The Robens chaser 1 one person tent is a standard, centre hoop design with some interesting design flourishes. For regular British conditions, it pitches as a single unit, with 4 corner struts and 6 guys making for a very stable shelter in windy conditions. In more benign conditions, other configurations allow for a half covered or a completely open mesh shelter.
David Lintern’s Verdict
I found the Chaser very fussy to erect the first time, but once I understood the strut sleeve system, it was quick and easy to work with, and impressively stable in uncomfortably high winds.- Weight
- Price
- Wind Resistant
- Small porch
- Fussy to pitch
| Quick specs | |
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| Price: £341 Weight: 1239g Pitching: As a unit, or fly only, or inner only. Flysheet: silicone/Pu nylon, 2000mm Hydrostatic Head Inner: 20D nylon mesh Groundsheet: 20D PU nylon ripstop, 5000mm Hydrostatic Head Poles: aluminium 7001, T6, 8.5/7.0 mm, anodised Pegs: 12 x 4” square Porches: 1, height 90cm by 35cm deep Inner Dimensions: length 245cm, width at centre 85cm, max. height 75cm URL www.robens.de |
The supplied pegs are relatively small, sturdy but worth adding to with a mix for different ground conditions. There are no vents, and with the zipper open, rain can enter the inner.
It’s possible to cook in the porch, but only just. However, the zipper is two way and the door has a hood, so steam can escape. With a stove set up, there’s not a lot of spare room for storage. The living space is luxuriously long, but headroom would be restrictive for anyone taller than 5,9”.
I found the Robens chaser 1 very fussy to erect the first time, but once I understood the strut sleeve system, it was quick and easy to work with, and impressively stable in uncomfortably high winds, on a Highland winter summit camp. The small porch lets the Chaser down, but it’s a good price and quite versatile if you plan to camp in warmer climates.
