macpac microlight 1

[Tastrippa]

title says it all.....is it a worthy investment? was thinking a msr hubba but the macpac seems more "tougher"

[CasualNerd]

I considered a few one man tents but went with the Hubba NX1, because it's lighter (1.3kg vs 1.6kg), and looks like it has a little more open headroom at the top where the crossing pole keeps it out.

That said, I think the microlight has a little more interior floor space because off the offset corner, and it can be setup integrally, which is an awesome feature.

Keep in mind if you're in Tassie that the MSR can be picked up from Stefan in Hobart for $500.

[Tastrippa]

Thanks for the reply, I have messaged Stefan about the msr and have seen the setup in find your feet, I like the multi pitch option in the macpac and the floor seems a lot more durable also a lot less mesh on the inner hence the added weight I suppose, was sortie hoping someone might own one and reply with a resounding yes they are great! to back up my amateurish belief that this is a good one man tent for tassie conditions

[wayno]

re the microlight: having the one long pole going lengthways you have to watch how you pitch it if its windy, you dont want a cross wind. it doesnt stand up to high wind as well as multi pole tents, having tensioned guy lines becomes extra important.
thers not a lot of room to do much inside , just enough for the sleeping bag and not much else. if you like a roomy tent, keep looking..
it is light and packs down reasonably small.
macpac put decent floors in their tents since NZ is such a wet place, the floors need to be waterproof.

[johnrs]

Good little tent if you are under 6 ft.
Definitely tougher and more stable in wind than the Hubba NX
John

[Tastrippa]

Thanks all, went with the macpac. They happily set one up in store and I was sold pretty quick! Should be a good tent I hope, plenty of room inside for my small self and gear if needed, and really surprised at vestibule space for 1man tent...it's got some good reviews and was pointed out on one of them that either the short or long end of the outer opening can be used as vestibule which is a bonus..hopefully not long before I can test it out