Best Backpacking Tents
Best Backpacking Tents
walking the wicklow way and need some advice.......?
is it possible to do it taking my own tent with me ?
is carrying a backpack with clothes and other supplies
going to make my walk slower and harder
what can i do to prepare to walk it
Is it best to plan out my trail with a map before
setting out or are there certain trails already
setup to follow
Are there villages along the way that i can wash
myself and my clothes and get a hot meal
is there anyone who done it before that can offer me some advice
Thanks Karen but it says on the homepage it takes
8 - 10 days to complete it
how did you do it in just 1 day ?
The full Wicklow Way from Marley Park in Dublin to Clonegal in County Carlow is about 132km long and certainly will take at least 7 days to complete even by the most fit and experienced of walkers. It is not advisable to do the walk alone or to camp out for safety reasons. The Way crosses the largest unbroken block of mountains in Ireland and you could be walking for days without meeting anyone. If you had an accident it could well be your last! Make sure you have a mobile phone, with a charger, a whistle, a first aid kit and a torch with extra batteries.
The trail is marked out by posts but mainly at junctions so you will certainly need a map and a compass. It is advisable to book into hostels or other accommodation along the way in advance and tell them that you will be doing the Wicklow Way, this way there is some hope of an alert going out if you do not arrive. You couldn't do the walk without a backpack with extra clothes and supplies, make sure it is waterproof and your clothes can deal with any type of weather from sunshine to howling gales and rain.
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Quake Kare Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack) $2.89 This compact blanket provides warmth (retains and reflects up to 90 of body heat), a waterproof and windproof shelter barrier, and a covering to help reduce shock when someone is injured. Emergency thermal blanket to be used as emergency shelter. Also great for camping, hiking, and surviving the cold outdoors. Excellent as liner of sleeping bag.... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 8- by-3.5 Foot One Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent List Price: $159.99 Sale Price: $99.89  |
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The Mystique 1 utilizes a lightweight 2-pole design with shock corded 7000 series aluminum poles. The walls are a breathable nylon taffeta. The polyester fly and nylon floor are urethane coated, with factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness... |
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Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent List Price: $63.99 Sale Price: $49.26 Used From: $46.22 |
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Coleman's Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent is a convenient, small-sized tent that's ideal for weekend camping adventures. Measuring eight by six feet, this tent can sleep two people in complete comfort. Coleman's exclusive Weather-Tec system is guaranteed to keep you dry and includes: a waterproof floor, leak-free and protected seams, weather resistant fabric, a strong frame design, and the zipper guard system... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Mystique Lightweight Backpacking Tent List Price: $219.99 Sale Price: $91.13 |
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An elevated door opening keeps the inside of the tent clean and dry, while the gear loft provides a handy spot to stow small essentials. The ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 2.0 tent is a two-pole, freestanding tent that features water-tight construction, extra heavy duty zippers, two mesh doors for easy entry and optimal ventilation, and two vestibules for gear storage and added weather protection... |
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Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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This versatile fiberglass two-pole dome tent is ideal for less demanding adventures, with a unique fly design that offers protected wet weather performance or can be rotated 180 degrees for easier tent access in fair conditions... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 4 Backpacking Tent List Price: $319.99 Sale Price: $139.95 |
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Featuring a single continuous pole design, the Vertex 4 is a free-standing tent enhanced with two doors for easy entry and two vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection. Extra large zippers make opening and closing the doors and vestibules a breeze... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Backpacking Tent List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $121.99 |
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The Zephyr 2 is ideal for those hot, muggy nights when you want to feel a breeze in your tent. The walls are composed entirely of mesh, allowing maximum ventilation and fresh air intake. The unique two-pole design gives you more head room to sit up without feeling cramped... |
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Eureka! Solitaire - Tent (sleeps 1) List Price: $94.90 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Perfect for singular trekking and walkabouts, the Eureka Solitaire is lightest, most compact three-season solo tent made by Eureka. It's also extremely well ventilated with a large mesh roof--great for stargazing during summer trips--and the zippered roof provides an extra exit in nice weather... |
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Coleman SunDome 7-Foot by 7-Foot 3-Person Dome Tent (Orange/Gray) List Price: $73.99 Sale Price: $52.26 Used From: $44.79 |
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Ideal for compact camping adventures, the Coleman Sundome 3 Tent sleeps three comfortably thanks to its seven-by-seven-foot (W x D) layout and four-foot, four-inch center height. A new Ground Vent and privacy vent window improve airflow, which can be controlled with Coleman's unique VariFlow adjustable ventilation system... |
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Eureka! Tetragon 5 - Tent (sleeps 2) List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $55.00 Used From: $49.95 |
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The Eureka Tetragon 5 two-person tent provides all the shelter you need for a trip to the backcountry. Designed using Eureka's StormShield technology--which combines moisture-repelling materials with a tough, reinforced construction that resists wear and tear--the tent keeps you warm and dry for spring, summer, and fall camping... |
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Kelty Salida 2 Backpacking 2 Person Tent List Price: $159.95 Sale Price: $145.20 Used From: $99.00 |
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Winner of the 2011 Backpacker Magazine Editor's Choice Award, the Kelty Salida 2 offers great value in a basic ultralight backpacking tent. This two-person, three-season tent's weatherproof protection was tested by Backpacker gear testers in the soggy and windy conditions of the Pacific Northwest, where it provided a comfortable and dry backcountry escape... |
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Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent List Price: $63.99 Sale Price: $49.26 Used From: $46.22 |
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Coleman's Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent is a convenient, small-sized tent that's ideal for weekend camping adventures. Measuring eight by six feet, this tent can sleep two people in complete comfort. Coleman's exclusive Weather-Tec system is guaranteed to keep you dry and includes: a waterproof floor, leak-free and protected seams, weather resistant fabric, a strong frame design, and the zipper guard system... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Mystique Lightweight Backpacking Tent List Price: $219.99 Sale Price: $91.13 |
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An elevated door opening keeps the inside of the tent clean and dry, while the gear loft provides a handy spot to stow small essentials. The ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 2.0 tent is a two-pole, freestanding tent that features water-tight construction, extra heavy duty zippers, two mesh doors for easy entry and optimal ventilation, and two vestibules for gear storage and added weather protection... |
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Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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This versatile fiberglass two-pole dome tent is ideal for less demanding adventures, with a unique fly design that offers protected wet weather performance or can be rotated 180 degrees for easier tent access in fair conditions... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 4 Backpacking Tent List Price: $319.99 Sale Price: $139.95 |
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Featuring a single continuous pole design, the Vertex 4 is a free-standing tent enhanced with two doors for easy entry and two vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection. Extra large zippers make opening and closing the doors and vestibules a breeze... |
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Backpacking Tent List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $121.99 |
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The Zephyr 2 is ideal for those hot, muggy nights when you want to feel a breeze in your tent. The walls are composed entirely of mesh, allowing maximum ventilation and fresh air intake. The unique two-pole design gives you more head room to sit up without feeling cramped... |
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Eureka! Solitaire - Tent (sleeps 1) List Price: $94.90 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Perfect for singular trekking and walkabouts, the Eureka Solitaire is lightest, most compact three-season solo tent made by Eureka. It's also extremely well ventilated with a large mesh roof--great for stargazing during summer trips--and the zippered roof provides an extra exit in nice weather... |
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Coleman SunDome 7-Foot by 7-Foot 3-Person Dome Tent (Orange/Gray) List Price: $73.99 Sale Price: $52.26 Used From: $44.79 |
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Ideal for compact camping adventures, the Coleman Sundome 3 Tent sleeps three comfortably thanks to its seven-by-seven-foot (W x D) layout and four-foot, four-inch center height. A new Ground Vent and privacy vent window improve airflow, which can be controlled with Coleman's unique VariFlow adjustable ventilation system... |
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Eureka! Tetragon 5 - Tent (sleeps 2) List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $55.00 Used From: $49.95 |
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The Eureka Tetragon 5 two-person tent provides all the shelter you need for a trip to the backcountry. Designed using Eureka's StormShield technology--which combines moisture-repelling materials with a tough, reinforced construction that resists wear and tear--the tent keeps you warm and dry for spring, summer, and fall camping... |
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Quake Kare Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack) $2.89 This compact blanket provides warmth (retains and reflects up to 90 of body heat), a waterproof and windproof shelter barrier, and a covering to help reduce shock when someone is injured. Emergency thermal blanket to be used as emergency shelter. Also great for camping, hiking, and surviving the cold outdoors. Excellent as liner of sleeping bag.... |
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Emergency Shelter Tent, Reflective Tube Tent, Cold Weather Emergency Shelter, Emergency Zone Brand $6.49 Emergency Zone? Brand. The Emergency Tent is a lightweight and compact emergency shelter. It is wind and waterproof and easy to set up. It is 8 feet long and roomy enough for two people.... |
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8' X 10' Blue Multi-Purpose 6-mil Waterproof Poly Tarp Cover 8x10 Tent Shelter Camping Tarpaulin by Grizzly Tarps $4.29 The superior grade tarps by Grizzly Tarps are made from a tight 8x8 sq inch polyethylene weave which provides durability. This method of manufacture gives you a long lasting cover that is lightweight and easy to handle. Grizzly Tarps further enforce their tarps with border piping to insure stronger ends to avoid tears during stressful application. Supplied with built-in grommets every 34" allow fo... |
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Male Urinal w/Cover Disposable Translucent $1.78 1000cc Capacity... |
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Traverse 4 LightSpeed Backpacking 4 Person Pop Up Tent $299.99 Finally... a high quality tent that sets up easily in just seconds!The Traverse series is one of the most popular tents in the LightSpeed tent lineup. The LightSpeed integrated pole system features poles that are built in to the tent, eliminating the difficulty associated with traditional separate pole tents. The revolutionary drawstring hub system allows the user to set up the tent quickly and ea... |
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Intex Classic Downy Queen Airbed with 2 Pillows and Double Quick Hand Pump $25.00 Ideal for home, travel and camping. Durable, waterproof flocking with a luxurious sleeping surface. Designed for comfort and support. Comes with two I-beam pillows and double quick air pump. Folds compact for storage.... |
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N Code 80 Remote Left-Hand Switch Machine $8.95 Screw-on remote switch machines will quickly and easily convert Atlas Standard or #6 switches to remote control. With a remote control switch you can wire the switch to be "thrown" (changing the direction of the rail) from your control panel rather than from the switch itself. Please note that this switch machine is designed to work with our 2700 series turnouts."... |
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N Code 80 Custom Left-Hand Turnout $10.00 Black ties and nickel silver rail.Custom N Line Switches are made to be used with the Atlas Under-Table Switch Machine (item #65) or a ground throw. Unlike the other N scale switches which have shortened ties to allow for switch machine attachment, Custom N Line Switches have full-length ties. A double-ended throwbar allows you to place your under-table switch machine on either side of the switch.... |
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TETON Sports Outfitter XXL Cot (85x 40) $115.03 A huge 85"x40" camping cot built just as rugged as it is oversized, touting a 600 pound weight capacity with patented steel leg construction. Hassle free set-up is quick and easy, but we include detailed setup instructions with photos just to be thorough. A carry bag is included for convenient storage - folding down to 42"x12"x7". Use the Outfitter XXL for camping, hunting, indoor use and more. Do... |
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Coleman Trailhead II Folding Cot $43.50 Comfortable and tough, the Coleman Trailhead II folding cot is a great choice for camping or hosting an out-of-town guest. The cot's extra-sturdy steel frame supports up to 300 pounds. The classic military-style cot is built to last, with an extra-sturdy powder-coated steel frame that supports up to 300 pounds. At the same time, the cot's polyester sleeping surface is snug and supportive, so y... |
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Camping for Dummies $8.17 GPS FOR DUMMIES... |
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Camping and Backpacking San Francisco Bay Area $18.95 The first and only guide to fully explore the Bay Area's campgrounds and backpacking trips, and to describe the best overnight excursions for locals and visitors alike. Every public campground in the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, and Santa Cruz Mountains is included (more than two dozen unique destinations). For backpacking trips, over 30 backcountry trail camps and more than 200 miles of trail ... |
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Lightweight Backpacking and Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style (Backpacking Light) $24.95 The days of carrying monster packs into the wilderness are officially over! New Book Completely Redefines How to Enjoy Backcountry Travel --- "Backpacking should be comfortable, safe, and fun." So say the backcountry experts at Backpacking Light Magazine in their new book, Lightweight Backpacking & Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style. And they should know... |
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Suisse Sport Adult Adventurer Mummy Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag (Assorted Colors) $35.07 Brand new light weight mummy sleeping bag make by Suisse Sport the brand name you can trust. Perfect for all your outdoor activity. This sleeping bag is the ultimate protection with style.... |