I am in awe of people who have managed to keep any Saunders tent going for so long!iandusud wrote: ↑16 Apr 2021, 8:10amThis is an interesting and pertinent point for me as I consider our camping equipment. My wife and I last went cycle camping 30 years ago. In between we have camped every year and have kept up the cycling. Three years ago we got a tandem and love it and have holidayed the last three years on it using B&B or rented accommodation as a centre. This year we're planning on touring with the tent again and I'm reviewing our equipment. We still have our Saunders Spacepacker Plus which has had regular use over the years and our down sleeping bags. However our bodies are older an appreciate a bit more comfort these days. I will be buying inflatable air mattresses to replace our ancient Thermarest mats but I'm also considering buying some folding stools. These will add 1kg to the load but I consider that worth it to not have to sit on the ground. The danger of course is everything that you add saying it only another x grams add up!
Why?
What is the point?
Why not buy more modern more easy to use much lighter and larger tent?
Just me thinking 'out loud'!
I suspect PJClinch might be able to make some kind of response......