Tent recommendations for touring

[dnrc]

I've been checking the rules here: apparently it is okay to camp if you have permission from the owner, and there are some places in the Black Forest where you can wild camp. Otherwise it is technically illegal to use an "enclosed shelter" i.e. a tent to sleep overnight, but a tarp is open, so it theoretically isn't illegal. Gotta love German exactitude...

Has anyone here wild camped in Germany?

I have too, and in Switzerland

 

[Baldy]

I use a Trekkertent Phreeranger http://www.trekkertent.com/home/home/32-phreeranger.html

Plenty of room for one, lightweight and packs down to a small size, so easy to fit into panniers. He's just a one man operation and he also has a day job, so you have to allow plenty of time between ordering and it arriving. Their very well made once they do.

 

[Fram]

I've been checking the rules here: apparently it is okay to camp if you have permission from the owner, and there are some places in the Black Forest where you can wild camp. Otherwise it is technically illegal to use an "enclosed shelter" i.e. a tent to sleep overnight, but a tarp is open, so it theoretically isn't illegal. Gotta love German exactitude...

Has anyone here wild camped in Germany?

Yes, but just the odd night tucked out of sight.

 

[robing]

I have learnt what matters to me based on trial and error. Personally I have an MSR Hubba Hubba NX. 2 person but huge for one. Stealth green, can be pitched free standing and either withe just inner or just outer. And pretty light for its size. They also do a smaller one person version.
https://www.elitemountainsupplies.c...1jwrQThxD0zetghI29tVm6WU-oSS5DRhoCd8IQAvD_BwE

I bought this tent but haven't had a chance to try it out for obvious reasons. I also have a Vango Blade 100 which has been a great little tent. My only concern re the Hubba Hubba its size. I like wild camping and I the little Vango had tucked away in some great little places that I know I would struggle to fit a bigger tent. Have you or anyone else found this to be a problem?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I use a Trekkertent Phreeranger http://www.trekkertent.com/home/home/32-phreeranger.html

Plenty of room for one, lightweight and packs down to a small size, so easy to fit into panniers. He's just a one man operation and he also has a day job, so you have to allow plenty of time between ordering and it arriving. Their very well made once they do.

That is a copy of the 1980’s Phoenix phreeranger. I guess any copyrights have long expired.

 

[jay clock]

I bought this tent but haven't had a chance to try it out for obvious reasons. I also have a Vango Blade 100 which has been a great little tent. My only concern re the Hubba Hubba its size. I like wild camping and I the little Vango had tucked away in some great little places that I know I would struggle to fit a bigger tent. Have you or anyone else found this to be a problem?

it is big but i haven't done any serious stealth camping.

 

[jay clock]

That is a copy of the 1980’s Phoenix phreeranger. I guess any copyrights have long expired.

how much does it weigh

 

[Baldy]

That is a copy of the 1980’s Phoenix phreeranger. I guess any copyrights have long expired.

Yes long ago, it's not an exact copy anyway. It's made of different materials to start with. Silnylon instead of pu coated ripstop nylon.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

how much does it weigh

The original (which I have in loft) is about 1.4kg.

 

[Baldy]

how much does it weigh

1.1kg.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Yes long ago, it's not an exact copy anyway. It's made of different materials to start with. Silnylon instead of pu coated ripstop nylon.

Same pole config and dimensions and inner / outer setup looks pretty much the same. I’ll have to get my original from loft and pitch it to compare.

 

[Baldy]

Someone sent him an old phoenix tent and asked if he could make a copy in silnylon. He had a go, liked it and started producing them. There's a few tweaks here and there, but a really good tent. I got mine for backpacking but it's just as good for bike touring.

 

[jay clock]

1.1kg.

Impressive

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Someone sent him an old phoenix tent and asked if he could make a copy in silnylon. He had a go, liked it and started producing them. There's a few tweaks here and there, but a really good tent. I got mine for backpacking but it's just as good for bike touring.

It’s a good copy, recognised design straight away. Must get my original down and see how bad it’s deteriorated over the years. Didn’t realise I still had it till my wife mentioned it was up there.

 

[freiston]

It’s a good copy, recognised design straight away. Must get my original down and see how bad it’s deteriorated over the years. Didn’t realise I still had it till my wife mentioned it was up there.

Did you get a sticker with your tent? I got one with the Phoenix Phleece that I won in a magazine competition (the fleece wore out a few years ago after a lot of wear over a decade or more):