Active Traveller review the Jaran 2 tent

Active Traveller review the Jaran 2 tent

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Active Traveller review the Jaran 2 tunnel tent

All in all the Jaran 2 is, in our opinion one of the best lightweight 2 person backpacking tents for the money.
Read the full review here

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