Lichfield Apache 2 two-man tent
Weight 3.1kg. Pack size 56x12cm £30.00
This tent has three collapsible poles, two of which are used on the inner tent. The sheaths they are pushed through have gaps in - a simple idea that means many of the problems encountered with the Blacks' tent (see other review) are avoided. The poles bend easily and marry up with nifty little skewers. The flysheet is then tied on and another short, flexible pole forms an arched porch. It took just 12 minutes to pitch. The inner groundsheet has an extra flap for the porch: great idea. Headroom is good - better in the middle than the entrance. The only improvement I'd make would be to have vents (or even a door) at the back, so that on hot nights you can have a through-breeze.
Length 205cm (plus 55cm for porch) Width 120cm tapering to 70cm Height 100cm tapering to 85cm
Reviewed on 29/06/2007 by Paul Miles