UKH

I'm in the market for a new 2 man tent however am struggling to find something that fits the bill - primarily because of my height (I'm 6'7" / 201cm). The criteria are as follows:

- 2 man
- 3/4 season
- Will comfortably fit me and my sleeping bag with having to sleep in the fetal position
- Preferably pitches outer first
- Suitable for UK conditions

I appreciate that weight may be a sacrifice as may cost however light and cheap would obviously be preferred!

I've currently found 2 tents that almost fit the bill. They are the MSR Hoop which at 240 x 130cm inner dimensions is big enough but does pitch inner first. The alternative is the Nigor - WickiUp 3 however I am unfamiliar with the tepee style design and its suitability.

I can't be the only tall prospective tent owner so any suggestions for tents that fit the following would be appreciated!

Thanks

In reply to DHo:

I'd be looking at Scandinavian brands, as they are generally a tall race.

In reply to DHo:

I have a Vango Spirit 200+ and am the same height as you. I don't have to sleep in the fetal position and there's a big porch so your kit won't take up sleeping space. Also it pitches outer first.

Hope this helps.

Mark

In reply to DHo:


Feels like a stupid question, but if you're alone can't you sleep diagonally?

In reply to humptydumpty:

No issues when I'm going solo but typically go out as a pair.

Thanks for the tip off Mark - I'll take a look

In reply to DHo:

Original post should obviously read "without having to sleep in the fetal position"!

In reply to DHo:
The macpac minaret has a long side and a short side. I've had someone 6ft4 in mine with plenty of room and I'm reasonably sure you'd be ok. it's more at the 3 than the 4 season end of the scale though.

edit: see here for dimensions: http://www.needlesports.com/images/minaretplan2.jpg?maxheight=1200

In reply to DHo:

Try Robens tents, i have looked at a few and they generally seem longer. I've got a light dreamer which is bigger than you are looking for but fairly bomb proof. I am a gnats whisker shy of 6'8" and it has been fairly comfortable.

In reply to DHo:

Hilleberg Nallo 2 should fit the bill- I have one at 6'3" and there is room to spare (their website says sleeping length is 220cm whereas 6'7" is 200cm).

In reply to Lemony:



I liked this post and my Minaret.

FWIW I find it bombproof and definitely 4 season. The most stable tent I have used with two poles.

In reply to DHo:

Teepee?

In reply to purplemonkeyelephant:

Tentipi do a lightweight (by their standards!) tent now. I really do appreciate the height in my bigger one but it's strictly car camping. Think it's called the olvin