling some pretty epic weather. In fact, it’s probably a good candidate for the best 3 season tent To be honest, your route to finding the best fit tent for your needs is a series of personal questions you need to ask yourself. We all have different needs. This one is for the real weight weenies – the Vaude Lizard GUL 1P weighs just 690g. That, frankly, is ludicrously light. It makes the Vaude suited to riders who want the protection of a tent without the additional weight. The Lizard GUL 1P’s low weight will cost you, though. Fly pitched first / freestanding design / 40D ripstop 3,000 mm flysheet / single porch / single door / ground ventilation at sides / increased headroom from revised pole construction.

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The Meteor 3,000 is actually a reworking of the popular Meteor 2 which has been on sale in the States for a while. Sierra Designs recognised that hikers in northern Europe want their tents to be super sturdy, reliable and very, very waterproof, so they beefed up the design to make it fit the bill. The 3,000 is actually a reference to the hydrostatic head of the flysheet which is 3,000mm compared to the 1,800mm fly on the Meteor 2. Target User: Outdoor enthusiasts wanting extremely lightweight kit for short to medium-length trips, events and activities. Weight. Low priority on my list, but still important. Ask yourself what a reasonable weight for a tent is. Pay particular attention to the distance you’ll be hiking. Using our most durable flysheet fabrics and made in the UK, this series gives peace of mind to those who may experience severe weather when travelling to the most remote parts of the world. The Laser Compact uses the transverse hoop design, which is a classic, much-copied design that Terra Nova used very early on, and they've developed this type of tent further thanmany imitators. The updated 2023 Laser Compact has shaved off only 28g on the last incarnation, but it has improved the breathability and made the inner of the then PFC-free

Terra Nova have included a handy webbing loop at the bottom of the flysheet door to accommodate a trekking pole, enabling you to create a useful canopy.Negatives: sleeping space could be more generous, and a little pricey compared to similar offerings.

All Season Range tents provide tried and tested lightweight performance – including spacious models suitable for year-round use, with fully taped Watershed flysheets for complete waterproof protection. The outer can be pitched on its own, too, for a super-lightweight setup which still offers a reasonable level of protection. Otherwise, the Ordos 2 is also available with a footprint for a tenner more; a worthwhile investment. MORE INFO: We couldn’t be happier that U.S. based brand Big Agnes have started to bring their well thought-out and fully featured tents to our side of the pond. This, the Copper Spur HV UL2 is very similar to that of the MSR Hubba Hubba NX in that it’s inner pitched first yet can be used freestanding and without the fly when conditions are more favourable.The Laser Compact 2’s simple but effective single-pole, hoop design, complemented by two tiny poles at each end, provides just enough space for two, especially when sleeping top-to-tail as recommended, while two doors provide access to porches for kit storage. For anyone looking for that ‘home from home’ feel, Big Agnes has what you yearn for. The Copper Spur HV UL2 is well proportioned (a phrase I usually reserve for my belly). Not only is there plenty of room for two occupants, the vestibule provides ample space for stowing your outdoor gear. And unlike some other two-person tents, there is plenty of room for you to sit up, or even stand (albeit hunched over).

The downside to buying online is that you can’t actually get hold of the product to try it out first.Price – as you’d expect the price of a product can be an instantly recognisable factor on what sort of quality you can expect. Whoever came up with the phrase “you get what you pay for” pretty much hit the nail on the head. Whilst it’s not always the case and there are many bargains to be had, you can as a general rule, expect the higher priced products to offer better quality than a the cheapest option. We’ll dive into the price of Terra Nova Laser Compact 2 Tent in more detail in a moment. A simple, effective design with single entrance help keep weight down. The low profile of the tent, guy lines and low-cut fly make it an excellent tent for battling the wind and rain. This is a high-end tent with a host of impressive features. At 1,200g, there are lighter one-person tents out there, like the Laser Competition 1 for instance, but then none of those will be quite as durable. The 9mm poles the Enan uses are super strong and the outer, which drops all the way to the ground, is made from a sturdy Kerlon 1000 fabric.