Highlander Blackthorn 1 Tent Gen2
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The Highlander Blackthorn 1 Gen2 is the lightest tent in the Blackthorn range, at 1.71kg including the roll-top drybag and packing down to 29 x 14cm. The low-profile tunnel design keeps wind resistance low and the packed size small, which makes it a capable option for wild campers, hikepackers and bikepackers who want a reliable one-person shelter without unnecessary weight. The 190T polyester flysheet is rated to 2000mm with taped seams, over a fully sewn-in 190T groundsheet rated to 3000mm. A side storage area by the door gives you 85cm of covered ground for boots and a pack, so wet kit stays out of the inner. An integrated bug net, an internal hanging line, fire-retardant materials and 6.9mm fibreglass poles with eyelet-and-buckle fixing complete it, and the whole thing pitches in about five minutes. Need to sit up, or carry more kit? The roomier Blackthorn 1+ Gen2 gives you 83cm of height and 105cm of width. Available in Scarab Green and HMTC Camo.
Is this the right tent for you?
Straight answer on space, because it is the thing people get wrong with solo tents.
- 68cm interior height. This is a lie-down tent, not a sit-up tent. You can prop up on your elbows to cook or sort kit, but you cannot sit upright in it.
- 85cm wide sleeping area. Room for you and a standard sleeping mat, but not for your pack beside you.
- 85cm covered side area by the door. This is where the boots and the pack go. More covered ground than the 1+ gives you, because this tent keeps its width in the porch rather than the inner.
- 240cm interior length. Length is not the constraint on this tent. Height is.
- 1.71kg packed. The lightest tent in the Blackthorn range, and 390g lighter than the 1+.
Not the right tent for: winter mountain use, or anyone who wants to sit up. This is a three-season value tent, on fibreglass poles and 190T polyester, priced accordingly.
Want to sit up, or keep your kit inside with you? Take the Highlander Blackthorn 1+ Gen2, at 83cm high and 105cm wide.
Key Features
- 1.71kg, Packs to 29 x 14cm - The lightest and most packable tent in the Blackthorn range
- Low-Profile Tunnel Design - Streamlined shape reduces wind resistance and keeps the packed footprint small
- 85cm Side Storage Area by the Door - Covered ground for boots and a pack, so wet kit stays out of the sleeping area
- 190T Polyester Flysheet - 2000mm hydrostatic head with taped seams for waterproof protection in UK conditions
- Fully Sewn-In Groundsheet - 190T polyester rated to 3000mm keeps moisture out from below
- Integrated Bug Net - Built-in insect protection at the entrance for comfortable overnight use
- Pitches in 5 Minutes - Eyelet and buckle pole fixing for a fast, secure setup
- 6.9mm Fibreglass Poles - Flexible and cheap to replace; they take a bend without holding it
- Fire-Retardant Materials - Flysheet and groundsheet both meet fire safety standards
- Internal Hanging Line - Practical point for drying clothes or organising kit inside the tent
- Roll-Top Drybag Carry Bag - Heavy duty stuff sack with a waterproof roll-top closure, so the tent can ride on the outside of a pack in the rain, and packs down to 29 x 14cm
Ideal For
- Wild Camping and Backpacking - A lightweight, low-profile solo shelter for overnight trips away from established campsites
- DofE and School Expeditions - Meets the one-person tent requirement on most expedition kit lists at 1.71kg, packing to 29 x 14cm so it fits a 65L pack alongside the rest of the kit
- Bikepacking and Cycle Touring - Packs to 29 x 14cm and fits frame bags, panniers and rear racks
- Hillwalking and Exposed Ground - Low profile handles open ridges and exposed terrain in wind
- Military, Cadet and Expedition Group Use - HMTC Camo variant suits field exercises, cadet training weekends and military overnight operations
Which Blackthorn Gen2 is right for you?
All three share the same fabrics, 2000mm flysheet and 3000mm groundsheet, and all three pitch in about five minutes. The difference is interior height, floor space and weight.
Blackthorn 1 Gen2
This tent
68cm high
lie down only
1 person
240 × 85cm floor
1.71kg
packs 29 × 14cm
Lightest solo setup, bikepacking, DofE
More room
83cm high
sit up hunched
1 person
255 × 105cm floor
2.1kg
packs 33 × 14cm
Taller campers, kit inside with you
Most space
93cm high
sit up
2 person
210 × 150cm floor
2.72kg
packs 48 × 14cm
Two people, or solo with a 120cm front vestibule
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Highlander |
|---|---|
| MPN | TEN131V2 |
| Capacity | 1 person |
| Flysheet | 190T Polyester, 2000mm HH |
| Groundsheet | 190T Polyester, 3000mm HH |
| Seams | Taped |
| Poles | 6.9mm fibreglass |
| Pitch Time | 5 minutes |
| Outer Dimensions | 265 x 170 x 72cm |
| Inner Dimensions | 240 x 85 x 68cm |
| Covered Side Area | 85cm by the door |
| Pack Size | 29 x 14cm |
| Weight | 1.71kg (1.67kg without drybag) |
| Stuff Sack | Heavy duty roll-top drybag |
| Fire Retardant | Flysheet and groundsheet |
| Colours | Scarab Green, HMTC Camo |
| Warranty | 1 year against faults in materials and workmanship |
Warranty
The Highlander Blackthorn 1 Tent Gen2 is covered by a 1 year guarantee against faults in materials and workmanship.
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OUT WITH IT
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PITCHED BEFORE DARK
You get in later than you planned, in worse light than you wanted. Poles through, eyelets, buckles, done. Nothing to work out in the dark and nothing that needs a second pair of hands.
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BUILT LOW ON PURPOSE
The shape is the point. Less tent standing up into the wind, and less of it flapping you awake at two in the morning. On an open pitch with nothing to break the weather, that is the difference between a night's sleep and a long night.
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THE BIT YOU CARRY
A tent earns its place in the pack or it stays at home. This one rolls into its drybag small enough to ride on the outside in the wet, or to go inside and still leave room for the rest of your kit.
Available in three sizes
The Highlander Blackthorn range of tents all offer the same reliable performance, but with multiple size options.
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