1-Man Lightweight Tent: Carinthia?

State · Jul 9, 2005

Being in the Corps from the days of old (actually just the 90's) before we had all the high speed stuff like Goretex and were still using the very old school duck canvas shelter halfs that look like WWII era vintage, I never really used a tent when I was in the field unless of course it rained. For that matter, most of the guys in my unit including myself would try to get away from using a sleeping bag too when the poncho liner and iso mat would suffice.

Anyways, I hear these days that Marines have some type of light weight single man tent? Not sure who makes it but I was looking for something similar and that was large enough to accomodate me and my pack (Kifaru EMR/MMR). Anyone have experience with the Carinthia tents, specifically the Observer? http://www.military-sleeping-bags.com/home.htm

Thanks!

RicBrannon · Jul 10, 2005

Not sure about Carinthia tents but you might want to check out Tarp Tents at: http://www.tarptent.com. Very nice stuff light weight, tuff and well priced.

Ric

State · Jul 10, 2005

Ric,
The tarptent looks cool and something about the size and weight I was looknig for. Being a tent novice however, it looks like one would have to hammer stakes into the ground in order to set up the tent? I was looking for something that would set up on any surface (ie: inside a room for explanation purposes) and thus did not require stakes to be hammered into the ground.

m_calingo · Jul 10, 2005

Bags and Tents has some one man tents:

http://www.bagsandtents.com/site/849895/page/368356

The ones with the raised front can come in handy if you need to sit up within the unit.

ras · Jul 10, 2005

MSR Hubba Lightweight solo with options to set up the tent, the tent and fly or just the fly.

RicBrannon · Jul 10, 2005

ras said:
MSR Hubba Lightweight solo with options to set up the tent, the tent and fly or just the fly.

I was going to say MSR/Moss as well. I have an old Moss from before MSR bought them and really like it even though it's a bit heavy for a 1 1/2 man tent. Works well and has lasted me for years. They will also set up anyplace, free standing so you just have to use the stakes for the rain fly.

Ric

pastorsoup · Jul 11, 2005

I've been using an ECOTAT TMP Freedom shelter that was designed for the military. I like it and it can be used in many other ways. You can check it out at:

http://www.geocities.com/ecotat/ecotatTMP.htm

Here is a site I found for Carinthian. I don't know if it is what you are looking for but I did see military sleeping bags.

http://www.carinthia-bags.com/home.htm

ginshun · Jul 11, 2005

I guess I don't know exactly what you are looking for, but Marmot makes several 1-2 person tents in the 2 1/2-5 lb range. I bought a Marmot Eclipse (which they don't make anymore, but whatever) about 5 years ago, and couldn't be happier with it.

State · Jul 11, 2005

You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the suggestions. After doing my research and looking at the brands you guys suggested, I think I'll go with a 2 man lightweight tent as the weight difference is neglible. The MSR ones look nice as do the Marmot ones. I currently own a Marmot sleeping bag and love it. Although I do enjoy hiking and camping alone, there are times when I'll go with a friend.

ras · Jul 11, 2005

Good choice. Were it me, I'd look seriously at the two man Hubba Hubba or even the Zoid 2. I's rather have more subdued colors, but they are nice designs.