Ultralight & stealth tent that fits in front panniers
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Ultralight & stealth tent that fits in front panniers
Hi there. I'm going to be doing some short <1 week tours and will be travelling light with only front panniers (ortlieb sport packer plus) and a drybag on a handlebar harness (filled with my sleeping bag). I'm looking for suggestions on a compact 1 person tent that packs down to no longer than 15" including the poles. Dark colours for stealth camping is a bonus (at least nothing neon orange!). Alternative suggestions to a tent are welcome, I will be camping in Ontario/Great Lakes region in the summer mostly and I don't mind a bit of a "wild experience" except for keeping the mosquitoes and ticks off me at night; i'm also looking at tarp + bug bivy as an option if I can't find a tent that suits me.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
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I can fit a two person REI Quarterdome and sleeping bag in a drybag and harness, using compression bags to make them smaller. Poles and stakes go in the frame bag.
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you asked for alternate ideas - here is one i have NOT tried:
- just using a mosquito net: Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Single Shelter with Insect Shield | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean
-- $45, 9 oz
- add a large foot print to cover the net when it rains: https://www.rei.com/product/897102/k...mo-4-footprint
-- $35, 13 oz
These links are examples only. So a bit of internet hunting might get you spending less ca$h.
You can only rig up the fly when you think it will rain.
I haven't pursued it beyond thinking about it ~ so just throwing it out as an option. You might need to figure out how much vertical height you get with an 8x8ft tarp at 45 degree angle (2.8ft, I think cos45 * 4 ft).
You'd have two open ends, possibly, that might not be good. Or you might want it open if you're trespassing. Not sure.
Or if you want to spend some cash and buy a tent, I've heard good things about this one that exceeds your length: https://marmot.com/products/details/tungsten-1p
- $180ish; under 4lbs
- it'll be my next tent when I have the fund$. I'm still using a 2-man REI tent. But after 4ish years of moderate use, the mesh is starting to show signs of wear.
Post what you decide on.
Cheers!
- just using a mosquito net: Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Single Shelter with Insect Shield | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean
-- $45, 9 oz
- add a large foot print to cover the net when it rains: https://www.rei.com/product/897102/k...mo-4-footprint
-- $35, 13 oz
These links are examples only. So a bit of internet hunting might get you spending less ca$h.
You can only rig up the fly when you think it will rain.
I haven't pursued it beyond thinking about it ~ so just throwing it out as an option. You might need to figure out how much vertical height you get with an 8x8ft tarp at 45 degree angle (2.8ft, I think cos45 * 4 ft).
You'd have two open ends, possibly, that might not be good. Or you might want it open if you're trespassing. Not sure.
Or if you want to spend some cash and buy a tent, I've heard good things about this one that exceeds your length: https://marmot.com/products/details/tungsten-1p
- $180ish; under 4lbs
- it'll be my next tent when I have the fund$. I'm still using a 2-man REI tent. But after 4ish years of moderate use, the mesh is starting to show signs of wear.
Post what you decide on.
Cheers!
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I was probably a bit unclear, sorry about that. What I tried to convey was that a tent that fits my ideal (<15" packed + stealth colours) would be my first choice, but if I cannot find one that I like I will probably go with something more spartan (tarp, bivy, etc), and would also be interested in hearing about these sorts of shelters in the case that I don't find a tent.
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I thought you were clear. I think you could pack a mosquito net and tarp to less than a 15in length. Set up would be require practice and trees.
Speaking of trees needed for camping, did you consider a hammock? They look to pack very small, but you're not needing two vertical "things" to camp: https://www.rei.com/product/830267/e...lenest-hammock
Another thought. I've not tried a hammock yet. Not sure it's my thing. I could just be too old.
Speaking of trees needed for camping, did you consider a hammock? They look to pack very small, but you're not needing two vertical "things" to camp: https://www.rei.com/product/830267/e...lenest-hammock
Another thought. I've not tried a hammock yet. Not sure it's my thing. I could just be too old.
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Hi there. I'm going to be doing some short <1 week tours and will be travelling light with only front panniers (ortlieb sport packer plus) and a drybag on a handlebar harness (filled with my sleeping bag). I'm looking for suggestions on a compact 1 person tent that packs down to no longer than 15" including the poles. Dark colours for stealth camping is a bonus (at least nothing neon orange!). Alternative suggestions to a tent are welcome, I will be camping in Ontario/Great Lakes region in the summer mostly and I don't mind a bit of a "wild experience" except for keeping the mosquitoes and ticks off me at night; i'm also looking at tarp + bug bivy as an option if I can't find a tent that suits me.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
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Hi there. I'm going to be doing some short <1 week tours and will be travelling light with only front panniers (ortlieb sport packer plus) and a drybag on a handlebar harness (filled with my sleeping bag). I'm looking for suggestions on a compact 1 person tent that packs down to no longer than 15" including the poles. Dark colours for stealth camping is a bonus (at least nothing neon orange!). Alternative suggestions to a tent are welcome, I will be camping in Ontario/Great Lakes region in the summer mostly and I don't mind a bit of a "wild experience" except for keeping the mosquitoes and ticks off me at night; i'm also looking at tarp + bug bivy as an option if I can't find a tent that suits me.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
https://www.tarptent.com/index.html
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In a single compression sack I carry my Warbonnet Ridgerunner hammock w/bugnet, top quilt, under quilt, and 10'x10' rain fly. I strap that on top of my mini front cargo rack.
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Again I will suggest going to Whiteblaze.net for light camping stuff.
The hikers really know their stuff on the subject. Carbon poles instead of hiking poles is an option. Do consider single or double wall. My personal opinion you're better off with the tent on top of the rear rack instead of in the front pannier. Wind resistance.
May the lightness be with you!!
The hikers really know their stuff on the subject. Carbon poles instead of hiking poles is an option. Do consider single or double wall. My personal opinion you're better off with the tent on top of the rear rack instead of in the front pannier. Wind resistance.
May the lightness be with you!!
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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 is about 15"x6" in it's original stuff sack. Pole sections collapse to 14". An unobtrusive sage green. At 2 lb 8oz it falls into their "Superlight" category. The Fly Creek would be the equivalent "Ultralight" tent under 2 lb.
I stuff mine into a 10 litre front pannier without it's stuff sack to make best use of the space. There is space left over for rain/wind jacket, hat, gloves, helmet cover and leg warmers. However I use the top of a rear rack to carry the poles wrapped up in sleeping pad.
I stuff mine into a 10 litre front pannier without it's stuff sack to make best use of the space. There is space left over for rain/wind jacket, hat, gloves, helmet cover and leg warmers. However I use the top of a rear rack to carry the poles wrapped up in sleeping pad.
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As someone noted above, poles under 15" will be the difficult criterion to address. Tarptent, as mentioned, and other small manufactures, e.g.,
Also as mentioned, hammocks are worth considering. Attached is image of my hammock+bug net and tarp I use for backpacking. Both pack small and combined weigh less than 29oz (about 16.5oz for hammock, suspension, bugnet, and about 12oz for tarp with doors). Hammock, suspension, and bug net in red bag, tarp and stakes in grey bag.
The tarp + bug net with floor is another option. Tarp could be hung between trees or tree and bike to eliminate need for pole, and bug net could be hung from tarp guyline attachments. For example:
Tarp: https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pr...t-ground-tarp/
Bug net with floor: Mountain Laurel Designs
- Six Moon Design,
- Lightheart Gear
- Mountain Laurel Design
- Yama Mountain Gear
Also as mentioned, hammocks are worth considering. Attached is image of my hammock+bug net and tarp I use for backpacking. Both pack small and combined weigh less than 29oz (about 16.5oz for hammock, suspension, bugnet, and about 12oz for tarp with doors). Hammock, suspension, and bug net in red bag, tarp and stakes in grey bag.
The tarp + bug net with floor is another option. Tarp could be hung between trees or tree and bike to eliminate need for pole, and bug net could be hung from tarp guyline attachments. For example:
Tarp: https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pr...t-ground-tarp/
Bug net with floor: Mountain Laurel Designs
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See original post, where the OP writes "no longer than 15"." Your screen shot lists 17". Another spec sheet I saw lists 18". And with a packed weight of 5.25 lbs., that tent is not UL, which is what the OP is looking for as evidenced by the thread title. Now stop trolling me!
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Or if you want to spend some cash and buy a tent, I've heard good things about this one that exceeds your length: https://marmot.com/products/details/tungsten-1p
- $180ish; under 4lbs
- it'll be my next tent when I have the fund$. I'm still using a 2-man REI tent. But after 4ish years of moderate use, the mesh is starting to show signs of wear.
Post what you decide on.
Cheers!
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OP: UL, and somewhat stealth in color, and packs down to 13":
https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/De...outplusul22016
https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/De...outplusul22016
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OP: UL, and somewhat stealth in color, and packs down to 13":
https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/De...outplusul22016
https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/De...outplusul22016
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You are absolutely right about quality. but I'm not planning on Antarctica. And Geez they weigh a lot. Several 2 lb tents out there.
Check out the Tarptent Notch, well under 2 lb, and under $300. Double walled. A very popular hiker tent.
Check out the Tarptent Notch, well under 2 lb, and under $300. Double walled. A very popular hiker tent.
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