Terra Nova Unisex's Laser Compact 2 Lightweight Tent, Green, 2 Person

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The Outdoors Magic staff plus our Gear Testers have tested out countless tents over the last few years. Here are the 10 options that have impressed us all the most.

For anyone looking for that ‘home from home’ feel, Big Agnes has what you yearn for. The Copper Spur HV UL2 is well proportioned (a phrase I usually reserve for my belly). Not only is there plenty of room for two occupants, the vestibule provides ample space for stowing your outdoor gear. And unlike some other two-person tents, there is plenty of room for you to sit up, or even stand (albeit hunched over). The Fal Pro Air 2 has a dome-style design, with two poles crossing each other at the apex of the tent in an X-shape. This gives good headroom, creates an internal floor space of 210x130x100cm, and is very simple to set up. It is all-as-one pitching, meaning you don’t have to faff around with the flysheet and inner separately (though you can detach them if you need to). Target User: Outdoor enthusiasts wanting extremely lightweight kit for short to medium-length trips, events and activities.Low profile wind-cheating design that can be double-poled in extreme conditions (additional pole sold separately) A simple, effective design with single entrance help keep weight down. The low profile of the tent, guy lines and low-cut fly make it an excellent tent for battling the wind and rain. We have put together a list of our best four-season tents, so you can explore the world in all conditions: Southern Cross As you can see in the picture, this doesn’t feature the internal or external pole sleeves you normally see on tents, but instead has a system that involves a bungee cord and little hooks. It’s actually very, very simple to master and makes for some very speedy pitching and an overall very stable structure.

Main seams are seam plus factory silicone sealed and the fully taped groundsheet offers complete waterproof protection The flysheet is 10D and PU and silicone coated nylon, with a large cutout at the head of the tent which keeps the overall weight down while increasing ventilation as well. The bathtub groundsheet reaches up high enough to protect the exposed section that this section creates. Target User: Those looking for a good all-around lightweight tent, that can be used across a whole range of activities throughout the year. Be prepared to accept a slightly heavier weight (than tents in the Lightweight Series) for more space and strength. There is a large gap between the seam of the tent and the ground when pitched, which might concern some buyers. But worry not – MSR has created an ingenious system that guides rainwater along the seams and onto the ground, not into the tent.The Laser Compact uses the transverse hoop design, which is a classic, much-copied design that Terra Nova used very early on, and they've developed this type of tent further thanmany imitators. The updated 2023 Laser Compact has shaved off only 28g on the last incarnation, but it has improved the breathability and made the inner of the then PFC-free There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it. Grade A: Items that have been used will be given a grade that reflects their general appearance and the amount of wear they show. Grade A items will not have been used outdoors but may show some signs of indoor use such as creasing or scuff marks. Terra Nova have included a handy webbing loop at the bottom of the flysheet door to accommodate a trekking pole, enabling you to create a useful canopy. Terra Nova has been on my radar for some time now. I first came across them when preparing to ski to the North Pole and was looking for a solid expedition tent. I trialled the Laser 2.

The Laser Compact 2’s simple but effective single-pole, hoop design, complemented by two tiny poles at each end, provides just enough space for two, especially when sleeping top-to-tail as recommended, while two doors provide access to porches for kit storage. Outer pitched first / non freestanding design / Kerlon 1000 outer tent fabric / 9 mm poles / 3 season design / single entrance / single porch / (LxWxH): 220cm x 95cm x 93cm. MORE INFO: How easy is it to erect the tent? Fast and simple works best, especially if you need to pitch in an emergency. To give that price some context we then looked at all of the products available from Cotswold Outdoor in the 2 man tents category. We found 27 items in total. What’s the price of 2 man tents? The overall design is sturdy, reliable and will suit those who like to be as subtle as possible when they wildcamp. Photo: Chris Johnson Tester’s VerdictUnlike most of the tents reviewed the new Terra Nova Laser Compact AS is designed for year-round use – the AS stands for All Season. That means it’s built with heavy-duty materials including a groundsheet with a very high hydrostatic head and is designed to repel wind and snow. It also has extra headroom and living space over the other Laser models for comfort in cold weather. The penalty for this is extra weight. It’s also expensive.