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agreed! I love them to bits BUT for 3/4 season my Laser Comp 1 will hack it and its lighter and cheaper BUT when I finish building my next hip-belt hiking trolley and weight is not a problem AND I've won the lottery it would be the HILLEBERG AKTO.Hilleberg tents will see you through pretty much anything the camino can throw at you weather wise n any season
I have no experience whatsoever with tents but for a few years I have been following several YouTube hikers of the long distance American trails.I am looking for a very lightweight tent for upcoming Caminos and/or other pilgrimages.
I'm one person and would prefer to keep my backpack in the tent with me.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
I follow a Landscape photographer - Dave Morrow - that swears by it for his expeditions.I have no experience whatsoever with tents but for a few years I have been following several YouTube hikers of the long distance American trails.
What I have learned is that the Zpaks Duplex is very popular because it’s very lightweight and made of Dyneema (aka Cuban Fiber) which is a waterproof material that is very durable and lightweight. I think it’s an expensive material but a marvel that all backpacks should be made from if it wasn’t so expensive.
The Duplex is in theory big enough for 2 but Dixie on the Homemade Wunderlust channel says it has the advantage of being big enough to accommodate her and a backpack with breathing space. There is also a vestibule outside the tent for rainproof cooking.
Dixie buys all her own kit and I believe that her reviews are, in my opinion, entirely without bias.
The weight is brought down to about 500g as it has no frame. The support is provided by using your trekking poles. It’s about $650 USD.
I understand that the Big Agnes is also popular.
Best of luck. What an adventure and a very smart choice given how busy the Camino will be next year
Buen Camino!
Budget option is Nature Hike cloud up 1 or 2I am looking for a very lightweight tent for upcoming Caminos and/or other pilgrimages.
I'm one person and would prefer to keep my backpack in the tent with me.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Beware of manufacturers weight description. Some do not include the weight of stake, guy lines, fly, stuff sack. I used a Tarptent Rainbow on the Appalachian Trail. Full weight- 2 lbs 4 oz. Single person tent with plenty of room for a backpack and more inside.I am looking for a very lightweight tent for upcoming Caminos and/or other pilgrimages.
I'm one person and would prefer to keep my backpack in the tent with me.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
We enjoyed watching Dixie of "Homemade Wanderlust" on the Camino and have since followed many of her long distance hikes in America.The Duplex is in theory big enough for 2 but Dixie on the Homemade Wunderlust channel says it has the advantage of being big enough to accommodate her and a backpack with breathing space.
My son purchased an ultralight tent for the Colorado Trail that used his hiking poles for support. After the first week or two he woke up one morning to find that a chipmunk or other small varmint had chewed and damaged the hand grips on his Leki hiking poles. Apparently they like to snack on the salty sweat from your hands.The weight is brought down to about 500g as it has no frame. The support is provided by using your trekking poles.
Laser comp. for me too for the very light weightagreed! I love them to bits BUT for 3/4 season my Laser Comp 1 will hack it and its lighter and cheaper BUT when I finish building my next hip-belt hiking trolley and weight is not a problem AND I've won the lottery it would be the HILLEBERG AKTO.
Good luck
and buen camino
Samarkand.
I absolutely love my inexpensive Nature Hike sleeping bag for use on the Camino. I didn't realize they also made tents so looked online and see they have several types, of which none break the bank.I currently use a Nature hike 2 up for one or two night walks and really like it .
A little of topic, but I wonder if that opinion is based on anything more than a gut feeling. Because I'm planning for next year. And I definitely don't want to bring a tent.Best of luck. What an adventure and a very smart choice given how busy the Camino will be next year
Buen Camino!
When I'm by myself, I use an llbean microlight one person tent. It weighs about 1 kg (37 oz ) and packs small. They cost about $300 new-- I got mine off eBay for about $50, and resealed the seams.I am looking for a very lightweight tent for upcoming Caminos and/or other pilgrimages.
I'm one person and would prefer to keep my backpack in the tent with me.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Personally, though I use rubber foot type pole tips, the hiking pole handle is always on top.protected by the Tent sleeve. But you are correct, all small animals and most of the big ones are always looking for salt.We enjoyed watching Dixie of "Homemade Wanderlust" on the Camino and have since followed many of her long distance hikes in America.
My son purchased an ultralight tent for the Colorado Trail that used his hiking poles for support. After the first week or two he woke up one morning to find that a chipmunk or other small varmint had chewed and damaged the hand grips on his Leki hiking poles. Apparently they like to snack on the salty sweat from your hands.
The tent my son used required the metal tips to be slid in special holes...handle grips on the ground. I suppose all brands are different.Personally, though I use rubber foot type pole tips, the hiking pole handle is always on top.protected by the Tent sleeve.
I have a vango 100 very light and comfortable for1 sitting up if your quite tall can be difficult and room for your back back can be made between fly sheet and tent can be erected dry in wet weather which is handyI am looking for a very lightweight tent for upcoming Caminos and/or other pilgrimages.
I'm one person and would prefer to keep my backpack in the tent with me.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Is that the Vango Blade 100? I have one of those.I have a vango 100 very light and comfortable for1 sitting up if your quite tall can be difficult and room for your back back can be made between fly sheet and tent can be erected dry in wet weather which is handy
I have some serious reservations about this tent, along with some suggestions to make it better, which will make it less likely to be a problem.I am looking for a 1-2P tent as well, and currently leaning towards the KIKILIVE 2 (and similar). Almost 500g lighter than this UL Tungsten depending on which specs you believe and even cheaper if you go through Ali Express.
@trecile, your interest level and enthusiasm in researching gear is just one of the things (of many) that makes you helpful in the planning process of both long-term forum members and newbies.I have no intention to ever bring a tent on a Camino, but this discussion has made me somewhat obsessed with tents now! I have looked at all the links, compared weights, watched videos of the tents being set up, etc.
Like you, I won’t be camping in my CF next year. You are right that it’s a gut feeling that it will be busy next year but from the limited research I have done it seems that a lot of accommodation which is bookable is already booked.A little of topic, but I wonder if that opinion is based on anything more than a gut feeling. Because I'm planning for next year. And I definitely don't want to bring a tent.
If you are basing that on booking sites like booking.com be aware that many properties don't release their inventory to booking sites this far out. You are probably not getting a true picture of what accommodations will be like next year.from the limited research I have done it seems that a lot of accommodation which is bookable is already booked.
I bought this tent and am loving it.
Have taken it on some multi-day hikes.
It packs down very small, weighs under 800 g.
Oh dear...shame.The company is completely out of its tent inventory. In January, they will announce when they will take pre-orders for a May or June 2022 delivery date. Their production facilities are in Vietnam and COVID-19 has played the oft repeated role of disrupting he ability of that facility to obtain materials and limiting the number of workers.
Cousins of mine bought a double, May possibly be looking to sell it. Used once or twice.Oh dear...shame.
I hadn’t thought about that, so thanks for the idea trecile.If you are basing that on booking sites like booking.com be aware that many properties don't release their inventory to booking sites this far out. You are probably not getting a true picture of what accommodations will be like next year.
I think that second one is "discount tent".
Good one!...Probably so, as you usually "get what you pay for".I think that second one is "discount tent".
I think for an occasional camping a tarp would suffice. Or a hammock then. I am happy with Vaude Hogan 4 season tent being used from -15C to +30C, but not on Caminos obviously.I am looking for a very lightweight tent for upcoming Caminos and/or other pilgrimages.
I'm one person and would prefer to keep my backpack in the tent with me.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
The beauty of the Dan Durston tent is, that it is double walled and still only weights 810 grams. It has a vestibule on each side.I own both the Zpacks Duplex and the Hilleberg Akto, i've used them extensively in Scotland in all seasons and like them both. I haven't used them on camino but if doing so I would use the Zpacks rather than the Hilleberg. The Hilleberg is better in windy weather but heavier than the Zpacks, and i now usually only use it if i'm doing cycling trips. The Zpacks can get quite condensated in humid/cold weather, as does the Hilleberg but the good thing about the Zpacks is that I can wipe the inside of the tent dry (it's single-walled) before packing the tent up. The Hilleberg gets even heavier when it's wet and it's very unpleasant to put it up still wet at the end of the day, at least the Zpacks i can give it a good dry out with my absorbent cloth.
My favourite YouTuber is John, Hounds of Howgate https://www.youtube.com/c/HoundsofHowgate who has used his Zpacks Duplex extensively, including the Cape Wrath Trail in very harsh conditions.
The biggest downside of the Zpacks for UK folks are the added costs of VAT and import duties. Zpacks as a company were excellent to deal with and i'll definitely carrying my Zpacks rucksack in April on the VdlP but not the tent as I'm walking with a friend and we're budgeting for albergues and private accommodations.
Hope this helps, as another poster remarked, there is lots of advice but at the end of the day down to personal choice!
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