The Laser Pulse 1 tent by Terra Nova is a simple, easy to use tunnel design that is one of the lightest tents in the world. It also has a tiny pack size with a packed length of just 30cm. This super-lightweight tent is very versatile; the tent can be used with the flysheet and inner together, or with the inner only or flysheet only as weather conditions permit.
This is a tent for outdoor enthusiasts requiring the lightest tent for events and backpacking trips, whether staying on a campsite or wild camping. It’s ideal for short duration mountain marathons or medium duration backpacking forays and has been designed for 3 season use.
The one pole tunnel style is designed to provide the maximum amount of space while keeping weight to a minimum, as well as being simple and quick to pitch. The low weight and tiny pack size (just 30cm long) provide great flexibility to event participants and backpackers looking to minimise their load in both weight and volume. The tent’s low weight has been achieved by using ripstop nylon 7 Denier fabrics, a DAC main pole, which gives a good balance of high strength and 1g titanium pegs. The DAC pole folds down to just 29cm in length and can be left attached to the flysheet when packing the tent away, for a speedier pitch next time.
In designing the Laser Pulse 1 Terra Nova wanted to make sure users had reasonable head room - the inner height of 82cm under the main pole is just 5cm lower than the Laser Photon 1 tent, enabling most users to sit up comfortably. The front porch can accommodate kit and provide shelter when preparing food. The full mesh door provides good ventilation, additional airflow can be achieved by inserting the shortest pole in the eyelet on the front hem of the flysheet.
Buyers Guide - How to choose a tentWe think that any time spent in a tent is time well spent. A quiet camp away from the hassle of modern life can be medicine for the soul but with so many different designs available making sure you buy the right one can quickly give you a tents nervous headache!
Shelter is important. Our large range has been especially selected so that we have a great choice for the lone backpacker right through to the adventurous family and the hardiest of expeditions. Just ask and we will explain the differences so you can camp happily and enjoy your time under the stars…..
- How do I decide what size of tent I need?
- Why are there so many different tent shapes?
- Do I need a 3,4 or 5 season tent?
- How waterproof will my tent be?
- What is the difference between cotton, nylon or polyester tent fabric and which is best?
- Why is the colour of my tent important?
- Poles are poles – right??
- Why do I need to buy extra pegs?
- My tent is wet from the inside – is it leaking?
- What is the best way to store and care for my tent?
Top tips to make the right choice:Key questions to ask yourself before tent shopping are: Where am I going? When am I going? What terrain will I need to pitch on?
A footprint or groundsheet protector is an excellent investment – moles have no idea how much financial trauma they cause when trying to surface under a brand new tent!
If you are a super tidy tent person and have a tent partner who, er….isn’t; save yourself hours of torment by gifting them a gear loft or tent tidy so you don’t lose valuable life minutes while they ratch around for their stuff.
Remember to place your shockcorded poles together rather than allow them to snap together this reduces fracturing at the ends over time.
A tarp pitched over the front of your tent can make a great gear garage so you have more space inside. It can also double up as an all weather kitchen.
ALWAYS keep your inner doors zipped up while pitching a geodesic tent in a high wind. If it is not pegged down it could go up, up, up and far away…..