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01-29-12, 02:54 PM
I created the first Stealth Camping Tent more than 17 years ago. It was bulky and way too heavy for touring. My father reminded me about my tent project recently and over the past year or so, I have revived and refined the tent, and now have three versions available.
1. The ultra light MTB Tent - For us guys who like touring cross country for a few days.
2. The lightweight Motorbike tent - Same as above. Single person tent, with little thicker floor.
3. The 2 person Motorbike tent - Enough said.
Quick Glance:
The tent is a simple yet effective sleeping vestibule which has no poles to keep it upright and it attaches to the MTB. It sleeps one person, has space for your gear, and can be made freestanding if you prefer. A great way to shed kilos of your load, but still big enough space for a comfortable's nights sleep. It can be used across a multiple number of adventure sporting disciplines.
Dimensions:
2400mm x 750mmx 750mm.
Weight:
About 650grams.
Components
Tent, Raincover, 6 x groundpegs, 4 x guy Ropes.
Here is how it works:
http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/7520/img2012012503519.jpg
Supersmall folded. Seen here next to a 1,5L soda bottle.
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1989/img2012012503513.jpg
Flip the MTB over, roll the tent out with the centre of the tent in line with the centre of the bike (centre between the two wheels)
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1774/img2012012503511.jpg
Use two of the guy ropes to pull the tent upright. Feed the rope through the spokes and over the tyre and pull down to the ground. Attach to 2 x groundpegs.
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4664/img2012012503510.jpg
The tent is longer than you are, so stuff you gear to way down below. This also helps lift the footend of the tent so you feet doesnt touch the roof of the tent while sleeping. The tent can be used just like this on warm nights. Heat will escape through the mesh at the top of the tent. For more ventilation, open up the zippers located on the side of the tent.
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6345/img2012012503509.jpg
Keeping it dry. Pull the flysheet over the tent to cover up the mesh and keep the dew and rain outside while you sleep inside.
Cost:
The tent currently retails for around $120 excl P&P from South Africa. If you can arrange a group buy of 10 or more, Postage will be on me. Payments through Paypal or direct EFT, with proof of payment emailed through.
Order:
Let's see if we can get a list growing here. If there is enough interest, I will place an email adress where orders can be place. Other wise, send me a PM.
1. The ultra light MTB Tent - For us guys who like touring cross country for a few days.
2. The lightweight Motorbike tent - Same as above. Single person tent, with little thicker floor.
3. The 2 person Motorbike tent - Enough said.
Quick Glance:
The tent is a simple yet effective sleeping vestibule which has no poles to keep it upright and it attaches to the MTB. It sleeps one person, has space for your gear, and can be made freestanding if you prefer. A great way to shed kilos of your load, but still big enough space for a comfortable's nights sleep. It can be used across a multiple number of adventure sporting disciplines.
Dimensions:
2400mm x 750mmx 750mm.
Weight:
About 650grams.
Components
Tent, Raincover, 6 x groundpegs, 4 x guy Ropes.
Here is how it works:
http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/7520/img2012012503519.jpg
Supersmall folded. Seen here next to a 1,5L soda bottle.
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1989/img2012012503513.jpg
Flip the MTB over, roll the tent out with the centre of the tent in line with the centre of the bike (centre between the two wheels)
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1774/img2012012503511.jpg
Use two of the guy ropes to pull the tent upright. Feed the rope through the spokes and over the tyre and pull down to the ground. Attach to 2 x groundpegs.
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4664/img2012012503510.jpg
The tent is longer than you are, so stuff you gear to way down below. This also helps lift the footend of the tent so you feet doesnt touch the roof of the tent while sleeping. The tent can be used just like this on warm nights. Heat will escape through the mesh at the top of the tent. For more ventilation, open up the zippers located on the side of the tent.
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6345/img2012012503509.jpg
Keeping it dry. Pull the flysheet over the tent to cover up the mesh and keep the dew and rain outside while you sleep inside.
Cost:
The tent currently retails for around $120 excl P&P from South Africa. If you can arrange a group buy of 10 or more, Postage will be on me. Payments through Paypal or direct EFT, with proof of payment emailed through.
Order:
Let's see if we can get a list growing here. If there is enough interest, I will place an email adress where orders can be place. Other wise, send me a PM.