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Old 6 May 2005
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Northface Tadpole 23. Expensive, but...

in non-windy conditions doesn't require pegs, just put some gear in to weight it down. pitched inner only, or with the outer layer, takes a few minutes (less than 5). Easy to pick up when erected and move it around, great when you've pitched it on rocks by mistake. not big enough for two really, but great for one and bike gear. glow in the dark zippers are very useful too. it's very small and light too.
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Northface Tadpole 23. Expensive, but...

in non-windy conditions doesn't require pegs, just put some gear in to weight it down. pitched inner only, or with the outer layer, takes a few minutes (less than 5). Easy to pick up when erected and move it around, great when you've pitched it on rocks by mistake. not big enough for two really, but great for one and bike gear. glow in the dark zippers are very useful too. it's very small and light too.
I have to second this!! Tadpole 23 I love it... BUT we use it for two people. all the time it is squeeze but as a couple it is fine.... and we used its predecessor "the slick rock2 (same floor plan, just different fly ) for two people and all gear for 6 months on the road..

if you want a little bigger there is also the tadpole 33 (new model 34? i think).. for "3 people"..
exactly the same but bigger floor/footprint
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Hiya

Thanks for the advice - I've been working on trying to convince my better half that camp beds are not a good idea - not just for cold patches i.e. back - but also because they take up SO MUCH SPACE when trying to take them on a bike...

I would prefer to take our 2 therma-rests and a good tent - then get a good night in a bed every few days when stopping in a B&B or a hostel on-route....

I'm looking for a tent that has 2 entrances, 2 porches with enough room to put 2 sets of biking gear and 2 set of panniers...

I really like the look of the Vaude MARK II but it's porches aren't big enough..I really like the look of the Wild Country Monsoon.. has anyone had any dealings with this tent???

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Can anyone suggest similarly alternatives?

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the hilleberg range of tents are worth looking at- as good as the top terra nova quasars- but pricey. Most are made for hikers/climbers were weight is an issue- a cheaper and consequently heavier tent is probally a better deal for your bike. (Also less chance of it been stolen and the inevitable greasy hands wonn't be a big deal)
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Khyam Sherpa 2
I've been using the Khyam Sherpa 2 both when travelling solo and with my partner and her bike.

Pros:
It's roomy, both inside the sleeping area and in the vestibule. The vestibule easilly accomodated paniers and bike gear of two people with two bikes. The sleeping area accommodates two people and all their 'precious' stuff easily.
Handled heavy rain (every day for 3 weeks!) and high winds.

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It's not quick to put up. When I stay put for a few days at a time I don't mind this but when your riding every day you want something real quick to pitch and pack.
Like a lot of tents the slope at the feet end is a bit extreme...it's easy for your feet to push the inner and outer together and then your sleeping bag gets wet. I'm 180cm / 6' so this is only an issue for taller people.
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Have a look at Gelert.co.uk range of tents or Vango- good value and solid- a tunnel tent with a apex is probally your best configuration for space access and reasonable weight/pack size. prehaps what your better half really just wants is a sense of security and comfort. Try one of the above with a really thick air mattress or a thermarest and eva pad underneath to convince her a camp bed is needed. a set that couples together is probally the best combination of sharing warmth/comfort and packability. (ww.rayjardine.com has some excellent ideas on sleeping arrangements with his wife) A slightly heavier option is a dome with a large vestibule-pretty generic and can vary in quality as mostly used for car camping
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Airzone tents, no poles, just air.....
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