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Freestanding is number one in my criteria. And four-season is number two.
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Thanks for everyone's input!
Jamie: Yeah I meant 1k as in it weights 1kilo, so it's very lightweight and compact. I think when my dad bought it, it was one of the better backpacking/hiking tents around.
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super lightweight is a compromise, for size or durability. On the bike, a kilo extra might be a good price to pay for something a bit more sturdy.
I love free standing tents, because you can flip 'm upside down to dry the bottom before you pack it. We currently have a MSR Holler 3 person (for the two of us). This tent fits in the standard ZEGA panniers, also the poles, and is absolutely fantastic. At least, that's what I think.
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I think weight reduction is critical. I'm about to do South America with a tent that stakes out, but it is ultralight…500g with pole and pegs. There are very few tents marked 'ultralight' that come anywhere near the 1kg mark, most are closer to 1.5.
My thinking is that in Sth America accommodation can be so cheap in places that it's not even worth getting the tent out. If you spend 6mths travelling and only camp 15 nights, I'd rather carry 500g than 1.5kg for the rest of the time.
Go with what you have and if it doesn't work for you enroute, reassess for next time. 1kg and robust is a good combo.
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Originally Posted by Tim Cullis
Freestanding is number one in my criteria. And four-season is number two.
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Amen to that Tim.
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