Terra Nova Laser Photon 1 man tent?

[S&S ARCHERY]

Anyone have any experience with this tent? I am looking around to try out a new 1 man this year and this looks pretty sweet, under 2lbs, side entry and a decent vestibule size. I've been using the Fly Creek UL1 for 3 years now and really like it just have the itch to try something new. Really wishing Hille made a 1 man version of the Anjan that was sub 2lbs.

http://www.moontrail.com/terra-nova/laser-photon/tn-laser-photon-exterior.html

Steve

 

[AndyB]

I ran this last year,

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/tents-and-spares/all-tents/zephyros-1-lite-tent/

Terra nova 'wild country series'.
Very similar design to the photon but with bigger vestibule, 1.2 kilos instead of .75
Really pleased with its weight to 'tuffness'. It stood up to some really wet, stormy , windy weather in Colorado's North park area Last Archery season and I would'nt hesitate to take it again.

Id imagine the Photon would be just as sturdy in a lighter package.

Andy.

 

[S&S ARCHERY]

I ran this last year,

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/tents-and-spares/all-tents/zephyros-1-lite-tent/

Terra nova 'wild country series'.
Very similar design to the photon but with bigger vestibule, 1.2 kilos instead of .75
Really pleased with its weight to 'tuffness'. It stood up to some really wet, stormy , windy weather in Colorado's North park area Last Archery season and I would'nt hesitate to take it again.

Id imagine the Photon would be just as sturdy in a lighter package.

Andy.

Thanks for the note Andy, don't seem to see a whole lot of reviews about them out there.

Steve

 

[Aron Snyder]

Is it a 3.5 season tent?

Thanks for the note Andy, don't seem to see a whole lot of reviews about them out there.

Steve

 

[Jon Boy]

I run a terra nova zephorous II. Awesome two man tent that holds up extremely well. Its not what your looking for but I dont see many people running terra nova stuff but I can say they make awesome tents.

 

[AndyB]

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/terra_nova_laser_photon_tent_review.html

Not a bad review, but by the time you add the optional pole sleeve, seam sealing and beefier pegs you might be back up around the weight of the Zephyros 1 lite or others.

 

[RustyHazen]

Have you checked out the Tarptents, Steve? I've been running a Tarptent Moment for 4 or 5 years now, and I love it. The new version is a little heavier than mine (29.7 oz.), but they made it double wall and added a door, which should improve ventilation. It has more room than the Terra Nova, comes with real stakes, and has superior ventilation. With only one pole and two stakes, nothing goes up faster (1 min.) It has held up to some nasty high country Idaho storms and countless nights out without a hitch. The best part is, it's about half the price of the Terra Nova! Top it off with American made and phenomenal customer service (actually talking to the guy who designs them). Check it out.

 

[S&S ARCHERY]

Have you checked out the Tarptents, Steve? I've been running a Tarptent Moment for 4 or 5 years now, and I love it. The new version is a little heavier than mine (29.7 oz.), but they made it double wall and added a door, which should improve ventilation. It has more room than the Terra Nova, comes with real stakes, and has superior ventilation. With only one pole and two stakes, nothing goes up faster (1 min.) It has held up to some nasty high country Idaho storms and countless nights out without a hitch. The best part is, it's about half the price of the Terra Nova! Top it off with American made and phenomenal customer service (actually talking to the guy who designs them). Check it out.

Those look pretty solid, I'll check them out some more.

Thanks!