Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Equipment, Travel > Equipment Reviews
Gellert Rocky 2 Tent - Tent for trash Gellert Rocky 2 Tent - Tent for trash
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Equipment Reviews Post YOUR REVIEWS of ANY Motorcycle, Camping or Travel Equipment and accessories. Tell us what worked and didn't work for you!
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 22 Jul 2013
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2012
Location: traveling in Southamerika
Posts: 34
Gellert Rocky 2 Tent - Tent for trash
Hey together,

we are travelling through eastern-europe. Right now near Nessebar in Bulgaria.
We are touring since almost four weeks and the newly buyed tent (costs on amazon about 80 Euro) is definitely a shame.
We had only a few wet days and windy days, alltogether the weather was nice. But the tent is slowly falling appart. A few seams already came undone and the struts begin to deform.

After our eastern-europe trip in early September we will ship our bikes to Chile and therefor we are looking for other tents.
Here are some tipps that we find are helpful for the next search:

The outer-tent should be tightend and the inner-tent only to hang in.
Not the other way round like the Gellert. There the inner tent is tightened and the outer one is just to lay over it. So if there is rainy weather, it will not provide proper shelter.

We do not want a big tent, but a little storage place for bags is very useful.
Also the strings for tighten the tent would be better not only to be in the corners. One in between would provide much more stability and spacing between the outer- and inner tent.

So far so good. Does have somebody experience with the coleman tents?

Greets from Bulgaria.

(follow our blog: hrhrhrhr)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 22 Jul 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Walsall, UK
Posts: 251
Gelert equipment is made for the cheaper end of the market in the UK and, as such, is OK for short trips but will not stand up to serious prolonged use. Coleman is definitely more middle range and is designed and constructed for the more serious user without being massively expensive.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 23 Jul 2013
Pumbaa's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: On our bicycles, probably pushing up a hill!
Posts: 435
We use the Vaude MK II tent. It is very good for wet and windy conditions, and ventilation is also ok. It has storage space on both sides. It is big enough for our gear, but might be a bit small for people with lots of gear. Easy to put up too.

Sent from my HTC J Z321e using Tapatalk 2
__________________
Jacques & Mandy with Pumbaa II
www.seeyouwhenwegetthere.com
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 23 Jul 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 448
I just bought a Coleman xpedition tent. Here's a http://colemanmexico.mx/tiendas-de-a...expedition.htm
Quite cheap and has a rain fly that goes all the way to the bottom.
I didn't want to pay a lot for a tent and then be worrying about getting it stolen. I put it up in the garden and after very heavy rain it was completely dry inside.
I´ve had several Coleman tents some of which have been used for sevaral 2 week trips for several years without a problem.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2013 Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders Rendezvous, July 25-28, Colorado, USA Big_John Motorcycle Events around the world 5 22 Feb 2017 02:03
not all those who wander are lost | two earthlings ride around the world Rockwell Ride Tales 84 7 Dec 2014 15:23
How important is it to have an easily hidden tent color masukomi Camping Equipment and all Clothing 36 11 Mar 2014 01:54
Tent waterproofing doesn't last? furious Camping Equipment and all Clothing 19 10 Mar 2014 23:55
Best tent kentbiker Camping Equipment and all Clothing 77 7 Mar 2013 21:37

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 00:58.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top