Hi richard,

The reason i roll it is that the peg bag and pole bag go in the centre then roll it up with them in the middle, that way you cant lose them, plus they are nicely cushioned in the centre and won't get any direct pressure on them which could force them to puncture their bag or the tent itself.

Blacks Octane 1 Tent

£89.99

Product Information

The Octane 1 is a high performance, 1-person double skinned, tunnel tent with an aerodynamic shape suitable for mountain use in high winds. Utilising aluminium poles it is extremely light and easy to carry. It has a 30D ripstop PU siliconised flysheet with a 3000mm hydrostatic head and a DWR Hypalon® coated 10000mm groundsheet which makes it suitable for use at all altitudes. Another technical feature utilised in this tent is ‘one end closed’ pole sleeves for quicker pitching.

• 1 person technical/performance tunnel tent
• 30D ripstop PU siliconised flysheet with Fully taped seams
• 3000mm hydrostatic head
• 1 door
• 1 compartment
• Groundsheet with DWR Hypalon® coating
• Lightweight alloy poles
• Closed end pole sleeves
• Steel pegs

Specification

Material Feature

Waterproof, lightweight, rip stop

Tent Type

Technical/Performance

Weight, kg

1.75

Max Height, cm

110

Inner Height, cm

100

Pack Length, cm

45

Sleeps

1

Fly Sheet Material

30D Ripstop PU silicone coated

Groundsheet Material

DWR Hypalon 10000mm Groundsheet

Seams

Fully Taped Seams

Pack Height, cm

12

Repair Kit Included

No

Colour coded poles

No

Hydrostatic Head

3000

Peg type

Pin

Pole material

Aluminium

Porch Groundsheet

N/A

Ring & pin system

No

Tent Design

Tunnel

http://www.blacks.co.uk/camping/tents/expedition-tents/product/095641.html

Quote: Originally posted by armchaircamper on 12/7/2010

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Thanks! He's 21, big and strong, and will probably arrive by train and not have to take things too far (unless they move on day by day). He has a list of kit to take which doesn't include cooking things.

However, I went down to the local camping shop this afternoon and compared the weights of the 300 and the 200. I must say, the 200 was significantly lighter (2.75kg) and will probably be perfectly adequate.

(He doesn't really need his mum to choose a tent for him  but he's hardly home between now and then and hasn't camped before, whereas I need very little excuse to go tent shopping!!)

Thanks for the advice.

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Thanks everyone. Lots of useful info on this thread.

In the end my son took the Vango Alpha 200 which was fine as he didn't have to carry it about day by day.

They also camped under tarps and made shelters out of branches and leaves - cool!