inspectormick

I doubt you would find a pop up tent that's small enough when packed for a bike. My tent takes about 5 minutes and I never found that an inconvenience when I went on 12 day tour to the foot of Italy... Ever day a different campsite. If you want to be super lazy then the words to look for are pitch as one and freestanding. You will always need to use pegs to pull the groundsheet tight and maximise the floor space. But guy lines? I don't think I've ever used them... These are for windy conditions mostly, though occasionally they're to maximise the living space.

There are more 1/2 person tents than you can shake a stick at. You need to start with first principles. What is the maximum pack size you can carry. A 2man is better as it has space for all your gear inside.

Sleeping bag. I use a snugpak its a summer only bag.. Air bed is an exped synmat with built in pump. (an extravagance)

Stove. Kettle. Cafetière. Ground coffee. Spoon. Mug. I don't bother cooking at all. This for European touring where eateries are almost everywhere. You could also... When planning use campsites that have a lidl/aldi or other market close by ... Or that you will pass. Call in for bread cheese cold meats salad and beer... That's assuming the campsites mini market doesn't sell chilled beer. Add cutlery and plastic plates to your shopping list. (And a bottle opener)

Thanks for the advice

Probably need some more details on your requirements.......but what about this...http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/airgo-stratus-400-tent-p396453.

Saw them, bit on the pricey side and I don't need a 4 manner just me and my gear.

if you want something lightweight and compact but offering decent weather protection then there aren't many self-erecting tents that fit the bill well to be honest. Those tend not to fold up quite so small.

How much space are you looking for inside?

Just enough for me and my gear, no frills just quick and preferably effortless.

I just don't get them, what are they for exactly? you can't seriously go offroad with them. And they look like Stevie Wonder designed them!!

I'm sorry but it's not for me, or anyone I know apart from Stevie.

Mick

Any advice on what tent to buy and essential equipment.

What are these pop up tents like? anyone got one??

I don't want to be f**king about with tent pegs and guy ropes if I can help it, something that takes 2 mins max to put up and the same to pack away.

Cheers,

Mick

What is the laziest tent money can buy?? need it to erect itself and pack away easily.