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WIRED
3 days ago
- WIRED
The Best Backpacking Tents for Getting Away From It All
WIRED TIRED Built like a tank, yet light Nothing Excellent performance in adverse conditions Full-length rainfly Good ventilation for a four-season tent Simple and fast to pitch The Hilleberg Akto (10/10, WIRED Recommends) is my favorite tent—in 10 years of testing products, it's the only thing I've ever given a 10/10 rating. Made of Hilleberg's Kerlon 1200 fabric (a silnylon) it has stood up to rain, snow, high winds, and everything else I've encountered. It's a weather-proof fortress. It's not the roomiest one-person tent, especially the peak height, which is low, but that low wind profile is part of what makes it so storm-worthy. The Akto has a peak height of 36 inches. I am 5'11', and sitting on a Nemo Tensor Trail air mattress (about 3 inches thick), I am just able to sit up in the Akto without pressing my head into the roof. The Akto's single-hoop design is different than most tents you've probably used. It's not freestanding. The design consists of a single curved pole in the middle of the tent. The ends are then pulled out from that center and staked down, creating a very strong structure, with six points pulling off a single central pole. The Akto pitches as a single unit, tent and rainfly attached (you can separate them, though, if you want). The rainfly is the main structural element of the tent. The pole passes through the rainfly and the guylines all attach to it as well. The inner tent hangs from the rainfly by clips and gets all it's structure and support from the rainfly. The floor plan is a slightly five-sided rectangle. The back wall points out a few inches in the middle where the pole is, which gives you a bit of extra space along that side to stash some gear. Lengthwise, I had plenty of room, and neither my pillow nor the foot of my sleeping bag touched the tent walls. The vestibule is roomy too, and it can be unzipped from top or bottom to help with ventilation. I have had no more issues with condensation than in any other tent, thanks to the multiple ways to ventilate the Akto. As much as I love this tent, especially for where I live in northern Wisconsin, it might be overkill for some. Hilleberg also make the Enan, which is very similar, but lighter, and worth considering if you don't need the four-season robustness of the Akto. Specs Use 4-season Weight 3 lbs. 10 oz. Capacity 1-person Peak Height 36 in. Interior Space 18.3 sq. feet Vestibule Space 8.6 sq. feet WIRED TIRED Short poles for bikepacking Thin, somewhat delicate Lightweight and freestanding You want the footprint ($80) Large twin doors Good interior space for the weight The Big Agnes Copper Spur bikepacking tent is very nearly a clone of our top pick—lightweight, easy-setup, steep sidewalls, good living space for the weight—but the poles are shorter, making then easier to fit between drop handlebars, in panniers, or other spots on your bike. You get the same twin vestibules and doors, but there are a few other bike-friendly features, like helmet storage, and external webbing for hanging out wet clothes. And yes the awnings do still need poles, which is sort of nonsensical for a bike-specific tent, but that's about my only complaint here. As with the regular Copper Spur, I would size up for longer journeys. For example, the two-person is fine for shorter trips without a ton a gear, but if you're doing the Baja Divide I'd go with the three-person model for two, the two-person model for solo trips. Specs Use 3-season Weight 5 lbs 14 oz (2-person) Capacity 2-, 3-person Peak Height 40 in. Interior Space 31.8 sq. feet Vestibule Space 9.17 sq. feet (2)
The Sun
7 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Argos is selling 6-person tent ideal for braving the ‘Great British Summer & it's £364 cheaper than North Face's version
A BUDGET retailer has slashed the price of their six person tent just in time for festival season. The massive tent boasts a tunnel, can fit six people and has had its price slashed by a whopping 25%. 3 Argos is selling the impressive tent for just £86 just in time for ' Great British Summer.' An equivalent tent from outdoor retailer North Face would cost shoppers a massive £450. The Argos product offers plenty of space for families or groups of pals to camp together on holiday or at festivals. It has been touted as easy to set up and has a mosquito net to keep pesky bugs out. The tent has three rooms and can fit the whole family comfortably inside. Two windows provide light in the daytime and three lantern hanging points offer options for lighting at night. It comes with everything you need to set it up including ground pegs and guy ropes to secure it in the wind. It also boasts a one year manufacturers guarantee and sturdy construction to ensure it lasts. Taking two people just ten minutes to put together the quick pitch can be ready to go at a moments notice. Nearly 250 customers have left glowing five star reviews on the product. The discounted family tent can be ordered online and shoppers can even collect 172 Nectar points when they buy one. A separate groundsheet keeps the tent dry in wet weather or on waterlogged ground. 3 It boasts ample room for all the family with an interior area of 140 cm in height, 180 cm in width and 210 cm in length. Once packed up its easy to carry home or to your pitch weighing in at just 8.4 kg. Argos described the tent as, "Easy to set up, this 6 man tent is ideal for a camping trip away with your friends or family. "This 6 person tent has a mosquito net, separate groundsheet and comes with all of the tent pegs and guy ropes you need to secure your tent. "Now all you need to do is get out and about and explore the great outdoors. Just make sure everyone helps to set it up." The equivalent North Face product would set shoppers back a whopping £450. Three camping tips from an expert David Scotland owns camping equipment retailer Outdoor World Direct and knows all about how to make a camping trip run smoothly. When visiting any campsite this summer it's important to make sure you're not making simple mistakes that could ruin your holiday. Check your tent David recommends putting your tent up a couple of weeks before you're due to travel to give you enough time to repair or replace any damaged parts. He told Sun Online Travel: 'You'd be surprised how many people turn up with broken tents." Test the ground Picking a good spot to pitch your tent is difficult, with lots of things to consider. One of those should be the condition of the ground you're putting your tent on top of, according to David. He said: 'Once you've found the perfect spot, test the ground with your pegs before you commit to camping there to make sure the ground is soft enough." Don't nap in your tent It may seem the perfect place for it, but a nap in a tent could end badly, if it's done at the wrong time of the day. David explained: "If the sun's shining and it's hot inside your tent - don't do it! "One of our friends nodded off in his tent during a heatwave at Glastonbury and ended up at the medical tent with heatstroke." Instead, he recommends finding some shade outside or somewhere well ventilated.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers race to buy £18 tent perfect for festivals or family camping trips & it's £200 less than North Face's version
B&M shoppers can pick up the ultimate festival buy ahead of the summer. Customers can save big time on this three-person tent that's a fraction of the price of the North Face version. Whether you have a summer full of festivals lined up or are planning a more laid back family camping trip, this B&M buy may be for you. It will shield you from the elements and provide a sheltered night's sleep on your outdoor adventure. B&M is selling the Outdoor Adventure 2-3 Person Camping Tent for just £18. Shoppers have been advised to hurry if they want to snatch up this deal as stocks are low. "Gear up for your wildest great escape yet with this outdoor Adventure 2-3 Personal Camping Tent," the product description read. The bargain tent can fit up to two to three people comfortably, making it ideal for a family trip or sharing with your friends. A similar buy is listed on the North Face website, but at a significantly higher price. The Stormbreak 2-Person Tent is currently available for a total of £225. With a similar capacity allowance, this pricier buy is described as water-resistant, breathable, and lightweight. Like the B&M buy, it also features a large domed design but has two doors and two twin-zip. Here's how to do festival looks on a budget - and save the planet "The shape allows for an abundance of headroom and high-low ventilation for maximum breathability," the product description read. "While the fully seam-sealed canopy and floor keep you warm, dry, and ready for a day of adventure." So whatever kind of outdoor adventure you have planned, a comfy and affordable tent is sure to elevate it. Meanwhile, Lidl is currently selling an air bed that will also make your camping experience more pleasant. In fact, the bargain retailer recently launched an entire range of camping gear ahead of the summer. Remember to compare prices It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative. Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for. 3
ABC News
31-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Elon Musk exits White House amid 'extensive drug use' allegations
Photo shows Sent back to Gaza: Enas's family now live in a tent in Gaza, in the "suffocating" heat. Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 23 seconds . 2 m 23 s
WIRED
27-05-2025
- General
- WIRED
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent Review: An Ultralight Summer Shelter
Finding the right tent for a backpacking trip is always tricky. You have to balance packed size and weight against livability and how well it stands up to wind and rain. I've always erred on the side of a sturdy tent over any weight concerns, which is why I love the Hilleberg Akto, but I don't always need the Akto. There is a short season in my neck of the woods called summer, when storms are less likely, and the temps don't drop much below the 60s. This is when I've been using the Lunar Solo, Six Moon Design's flagship ultralight 1-person tent. After several late and early summer trips around the north woods of Wisconsin and Michigan, it's proved itself a capable shelter. It weighs just two pounds, packs down quite small, and checks a whole lot of other boxes on my tent wishlist. Plenty of Space Photograph: Scott Gilbertson There is no one tent to rule them all and trying to find one is a mistake. You're better off with two tents, knowing the limitations of each and using each when it's the best for the job. Which is to say, I love the Akto, but I also think Six Moon Design's Lunar Solo is excellent for summer trips when you prize traveling light over withstanding intense storms. That's not to say the Lunar Solo won't keep you dry. It will. The silicone nylon, or silnylon, is plenty waterproof, though you'll either need to seam seal it yourself with some Seam Grip, or have the Six Moon Designs do it for you before they ship it, which costs $35. My testing tent arrived seam sealed, but being old enough to remember when you had to seam seal just about every tent, I've done it enough times to say it's not hard should you choose to DIY it. The Lunar Solo is single wall, single pole tent intended to be pitched with a trekking pole. This makes for a very small and light tent, but also has two potential drawbacks: structural integrity and condensation. More on those in a moment. Once pitched, the Lunar Solo offers 26 square feet of living space, a peak height of 49 inches, and the vestibule offers 8.5 square feet of additional gear storage. Overall I found the Lunar Solo to be plenty spacious for one person with gear. The rear wall expands out slightly, giving you a place to stash frequently needed items without pushing them up against the tent wall. The 20D silnylon and mesh walls feel as durable as anything you'll find at this weight, unless you want to go with a Cuben Fiber/Dyneema tent, but to my mind the high price of Cuben puts it in a different category. The floor of the Lunar Solo is a more robust 40-denier (40D), and has a bathtub shape to help ensure water doesn't get in. The rear of the Lunar Solo has a 6-inch mesh portion between the floor and the main wall that helps with ventilation. Any single pole tent is going to struggle in wind, no matter how many guyline points it offers. I did find the Lunar Solo compressed a good deal when I pitched it in high winds on the exposed shores of Lake Superior. It was admittedly not a great campsite from a seeking shelter point of view, not one I would pick if I wasn't testing the wind resistance of a tent. But it did convince me that the Lunar Solo needs either a trekking pole or a heavier tent pole than the ultralight pole Six Moon Design provided (I did a good portion of my testing while bikepacking so I didn't have trekking poles).
