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Building upon Terra Nova's most popular tent with its multi-award-winning hoop design, this Compact version still provides a stable shelter with an easy set-up, with the added bonus of a smaller pack size.
Terra Nova says:
The Laser Compact 2 is a lightweight backpacking tent designed for backpackers, travellers and cyclists looking for tried and tested kit. When the Laser design was released in 2004 it sparked a remarkable trend for lightweight tent development and the Laser design became the de-facto standard for lightweight tents. With a good balance of durability and very low weight, this tent is suitable for medium-duration backpacking trips, perfect for spring to autumn weather conditions.
Our Verdict
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 than many 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
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.
The 'Compact' tents are exactly the same as the 'Competition' version but have shorter pole sections that allow the pack size to be much smaller—ideal for the pack-size-conscious traveller, whether that's back- or bike-packing.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Updated for 2023 with a PFC-free breathable inner tent
- Now with factory silicone sealed main seam.
- The compact pack size of only 30cm allows for optimal positioning within your backpack.
- We’ve included a handy webbing loop at the bottom of the flysheet door to accommodate a trekking pole, enabling you to create a useful canopy.
- With 20 denier flysheet fabric, the flysheet and inner come attached, so the tent can be pitched quickly and easily as one.
- Best suited to ground conditions where pegging out is a possibility, the low-profile design ensures a stable structure along.
- Included are Dyneema reflective guylines that are three times stronger than standard guyropes, adding extra support.
- Two vents, one at each end of the tent to help reduce condensation.
- FastPack option – use with the flysheet and groundsheet protector for an even lighter shelter.
- The perfect lightweight backpacking shelter for solo campers looking for more space.
- Supplied with Terra Firma Mini Pegs.
Footprint Features
- Groundsheet fabric shaped and matched to fit under the inner tent
- Taped edges to prevent fraying
- Metal eyelets
- Shockcord loops included
Specifications
Our Specs:
- Flysheet & inner weighs: 959g
- Poleset weighs: 130g
- Footprint weighs: 354g
- Total weight including footprint: 1443g (excludes pegs and bags)
- x14 pegs supplied weigh: 9g (Per peg)
Terra Nova Specs:
- Sleeps: 2
- Season Rating Spec: 3 season backpacking
- Free standing?: No (tent requires guy lines to be pitched)
- Minimum Weight: 1.08Kg (2lb 6oz)
- Packed Weight: 1.23Kg (2lb 11oz)
- Pitch Time (estimate): 5 mins
- Number of Porches: 1
- Number of Doors: 2
- Pitch Type: Fly and Inner pitch together
- Packed Size: 30 x14cm
Material & Construction
- Flysheet: Watershed Si2 R/S 3000mm
- Inner: 20D Ripstop Nylon C0
- Floor: Waterbloc R/S 7000m
- Poles: 8.7mm DAC NF
- Pegs: Terra Firma Mini Pegs 9g
- Guylines: 4 x Dyneema Reflective
- Inner Door: Half Mesh
