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Coleman Rigel X2 Backpacking Tent | 
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| Brand: Coleman
Category: Sports
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 11112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 17.7 x 6.4 x 5.3
MPN: 203345
EAN: 3138522033453
ASIN: B000PDHQO0
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| Features:
| • | Flysheet fabric: Polyester ripstop, siliconised outside, PU coated inside, 3 000 mm, taped seams | | • | Groundsheet: Nylon, 5 000 mm PU coated, taped seams | | • | Poles: Air-Hercules (Scandium Aluminium blend) | | • | Carry bag: 53 x 20 x 5 cm | | • | Headroom: 68 cm | | • | Weight: 980 g |
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Product Description
The all-new Rigel X offers the ultimate in lightweight backpacking, incredibly weighing just 960g. Featuring a striking new colour design with reflective trims along zipper cuffs, it is easy to spot at night and includes a new double layer ventilation system for improved performance. The Rigel? X is a 2 person shelter that is implicitly simple to erect and even easier to pack away, packing into itself, thanks to an integrated pocket in the ground sheet.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Lightweight backpacking tent July 17, 2008
M. J. Randall
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had this tent for a few months now, and it's been well used.
Plus points: Extremely lightweight, easy to errect, folds into itself when packing away, fits inside a 45l rucksack with rest of equipment with no trouble at all. I like the door running the full length of one side too, and the reflective trim around it so nobody accidently drives over me while I'm sleeping. It's also harder than it looks to "knock over" - I've had two days of teenage footballers with no aim whacking it with no effect whatsoever this weekend! I've also stayed out in foul weather in it, and it does the job so long as you are able to keep everything away from the skin - there's a knack in such a small tent though, so expect a few mishaps if you're not used to this.
Minus points: Two man actually means two dwarf conjoined twins - one of whom is not breathing and adding to the condensation inside. I'm 5'6" and it's just right for me alone. I don't bring a lot of kit when I camp either. On humid nights I just leave the top (huge) mesh panel uncovered, because otherwise it gets dribbly on the inside surface of the skin, which is a significant consideration in a single skin tent. The tent pegs are a bit too minimalist, but buying some sensible ones costs about four quid tops so it's not a big deal.
Other notes: There is room in it for sleeping but sitting up is impossible even for a short person like me, so don't buy it if you're planning to spend a lot of time sitting around. It's not intended as a living space, but as a shelter. The photo doesn't do justice to the truly hideous shade of green....
Extreme for 2 people but good choice for a single person June 28, 2008
Andrey Lavrinenko
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The tent is really lightweight and compact. It is quite low - just over knee-height, so don't expect to do anything else than sleeping inside. Also pegs that come in a package are small finger-size long and quite thin. I have replaced them more robust pegs from a normal tent, to be more secure in case you camp in an area with rocky soil.
If you're two inside, you will inevitably be touching each other in shoulder area. Also, even though the tent has 3 ventilation windows (two small on each end and also half of the roof being a mosquito net), it gets really humid inside due to condensation, unless it is really windy.
I would say this tent would not be suitable for 2 people if you intend to hike for more than a week. However, it will be a perfect choice if you hike alone, as it is extremely lightweight and easy to install
 Excellent for the weight conscious camper April 23, 2008
Mr. R. J. Crossley (Nottingham)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
coming in at less than 1kg this tent is easily the lightest ive ever come across. the design is simple and efficient in erection and re-packing, the poles are super lightweight. Ive not tested it in any heavy conditions but it does look like its upto the job.
On a negative side this tent is VERY small, very little room for bags, and you would have to know the 2nd person quite well if you were going to share it. but all in all i got mine for 47.99 in a sale, so in terms of value for money its excellent, and im going to use it on long hikes and bike tours where you have to carry all your equipment - so for that its perfect but i wouldnt use it for camping at sites you can get to by car.
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