Gelert Chinook Tent

[Realbark]

I am looking at a new tent for occasional use (15 times or so a year) and am interested in these. I have been using either a Gelert Solo (a wee bit small with me at 6 foot 2") and a polish lavvu - ponchos. My need is for something a little bigger than the solo and more secure than the lavvu. Anybody used or own one of the chinooks which seems to fit the bill.Got to fit on my motorbike with a dossbag and some cooking stuff is all.

[ADz]

Is this for solo camping? If yes then I would look at the Zephyros 1 (non-2013 if you want cheaper version). You should be able to get one for £70-99 now new version is out.

I too have the Gelert Solo but after allot of research I opted for the Z1 because it was basically same design as its expensive brother (Made by same parent company) the Competition Laser. Its a great lightweight tent that has more room then the solo and a vestibule area and plus it all goes up in one so if its raining inside stays dry.

You may want to get some better v-pegs though as the ones that come with it are rubbish (They show different ones in video), I got some titanium Aplkit ones for about 12 quid. Other then that its a great tend and has great reviews.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxQAYTHdeB4

[suggy]

I've looked at these before..

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF101.html

:)

The vango banshee is quite popular too

[ADz]

I've looked at these before..

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF101.html

:)

The vango banshee is quite popular too



Me too, Been thinking about getting one (Saw them other thread) once they're released if I haven't converted to a hammock/tarp setup :)

[Ehecatl]

.......... if I haven't converted to a hammock/tarp setup :)

Go on! Do it! :happy-clapping:

[ADz]

Go on! Do it! :happy-clapping:

Really tempted to grab a DD Travel Hammock/3x3 tarp. Just not sure on Olive/Coyote yet though :D

[Tigger004]

Khyam Biker tent is great for motorbikes, short pole length permanently installed to tent, quick erection and roomy, I have two khyams and they are excellent,

Take a look Specs - http://www.khyam.co.uk/detail.asp?p=335 erection demo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZfjWkpnM4c

Rider recommended

[Silverback]

Really tempted to grab a DD Travel Hammock/3x3 tarp. Just not sure on Olive/Coyote yet though :D


Brown......its the new green

[jus_young]

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Never used the Chinook I'm afraid so can't help there. Don't go anywhere near the banshee as you are too tall! And whilst the Zephhyros is a great tent (I now have one) the cost differences are huge.

[ADz]

:off-topic:

Never used the Chinook I'm afraid so can't help there. Don't go anywhere near the banshee as you are too tall! And whilst the Zephhyros is a great tent (I now have one) the cost differences are huge.

Compared to what bud? I picked up my Z1 (non-2013) for £99 brand new so should find them cheaper about now since new version is out. I think £99 for the Z1 is a bargain. :) Only 1.5kg, 1 pole design, erects in one, quick and simple to put up, great quality build! :)

[jus_young]

Compared to what bud? I picked up my Z1 (non-2013) for £99 brand new so should find them cheaper about now since new version is out. I think £99 for the Z1 is a bargain. :) Only 1.5kg, 1 pole design, erects in one, quick and simple to put up, great quality build! :)

The Zephyros is twice the price of the Chinook.

[ADz]

The Zephyros is twice the price of the Chinook.

Ah yeah, my bad. Was looking at the price on gelert site rather then ebay/amazon etc.

[Silverback]

How does it hold up to mountain weather Adz? Done much with it....? Had a terra nova quasar blow flat on me then spring straight back up

[ADz]

How does it hold up to mountain weather Adz? Done much with it....? Had a terra nova quasar blow flat on me then spring straight back up

Never been up mountains camping, ...One day I hope :)

The poles are quite good quality so can stand up to strong winds as long as you have it pegged/guyed decent. I have seen many people mention they add extra guy points so its more like the Akto.



Brown......its the new green

Yeah, That's what I'm leaning towards. What I suppose I want is to blend into environment but that depends on location I guess.

I'm just about sold on hammock/tarp as I could always setup travel hammock as a bivi and tarp over as a shelter if going somewhere with no suitable tree's.

[Silverback]

Never been up mountains camping, ...One day I hope :)

May have to change that for you sooner than you think



Yeah, That's what I'm leaning towards. What I suppose I want is to blend into environment but that depends on location I guess.

From what I can gather it blends in very well - look at how military camo has changed over the years

[ADz]

may have to change that for you sooner than you think



from what i can gather it blends in very well - look at how military camo has changed over the years



T^

[SimonB]

Not keen on mountains.. The higher the climb, the bigger the fall....... :oops:

[Silverback]

Not keen on mountains.. The higher the climb, the bigger the fall....... :oops:

Thers a lovely little camp site below Esk Hause in the lakes

[SimonB]

There's a nice site near Fort William...... ;)

[Silverback]

There's a nice site near Fort William...... ;)

Yup quite a few gullies...point 5, Gardyloo...really big drops......1800 ft straight down i think

[OakAshandThorn]

Brown......its the new green
I find the brown/coyote blends in better ;).

[Silverback]

I find the brown/coyote blends in better ;).

Especially in woodland ? As the green branches very rarely go all the way to the wooland floor

[OakAshandThorn]

Especially in woodland ? As the green branches very rarely go all the way to the wooland floor
I've been no more than 70 meters from a main woodland trail which I can clearly see, but people do not notice. I went down to the path to have a look myself, and in only a few spots could I make out the outline of the tarp - for the most part, it was concealed because it matches the tree trunks well.

[Silverback]

Just got my first brown tarp DD 4.5 x 3 m :)

[ADz]

Just got my first brown tarp DD 4.5 x 3 m :)

I'm on the verge of ordering mine, will be half way to a swinger then :D

[Silverback]

point of my 4.5 tarp is so i can get 2 hammocks beneath it if i want so my son and i can share, it also gives me some extra living space

[ADz]

point of my 4.5 tarp is so i can get 2 hammocks beneath it if i want so my son and i can share, it also gives me some extra living space

I've just made the leap and bought the 3x3 Coyote tarp :D

[Realbark]

I am looking at a new tent for occasional use (15 times or so a year) and am interested in these. I have been using either a Gelert Solo (a wee bit small with me at 6 foot 2") and a polish lavvu - ponchos. My need is for something a little bigger than the solo and more secure than the lavvu. Anybody used or own one of the chinooks which seems to fit the bill.Got to fit on my motorbike with a dossbag and some cooking stuff is all.

So that'll be a NO then? :)

[Silverback]

Sorry the thread kind of got hijacked...never used one so I couldnt say

[suggy]

Have you got a Decathalon branch near you ? might be worth a look ! similar things mate, all set up instore.

Decathalon have some decent budget stuff, A nice source of Carabiners if you get into hammocking, a quickdraw is only 7 quid, that gives you two carabiners.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rocky-quickdraw-id_8058344.html

;)

[biker-bri]

There's a nice site near Fort William...... ;)

I know it well T^