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Old 16 Jun 2003
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Tents - which to take
I have spent the last 4 weeks trying to find the perfect tent to take on an overland trip. My considerations were what I imagine most peoples are:-

- weight.
- packing size.
- good vestibule size to store gear, cook etc.
- ability to provide comfort in a very broad range of climates.

Each tent I looked at seemed to fit the bill on some of the above but there were comprimises on 1 or more area's. Whilst in the lakes I visited a tent show (not my normal past time) and came accross Lightwave tents. They seem to fit the bill exactly. Very light weight and pack size, you can buy each model with an extended vestibule, the inner is freestanding and in very hot climates e.g. India in May you can pitch the inner on its own for maximum ventilation.

You can also mix and match the different models to suit your needs. I will go for a T1 trek xt with a cylq outer to reduce weight.

Adam at Lightwave is also very helpful.

If you want any more info have a look at their website www.lightwave.uk.com

Hope this is of use.
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Did you manage to get a discount on it, as when I looked they wouldn't budge on the price.

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Not tried yet. Field and Trek have given me a price of £315 for what I want which compares favorably with the other tents that I have looked at.
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A couple of other options are: Bivy bag and lightweight tarp, or bivy bag and jungle hammock. Here is a lightweight backpacking site. They go a little farther than I would, but it has some useful info.

http://www.backpacking.net/

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after going through several tents over the years ive finally bought the mac pac citadel. my next trip will be with my lady so i needed something slightly bigger with a huge vestibule area.

have used it several times and have been rained on hard... totally waterproof.
verdict.. great tent.
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