Author: Renegade Scot
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21m 31sLenght

... Purchased this tent for my daughter to use with the Scouts last week from Decathlon at its full RRP of £109 Pounds. However I have also used this same model when doing the 'West Highland Way' last year as well as several summit camps. It is ideal for wild camping and backpacking and have been using it frequently myself on my latest overnight camps. Having also used it several times in very bad weather and thought I would show you around this excellent budget tent. Decided to go out with wife for an overnighter in it to 'Beinglas Farm Campsite' to try it out again. General film footage about the tent and small section on how it performed overnight with below zero temperatures at the start of the evening and then rain in morning. Priced well below the other big known brands this tent should be far more popular than it seems to be in my opinion. Also little to no reviews on the internet. The Quechua ‘Quickhiker Ultralight 2’ pitches rapidly, as there’s just one pole to slide through the sleeve that extends around the outer, while the four corner poles are pre-attached to the tent, so they just need guying out. A couple of guy lines create a good degree of tension and stability. There’s a door on each side, so two campers have their own access. The door doesn’t get a double zip pull though, so you can’t vent the top of the doorway. There’s a porch on only one side of the tent and this is 40cm deep, so it isn’t the biggest of spaces in which to store two people’s kit and to have room to come and go and cook. But the tents real benefit are that the inner tent is quite wide and extends all the way across to the opposite side of the tent, which means there’s a good amount of space inside the inner. Those vertical poles at each corner also mean there is reasonable room at the foot and head. At around 1950g it is a good weight too, making this tent a great option if you prefer a little more internal living space than porch space coupled with a low weight. Manufacturer’s data and information on the tent below. ___________________________________________________ Specification Sleeps: 2 Season Rating Spec: 3 Season Backpacking Free standing?: No Packed Weight: 1.95Kg Number of Porches: 1 Number of Doors: 2 Pitch Type: Fly and Inner pitch together Pitch Time: (estimate): 5mins Packed Size: 40cm x 12cm x 12cm Tent Materials: All Quechua tents are laboratory tested (the WHOLE TENT under 200 litres/hour/sqm and for 4 hours!) and field tested before approval. Polyurethane-coated polyester flysheet inside, polyethylene 120g/m² ground sheet. All seams are sealed with thermobonded tape. The breathable, water repellent polyester bedroom and mosquito net prevent contact with droplets of condensation. Poles: 9mm DAC Featherlite Inner Doors: Half Mesh Guarantee All our tents are guaranteed for 2 years of normal use. ____________________________________________________ Despite their modest height, walking and climbing in the Scottish mountains may be made treacherous by their latitude and exposure to Atlantic weather systems. Even in summer, conditions can be atrocious; thick fog, strong winds, driving rain and freezing summit temperatures are commonplace. The content shown in my films are just my own opinions, thoughts and as a way to record my trips. Walking and hiking in the Scottish mountains & hills can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Hazards you may encounter include: Open moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks, Difficult navigation. Crags and steep drops near summits. Boggy areas. River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. Snow and ice on summits even in early summer. Sudden changes in weather conditions. Temperature decreases by 1 degree C for every 100m of ascent. Note: You are responsible for your own safety. Are you fit enough to complete your chosen walk in the available time? Ensure you have the correct clothing for the changeable Scottish weather. Know where you are going on the walk and follow the route on your map. At the very least carry a map & compass, survival bag, torch, whistle and small first aid kit. Ensure you have enough food plus emergency rations. Cold temperatures will reduce the life of your batteries. In severe winter conditions you must carry an ice axe. You are also recommended to carry crampons. Learn and know how to use your equipment. _________________________________________________________________ Filmed entirely with 'GoPro Hero 4' in 4K - 'Removu M1+A1' Be aware that all film content and information is copyright and cannot be used for commercial purposes.