I love my hubba. its not as lightweight, but you don't need trekking poles to set it up!
Works both ways..
If you use trekking poles anyway , a tent that uses them saves you weight .
Obviously if you normaly don't use them, then a tent that has its on pole maybe better.
Several "cottage" manufacturers do offer poles substitutes for the former, around 2/3 oz each.
Franco
I have a bad history of my trekking holes crapping up on me. If they do that, then I can't pitch my tent!
I've recommended that the Notch have tie out loops out the outside of the fabric where the trekking poles would go. This would allow you to set up a Notch like a hammock.Originally Posted by Sierra Echo
You can always improvise. There are ways to make it work even if a trekking pole craps out on you. Duct tape is your friend.
There are plenty of sticks in the woods that would serve as a temporary replacement (you did bring a real knife, didn't you?).
As I live, declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn back from his way and live. Ezekiel 33:11
I have a Tarptent Rainbow that I like a lot.
Maybe not the lightest of the bunch but it sure has a lot of room for a 1 person tent.
Not only can I sit up in it but it gives me a lot of room on both sides and both ends.
Light 1-man tent?
At 6' tall the ZPacks hexamid solo+ has a bit more room and might be just the thing. I have the regular solo Hexamid and love it. Previously used a Gatewood cape and was happy with that.
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Rei http://www.rei.com/product/810036/msr-hubba-1p-tent
or the cottage manufacturers.
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Woo
I have a MSR Carbon Reflex - it's a lot like the Hubba but uses very light carbon fiber poles - you don't need trekking poles but it is not free standing - I know that I am in the ultra-light forum here and may be wading in too deep but I have used this tent in 10-12 inches of snow in Connecticut, driving wind in Colorado, on a Long Trail End to End in VT and on many rainy nights in GA and NC - I can say that it may not be "ultra-light" but it's pretty darn light - about 2.2 lbs (?) packed -- there are nearly no sacrifices to be made - it is a very sufficient and comfortable, and easy to use dwelling.
Well, being a confirmed TT Moment owner I can say it has all I need as far as design goes. I WOULD like to see Henry offer it in Cuben fabric but he likes to kep his prices reasonable.
BUT... If you have the cash...
Six Moon Designs has the SKYSCAPE X which is Cuben "fabric".
And his silnylon Skyscape tents are very nice and reasonably priced.
Eric
Another vote for the Lightheart Solo. Sets up in about 1 minute, lightweight, packs small, tons of room inside and headroom, reliable in all weather.
"Going to the woods is going home" - John Muir
"Only by going alone in silence, without baggage, can one truely get into the heart of the wilderness" - John Muir
A lot of sticks in them there woods! Carry a knife and learn to whittle.
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