Blog review of the Kangri mountain tent

By Jay Oram

Excellent value for money, has a strong construction, and offers plenty of space & versatility. Plus Alpkit are an up-and-coming British brand, whose customer service, in my experience so far, has been second to none. Highly recommended!

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Tents

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Kelp
Elan
Lightweight, waterproof hooped bivvy bag weighing less than 1kg
$109.99 $129.99

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Kelp
Polestar
Trekking pole tent for long distance backpacking: 1-person, 3-season, 980g
$129.99 $169.99

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Kelp
Aeronaut 1
Innovative air pole tent great for bikepacking and hiking trips: 1-person, 3-season, 1.2kg
$169.99 $209.99

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Kelp
Aeronaut 2
Innovative air pole tent great for bikepacking and hiking trips: 2-person, 3-season, 1.5kg
$209.99 $259.99

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Green
Ultra 1
Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person, 2-3 season, sub 900g (2lb)
$319.99 $389.99

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Kelp
Soloist
Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person, 3-season, 1.2kg
$159.99 $199.99

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Kelp
Soloist XL
Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person XL, 3-season, 1.31kg
$169.99 $229.99

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Kelp
Viso 2
Spacious, backpacking tunnel tent: 2-person, 3-season, 3.2kg
$209.99

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River
Viso 3
Spacious, backpacking tunnel tent: 3-person, 3-season, 3.9kg
$239.99

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Kelp
Tetri
Geodesic backpacking tent: 2-person, 3-season, 3kg
$169.99 $199.99

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Blue
Ordos 2
Ultralight backpacking tent: 2-person, 3-season, 1.4kg
$289.99
Kelp
Ordos 3
Ultralight backpacking tent: 3-person, 3-season, 1.7kg
$329.99

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