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Gear of the Week | Husky Bret Tent

Compact, lightweight, robust, affordable

by Steffen Kruse 04/25/2015
A roof over your head for two people is always a nice thing, even in outdoor times. It's even nicer when it's a reliable partner that has accompanied me in wind and weather for several years and provides reliable protection.

A roof over your head for two people is always a nice thing, even in outdoor times. It's even nicer when it's a reliable partner that has accompanied me in wind and weather for several years and provides reliable protection.


                        Hysky Bret tent

The final decision to buy this tent was not, as it should have been, after intensive research into the advantages and disadvantages of the product: it was more of an impulse purchase: mainly due to the relatively low price and the low weight.

The only disappointment I've had with the Husky Bret tent so far was that when I first unpacked it, the zipper lip of the vestibule was sewn together with a small piece of the actual canvas. Such a mistake is anything but pleasant, but with a small cut the problem was solved and since then the tent has reliably accompanied me in wind, rain and sun.

The low weight indicates that the tent is not a loft, but a nice, cozy shelter for two people who know each other, or would like to get to know each other. There is only limited luggage space inside for several days, but there is enough space for the essentials. The rest should stay outside and can be stored under the "larger" Absis quite well protected. You should not speculate on extended cooking sessions in the vestibule, it is possible if necessary, but the tent is certainly not predestined for this. Its strengths lie in its low weight, which is perfect for long approaches and extended hikes or ski tours.

It can be set up quickly and easily on its own, has an inner tent with mosquito net, two entrances, the floor and the tarpaulin are waterproof and provide good protection from the rain. The inner tent has pockets on each side and a small luggage net on the ceiling. I think the stability is good for a tent of this size, but the poles are not designed for high alpine storms or require additional shading from rocks or snow. The two "pop-up windows" on the roof ensure a good indoor climate.
The accessories include a comprehensive repair kit that can be used to solve any problems that may arise on the go.
Although the tent understandably shows signs of wear after many years of use and suffered a broken pole and a torn flysheet during its last use, I am willing to repair it again so that it can be used for many more trips. A roof over your head is just something nice :-)

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