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Khyam sell a "pocket tent" would pitch with two walking poles or fence/tree/bike.

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Khyam sell a "pocket tent" would pitch with two walking poles or fence/tree/bike.

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Hey that pocket mono looks like you could use the bike rather than walking poles too - that's a really good option - cheap too.

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Matt,

I said "fence/tree/bike"

I have seen the Duo pitched between two road bikes with the entrance between the front wheels and a basha set up infront from the handlebars to the ground. It's what made me decide on my "little tent / basha combo". It was a bit of a squeeze for space for two but would be ideal for one man & gear.

I went for a tent that has poles though because I figured if I was working on my bike under a basha, I would want the tent to be free-standing.

I'll get some pickies next time I set up (no video though I'm afraid)

Bending and welding; making a luggage system for my Dr. Zed at the moment then I'll be off on some short trips to iron out issues.

Still got to learn to loose some stuff. I'm used to packing solo on a road bike so space and weight have never been an issue. I need to get away from the "everything including the kitchen sink" mentality.

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I said "fence/tree/bike"

I need to learn to read to the end of a sentence.
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Hennessy Hammock

We have two Hennessy Hammocks and they are great fun. I have heard stories of people using them as their main abode on a trip, but I presume you will need to be te right sort of person. We are in 4x4 and hence have a roof tent as our main bedroom.

Search the HUBB as there are at leasttwo other threads about them.

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Those Kyam pocket tents look great and very affordable, I have been after something thats roomier than a bivvy but light for a while and these could be a good option.

has anyone got one or tried these tents ?

The only downside is the weight at 2.2kgs they are as heavy as some tents with poles and obviously much heavier than the ultra lightweight stuff.

I also think the camo option is worth the extra as I have often needed to blend in with my surroundings when rough camping especially here in the UK.

I think these style would sit perfectly out back of my hatchback using the car hatch as a covered cooking area/entrance.

While on the subject of lightwieght check out Winwood outdoor uk, they have some silly light weight stuff, well under 1kg. They also sell the spinikar sheet material so you could make whatever you wanted.

Also Go outdoors have a terra nova tent at under 1 kg for £120 its double skin and looks pretty good.

In my quest for lightweight I always end up looking at longevity over pure weight saving. I have started shaving of weight here and there but some of the ultra light stuff doesnt seem like its up to much.
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ive seen a golite hex 3 which is a small wigwam type tent thing. 2-3 person, the base is optional, hook in round the perimeter if you dont just want to sit on a sleeping mat. a mossy net i believe is also an optional hook in type thing.
pole wise it only needs one, or tied up to a tree. obviously a stick would suffice, or an extension to a walking pole is available to cut down further on stuff carried.

as well as hennessy, clark hammocks look good too. i just ordered one! the entry hole for a hennessy looked a bit claustrophobic for me. i know certain variants of both have a suitable bottom layer to be used as a small tent with a pair of sticks/walking poles if u have no trees. not partner friendly tho!!!

all are light and quick to stow and erect, and durable?
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We have two Hennessy Hammocks and they are great fun.
I'd been thinking of going for one of those myself until I realized I'll be doing quite a bit of treeless-travelling around southern spain and north africa... so I'll probably go for the khyam mono or a swag (I'd go for an Oz Tent but I'd have to either ride side-saddle or break a few width restrictions for motorbikes).

Anyone know if the biker swag (from theaussieshop) is waterproof? It doesn't say so on the site (while it does for the other two), so I'm guessing it isn't... :confused1:
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