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Subject Topic: Suitable 1 man tent for this time of year Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonJp73
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Can anyone recommend a good spacious 1 man tent for this time of year. Anyone using oex Bobcat 1


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PersonBramston
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There is no such thing as a spacious one man tent. Get a two or three man tent if you want space.
For this time of year get a tent intended for use in the mountains.
If you look at Vango tents you will see 2 different ranges; the dark green range are suitable for mountains and bad weather the bright blue range are for summer use in safer climes. The dark green range tents are better designed and built from better fabrics and aluminium poles.
As I type this the wind is howling outside and it's going to rain, a fairly low profile tent with wedge ends that can be erected with it's back end into the wind will help.
I like gothic arched tents, they give a little extra height without making the tent wider. I have used Vango Pulsar 300 for 3 years through all weathers without issue, I've even bought a Pulsar 200 for lighter weight use, but not got around to using it. The inner tent is cosy and the extended flysheet gives the space you may enjoy.

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Many thanks for your advice. 👍👍


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I'll agree a 2 person tent provides plenty space for one. But there are one person tents that I find spacious. Bramston doesn't agree but views on such things are only ever subjective.

2 person tents I use solo:
North Face MTN25
Macpac Minaret

1 person tents I use & would argue are spacious
Trekkertent Edge
Macpac Microlight


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I take Bramstons point.......but......there are things like the OneTigris Smokey Hut and IronWall..... Lux HexPeake tipi or the venerable polish Army Lavvu...........

However, yes if its to be a traditional plastic tent ....then go for two man, like the Vango Banshee or many others as earlier suggested?

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I'm read you can't go wrong with a vango


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The marketing dept. of a tent company would be tempted to define a spacious one man tent as a 2 man tent. Many one man tents are essentially survival bags with zips and short poles.
The space you need in a tent for your pack and kit is graded as a sleeping space for a 2nd person.

I have lots of tents from different brands, I know that if I grab a Vango I'll stay dry and it won't fall down.

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How about strong winds, do vango cope ok?


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Anyone used a vango nevis 200


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Quote: Originally posted by Jp73 on 04/9/2020
How about strong winds, do vango cope ok?

Depends on the model, but generally they are very well made and specified for the price, and have a good reputation. There are many reviews on this site? And I have one (Halo 200 for solo use....the Banshee is too small for me, I'm quite tall!)
To reinforce Bramston's post......yes


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I've not seen a modern Vango backpacking tent I'd trust in winter at high level. I used the Hurricane's in the 90's & saw the quality go down on later versions.   Milder seasons & low level I'd have more confidence.   

My main backpacking tent is defo one man - a full size karrimat takes up the floor space but has 2 porches. One I seldom use unless I've got iceaxe & spikes to stow. If you need a 2nd persons space to stow gear when backpacking you're carrying too much in my opinion.   For more 'relaxed' camping sure - go for a 2 person tent & luxuriate

My current favourite is the Trekkertent Edge - made in Scotland. No longer made but they do others including a remake of the Phoenix Phreeranger.

Mine & a mates Edge. The tent still being pitched is a Hilleberg Soulo - another limpet of a tent


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I have used the OEX Bobcat 1 in colder weather and have kept warm and dry. It is snug though, but OK for someone of my height, (5' 10"). Much over that and you may find it cramped.

I travel light and it suits my purpose but if you carry a bit more kit and/or you like a lot of space, look for s two person tent.

It's a good tent for the money



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