Robens Starlight 1 Exp Trekking Tent - Solo Three-Season (2kg)

The Robens Starlight 1 Exp is a three-season solo trekking tent at a fair price. It weighs 2kg, packs to 39 x 15 cm and pitches quickly, which is exactly what you want at the end of a long day on foot or on the bike.

Pitching is simple: the inner clips onto a single alloy hoop pole with hooks, and that pole is pre-angled to open up usable space where you actually sit and lie. Four short corner poles are attached to the tent and lift the ends to give you more height at head and feet. The twin-wedge profile is robust in wind, and ventilation is well handled with an insect-proof mesh door and vents you can adjust from inside without getting out of your sleeping bag. The 5000 mm recycled polyester flysheet and 10,000 mm floor are reassuring numbers for a UK three-season tent. Choose the Starlight 1 Exp when you want a dependable solo shelter for backpacking or cycle touring without spending ultralight money.

Why you'll love it

• Quick to pitch – clip-on hooks to a pre-angled main alloy hoop pole, with colour-coded poles and sleeves closed at one end
• More room at head and feet – four attached short corner poles add height at both ends
• Robust twin-wedge profile – a stable shape for exposed pitches
• Ventilation you control from inside – adjustable vents plus an insect-proof mesh door
• Thoughtful details – luminous zip pulls and adjustable main pegging points with sturdy alloy buckles

Good to know

• Capacity: one person
• Weight: 2kg
• Packed size: 39 x 15 cm
• Flysheet: HydroTex HD RS Recycled, 75D recycled polyester 190T ripstop, 5000 mm hydrostatic head
• Inner floor: 75D polyester taffeta 210T, PU coated, 10,000 mm hydrostatic head
• Poles: aluminium 7001 T6, 8.5 mm, anodised
• Pitching: flysheet first or as one
• Included: flysheet fabric repair patch
• Practise pitching before a trip, use anchors suited to the ground and conditions, and check poles, seams and guylines before each use. Keep stoves, flames and heat sources away from the fabric.

Who it's for

Solo trekkers, backpackers, bikepackers and cycle tourers who want a three-season tent for UK trips and wild camping where appropriate. An easy first tent for beginners and a sensible lightweight option for experienced walkers.