I need a tent that will fit on the bike..

I bought one of those Halford tents on a special deal, 2 sleeping bags, 2 bed rolls, 2 blankets and a pole tent, When I bought it I was at BSB in Snetterton and decided to stay over for an extra night. Still managed to get it all on the bike to come home though.

I think that with a big bag of bungees was less than 20 quid

I got something very similar to this one for last year's AR. It's definitely NOT a 2 man tent, but it did fit me and my gear in comfortably for the weekend. I could just about lie totally stretched out in it too (I'm about 6'1"). Oh and it stood up to plenty of p***ed-up clambering in & out of it too. I'm planning on using it again this year cos it packs up nice & small.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

You can get any size tent on its just about how you pack it. At AR06 we took the tent out of its bag and stuffed it into the tailpack and then strapped the poles on top of the tailback as it took up less room that way.

I have never understood that. Surley in volume the tent is the same size in its own pack as in a tail pack. You then cant use the tail pack!!

My coleman is nice thank you very much. Its a 3 man and is so big *Holds out arms* and is smaller than a roll mat. Cost me £100 iirc.

i got a 100 quid one from a shop on ebay for just £30

pretty much you get what you pay for, and most 1-3 man tents should be ok on a bike.

i too adopt the fizz idea of taking the tent out of its bag and putting it in the tank bag

halfrauds!

Originally Posted by Viney

I have never understood that. Surley in volume the tent is the same size in its own pack as in a tail pack. You then cant use the tail pack!!

but normaly the tent is in a big long type bag.

i find it best to fold up the tent, then if it wont fit in the tailpack, due to other stuff, i strap it to the top then put the rain cover over it

I think I will go for this one http://www.winfieldsmegastore.com/in...+PERSON&level3=

Its a 3 man tent but its water proof! Also the same pack size as the 2 man. Which I think is a great idea, it doesn't cost too much either. I have some gear at at parents house somewhere which I'll dig out. I have sleeping bag and roll mat so don't need much apart from that! I also just realised I haven't ate really anything since Saturday opps, so I better go fox something to eat, I'm a little hungry now.

Originally Posted by svracer12

I think I will go for this one http://www.winfieldsmegastore.com/in...+PERSON&level3=

Its a 3 man tent but its water proof! Also the same pack size as the 2 man. Which I think is a great idea, it doesn't cost too much either. I have some gear at at parents house somewhere which I'll dig out. I have sleeping bag and roll mat so don't need much apart from that! I also just realised I haven't ate really anything since Saturday opps, so I better go fox something to eat, I'm a little hungry now.

That looks like a great tent, and what a bargain price, if i was in the market for a new tent i'd be very tempted.

[SoulKiss]

Vango kit is generally good.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

If you're worried about things fitting, you're not using enough bungies.

So true
like this!!!