Tents for adventure riding

[ADVGD]

Absolutely agree, My Exped Venus III is great, hence why I am leaning towards Exped again
If I get Exped it will be either

Vela
http://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/campin...la-i-tent.html

Southern cross
http://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/campin...ross-tent.html

The other one I was looking at was the Terranova Laser
http://www.terranovatents.co.nz/prod...8&bid=&pid=102

Would be really keen to know someone with one so I could see it physical

My only input would be that other than "improved" snow shedding abilities, the main thing I am looking forward to in my new Terra Nova Duolite is headroom and space. When it is pissing down and you have to get dressed in your tent, it is a mission in a small tent like the Terra Nova Laser (or any other tent that is more like a glorified poled bivvy bag) not being able to sit up due to max height, its very very awkward. As awesome as it is weight ways, you can see here the the Laser is pretty small:



The Terra Nova Duolite has a lot more height and a good front flap setup so you can safely cook in there, and/or have a good view and still keep dry. Plus it is on special for $399



I am getting the Duolite for solo use so I can keep all my gear dry inside, if this one is for you and your lady (if she is talking to you yet )then the tourer could be an option, that's got plenty of space, and on special too for $479

[blacksheep]

have alook at the vango 250 and 350 range of tents....then compare prices,have used vango tents in the past in very ugly conditions and they always lasted when others had left the building

[Trials Rider]

have alook at the vango 250 and 350 range of tents....then compare prices,have used vango tents in the past in very ugly conditions and they always lasted when others had left the building

Looked then up on the net, could only find overseas suppliers.

Do you know any NZ agents?

[Usarka]

MSR Hubba hubba, 2 x good mates, 2 x vestiwotsits, very small and 1.8kg.
Bloody dear and bloody good. Shit doesn't pay in the long run.

Haven't used one for adv purposes, but I'd have to vouch for the hubba hubba, it almost literallly saved my life in an alpine hike last year, i had to pitch it on rock with no pegs in snow with hypothemia and it lasted the night without blowing away or folding in.

But yes not cheap.

[blacksheep]

Looked then up on the net, could only find overseas suppliers.

Do you know any NZ agents?

no nz suppliers,tend to use ebay for most purchases,there is an aussie supplier selling on ebay but the initial cost/shipping put me off so i opted for ones selling in the uk as the pound is so weak at the moment

[stig]

I settled on the Coleman Epsilon
well thought out design and well made.
goes up in in a matter of seconds and can be done in the driving rain without getting the inside damp.
twin entry is good and front entrance has space for all your stinking riding gear.

like all tents pick the 2person if solo or 3 if there's two of you

http://www.colemannz.co.nz/products/COCTA1119

[NordieBoy]

I got one of these...
$80

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/BYRTBN0CT

Love it.

One day I'll use it.

[pete376403]

Depending on how rugged the adventure is, one of these could be alright (eg for softcock KLR riders wanting to get up out of the snow at the Brass)

[Squiggles]

Depending on how rugged the adventure is, one of these could be alright (eg for softcock KLR riders wanting to get up out of the snow at the Brass)

True, Too heavy for a DR but that isn't an issue for KLRs

[Trials Rider]

I got one of these...
$80

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/BYRTBN0CT

Love it.

One day I'll use it.

Geez NordieBoy, I just checked the link and now I am really confused, I thought we were talking about tents, oh well let me know how you get on with the her

When you looked at this model was it for sleeping underneath or on top

[Trials Rider]

Depending on how rugged the adventure is, one of these could be alright (eg for softcock KLR riders wanting to get up out of the snow at the Brass)

This system is perfect for Woodman when you see where he parks, mined you needs longer legs or pontoons

[_Shrek_]

Depending on how rugged the adventure is, one of these could be alright (eg for softcock KLR riders wanting to get up out of the snow at the Brass)

& maybe for BMW to if there's no trees around

[Trials Rider]

& maybe for BMW to if there's no trees around

Hello Mr Shrek, hows it all going, hope your legs are better now

[_Shrek_]

Hello Mr Shrek, hows it all going, hope your legs are better now

the black was still coming out a week later, & I'd do it all over again was worth it
have fitted new foot rest & bagage frame ex England & put bar riser's on very differant bike to ride
as soon as the rugby is over it will be time to find knew tracks & places to go

[Trials Rider]

the black was still coming out a week later, & I'd do it all over again was worth it
have fitted new foot rest & bagage frame ex England & put bar riser's on very differant bike to ride
as soon as the rugby is over it will be time to find knew tracks & places to go

Good stuff, yes I thought the bruising would last a while.

I put bar risers on the DR650 and the DT230, even for a short bastard like me they make a difference