Retrobike Touring.

[fiendish feet]

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My North Face tent is supposed to be a 2 man, but you'd have to be very friendly and there's very little room outide the main compartment in the "porch", so I put my gear down one side and have only ever used it as a 1 man tent.

It's over 20 years old, weighs about 2.5kg and was one of the lighter tents available at the time, but you can get them much lighter now, not cheap though: https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... elters-c25

Great link Thanks
Plenty of camping goodies there , but feeling old the price of them tents!!
few years ago {20} could buy a caravan for same cost.

 

[Retro Spud]

I’ve got a tiny old but lightly used old but quality one man jobbie you could have cheap.

If you’re interested I can drag it out of the loft.

Thanks for the offer THM
I don't know why but i have a image of a dead dehydrated hiker inside it
still. if ever your lurking in the loft could you put up image up of said tent
cheers

I can’t think where on earth you got that notion from :shock:

 

[Joe_Rides]

I bought the Berghaus Peak 3.1 tent, got it on offer at Millets in July for £63 I think. It's a 1 man, weighs 2kg, and I found it easy to put up. If you're over 6ft though it could be a bit cramped (I'm 6' 2" and found I couldn't stretch out without pushing the sides out of it - not great if it's raining).

Was hoping to get another overnighter in before the weather turns but I'm struggling for time at the moment and fear that the night's are getting colder and darker already.

 

[Trebz]

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If I was looking for a Retro Steel rigid bike for dipping my toe into touring, not fully laden like some of you are doing but just an overnighter or 2.

What would peoples recommendations be ?

(I Karma'd a lovely Univega Frame recently that would have been ideal :facepalm: )

What size frame do you need?

I may have the perfect bike for you and it'll not break the bank. Actually you won't need to go to the bank, you could probably buy it from pocket change.

 

[widowmaker]

Re: Re:

If I was looking for a Retro Steel rigid bike for dipping my toe into touring, not fully laden like some of you are doing but just an overnighter or 2.

What would peoples recommendations be ?

(I Karma'd a lovely Univega Frame recently that would have been ideal :facepalm: )

What size frame do you need?

I may have the perfect bike for you and it'll not break the bank. Actually you won't need to go to the bank, you could probably buy it from pocket change.

Dropped you a pm.

 

[The History Man]

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Just been in loft 2.4kg inc pegs wild country tent if anybody is serious and fancies it for £35 posted I'll put it up and take some pics?

FF has first refusal but I'm never going to use it again so up for grabs. too low for my old bones.

 

[The History Man]

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Just been in loft 2.4kg inc pegs wild country tent if anybody is serious and fancies it for £35 posted I'll put it up and take some pics?

FF has first refusal but I'm never going to use it again so up for grabs. too low for my old bones.

It goes down a lot smaller than this, if you take the severed arm out of the bag.......

FF at 6'5" would be a little large for this as at 6'3" I just got in.

 

[hamster]

Which tent is that? Zephyros? 1 or 2?
Could be interested.

 

[The History Man]

Which tent is that? Zephyros? 1 or 2?
Could be interested.

you have a pm

 

[The History Man]

more tent info here

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