Lightweight tent recommendations?

Looks very similar in design to my old Big Agnes copper spur ul2, which has been great.

and from that, another interesting read (well, interesting for me because I want a synth jacket/gilet)

https://www.backpacker.com/gear/the-ultralighters-guide-to-synthetic-insulation/

Really tempted by this as well. Either that or the lanshan pro 2.

even I have a lanshan! and I have camped 2 days in my entire life.

What does your full and extensive experience say about that VS the geodesic? I’d like a porch for all the insane bush cooking I’ll be doing year around. Totally not for the 2 days of the year I’ll need it for

Alpha really is a miracle material IMO. I love it so much. People make it out to only be useful for insulation with a windproof layer, but I disagree. I've used alpha tops while riding and while it still lets a breeze through, its still warm. Add a wind jacket and its really warm. Dries unbelievably fast, too.

I'd also consider buy something made out of Apex but as Apex is a down alternative, it does really suffer in its longevity and loss of loft versus down. Where a down jacket will last for a decade+, Apex might last for a few years. In all but the wettest of environments - so basically the Pacific Northwest and Scotland - down wins IMO and many other peoples too.

But that is quite backpacker specific. For bike stuff, I'd just trust whatever Albion are doing and buy that. They're really pushing the boat out with regards to synthetic jackets.

I used a star river on my recent tour, bought off Amazon nature hike store. Really roomy comfortable tent, would recommend

i have no fucking idea! ask @cake

Recommendations for a tent please. Usage-

• Campsites late spring to early autumn for a couple of nights.
  
• Will cycle on a Brompton from nearest station to campsite (up to 40miles)
  
• Can accommodate a folded Brompton in the porch area overnight, and sleep 1 person+ bags
  
  

I'm looking at the cheaper end of the market so Naturehike, Alpkit, 3FUL etc.

Posted this on the non ebay bargains, thought it could be relevant here as this sale boosts the cost/performance equation on all these

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/camping/ten­ts/1-2-person-tents/

Half price tents, Hubba Nx @ £260
Terra Nova Quasar @ £450
Terra Nova Laser Pulse 1 @ £370

Further 2.5% off using Opera Cashback

Pretty sweet prices especially with Terra Nova's warranty

Have a look at Decathlon as well. There are some decent models in their hiking range.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/1-man-trekking-dome-tent-mt900/_/R-p-305777?mc=8545744

I’ve ordered the MSR Elixir 2. It’s published lightest weight including the footprint is fine for me and offers a lot more space than my terra nova laser completion 1 for a water bottle full of extra weight.

We have a Lanshan 2f with pretty much that use case and extending up to a weeks touring each year. Our one is into its third season and holding up really well. There’s a one person model also.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32812318354.html

Selling my unused Wild Country Hoolie 2 ETC. I bought it from @tadpole but I too have never taken it out of the bag. £130 posted?
It includes a large porch…
Here is the Terra Nova spec
https://www.terra-nova.co.uk/products/hoolie-compact-2-etc/

What were your thoughts on the Laser Comp 1? I just picked up a Laser Pulse 1 on the sale.
Worried in particular that in a stiff breeze the outer can make contact and soak the inner, any other general cons?

I had a laser comp 1 for years. Bomber tents. A bit fiddly but solid. The cons are they're fiddly and cramped compared with a pyramid, but will ride out serious storms in comfort.

Good to know thanks, hopefully with some repetition and prep I can get the pitch and strike speedy and to a T
Trying out a Vango F10 Hydrogen (the air beam one) right now and it's similar layout to the Lasers, but a bit faffy for me - especially so if I'm only aiming to sleep a few hours overnight

It’s a really good tent. I recently did an eleven night trip down the west coast of France. There was a strong westerly every day and provided the tent was pitched with the end into the wind and the door on the leeside it was great. I used a couple of extra guys on the windward side to be sure. It poured down too, no rain on the inner tent.
I would say the biggest issue is condensation. There is no way for condensation to escape at the top of the tent so it can build up.
Putting the tent away wet was not storing a problem for later. It dried in a few minutes of being put up at the next stop.
And boy is it light. Including the footprint (which extends to the fly) it is less than 1100g. It squashes down super small.
After 5 or so nights I really wanted more room. My head is always at the lowest point of the tent and it felt a bit claustrophobic. There isn’t much room inside the tent of stuff other than some clothes. The vestibule is usable at the ends and down one side (the door side). In the photo the nearer tent is an MSR Hubba 2 person.

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That's a good stable there, also cut my teeth with the OG Hubba Hubba Nx, surprised you didn't go for the single Hubba NX in the sale if you're using the Elixir 2 solo.

Cracking info for the Laser Comp though, I've found whilst I can bask in the Hubbas space, I find the total packed volume too much of a hassle in bikepacking bags
Going for the Laser Pulse has also got an advertised weight of 500g (admittedly I'm surely going to have to add real pegs to their toothpicks) and hopefully being 5' 6 the size down really won't matter

Regarding wetness, did you ever do long ~12hour days and therefore get any mildew and smell on the Laser? Hate the hassle of managing that and if it's tolerant to all of it that'd be an amazing QoL improvement

I did think about the NX solo but I want something with more headroom and overall space. For a few nights I’ll use the Laser and longer than that I’ll use the Elixir.

All tents half price on go outdoors

Cheers Bill Murray

Guaranteed not lightweight, but this has to be worth picking up by someone:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/637799654566857

Hey, me and my partner are looking to do our first biketouring/camping trip together in July. We're looking at ultralight tents that would be easy to cycle with. Has anyone here used the Alpkit Aeronaut? https://alpkit.com/products/aeronaut-2

I can't even see a weight listed, but I'd guess it's not even light, let alone ultralight.

Me, I'd get a lanshan 2 pro if I was on a budget and not needing something 4 season. Or a big tarp.