Lightweight tent recommendations?

Single skin isn't such an issue as you might think depending on just how much comfort you're after on a budget that suits you and of course where/what conditions you're going into. I've had generally good experiences with Vango - Had the Equinox 350 a few years back which, until it got set on fire was great. We used to sell a lot of the Ultralite range when I worked at Nomad and they got pretty good feedback. Someone posted a link to the Hennessy website earlier - they're great fun and should cope in pretty much any condition. Fairly light and the entire system fits into one tiny bag. The higher end ones get quite expensive though but should last you forever if you look after it.

Single skin isn't such an issue as you might think depending on just how much comfort you're after on a budget that suits you and of course where/what conditions you're going into. I've had generally good experiences with Vango - Had the Equinox 350 a few years back which, until it got set on fire was great. We used to sell a lot of the Ultralite range when I worked at Nomad and they got pretty good feedback. Someone posted a link to the Hennessy website earlier - they're great fun and should cope in pretty much any condition. Fairly light and the entire system fits into one tiny bag. The higher end ones get quite expensive though but should last you forever if you look after it.

I'm probably only going to be using it in the summer/good weather.
Just what are the advantages of having a fly sheet and an inner tent?
Is it just to stop condensation?

i bought one of these at the weekend, at that price it isnt going to be the greatest tent in the world but at half price i think you could do a lot worse.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3400779/Trail/searchtext%3ETENT.htm

however if you have more money you may as well spend it.

separate fly/inner tend to be better for ventilation, minimise condensation, pitching and packing a wet tent or if its raining, and choice of pitching (on some tents). as poster above says, a lot depends on your usage and conditions, so you might be better served by the vango.
I'm not knocking single skin or cheap tents (except above gelert) as they have a place. I have a cheapy Mountain hardware chinese copy that l use as a loaner and for festivals, and a nice one for backpacking/touring. Go to an outdoor shop to test a few out.

Tip: join CTC for £20-ish. Support a great organisation and get 15% off at cotswold (currently get 20% i think). you easily recoup membership from tent and future bike savings!

Terra Nova have a great reputation and if you have an old tent to trade in they give you 30% off!

One for Tommy

YouTube - Poncho Tarp Tent Setup

Most of my summer camping is done under a tarp these days.
No problems with condensation and a much better view.

Have got a Hennessy hammock as well but keeping your arse warm is an issue. Bought an underblanket for it but it's too heavy so went back to sleeping on the floor..

to my untrained eye, the Jack Wolfskin Gossamer looks good value for £90 at Cotswold Camping.
It's a bit heavier than i would have liked at 1.5kg, but maybe I'm being unreasonable trying to get a 1kg tent for £100,

so the hammock option isn't that good then? they looked like a good option

ive got one of these,cheap as chips,lightweight and dose what it says on the bag

http://www.greatoutdoorsdirect.co.uk/pc-1869-41-gelert-solo-lightweight-tent-2009.aspx

A mate may be parting with his Hilleberg Akto if OP is interested? The standard 1person tent for last few years. Google for reviews.

ive got one of these,cheap as chips,lightweight and dose what it says on the bag

http://www.greatoutdoorsdirect.co.uk/pc-1869-41-gelert-solo-lightweight-tent-2009.aspx

wow! that looks remarkably good value.
There must surely be a downside though..........?

its works for me

its works for me

good reviews here:
[ame="http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5739"]Gelert Solo Tent: An initial kit report - Song of the Paddle Forum : : The call of the Open Canadian Canoe[/ame]

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/Bivi__Bothy_Bags/Saturn_RED.html

terra nova bivvy
bought one two years back for bike touring
enough for me and a 35 litre rucksac bike outside
massive heavy storms in holland 100% waterproof
one concern is the thin one layer groundsheet that feels like a sharp thorn could compromise it's waterproofness

1.2 kilo's and goes down pretty small in it's packing
quick up one pole and two guys 2 mins possibly less

lol that vid is ridiculous. I'm generally against tarps - just too compromised for our UK climate imho.

ives, where/when do you plan on touring so we can narrow it down further? eg., Scotland, even in summer can expect all 4seasons in a day! is it just for bike touring or hill walking? do you plan on using it a lot? the gelert is cheap for a reason(s)! That TN bivi looks ace but for that kinda money, look at laser comp. brilliant tent.

anyway, enough from me, don't wannabe the resident tent geek ;)
oh... to all those who pm'ed me re: atko. seller is looking to offload locally 1st (Manchester) - l'll repost here if its still available.

no previous knowledge, does a cheap bivvy exist?

alpkit do a cheap bivi bag, I have one but have yet to get round to using it.

have you got a link?

If your only using it for cycle camping, I reccomend a topeak one.

looks quite niche. what is that looking at in terms of price?

have you got a link?

alpkit bivi bag - Google Search

lol that vid is ridiculous. I'm generally against tarps - just too compromised for our UK climate imho.

ives, where/when do you plan on touring so we can narrow it down further? eg., Scotland, even in summer can expect all 4seasons in a day! is it just for bike touring or hill walking? do you plan on using it a lot? the gelert is cheap for a reason(s)! That TN bivi looks ace but for that kinda money, look at laser comp. brilliant tent.

anyway, enough from me, don't wannabe the resident tent geek ;)
oh... to all those who pm'ed me re: atko. seller is looking to offload locally 1st (Manchester) - l'll repost here if its still available.

probably a couple of week long cycle trips : one in June and one in July/August.Staying on campsites, more than likely.
Almost certainly both will be in southern England.

I likes me the Henry Shires tarptent: http://www.tarptent.com/

Small, solid, not coloured like an accident in a Crayola factory.

I likes me the Henry Shires tarptent: http://www.tarptent.com/

Small, solid, not coloured like an accident in a Crayola factory.

What's the difference between a tarptent and a tent?
They all look just like tents to me?