TENTS - Laser Competition 1 or Telemark Nordisk 1

Posted by: AJTG

TENTS - Laser Competition 1 or Telemark Nordisk 1 - 10/27/14 08:02 AM

Hi guys

I'm trying to to choose a 1-man lightweight tent for multi-day backpacking trips and have narrowed it down to the Laser Competition 1 or Telemark Nordisk 1. I'd like it to last for a fair few years, stand up well to strong winds and heavy rain and not be too bad for condensation. Ideally I'm looking for something under or around the 1kg mark (hence the 2 tents I've named) but I might be willing to take the extra weight if it can be justified (the main issue for me is packsize). For example, I've heard a lot about the Hilleberg Akto and am attracted to its reliability and robustness but also put off by the large packsize - it seems to pack down into a bag quite a bit larger than the Laser Comp or Telemark.

Any thoughts or experiences would be hugely appreciated. Thanks very much
Posted by: Gershon

Re: TENTS - Laser Competition 1 or Telemark Nordisk 1 - 10/27/14 08:52 AM

The specifications on the Laser Competition 1 say it "minimizes water penetration." The seams are not sealed and you would have to do that yourself.
Posted by: OregonMouse

Re: TENTS - Laser Competition 1 or Telemark Nordisk 1 - 10/28/14 07:13 PM

I'd also check the solo tents made by ZPacks, Tarptent, Six Moon Designs and LightHeart Gear.