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@ 06:07 pm (GMT) |
Matt ReidHi all,I am looking for any recommendations for a 1 person shelter, either tent, bivvy or hammock. I'm currently leaning towards a tent for it's free standing structure with a bit of space. I currently have a 2 man tent but it's close to 4kg. I am wanting a light weight setup for camping on or near the tops in Kaimanawa ranges or similar. I am not wanting to spend a fortune, just need lightweight and fairly weather proof. Any personal experience would be appreciated. Cheers, Matt |
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@ 07:59 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: 1 man shelter optionsYeah 4kg is hell. The way Steph and I do it (or when I am hunting away with a friend), is one carries the tent (2.5-3kg) while one carries the bulk of the food. Its been a good system we have had for years. To this end, I am out of touch with one man tents. On my own, I have used flys but I have also used an over sized poncho, rolled up inside it with the dog for warmth. But I don't recommend either for sub zero work, particularly Kaimanawa tops work where the weather can change in a couple of hours and produce snow out of season.I hope you find something, there used to be some very good 1 man tents around, there must lightweight numbers out there somewhere. |
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@ 05:47 am (GMT) |
faulknerRe: 1 man shelter optionsMatt,I have been using a Integral Design Bivy sack for a bout 7 years and share a MSR hubba buba tent with my hunting partner and used a MEC north wind for 12-15 years, all have been great products! The north wind is a 3 man,full 4 season tent and comes in at 5 kg. the MSR is a 2 man 3 season and comes in at just over 2kg and I believe they are making 1 person models as well now. The ID bivy is just over 1 kg and I always take along a siltarp (200-300 grams) as well even with a tent for cooking or glassing in the rain or an unplanned night out. The pro/cons for me are; Bivy is lighter and easier to pack and set up, warmer with the same sleeping bag. - I don't fall asleep as easy cause I feel like a sausage roll for a bear and I have a hard time getting out in the morning when its cold and wet. Tent has room to stretch out, cook and eat if not in bear country. Is lighter if split by two hunters. A lot nicer if the weather turns really unpleasant. - Takes up a lot of room when solo, more time to set up/down, due to the size you can't always get it close to natural wind breaks. If I had to buy over again I think I would look at the MSR one man tents, I think the weights and pack-ability will be close with the bivy set up but its going to depend on comfort expectation of camp and how long your planning on hunting, is it for a weekend or a two week slog. Well I hope this helps your decision making, happy hunting. Aj |
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@ 06:22 pm (GMT) |
Matt ReidRe: 1 man shelter optionsThanks for the input guys. At this stage i have narrowed the search down to a Luxe Lightwave (1-2 person, 1.4kg) or a Blank Wolf Mantis 1 (1 person, 1.9kgs, but a few dollars cheaper). I'm thinking either will do the trick and are both sub $300. A local place said I cab go check them out in store to compare. The small tents seem the best compromise between weight, cover, and a bit of space. |
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@ 07:30 pm (GMT) |
Gary KeenRe: 1 man shelter optionsHi there, I would recomend the Doite Zolo 1 man bivy, I have found this to be light and very well made. The only down side with small tents is condensation. I keep a small dry sponge in my tent which is ideal to soak up any moisture if needed. This dosent happen very oftan as most nights you can let a little air flow through. I use this in some very extream situations like Tahr hunting mt Cook through to Fiordland. All my hunting mates are getting the same. Quite roomy and a lot easyer to find a place to pitch than my old two man tent. Also must have gear. Just bought a thermo rest neo air sleeping mat. Keeps you warm and of the ground. Almost as good as my bed at home. weight is about 360 grams. Will never leave home again without it. |
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@ 08:45 pm (GMT) |
Matt ReidRe: 1 man shelter optionsHi Gary, thanks for the input. I had looked at that model but was a bit turned off by the single skin and condensation issues. Can't beat that weight though. |
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@ 09:28 pm (GMT) |
Ross GoldsackRe: 1 man shelter optionsHave you considered a Hennsey hammock? I use one and think it's great, not so good up on the tops with no trees tho................. |
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@ 09:01 am (GMT) |
Matt ReidRe: 1 man shelter optionsHi Ross, yes I was initially sold on the hammock, would be great for the Kaimais where I often run around, however as you mentioned, you´re a bit stuck without trees.Have seen Kiwi Camping offer a 1 man tent at 1.5kg, the specs seem ok, certainly nothing flash but the few reviews are good in regards to weather proofness. |
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@ 06:18 pm (GMT) |
Guy MainlandRe: 1 man shelter optionsThis is probably too late to be helpfull but-I have a zolo especial one man tent, I found it pretty average. As mentioned it condensates horribly(specially with the dog in with me) mine also failed the back yard spinkler test-leaking on almost every seam within 10 minutes even atfer sealing the seams it still leaks. You'd stay drier under a fly, I've kept it as a summer option only. I bought a kiwi camping bivy (kind of a fly set up which I found to be far superior quality, breathes way better, optional footprint, and still light weight. I put a smear of silcon sealant on the only seam that leaked a litttle and now i'm confidant it will handle any downpour. I'm hanging out to field test it. Hope this helps |
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@ 11:32 am (GMT) |
Matt ReidRe: 1 man shelter optionsThanks for the update. I ended up buying a kiwi camping solo tent, which to be honest was a bit of a disappointment. A fraction too short, and the ´no see-um´ mesh doesn't really breath, leaving a bead of drips by morning. I am considering cutting out some squares and replacing with a coarser mesh. On the plus side, it is light and compact. Ideally I would combine it with a lightweight fly for a cooking/storage area. |
@ 04:13 am (GMT) |
Bob MavinRe: 1 man shelter optionsG'day MattI use a Hennessy Hammock, it’s great. I use one of those self inflating mats for insulation that also works when I have to sleep on the ground when there’s no trees. They're great on rocky hills if there's trees, best sleep ever! Bob |
@ 08:31 pm (GMT) |
mark alexandridisRe: 1 man shelter optionsi have this bit of kit as a 1 man tenthttp://crossfire.com.au/shop/dug-out-bivy-bag/ i have no affilitation with crossfire but it is a great bit of kit and light weight |
@ 09:14 pm (GMT) |
Shawn BevinsRe: 1 man shelter optionsI have used these in the past and you won't know you are carrying it. Check out Hyperlite gearhttp://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/ [b] |
@ 06:42 am (GMT) |
deerndingoRe: 1 man shelter optionsHi,I have a tarptent one man tent. Weights 0.7 kilo. That works for me. www.Tarptent.com |
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