Copperface Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Joshuwarr said: Would a two man be sufficient for one person? I've always opted for a three man tent for myself, but usually have a fair amount of space (I'm about 6 foot) and certainly don't take as much as I used to (no more trollies, try and go light). Think it would be a mistake and should I opt for a three man? If you are talking the normal pop ups not the Air, then you would be OK in a 2 man, but I've got both, and the three man just gives you that extra space. If you can go for the three. the only drawback is that the disc when folded is about 30% bigger - not a huge problem though. I used the 2 man last couple of years but now I have the 3 man, would not want to go back if i didn't have to. The three man gives that extra flexibility and worth paying a little extra for. Edited June 11, 2017 by Copperface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuwarr Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Copperface said: If you are talking the normal pop ups not the Air, then you would be OK in a 2 man, but I've got both, and the three man just gives you that extra space. If you can go for the three. the only drawback is that the disc when folded is about 30% bigger - not a huge problem though. I used the 2 man last couple of years but now I have the 3 man, would not want to go back if i didn't have to. The three man gives that extra flexibility and worth paying a little extra for. Was thinking of this one: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-2-freshblack-tent-2-man-id_8357354.html Seems like a decent length (200cm). Just trying to be as compact and light travelling as possible but worried I'll end up being uncomfortable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey1989 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Got the 3 man fresh and black for 1, tempted to pop it up but not got the energy to pop it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLewi Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) Got the 3-man pop-up and tested it out in the local park (I live in central London and can't afford a place with a garden!). It looks great and is nice and dark inside. I had a couple of practises of folding it down and it's pretty easy, there are only 3 or 4 steps to follow - I just hope I remember how to do it after 5 days of partying! Looking like it might be a trifle warmer than last year, so hopefully this will keep sleep time nice and cool for longer. My only qualm so far is the awkwardness of the thing. The disc is fairly large and the strap has no padding and is pretty uncomfortable. I may try and attach it to my rucksack somehow. Edited June 16, 2017 by StLewi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMester Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 40 minutes ago, StLewi said: My only qualm so far is the awkwardness of the thing. The disc is fairly large and the strap has no padding and is pretty uncomfortable. I may try and attach it to my rucksack somehow. Agree with this, I've got a pair of neoprene weightlifting gloves which I think might do the job to stop it being uncomfortable carrying it. Another thing, if you're a shortarse like myself, reinforce the bottom of the tent bag with gaffer tape. Just a few scuffs on the floor can cause it to rip open, you can buy spare bags but if you like to add a couple of extra beers or whatever into the bag they can fall out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakifrank Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 After much deliberation and putting our vango Callisto up on Monday we bought the Quechua air seconds family 4XL F&B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakifrank Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 The tent is fantastic, up in less than 5 minutes first time, large dark sleep area . Really looking forward to using it for the festival this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 1 hour ago, StLewi said: My only qualm so far is the awkwardness of the thing. The disc is fairly large and the strap has no padding and is pretty uncomfortable. I may try and attach it to my rucksack somehow. This is why I went for the traditional type of tent, I don't mind the extra time it takes to put up but travelling on the coach and having to travel light means everything I take has to be easy to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Stupid unrelated tent question. If I was to go for the space blanket option, its the silver bit to the outside correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl3 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Gave mine a test run last night and I'm really happy with how easy it is to get down and back in the bag. My only worry is that many people will have them that I'll get an unwanted visitor in the middle of the night or even be an unwanted visitor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieMcK Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 On 6/11/2017 at 7:26 PM, MJP said: I just bought a Quechua fresh tarp, bye bye space blanket hot fix! I'm staying in Worthy View this year, but I reckon one of those Quechua Fresh Tarps, could be ideal for popping up over the top of a scout tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuwarr Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 So my 2 man arpenaz came today and its actually more spacious than I anticipated which is good as I'm 100% following the advice of packing light this year so I'll actually have a nice bit of room to sleep Excited to actually sleep in it throughout the festival now, which is such a sad thing to think but I do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenz Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Just picked up a three man pop up version, I think it could be a game changer in terms of a refreshing nights sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I'm going to ask a really silly question but I'm being lazy and don't want to have to open my tent bag to look as it's all been nicely packed from when I bought it. Do they come with tent pegs and if so are they metal or plastic? I bought mine new from Decathlon and not seen anything on the website describing pegs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownie30 Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Three man pop up for two of us this year - tried it out last week and it works a treat. Only issue is as addressed earlier, whilst it's in its bag the thing is f*cking awkward to carry. Nae bother - once I'm in that concern is over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommadawn Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 On 16/06/2017 at 1:54 PM, chazwwe said: Stupid unrelated tent question. If I was to go for the space blanket option, its the silver bit to the outside correct? Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fur_q Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 5 hours ago, squirrelarmy said: I'm going to ask a really silly question but I'm being lazy and don't want to have to open my tent bag to look as it's all been nicely packed from when I bought it. Do they come with tent pegs and if so are they metal or plastic? I bought mine new from Decathlon and not seen anything on the website describing pegs. Mine came with pegs (I'm shire they All do) but I got the light wieght hiker version som my pegs are fancy alloy, I imagine the other versions will be steel or aluminium. I would open it and check you have everything before you go. One year I realised my tent was missing its poles, and I've lost count of the number of friends who've turned up without without pegs in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 My three man pop up came with steel pegs. They're basic but they're there. Luckily I also bought some tougher, hardcore pegs which I think might be necessary due to the state of the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I love my tent. Think it's the only thing that kept me alive yesterday. My friends were struggling with their tents, mine was up in a flash and I was hiding from the relentless sun moments after arriving on camp. I can hear lots of movement outside now but its still so dark and cool in here. I'm not moving till I have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Brilliant tent. It's not total blackout during the day but it's very dark and noticeably cooler. A winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakan Tanka Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 If anyone is looking for a tent for next year these inflatable tents are now over half price https://www.decathlon.co.uk/air-seconds-xl-2p-freshblack-id_8384158.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy101 Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I bought one of the 3 man jobbies for Boomtown this year and wouldn't go to a festival (or summer camping for that matter) without one from now on. Brilliant. The only faults that i could find where no handle on the bag, and no porch as previously mentioned but still an excellent tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topmarksbri Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 I'm in the market for a new tent, what's the verdict on these? Hot tent is honestly my least favorite thing about the festival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 I have the two man jobbie - definitely cooler & darker inside than my old one and about the same weight.. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-2-freshblack-tent-2-man-id_8357354.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 14 minutes ago, topmarksbri said: I'm in the market for a new tent, what's the verdict on these? Hot tent is honestly my least favorite thing about the festival Fantastic. It's easily worth 2-3 hours every morning compared to all the people camped around you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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