Sorry, no experience of that partic model, but you might like to google Wood Brothers Expeditions and click on Equipment - they used Terra Nova tents on their epic ride through Spain, France and Italy On Hannibals Trail.
I used to use my Terra Nova LaserLite (1.1kg!) for cycle touring, but there was no space to conceal the bike, which made for a bad nights sleep lol.
So I then got a Hilleberg Nallo 2 GT back in 2004, fantastic tent, and plenty of room to store 2 bikes and kit in the porch, and still only 2.5kg.
Just had a look at the Terra Nova Laser Space, it looks great, and made for touring, price not to bad either although at over 3kg, I would look at lighter options.
I used to use my Terra Nova LaserLite (1.1kg!) for cycle touring, but there was no space to conceal the bike, which made for a bad nights sleep lol.
So I then got a Hilleberg Nallo 2 GT back in 2004, fantastic tent, and plenty of room to store 2 bikes and kit in the porch, and still only 2.5kg.
Just had a look at the Terra Nova Laser Space, it looks great, and made for touring, price not to bad either although at over 3kg, I would look at lighter options.
We went ahead and bought the tent, I really love it in part due to the standing height - I really dont get on with "crawl in" tents.
We'll be carying it between two of us - the poles and pegs are 1.1kg (i'll carry them) and the fly is 2.2 (OH can carry that!) so between us the weight is about right.
It's certainly pitchable solo, although I would suggest a little practice in the garden. It is easier with two, but almost any tent is.
As the material is so light, it looks a bit messy if not pitched carefully, but unless you are in midge-central or a downpour you should just take a little extra time.
We have used it for wild camping, but only for a night at a time; if we were going for more nights, we would probably go back to our Hilleberg Nallo, just to shave off those grams - such are the compromises when backpacking.
Me and my son (aged 9) took it on a mini tour of Derbyshire in the summer hols.
Got to say I think this is the ultimate cycle tour tent for two people.
Masses of space, the standing height is a real boon, I've had back problems in the past and crawling in and out of a tent is uncomfortable.
The porch is great, big enough to sit and play cards on a wet evening, loads of space for panniers and we stowed both bikes in there of an evening.
Very east to pitch and put away solo (9 yr old boys dont tend to help much when you're pitching a tent!).
We had a fair amount of rain, but I had sealed the seams as advised before we we went and the tent remained bone dry inside.
The pack size is fine for cycling, I had the fly and inner on my rack, son had poles on his. However, for backpacking I think the size may be a bit big - though I don't backpack so how would I know!
Great . Sara H . Looks like a great tent ! While I've been looking for a new tent for both cycling kayaking and backpacking ( settled on a
wild country duolite tour ) I've noticed an all most obsession with getting bikes in the tent ? It's never entered my head to need to do this . Just wondering what your reasons are ?
Often at campsites theres not anywhere secure to lock bikes up, so I'd rather ahve mine in the tent overnight so I'll hear if any one tries to steal it.
Bikes are quite expensive, easy to steal and apart from all that it'd be a real bummer to have to cut a trip short because you bikes gone missing!
We just lean them together handle bars to seat locked through wheels and frame . Tandem just gets locked no way it'll fit . Were in the peak did you go ?
I am with you on the bike in the tent thing, I used to use a Terra Nova LaserLite for cycle touring from Manchester to Annan in Scotland.
That trip would involve upto using 3 different campsite along the way, my favourite of which is "High Bridge End Farm" at the North end of Thirlmere lake.
Even though the bikes were perfectly safe outside the tent, they were still at risk of theft, so I now use a Hilleberg Nallo2 GT tent, and both bikes fit comfortabley in the porch along with pannier bags etc.
I guess it's just a mild case of paranoia thinking that your bike may get nicked during the night, or whilst you are away from the tent, but I am a big believer in the saying "out of sight out of mind"
One thing is for sure, is that I get a better nights sleep knowing the bikes are in the next room!.
Your tent looks superb in the photo, like you mention room to stand up in, quite a rare feature for a cycle touring tent, you have definatley made a good choice.
Hi Sara, used our Laser Space 2 on 2 long cycle trips so far, 2011 , 2 months up the Rhine and 2012 3 months round south of France.
had some bad weather on both trips, high winds, heavy rain, dry and dusty, the tent stood up to all thrown at it.
Never found the need to stow bikes inside but can if you want, takes 8 panniers with all needed for long tours for two people, as well as room to cook ( not recommended ) on wet days.
have used our Laser space 2 on two extended trips, 2 months cycling the Rhine and 3 months cycling south of France.
both trips giving all weathers except snow.
Tent performed very well, had to seam seal on last trip but this was expected.
Plenty of room for 8 panniers, cooking equipment,supplies etc.
The light weight material is more delicate than a lot of tents so care must be taken handling but all in all a very good tent.
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Topic: Terra Nova Laser Space 2?
