Author Topic: 1 man tents (Read 3035 times)

clodbuster · « **on:** February 01, 2008, 02:14:29 PM »

Plan on doing some hiking this summer and have started looking for a lite wt 1 man tent. The Peak 1 brand seem to be good value. Is there a general drawback to them. I can see they weigh about 1 lb more than the $250+ group but that doesnt seem like a good tradeoff for 3x the price. Looking for input.

burntmuch · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2008, 02:20:59 PM »

Ive used the 1 man tents before. An older Peak one. I dont think they re worth they re weight. Now I use either a lightweight 2 man or a bivy sac. I just picked up a basspro shop 2man tent for $28 on sale. Remove the pole & its under 3.5 lbs. & packs up ALMOST as small as a 1 man. Good luck

EsoxLucius · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2008, 05:30:07 PM »

I have been using a Eureka Solitaire for about 4 years now and I like it. I actually think it is worth the $75 and the almost three pounds to carry it.

corbanzo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2008, 07:03:13 PM »

The cabelas north star is inexpensive, and really a very good tent. I've had mine for a few years now, and it has held up to everything that I have thrown at it. I was just looking, and it is $65, when I bought it, it was only $50. Very light and packable. Room for one guy, and a backpack inside.

briarpatch · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2008, 05:53:38 AM »

I prefer the two man tents because they are usually high in the middle and I am able to setup in the tent and put clothes on or any thing else I need to do. I find the extra room is much comfortable and worth the little extra weight.

james · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2008, 09:54:11 AM »

I have used a 12' x 12' sheet of 6mil plastic with strategically placed plastic grommets. It worked well for three day high country mulie hunting in Colorado wilderness areas( in September). It is light hiking in and weighs nothing coming out. It can be used to keep the meat clean while boning it out. Then I take out the grommets and burn the bloody mess before hiking out. I would not use it on a trip to Alaska but it is nice not to have to carry a tent and a load of meat down the mountain. Some times I don't carry a sleeping bag. I put my feet and legs in the meat bags then in my back pack and put down coat with hood on and I can sleep well down to the high twenties.

pastorp · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2008, 05:52:21 PM »

I don't ever believe the factory ratting on how many people a tent will sleep. Maybe a 5'2" Oriental that weighs 100lbs but not the average American. A three man tent is the smallest I fit in. Regards, Byron

kevthebassman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:34:46 PM »

Quote from: EsoxLucius on February 01, 2008, 05:30:07 PM

I have been using a Eureka Solitaire for about 4 years now and I like it. I actually think it is worth the $75 and the almost three pounds to carry it.

It is indeed a damn good tent. I second it.

Old Fart · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2009, 10:58:53 AM »

I picked one up off the sportsmanguide a few years back.
It was really more of a bivy.
Did wiegh much and the price was right.
Seems like 2 lbs and under $25.
I used it a couple seasons on the Ozark Highlands trail in Arkansas.

OF

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2009, 11:51:55 AM »

When i was in scouts we would use just the fly off of the tent with the poles of the eureka tent. It gave good protection against the wind and rain and was large enough to bring in the pack as well as cook under it with small stoves if needed. Found the small tab fuel stoves worked well. If you already have a tent this may be a way to go.

efremtags · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2009, 02:17:22 PM »

Makeship tent flys or canopies work in colder weather, but the bugs get in for the rest of the seasons.

Bivies are ok for lean too camping a d fair weather, absolutely miserable otehrwise.

A 1 man tent is ok for a minamilist approach, but they typicaly need to be teatehred for support as they are not freestanding (typicaly). Works ok in woodlands, not so in above treelien where there si a lot of rock to contend with.

A light 2-man is the best option as there is plenty of space for gear. There are a lot of svelt models on the market. The tents typicaly rin like this:

1) no name or off brands: ok for 1x a year sdhort trips. Seems are not as well stitched, water proof coatings are thin and they tend to use fiberglass over aluminum. These tents will fail on you. No deal is good when stuck outdoors withotu proper shelter.

2) Brands like Eureka, coleman are quality tents. They range from budget to mid range. They have better material and design.

3) High end liek Sierra, northface, EMS tend to be higher end. They use lighter materials and quality design and will last a lifetime with care.

Check out Campmor, EMS and LLbean. There area lot of tents in the 1-2 man variety. Check out backpacker magazine for un-biased reviews on many of the popular models. They run 1 review annualy for thents in this class.

mjh · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:40:59 AM »

I've had a Moss Starlite since about 1990. Yes it was on the upper end as far as price goes, Weight about 3lbs. Great one person and gear tent. Have slept two in it without gear. Freestanding. One time the bottom third of the tent was in a puddle of water all nite and it did not leak. All these years later the Moss is still in very good condition!

Foxxtrot · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2009, 04:51:02 AM »

The Wenzel one man for 24.00 is great and now on sale for 19.00. It can actually fit two (snug with a female

and is very durable. I tossed out the pegs and just make my own where I camp now.

http://www.wenzel-camping-gear.com/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=prodshow&ref=starlite&sid=uxe850za99x55u00myf9v6y02kc188jh

bilmac · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2009, 06:12:29 AM »

James says that the plastic tarp wouldn't be good in Alaska, but they are commonly used up there. They are nice because you can build a reflector fire in front. As was pointed out though they're not for bug season.

I'm of the cheap but good school myself. I have an old "2" man pup tent that weighs less than 3# that I have used for years. I like it so much that when I saw another one in a store I bought a second, for $20 or $30 how can you go wrong. Trouble is the new tent just sits on the shelf because the first one just won't quit.

efremtags · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:20:40 PM »

Wenzel products are junk. I sold camping gear for my 4 years of college part time. The # of those 1 man Wenzels I saw returned had to run in the dozens from complete fall apart to broken poles from first time set up.

Eureka has similar sized tents (Solitare) that are much more reliable. I have owned 3 Eureka tents, never had an issue, with lots of use on each.

Swampman · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:10:27 AM »

Quote from: EsoxLucius on February 01, 2008, 05:30:07 PM

I have been using a Eureka Solitaire for about 4 years now and I like it. I actually think it is worth the $75 and the almost three pounds to carry it.

I love mine too. It's a great piece of equipment for the money.

Winter Hawk · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:34:37 PM »

I've been using the same Eureka Timberline 2 man tent since I bought it from Cabella's in 1978. Yes, it's over 7 pounds, especially after I painted the fly and floor with Thompson's Waterseal, but it has stood me in good stead all those years.

-WH-

outdoorlover · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2009, 05:55:09 AM »

Sadly I suppose the biggest consideration when choosing a backpacking tent is going to be the cost. All I can say is to buy the best one you can with your budget and remember that you are buying something that hopefully you will have for a long time, so make sure that it fits you and you feel comfortable in it. And also that it's proven itself up to the job you want it for and as well as whatever tent you decide to buy in the end don't leave it in its bag at the back of the cupboard.

snapcrackpop · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:04:51 AM »

Another option:
Hammok tents....
Anyone try them?

http://www.junglehammock.com/

thxmrgarand · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:43:40 PM »

The duck flats where I hunt waterfowl has 20 foot tides, and therefore sometimes to make it to one of the best islands for the first light shoot requires going out at low tide during the night. I use a Moss one-man tent (not sure of the model). The tag says Moss Tent Co. 1979. It is large enough for dog, shotgun and me with sleeping bag. My Chinese postal scale doesn't seem to be working at the moment but the tent with bag, poles and stakes seems to weigh about 3 pounds. I would estimate I have been in it and kept dry during storms that had 40 knot gusts. It's a sturdy little tent and just right for this purpose.

Tryit 1 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2009, 10:00:05 AM »

Folks, I have been using a 2 man bug net with a roof that I sewed in and a plastic 6 mil sheet for a ground cloth. I do not camp much during winter and tend to stay off the beaten path while camping. I have had another person in the shelter with me and it was roomy enough that we both slept well. The total weight is less than 2 lbs. and has lasted for 4 years now. I bought the "net tent" off Campmoor for around $20. I also like to see all around me at night. That is a left over from the was. Tryit.