29-01-16, 10:42 AM
(28-01-16, 10:29 PM)Grahamm link Wrote: [quote author=joebloggs link=topic=19248.msg222899#msg222899 date=1454010389]
My only advice is always purchase a tent at least one birth larger than you require
The larger tent will only be fractionally bigger packed but the extra space when up transforms camping
I agree with this entirely. I have a "three person" tent which would, theoretically, fit three people, but with no room for any gear or space to move. However there's plenty of space for just me and my gear and a porch section for muddy boots.
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Totally agree with the above. After advice on here a few years back I got a Khyam Highlander quick erect tent which serves me well. The poles are contained in the tent fly sheet structure and just flip into place (after a bit of practice). They say it can be erected in 30 seconds but my record is about three minutes. It is classed as a two/three man tent but is just right as one man and gear. With two there is just enough room to move about but no room for your gear in the main part. I also got the extra ground sheet for that tent which give more protection from rough ground and also gives you ground cover in the porch area. It also nicely marks out the floor plan before erecting the tent. A bit long when packed at 32" (80cm) but still within width of panniers when strapped to back seat in front of top box.
I'm not likely to be changing it soon but if I did I would maybe go for the Khyam Biker tent instead, just for the extra porch area.