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I would say the porch area would be too narrow and the sides slop quite a lot. Something to try when I next use it to verify this!

@@bodmacityThanks for the reply! Currently considering the tent for bikepacking and would definitely give peace of mind at campsites

@@tobygreenwood5036 I usually just lock my bike up with a cheap combi lock when camping to avoid opportunistic thieves. If there is something I can lock it to I'll use that for example, at this site I locked it to a picnic table. So far touch-wood I've never had issues!

I am considering the tarpatar 1 precisely for that reason. Any chance you could do a video of trying to fit your bike in (with wheels removed) and tag me in the commy? I am sure others would also value seeing this too!

Thanks, definitely one for blowing the cobwebs away!

Thanks! Yes, some of the roads around Crystal Palace can be busy. I've been out to Shoreham before. The scenery is lovely around there. I even attempted York's Hill once which was a beast!

I don't think you could. It is quite narrow, plus if you did.manage to squeeze it in, for example by taking the wheels off, you would have to climb over the bike to get out of the mesh tent.

@@bodmacity thank you, I see. When I bikepack sometimes I stress out about my bike being nicked and I was hoping this would work.

I loved that trip. Where are you off to next year?

​@bodmacity oh,. Well I'm only an hour from Dover. So a slightly more leisurely weekend across the channel ! I attempted the King Alfred's Way in the summer (on my own,.camping) and got about 3/4s away around. I did not realise it but I "Bonked out" a few times and I had to cut it short. So I need to be a bit more realistic 🤣. Next year I will be better perpaired ! Atb Grant 👍.

@@grantswheelstohills Nice, KAW is on my ride list. I'm hoping to do it next year. I may do it in two trips because it's one of the longer Cycling UK rides.

I haven't tried it but yes, you can pitch the outer first. Then you can climb in, layout the inner and then clip the inner to the outer before going out and pegging out the inner.

@@bodmacity Thanks that would make it more viable for me.

i want to know that too

I’ve used the Tarpstar 1 a couple of times now. I’m 5 foot 8 inches and I find the inner to be spacious enough. I still have to get to grips with a perfect pitch though! The last time I pitched it the inner was a little flappy and rather close to my face which was a little annoying. This may have been because the ground was uneven. I did try and tighten everything up but to no avail.

Thanks! The disc brakes don't normally make any noise in the dry. My disc pads just didn't like the rain! I thought once warmed up the noise would stop but it didn't...

It's a great route. It has been one of my favourites.

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video. The chair is a Helinox Chair Zero. Very light and surprisingly comfortable.

Thanks for the comment. Yes, that hill in Chilham was quite deceptive. A bit of a lung buster!

Good point. I've done the recipe before using an aluminium pot with no problem with burning. I also enjoy cooking a proper meal instead of warming something up. Plus cooked pasta may get mushed.up in my bag!

@@bodmacity I bought a dehydrating machine so now

I dehydrate my meals .make it very easy .

@@ascot1049 Yes, that would be make life easier for sure 😀.

And get a lid for that pot! Don’t write off titanium… just takes a bit getting used to

Just subbed you channel. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.

@bodmacity that's very kind, there will be more, but life has just got in the way this year.

Thanks. It's a pleasure, I'll be back for sure 🙂.

@@bodmacity would you mind if we shared a link to your video on our social media? If you have Facebook/Instagram, we’d be more than happy to tag you. X

@@fuzzpussadventures Yes, that's fine.

@@bodmacity thank you so much, is your social media tag bodmacity?

Yes, that will be the one 👍@@fuzzpussadventures

Ha! Yes, I know what you mean. It's a little disconcerting to say the least when you hear something walking around your tent at night. That was a great trip though. One of my favourites.

Thanks! It's a great route. I did it two days and it was a bit of a push at the end to make it back to the station on time. Having said that I did leave the campsite rather late as it was so nice there and I was enjoying the sunshine. I would avoid the sandy golf course section which was near Sandwich I believe, unless you enjoy hike a bike! There was a perfectly nice road that was parallel to it. Have fun on your ride.

@@bodmacity Thanks for the advice 👍🏻

Indeed, I only plan to use it in the summer. All that mesh will make for a cold autumnal night unless you layer up and use a warm sleeping bag.

Great review thanks. I've also got the T1 and footprint. Just to let you know that when I visited the Alpkit Inverness shop they were selling the T2 inner, which the assistant said wasn't available online for sale. I bought it and used one of my £20 voucher's too. I've yet to try it out.

@@hebseaswimmer Thanks for the comment. I took the T1 for an overnighter last weekend and I have to say I love it! I still have to perfect the pitching technique but it has bags of room and is very stable in wind. Good to know Alpkit are selling the inners separately. I think they are on to a winner with this design.

@@bodmacity Aye, I'm the same in perfecting the T1 pitch. I've found out that the T2 (outer and inner) weighs less than the outer, T1 inner and footprint put together. I got the footprint to try and keep ticks away. I seem to be a magnet for them. Great to have different inner options