one man tent

[barbelfisher]

Looking to buy a Galert solo one man tent, anyone had experience of this tent or any other one man tent please for cycle camping.

Regards barbelfisher

[Barrenfluffit]

Check out the internal dimensions quite carefully. The sizes have a reputation for optimism and you want a bit of space for moving about.

[vernon]

Looking to buy a Galert solo one man tent, anyone had experience of this tent or any other one man tent please for cycle camping.

Regards barbelfisher

Don't buy a one man tent unless you like very restricted spaces with no room to squirm.

A two man tent is a better proposition. Don't worry about the weight penalty. A kilogram here or there makes no difference to the ease of pedalling the bike.

[nmnm]

Galert is a good option if you are hill climbing in unsheltered spots, meaning high moors and hillsides, as its shape copes well with big winds. There are plenty of customer reviews on Amazon. It claims there that it's 1.5kg, £30ish. Cycling, you don't really need the Galert's super low shape, unless you fancy stealth camping, of course. Personally, I'd look at more airy options. This one isn't that light - if you allow another 300g or so, there are more options and you mention elsewhere being on a dawes galaxy, a solid weight carrier rather than a greyhound, so while I'm not of the "it makes no difference" school, I do think you may benefit from allowing the belt out a tiny bit on this big comfort item.

[jdthebrit]

Looking to buy a Galert solo one man tent, anyone had experience of this tent or any other one man tent please for cycle camping.

Regards barbelfisher

Don't buy a one man tent unless you like very restricted spaces with no room to squirm.

A two man tent is a better proposition. Don't worry about the weight penalty. A kilogram here or there makes no difference to the ease of pedalling the bike.

Exactly. aka the Hilleberg Staika or similar. Depemding on finances, but I am 54 and it will last 20 years and see me out

[stephenjubb]

had one, was like sleeping in a coffin if you are 5tf 10@ and over.

[Aushiker]

Hi

Cannot help you on the Galert but I have just brought a Tarptent Scarp 1 and in the front yard testing indicates that it should be okay room wise. I am pretty impressed with the build quality and the design so far. I guess use in anger will tell me if I have got it right or not.

Also I see BackpackingLight have just completed a test of a Nemo Obi Elite 1P which is very light.



They have a YouTube video of the tent here.

Regards
Andrew

[MLJ]

My preference is fr the Macpac Microlight: a transverse tent, mid price range and good quality, pack size and weight.

[Fleetfut]

I have a Gelert solo 1 man tent. For the money it has been great. Yes it's small but i'm almost 6 foot and can sleep in it ok. For cycle touring where i just want to pop up the tent at the end of the day in 5 mins, go to sleep and get up and going the morning it does the job. I can fit my panniers and bar bag inside as well. It isn't easy to move around in so don't expect to be able to do anything else in it but sleep.

[snibgo]

If you just want to get in, sleep, and get out in the morning, you might consider a bivouac. Small, light, quick to erect and strike, and unobtrusive. Great for wild camping. However, no good for storing gear or having all-night parties.

[barbelfisher]

Thanks for the advice, perhaps I will look into a 2 man tent, any advice greatly appreciated but do not want to spend a fortune as it will only get used for a CTC and Lejog trip.

[b1ke]

How's about this>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wild-Country- ... _500wt_949 (be quick only an hour to go)

or this.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/North-Face-Ta ... _500wt_949

or here's a used Gelert >> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gelert-Solo-l ... _500wt_949

Happy camping

[bealer]

The Gelert is fine, and has a nice low profile, although you get very little space. I couldn't get changed in one without smacking it out of shape and I'm 5'10".

It's way more expensive at £160 but a Tarptent Moment is a good solo tent, and very light. Plenty of space to sit up inside and get changed.

This shows both of the tents being used:

[microprosopus]

Another issue with smaller 1 person tent is condensation - can wake up drenched unless left partly open for ventilation.

[bluemint]

I have the Gelert solo and it's tiny. A real struggle to get changed in and not a lot of storage room. However it is ideal for fitting on to a pannier rack and is lightweight. I use it in conjunction with a tarp I got from Decathlon to provide some shelter which doesn't add too much weight for the many benefits it provides.