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Neurosis
10-22-2007, 08:16
Pretty straight forward, would just like to get some suggestions for a cheap light weight efficient one man tent and stove. Id like to use a canister style stove rather then the alcohol so keep that in mind. Im not looking for top rated grade A equipment, just something cheap that works. Any help?
Pretty straight forward, would just like to get some suggestions for a cheap light weight efficient one man tent and stove. Id like to use a canister style stove rather then the alcohol so keep that in mind. Im not looking for top rated grade A equipment, just something cheap that works. Any help?
Pocket Rocket is a good cheap canister stove and Coleman makes one just like it for cheaper.
Pocket Rocket (http://www.rei.com/product/660163?cm_mmc=ps_google-_-Category%20-%20Camp%2fHike-_-Camping%2fHiking_Stoves_Brand_MSR-_-MSR%20Pocket%20Rocket)
Don't know wat kind of tent you want. Single wall, Double wall, tarp... ?
Pocket Rocket is a good cheap canister stove and Coleman makes one just like it for cheaper.
Pocket Rocket (http://www.rei.com/product/660163?cm_mmc=ps_google-_-Category%20-%20Camp%2fHike-_-Camping%2fHiking_Stoves_Brand_MSR-_-MSR%20Pocket%20Rocket)
Don't know wat kind of tent you want. Single wall, Double wall, tarp... ?
A Hubba or a Rainbow would be good if you can afford them.
Hubba (http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39284645&memberId=12500226&storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1)
Rainbow (http://www.tarptent.com/rainbow.html)
gearfreak
10-22-2007, 09:28
Take a look at the Brunton Raptor (brunton.com). Since you'll also need a pot, try those offered by antigravitygear.com If you want a full setup that's ready to roll, check out the $50 Jetboil deal at 4WD.com (I wouldn't go this route unless all you plan to do is boil water). :cool:
Neurosis
10-22-2007, 10:28
Sorry for not being specific about which tent, but Im am not looking for a Tarp, and as far as single or double, I could go either way, I'd love to hear opinions on both styles. Im not looking for anything amazing, just something to get me out of the elements and stay relatively dry, and of course, light wieght.
whitefoot_hp
10-22-2007, 11:14
a tarp will be your lightest and cheapest option, provided it is silnylon. if you sleep on the ground, 8 by ten feet is more than adequate. campmor has one of these under a hundred bucks i believe. integral designs has some that are probably a wee bit better quality.
use tyvek or an old cheap light poncho as a ground cloth. use aluminum or titanium stakes.
Appalachian Tater
10-22-2007, 11:17
Henry Shires TarpTent Rainbow model.
Jetboil if you insist on a canister.
Furlough
10-22-2007, 11:17
Pretty straight forward, would just like to get some suggestions for a cheap light weight efficient one man tent and stove. Id like to use a canister style stove rather then the alcohol so keep that in mind. Im not looking for top rated grade A equipment, just something cheap that works. Any help?
I recommend checking out the link below for the Outfitter at Harpers Ferry. They are having a pretty good sale through 31 Oct.
http://www.theoutfitteratharpersferry.com/ (http://www.theoutfitteratharpersferry.com/)
Furlough
SGT Rock
10-22-2007, 11:53
If you are looking for a canister, look very seriously at the Coleman F1 ultralight. http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?AFC-googlebase&productId=39298157&engine=googlebase&keyword=85280
In BackpackingLight's tests, it was very close to the Jetboil in efficiency without all the extra weight and parts added. Simple burner with an efficient head design. I've got one and made a simple little windscreen for it to use with solo pots that makes it even more efficient for a few grams of weight. This means you can use your pot already and just buy a small stove rather than going for a heavier stove system like the Jetboil for only a negligable increase in performance.
Furlough
10-22-2007, 11:56
If you are looking for a canister, look very seriously at the Coleman F1 ultralight. http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?AFC-googlebase&productId=39298157&engine=googlebase&keyword=85280
I've got one and made a simple little windscreen for it to use with solo pots that makes it even more efficient for a few grams of weight.
Hey Rock - what are you using for your wind screen matrerial?
Furlough
SGT Rock
10-22-2007, 11:58
The lid from a Wal-Mart Greese pot.
Here is more on that project: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16683&highlight=Coleman+windscreen
The Cheat
10-22-2007, 12:36
Pretty straight forward, would just like to get some suggestions for a cheap light weight efficient one man tent and stove. Id like to use a canister style stove rather then the alcohol so keep that in mind. Im not looking for top rated grade A equipment, just something cheap that works. Any help?
Now, there's dual purpose!
taildragger
10-22-2007, 13:35
Tents:
Mountain hardwear Sprite 1
Sierra Designs Light Year
Both are in the 3 lbs range, both are fairly cheap, both are on sale at campmor right now.
Hi Neurosis Walmar has a coleman Canister stove for 19.95 and the fuel to it the same fuel use by snowpeak and the pocket rocket the fuel is onlt 2.99 for the 8 oz. size. I got one great stove good pot support i post some pictures on this site. just look for my name your should be able to find them if. not pm me and i can send you the pictures. good luck :sun
Jim Adams
10-22-2007, 14:30
pocket rocket
hubba
'nuff said
geek
Lone Wolf
10-22-2007, 14:31
pocket rocket
hubba
'nuff said
geek
yup. ditto
saimyoji
10-22-2007, 17:41
hubba
'nuff said
geek
cheap? :-?
twosticks
10-22-2007, 17:51
If you are looking for a canister, look very seriously at the Coleman F1 ultralight. http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?AFC-googlebase&productId=39298157&engine=googlebase&keyword=85280
In BackpackingLight's tests, it was very close to the Jetboil in efficiency without all the extra weight and parts added. Simple burner with an efficient head design. I've got one and made a simple little windscreen for it to use with solo pots that makes it even more efficient for a few grams of weight. This means you can use your pot already and just buy a small stove rather than going for a heavier stove system like the Jetboil for only a negligable increase in performance.
Speaking of windscreens. I've recently mated my brunton flex (http://www.moontrail.com/brunton-flex.php) with the jetboil 2 person pot. The spacing is perfect and the pot has the heat sync on the bottom that acts as a great windscreen.
Jim Adams
10-22-2007, 17:54
cheap? :-?
got my Hubba on ebay for $112...shop around.:cool:
geek
SGT Rock
10-22-2007, 17:59
Speaking of windscreens. I've recently mated my brunton flex (http://www.moontrail.com/brunton-flex.php) with the jetboil 2 person pot. The spacing is perfect and the pot has the heat sync on the bottom that acts as a great windscreen.
I figure it would work with a lot of these sorts of stoves since the supports could slide right into those fins.
Speaking of this. I know a person that was a very vocal JetBoil user who last time I saw him had ditched the JetBoil and was using another companies burner with his Jetboil Pot.
saimyoji
10-22-2007, 18:07
got my Hubba on ebay for $112...shop around.:cool:
geek
Yeah, I only refered to the list price. $250 is not cheap for me.
High Altitude
10-23-2007, 17:56
How about an Eureka spitfire.
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39168734&memberId=12500226
Sorry for not being specific about which tent, but Im am not looking for a Tarp, and as far as single or double, I could go either way, I'd love to hear opinions on both styles. Im not looking for anything amazing, just something to get me out of the elements and stay relatively dry, and of course, light wieght.
Probably not the lightest at 34 ounces[my scale], but it is 12'x12', maybe too big. But, under $25 is relatively cheap.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=254694
I like my Jetboil, and if you can get it for the $50 at 4WD as suggested elsewhere on this thread, $75 or so for tarp and stove is reasonable cheap, and weighs in at about 55 ounces.
Probably not for the ultra-light crowd, but you won't be too burdened.:sun
Some folks can't afford good stuff unless it's cheap.
I've come to the conclusion that I can't afford cheap stuff unless it's good.
The Pocket Rocket is a fine stove, and reasonably inexpensive. I sold mine and got a Ti stove from Backpacking Light. For warm weather, I use Esbit fuel tabs and a homemade beer-can "stove".
I haven't shopped for a solo tent in quite a while, but settled on a Hilleberg Akto for cold weather. In warm weather I use a Hennessy Hammock Ultralight, and in cool weather, a cheap hammock with a semi-rectangular down bag pulled up over it and me.
Just a Hiker
10-24-2007, 01:35
Was on EBay tonight, and there were several Hubba's and Big Agnes SL1's and SL2's in the $130.00 to $150.00 range. Also, I agree about the pocket rocket as far canister stoves go.
Jim
Critterman
10-24-2007, 19:34
How about an Eureka spitfire.
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39168734&memberId=12500226
I bought one 2 weeks ago for $79. Seems like a good tent but haven't use it yet. hopefully this weekend but our months long drought here in Virginia is ending twith 3" predicted by Sunday.
wrongway_08
10-24-2007, 20:09
Contrail tarp tent, do you count that as a tarp? Its inclosed, easy to set up, light weight, not too expensive ($100) it packs small also.
Jet boil stove, easy start, good fuel use. packs fairly small.
High Altitude
10-24-2007, 21:56
I bought one 2 weeks ago for $79. Seems like a good tent but haven't use it yet. hopefully this weekend but our months long drought here in Virginia is ending twith 3" predicted by Sunday.
I really think for a 1person double wall tent you get a lot for your money.
Here are some pictures of it at moontrail.
http://www.moontrail.com/eureka-spitfire.php
Anybody know of any significant changes in the Hubba for the 2007 model other than the higher price?
High Altitude
10-28-2007, 06:44
Anybody know of any significant changes in the Hubba for the 2007 model other than the higher price?
In 2007 they changed how the poles are made. They are lighter.
For 2008 the tent is going to get even lighter.