Motorcycle Explorer Nov 2015 Issue 8 | Page 202

At a Glance Design •A one-person capacity, 90" x 41" sleeping bay comfortably sleeps one camper •Motorcycle garage accommodates a range of motorcycles, including a full size adventure tourer with panniers or Harley Ultra Classic and functions also as workshop or lounge •Flexible hoop design performs well in high winds •Tent frame design creates nearly vertical inner tent walls resulting in a spacious garage with area-wide headroom, tall enough to stand up inside the tent •Rectangular floor plan optimizes usable space •2 distinct, purpose-fitted ground sheets are available for either the garage or sleeping area, or both •Flow-through venting circulates air from one end of the tent to the other, ideal in hot climates •Two J-Doors, one large and one small, complete with mesh panel, offer convenient access into and out of the tent •Hybrid floor combines fully factory-sealed seams and bathtub curves to create a tough waterproof finish •Unsurpassed comfort, storage and security are afforded by the large vestibule and versatile motorcycle bay Set Up •Tent set up instructions sewn conveniently into bag, cannot be misplaced •Simple 2 pole construction makes for easy setup and takedown •The 2 poles are identical and interchangeable, eliminating the chance for inserting the wrong pole into a sleeve •Mixed use of pole sleeves and pole clips make for speedier setup Details •Superior quality, anodized tent poles •tent purchase includes guy lines with tightener and stow bags, stakes, stake bag, poles, pole bag and an easy-to-use compression stuff sack. Waterproof Redverz Gear dry bags and ground cloths are sold separately •Multiple storage options include inner pockets and hang loops Pack Size & Weight •Entire tent packs down to just 21"x7" •Tent weight of 12 lbs includes poles, tent and rainfly •Unique design allows for use as a minimalist shelter with just the rainfly, groundsheet (sold separately) and poles Conclusion It works and it works well. Even if you’re worried about the bike falling over this tent works brilliantly even if you’re not pitching the bike in it for the night. The quality and versatility leave you with the lasting thought of why I have I been crawling around all these years. No need for a separate awning for space and when you need to hide the bike to go for a wander, it’s away from prying eyes in this large practical green tent. Only thing I’d want would be for the outer bag to be waterproof. This tent rings in at £310 and you get a 10% discount if you’re an MEM forum member so for £279 you have the complete package for long term and weekend exploring for 3 seasons.