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Morning all,

Has anyone any experience of the GoLite Shangri-La 1?

I'm looking for a one man tent with enough headroom for someone just over 6ft to sit up in. It need to be capable of dealing with high winds and rain but not snow. Unlikely to be used in temps below -5.

I love the Akto but it cannot sit up in it.

Any ideas? 

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I've just got one, but only tried it in the garden to date and in fine (!) weather with a light breeze, set up with the bespoke base so used insect repellent.  I have added guys front and rear to keep the ridge taut.  I think the sides might flap like the proverbial door in a gale.

I'm 6ft and the height seemed ok: it depends to some extent on the pitching and how much ventilation is left around the edges.   I reckon it would be difficult to get in and out without getting wet from the condensation and the porch is small for cooking in the wet.  Still, it is a fantastically light shelter at 880g which I bought thinking of the Pyrenees HRP next year. 

Will post again when I've tried it in the wet when I'll also take a bivvy in case my down bag gets flooded.  Also got the Shangri-La 4, and will be using both in the Pyrenees next month. 

Have a look at the Shangri-la 3 if you want room. My Hex 3 only weighs 728g. Fantastic room for the weight. Add a floor at 600g for a 1328g palace! I use trekking poles so don't use the golite pole.
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the hex 3 is a veritable palace.

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