Lightweight tent recommendations?

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platypus in reply to @trigs
Re: your Lighterpack
1. Could save 0.5kg with a lightweight backpack (AliExpress probably your best bet)
2. You def don't need two sleeping mats, get one decent one, Forclaz or Exped
3. Looks like a GoreTex / Event waterproof might be better over a Poncho
4. Don't need a map and compass, and an Etrex, just use Gaia on your phone. Airplane mode the battery lasts ages anyway. It's the coastline so nav has gotta be easy as it gets. If you're really worried print out a couple of A4 OS maps from WTP and recycle as you go.
Take a look at the Sales section on Trek-Lite, there's always good stuff there cheap

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trigs in reply to @platypus

Thanks for the feedback - don't want to derail the thread too far but:

1) Definitely could save some weight on the pack but already got the Highlander and it's comfy so in no rush to swap it out. Will have a wander on Aliexpress mind you.

2) This choice of two mats is for cold weather and partially a result of already having multiple Thermarest-type mats that don't work for me and actively leave me in pain. I'm a side sleeper with prominent hip bones, so the Alpkit mat makes it comfy and then the cheap Karrimor mat adds some insulation back in. 700g overall so not the lightest, but best/cheapest solution to my specific needs and I can ditch the Karrimor for warmer nights out.

3) Have experimented with various Goretex type options but I've found a poncho is comfiest and also acts as a bag cover when needed. Also the poncho was 20 quid from Decathlon so a bargain really.

4) The boy scout in me could never go without a paper map and compass just for basic safety - almost certainly will never need them but sub-200g for a safety blanket is worth it IMO.

Will have a look over on Trek Lite so thanks for the heads up. Will also scout eBay as suggested re: tents - my wife is currently over in Canada so will see if there's any bargains she could bring back.

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