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Tindheim Backpacking Tunnel Tents

Posted by Fran O'Donnell on May 02, 2023

The Tindheim is designed for campers, weekend warriors and backpackers who want to make the most of their three-season adventures with a shelter that is highly livable, durable and ready for the weather. The Inside: The spacious interior and vestibule provide plenty of room to hang out while waiting for the rain to pass. The included footprint extends into the vestibule to protect your g …
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Choosing a Tent

Posted by Andy Neil on Mar 29, 2023

We have many tents here at Basecamp Gear, ultralight one-person tents for long-distance hikers, expedition tents designed to withstand arctic blasts, and large family "basecamp" tents, which you can use as a base to explore an area on holiday. Because we have a large variety of tents, we've written this guide to ensure you get the correct tent for your next adventure.For many of our customers …
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MSR Tindheim™ 2 Review - “Very impressed with the new MSR Tindheim™ 2 and it left me planning my next trip”

Posted by Lois Fife on Feb 09, 2023

January 2023 graced us in the north east of England with a drop to sub-zero temperatures, a scattering of snow and a calm northerly wind blowing through. We can normally camp here year-round with 3-season kit, however when a wintry blast coincides with the arrival at Basecamp Gear of MSR’s new Tindheim™ 2, 2 person, 4 season tunnel tent it seemed only right to take it for a night o …
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Cairngorm Treks Review - Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 Tent

Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Jan 15, 2018

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR TRANGO TENT REVIEW - TESTED IN THE CAIRNGORMSTested regularly throughout Autumn and Winter 2017/18 in the Cairngorms and surrounding areas.The Mountain Hardwear Trango range comes with a big reputation and is a product of which most mountaineers have some familiarity. First introduced in 1995 it became a very reliable shelter and a favourite amongst Alpinists. We owned the 3-man …
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