By: Rappo984 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2013 Rating:
As a wild camper and serious backpacker, I take my kit and equipment seriously and a while ago now, I purchased the Robens Starlight 1 tent.
This tent is a wonderful piece of kit that stands up to the rigours of UK weather exceptionally well, which is mainly down to the huge 5000 hydrostatic head flysheet and 8000 hydrostatic head bath tub main tent. The ease of pitching this tent is superb and the space is very good.
The down sides if I am to be picky are that the weight is a little on the heavy side, and the vestibule is a little small for stowage of kit or to cook in, but that is it!
A great backpacking tent overall for single use and if you are travelling light, then a great addition to your backpacking equipment.
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Star 1 offers plenty of room for solo trekkers and cyclists in a light, robust, twin wedge-shaped profile that sheds wind, is easily pitched and offers exceptional value for money. Four attached short poles on the corners, with adjustable pegging loop hangers, add to the height at head and feet for comfortable living inside. The main external pole maximises living space and double guylines ensure quick fine adjustment to cope with the roughest weather. Excellent ventilation through the tent is guaranteed by the use of low zipped vent panels at each end, protected by eaves and adjustable from inside, plus large rainproof vents at the apex. The insect proof mesh door adds another ventilation option, the fabric inner door with double slider zips over it for a snug night’s rest. Can be pitched flysheet first or as one. Hydrostatic Head: 5000 mm Flysheet: HydroTex HD, 75D polyester 185T, 100% polyester. Fire retardant Inner tent: 68D polyester 190T, 100% polyester Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 porch area Poles: Alloy DAC GA #7001, T6, 8 / 9 mm, anodised Floor: 75D polyester Taffeta 210T, 100% polyester, 10000 mm Pack size: 56 x 17 cm
