The Laser Lite AS is designed for adventurers who need a tent that is lightweight yet strong enough to handle changing conditions. Engineered for solo use or as a snug two-person shelter, it strikes an ideal balance between weight, durability, and protection, making it well-suited for long-distance treks,mountain adventures, and endurance challenges where pack weight is critical.For 2025, the Laser Lite AS introduces a TriPlex™ flysheet, providing increased durability and weather resistance in challenging environments. Constructed using recycled,solution dyed and PFC-free fabrics, this tent reinforces Terra Nova’s commitment to sustainability while maintaining high performance.The introduction of Airo Corner technology further enhances groundsheet flexibility and longevity whilst offering more reliable waterproofing where needed Further design improvements include an adjustable connected flysheet and inner with line lock corners, making setup quicker and ensuring a secure pitch. The HIGH PRESSURE SILICONE Si/Si groundsheet enhances strength while reducing weight, offering reliable protection without unnecessary bulk. Additional refinements include upgraded pole sleeve, vent covers, and zip flap, all now constructed using flysheet fabric to improve durability and weight efficiency.With an inner length of 215cm and a width of 110cm at its widest point, the Laser Lite AS provides a comfortable space for solo users and a compact but functional setup for two. The single side-entry door allows for easy access, while the 38cm porch provides storage for gear and equipment. Walking pole compatibility adds another level of versatility, enabling additional structural reinforcement when conditions demand it.Packing down to just 33cm x 19cm, the Laser Lite AS is an ideal choice for fast-moving adventurers who require a compact, efficient, and high-performing shelter for demanding trips.
Features:
- Designed forsolo or snug two-person use– offering a balance of space and weight efficiency
- TriPlex™flysheet fabric— an eco-friendly approach to enhanced durability and performance
- Sustainably made– PFC-free, solution-dyed, and recycled materials
- AiroCorner technology– increases groundsheet performance and contributes to a flexible pitch
- Adjustable connected flysheet and inner– allow for a more adaptable pitch
- HIGH PRESSURE SILICONE Si/Si groundsheetimproves strength-to-weight ratio while increasing protection
- Compact packed size of 33cm x 19cm– making it easy to carry on long expeditions
- Walking pole compatibility– offers additional reinforcement in harsh conditions
Specifications:- Sleeps: 1-2
- Packed Weight: 1400gms
- Minimum Weight: 1250gms
- Doors: 1
- Porches: 1
- Packed Size: 33x19cm
- Season: 3/4 Season
- Flysheet: Triplex ™ / Si Recycled Solution Dyed PFC Free (3000mm HH)
- Inner: 10d N6 RIPSTOP Recycled PFC Free
- Groundsheet:20d RIPSTOP Si / Si Recycled PFC Free HIGH PRESSURE SILICONE (5000mm HH)
- Poles: 9.6mm TN Reflex
- Pegs:12 x Terra Firma Mini 9g pegs, 2 x Alloy pegs
- Guyropes: 8x Dyneema Reflective
Buyers Guide To Choosing a Tent
We 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 tent's nervous headache!
Shelter is important. If you are a solo camper who loves going out in dry, calm weather, maybe a tarp (a single piece of waterproof fabric) is all you need. Perhaps you are travelling through a hot region, where a mosquito net is the only protection you need from the elements. Or maybe a Bivvy Bag is the best option for the lightest weight weather protection.
The odds are, though, a tent will give you the space and weather protection you need. Ultra-light models, in particular, can be really compact. Check the dimensions, as being unable to sit up properly while waiting out a storm is no fun at all. If weight and size are important considerations for backpacking/bike-packing etc, then be sure to check packed dimensions too.
Tents fall into four key shapes: Ridge tents are traditional, classic-shaped, easy to pitch and sturdy. Dome tents are spacious and easy to pitch, usually with two poles crossing at the apex. They often have two doors and sometimes two vestibules, so you don’t have to climb over your tent buddy in the night. Tunnel tents provide a high space-to-weight ratio and are very easy to pitch. Geodesic tents have two or more poles with five or more crossings, making them the strongest kind of tent design, ideal for wild weather or expeditions.
3-season tents are ideal for most typical outdoor adventures. Most can handle heavy rain and a light dusting of snow, but they are not designed to withstand extended periods of bad weather. A 4-season tent is designed to keep you safe from severe weather, including snow and high winds. 5-season tents are designed for expedition use, made to the highest specifications for extreme weather.
The hydrostatic head measurement of the groundsheet and fly sheet will give you an idea of how much water the fabrics will keep out under laboratory conditions, but the overall construction and how the seams are sealed are also critical factors in how your tent will perform outdoors in bad weather.
Poles provide the structural support for your tent, and there is a huge amount of science involved in creating them. Fibre Glass poles are the cheapest but nowhere near as strong as aluminium or carbon poles.
We stock over 30 different types of tent pegs. Yes really. These range from 2g titanium ultra light beauties to steel nails that can literally be hammered (we sell one especially for the job) into those special kinds of groundsheet wrecking gravel/concrete pitches beloved on continental campsites. There are triangular ones, swizzly ones, V/Y/T shaped ones, stakes for camping in snow, shovels for camping on sand – no matter what sort of terrain you will be pitching on, we will absolutely have the peg for that!
Airing your tent each morning of use, wiping excess mud off the groundsheet, allowing it to dry before packing up and storing sharp pegs as the last item in the top of the bag when you are putting it away are all simple ways to make your tent last longer.
Outdoor Gear Chat Podcast
Take a listen to our Outdoor Gear Chat podcast Episode 19, all about tents, where Cathy and Wayne talk tents, poles, flysheets and pegs, pegs, pegs...
