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AceRimmer

What do you want to do with it?

Why only one man?

Rimmer is slang for - well we won't go there!

A real bargain at the moment is this click here. £80 and it's great except only 80cm high. Light and bombproof though.

If you run to it, a Hilleberg Acto or Nallo are great - lightweight, easy and fast to pitch with internal pockets and a washing line (surprisingly useful!) inside the inner.

Quote: Originally posted by AceRimmer on 31/3/2006

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I'll be travelling by motorbike, so I need to be able to fasten it all on the back.

Slightly off topic, but what other bits should I take, sleeping bag, something to carry water, light, what else?

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Lightweight backpackers airbed or self-inflating mat. Cooker plus a compact saucepan & kettle set, which usually have a saucepan lid which can also be used as a plate. Mug, knife, fork & spoon. Micro pillow. MALLET. Tent repair kit. First aid kit.  

I have both a one man and a three man.  I used the one man when I'm going off on my bike cos it takes up less room, but upgraded myself with a trailer for my little push bike, so I could afford something bigger.

I actually loved my little one-maner, but only if I'm not in it for very long!  There's a handy porch for my equipment, but the odd shape and opening systems means its impossible to stay dry in the rain when you want to cook anything!  The three man is bigger and heavier, but there's loads of room for my stuff and a porch that keeps you dry.  Mind you, in spain the rain might not be as much of a problem as here!

It all depends on what your needs are, but I would think a 2 man tent is the way to go, in my humble opinion!