Terra Nova Laser Compact 1 - Pitching demo & early thoughts.
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- I bought the Terra Nova Laser Compact One tent as a quality, lightweight, one person tent. Its primary use for me would be bikepacking and summer backpacking. Having used it a few times, this video gives my initial thoughts on it, and shows how to pitch it
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The door might have a couple of velcro patches at the edge which tightens it up so you won't have to use those clothes pegs. The old version I have does. Nice to see a pocket at last! The material is much tougher than it looks and I would recommend the separate ground sheet, it keeps things a bit more pleasant and makes getting in and out a bit easier.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll look for some velcro tabs next time I put it up. Roll on the warmer weather when I'll get out in it again.
Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to comment, its much appreciated 😊
Great video, I was looking at buying this type of tent for use in harsher conditions (as I did not want to pay that amount for the full AS version) but you've swayed my decision in doing so, thank you!
I am glad you found the video useful, and I hope you enjoy your new tent when you get it. Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it 😊.
I've just bought the TN Compact 2 to replace my 19-year-old TN Laser Lite. For a small weight penalty you get a lot more room and is much more suitable for one person on a multi-day hike. Mine also has the lantern loop. I will also be adding the 4 additional dyneema guylines for additional stability.
Wow Paul, your Laser Lite lasted a long time. I'm sure that the Compact 2 will feel like a palace in comparison and that you'll have many happy years with it.
Thank you very much for taking the time to watch my video and commenting, it is much appreciated 🙂
Nice set up and quick to put together. Very compact and easy to attach to a backpack.
It is a very easy tent to pitch, and takes up the same amount of pack space as my hooped bivvy, for a much nicer sleeping experience I think. Thanks very much for watching Glenn, it's much appreciated 😊
Cheers John and thank you for this demonstration and your comments about this no-frills tent for those wanting light weight and pack-ability. I loved your use of pegs and clips - pegs are something I will pack with me in the future as they will come in handy in many situations. I agree with you that a lightweight spartan tent is preferable to a bivy bag - there is not much difference in weight, but a huge difference when it comes to camp life after a long day on the bike! I could use this tent on selected fine and rare summer days in the north, but I think strong winds would be an issue as you point out. So the lightest tent I currently use is the Hilleberg Akto which is 700 grams heavier than the Laser Compact, but then I do not bike and can afford a tent that is bit bulkier. All the best, Ant
Hi Ant. I suspect that your opportunities to use a tent like this would be very limited. Its fantastic as a bikepacking tent because its very short packed length makes it easy to fit it into a saddlebag, and is also good for warm summer camps if backpacking. However, it doesn't replace my MSR and Hilleberg tents for the more normal camping I do.
Hope you have a great weekend 🙂
Hi, thanks for the review. I came for the pitching advice - thanks 😊. Interestingly mine has a small loop on the roof of the inner for my light. It suprised me that i can actually kneel in the vestibule and zip the outer door shut, which is so nice when its raining, as it allows me to leave my damp layers in the porch before sitting in the inner. I heard somewhere that you can peg out the guys at either end at full stretch, and then elevate the main central pole which gives it the correct tension. I found i need to leave a bit of slack to be comfortable. That was an great price you paid btw, makes it even better value for the money. Thanks again for the vid. I've subscribed and I'll maybe see you out on the road some time.
Thank you Michael, it is a great tent and ideal for bikepacking. It has much more space in it than my oex phoxx 1 and thus better suited to poor weather. I think the price of mine may have been good because they just released their 4 season version, which is a bit bigger.
Thank you very much for taking the time to watch, comment and subscribe, it is very much appreciated 😀
Very Good review John!! Love the Green color tent, blends well with nature and Military use!
Thank you Avanteesh, I hope you are having a good weekend 😊
Thanks for the Demo, I’ve always looked at this tent when for multi day adventure but usually settled for something else, maybe for the next one 🤔
Thanks Dominic 👍. I think that Abbie Barnes used the older version of this tent on the Tour of Mont Blanc without any problems - she did a video of it on her channel a year or so ago.
Most if the time I will be using my other two tents to get a bit more living space, but when I want light weight and small pack size, this is an ideal tent, especially when it's half price.
Nice one John. I bought one of these tents years ago but could never really get along with it. I currently have the Tarptent Double Rainbow for my lightweight camping which is nice and roomy. Like you I can't get along with Bivy bags just to confined for me.
Cheers
Ollie
Glad I'm not the only one who likes a bit of space Ollie. The Laser is a very good tent for bikepacking because its very short packed length makes it easy to get on a bike. It's also great for warm weather summer camps. However, it doesn't replace my MSR and Hilleberg tents for the more usual camping that I do.
Hope you have a great weekend 😊
Thanks for review, might look at x2 version now.
You are welcome 😊.
I think the x2 version would make a great tent, and is still very lightweight and compact.
Nice review John.
Cheers Graham
Thanks Graham, I hope you are doing OK 👍
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All good thanks John 👍
amazing video
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Just wondering how do protect your bike from thieves at night when your bike packing
This is a really good point, Stephen, and one I often think about. This particular trip used a campsite attached to a YHA hostel. These tend to have locked bike storage units, so they are a safe bet. I often favour YHA campsites for this reason. Wild camps would not really be an issue as you are hidden away, although I don't wild camp with my bike (I save that for hiking). Camping on normal campsites with more people about is the main worry for me, which is why I like the sites attached to hostels. In a normal site I try and lock my bike to a fixed object like a fence, but I am always glad to see my bike still there in the morning. I am wondering whether to get one of the movement sensitive audible alarms that are now available. These can be fitted under your bottle cage and link to your phone. If the bike is moved whilst the alarm is activated they emit a very loud alarm. In addition, I think that they are also GPS enabled, so you can see the location of your bike on the phone.
I'm on the fence about leaving pretty essential features off a tent to make it lightweight... because most people will improvise something that weighs more!?
I think it looks like a good tent for somebody with more self discipline than me...I'd be moving round too much 🤭
You didn't have a day out in Norwich this week did you Jon?
I saw your double down by Riverside 🤔
In general, I use tents with lots of bells and whistles as I like my comforts. However, my typical backpack is pretty heavy. For bikepacking I reckon this tent is ideal, although I will probably sew in a loop to hang a light from. And learn self discipline 🤣.
I'm afraid it wasn't me in Norwich. Many years ago I was in Australia and a lady showed me a photo of her grandson who was the spitting image of me. It was a weird experience.
@@thecampingastronomer8554 Haha: he must have been visiting Norwich Jon 😆.... I'm glad I didn't run up to him and ask for a 'selfie' with him 😎🌟
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Is this any different to the Laser Compact AS?
I think that the AS is a slightly different tent. The AS is an all season tent. I reckon it is slightly bigger, with slightly stronger poles, and is slightly less ventilated, all making it more suitable for winter use.