The Gelert Solo Tent 2010

[Ken]

Greetings,

I guess I've done this the wrong way round, as I wondered if anyone has a Gelert Solo tent and if it comes recommended by my fellow bushcrafters? Why the wrong way round? Because I've just ordered one off t'internet!

Last year I bought a lot of rubbish kit (apart from my Bushcooker & DD Hammock) and am in the process of replacing a lot of it. So far, the aluminium billy cans are now in the back of the kitchen cupboard for emergency as my Zebra 12cm stainless steel billy can arrived this morning. Next week, I'll be looking to get my steel crusader mug and a DD tarp to replace the 6 tonne (it felt that heavy after 20 minutes) basha for those hammock camps.

Can't wait to go on a few day walkabout real soon!


Ken

[Martin]

Hi Ken, I looked at those, before I bought the Terranova Laser, when I was in the market for a tent. They look quite decent if maybe a little on the small side. The main issue being the fact that you can't get you and your kit inside, meaning that when it rains your kit will get wet if you haven't covered it up. Not much different to a bivvy bag really so you pays your money and takes your choice. Oh, and if you're over 6' you may find it a bit of a squeeze.

If you really decide to spend a little more time researching tents before you take the plunge, don't forget that you have a statutory right to change your mind and cancel the order even if the seller has posted you the goods. The only thing you should have to pay is the return postage.

Hope this helps

Martin

[Ken]

Hi Ken, I looked at those, before I bought the Terranova Laser, when I was in the market for a tent. They look quite decent if maybe a little on the small side. The main issue being the fact that you can't get you and your kit inside, meaning that when it rains your kit will get wet if you haven't covered it up. Not much different to a bivvy bag really so you pays your money and takes your choice. Oh, and if you're over 6' you may find it a bit of a squeeze.

If you really decide to spend a little more time researching tents before you take the plunge, don't forget that you have a statutory right to change your mind and cancel the order even if the seller has posted you the goods. The only thing you should have to pay is the return postage.

Hope this helps

Martin

Hi Martin

Thanks for that. My biggest problem is I can be such an impulsive buyer of stuff! That's where I made mistakes last year. As the Gelert had some good feedback on some sites and it's value for money, I thought I'd give it a go. There is a little storage space between the inner and outer tents and i'll see if my berger will fit it. Fortunately, I'm a good few inches short of 6', so I should be OK. As I don't drive I needed something lightweight, enabling me to walk long distances without too much bother, however if it isn't suitable for my needs, I have a friend who's interested, so I can always pass it onto him.

Incidentally, I really enjoyed your 3 day Dartmoor trip videos. Very informative and enjoyable as I do plenty of sofa bushcrafting when I'm stuck in town due to other committments.

All the best,


Ken

[Martin]

Ken, join the club. I just won't admit so freely to buying so impulsively. On the other hand, if I didn't I would probably never buy anything at all.

Oh, and thanks for the feedback on the videos. It was great fun planning and executing the trip and I'm glad that people generally found it interesting.

Martin

[Tony1948]

Interesting................I thought you'r a bloody hero.........atb.......TONY

[Ken]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE GELERT! My fibreglass pole for the bottom of the 'tent' broke on second usage, ripping the outer tent. I guess for £25 you get what you pay for!

[Martin]

Thanks for the update mate.

Martin

[Metal mug]

At least it wasn't snowing when you put it up.

[Ben Casey]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE GELERT! My fibreglass pole for the bottom of the 'tent' broke on second usage, ripping the outer tent. I guess for £25 you get what you pay for!

Well I did offer you the Aldi tent I had with me but you wanted to persist with fiddling about with it By the way the Aldi tent is still working

[Adam Savage]

Well I did offer you the Aldi tent I had with me but you wanted to persist with fiddling about with it By the way the Aldi tent is still working

That's just rubbing salt into the poor mans wounds, you meanie.