Nemo Equipment Tent Ranges Explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on Mar 27, 2024
We stock the key ranges of Nemo tents, find out which they are and what they do on this page.
Big Agnes Tent Guide
Mar 04, 2024
We stock the key ranges of Big Agnes tents, find out which they are and what they do here.
MSR Tent Buying Guide
Posted by Mark Richardson on Feb 02, 2024
We stock all the key MSR tent models and on this page we look at what they are and how they differ from each other. We also give our opinion.
The Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 28, 2023
Single skin or Two skin?
Most people choose a two skin tent because
single skin tents suffer more from condensation
Two skin tents tend to be warmer because of the
air between the inner and outer
Single skin tents tend to be lighter and more
spacious
3 Season versus 4 Season?
4 Season tents handle wind and rain better and
some are capable of handling snow
4 Se
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The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
Posted by Andy Neil on Feb 14, 2023
Choosing a lightweight tent can be difficult given the wide
range available; we have a wide variety of tents, and we want to ensure you get
the right tent for whatever adventures you have. So here are some of the things
to consider when you are in the market for a new tent.
Here at Ultralight outdoor gear, we weigh every tent
ourselves; the manufacturer’s weight can sometimes be inaccu
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Big Agnes Tent Range Explained - Part 2 - Blacktail, Salt Creek and Seedhouse
Posted by Mark Richardson on Jul 01, 2022
Here we look at the differences in the ranges between the Blacktail, Salt Creek and Seedhouse tents from Big Agnes
Big Agnes Tent Range Explained - Part 1 - Copper Spur, Fly Creek & Tiger Wall
Posted by Mark Richardson on Jul 01, 2022
We stock all the key Big Agnes Tent models. In this post we explain the differences between them. Part 1 covers the Copper Spur series, the Fly Creeks and the Tiger Walls.Checkout Part 2 for Salt Creek, Blacktail and Seedhouse
Sea to Summit Tent Range Explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on Jun 29, 2022
We stock the full range of Sea to Summit Tents. In this post we explain the differences between the models.
Knowledge Base - Are Tent Footprints Worth It?
Feb 16, 2021
Looking at the price of a footprint that goes with the lightweight tent you've just ordered can bring tears to your eyes. Is it just a money spinner for the brand or do you actually need it and if you do why doesn't it come with the tent in the first place? We've listed some of the reasons why you might want to get the footprint for your tent and some reasons why you might not.
Hilleberg - Red Category Tents
Oct 28, 2019
Red Label tents are built for both short and longer trips in generally less demanding conditions in all seasons, such as less exposed mountain terrain, forests in both winter and summer, and the like, but where you still may encounter severe situations. Their emphasis on lighter weight makes them less than ideal for harsh environments and extended adventures in demanding conditions. They are, howe
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Hilleberg - Yellow Category Tents
Oct 14, 2019
We engineer our Yellow Label tents principally to be lightweight. Intended for use in warmer climates and in snow-free conditions, these models have inner tents with large mesh panels which cannot be covered, and shorter outer tent walls. This ensures they have superb warm-weather venting, but can also make them feel cold in cooler conditions. Yellow Label models are perfect for long or short trip
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Technology Page - Details that make a difference
Jun 10, 2019
The Hilleberg difference is in the detailsMost people go adventuring in the outdoors to be outdoors – hiking, climbing, paddling and the like – not to sit in a tent! Thus, the most important thing your tent can do is afford lightweight, utterly reliable protection when the weather turns bad and you do have to be “inside.” For our Yellow Label, 3 season tents, it might be the intense summer rain sq
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