Best Telemark 1 LW (2.0) Tent One Person Tents

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A high-spec solo tent for those prioritising precision, weight savings, and simplicity without sacrificing shelter.

Nordisk says: 

A tent so light that you can bring it anywhere, so small that you can always fit it into your bag, and so spacious that you can stay, sit and sleep effortlessly while keeping your belongings dry too. You can even prepare your racefood under the door if you need to. This is the ideal combination of weight reduction, comfort and performance (and a bucket load of awards…).

Our Verdict

Ultralight yet liveable, the updated Telemark 1 LW strikes a smart balance between minimal weight and real-world usability for solo journeys where every gram matters.

At just 795g (Medium), it’s hard to overstate how compact and efficient this tent is. The single-pole design makes for a quick pitch, though the pole sleeve took a moment to locate the first time—worth familiarising yourself with before setting up in exposed conditions. Once pitched, the tent feels surprisingly spacious inside, with just enough headroom to sit up and room at the foot for a bit of kit. The adjustable inner width is a clever feature, letting you shift between sleeping space and more vestibule area depending on your gear and needs.

As expected for a tent this light, the materials are delicate and require careful handling. It holds up well in poor weather, with a 2,000 mm fly and a reassuringly tough 8,000 mm groundsheet.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Adjustable cabin width
• Apsis with room for luggage or cooking
• Great ventilation for better inside climate

Specifications

• Total Weight (ex bags and pegs): 795g
• Flysheet & Inner Weighs: 680g
• Poles Weigh: 115g
• Pegs x8 Weighs: 76g
• Pack Size: 13 x 35 cm
• Capacity: 1 person
• Measurements Flysheet: 235 x 138 x 96 cm
• Mesurements Inner Tent: 220 x 98 x 86 cm
• Water column fly: 2000mm
• Water column ground: 8000mm

Material & Construction

• Material Flysheet: 100% Nylon, Rip-stop, 10D, double side silicon 3 layer
• Material Inner Tent: 100% Nylon, Rip-stop, 15D
• Material Groundsheet: 100% Nylon, Rip-stop, 20D
• Guy Line: 2 mm Dyneema (extra guy rope is supplied for converting door into apsis)
• Poles: 8.7 mm alu DAC Featherlike NSL, Green Anodized, 33,5 cm for longest pole segment
• Pegs: Alu triple twister – 4 pieces

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