Packing Up a Blackwolf Turbo Lite Tent
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008 at 21:42
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Geoff1967
I used to have a Turbo 300 and had to sell it since downsizing my car. The only thing I didn't like about it was packing it away. I found it nearly impossible to fit the tent into the carry bag.
I'm now seriously considering the Turbo Lite FS 270 that BCF sell. It is considerabley lighter than the regular Turbo and comes in a smaller bag so may be just right for me.
Can anyone tell me if the Turbo Lite is easier to pack up compared to the regular Turbo? Do any owners of the Lite here have any issues with it?
Space is very important to me in my tiny Colt so I don't have the luxury of putting poles/awnings etc. anywhere except for in the tent bag.
Reply By: chisel - Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008 at 22:49
Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008 at 22:49
We have the Turbo lite 300 plus and yes it is difficult to pack/roll up tight enough to get back in the bag. We've only used it a couple of times though - I assume it gets easier.
I've never used the canvas ones though so couldn't say if it is worse or better.
It obviously depends on the bag size - some sizes may come in relatively large bags for that size.
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Reply By: nosh - Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 at 09:06
Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 at 09:06
I have a Turbo Lite FS 250 and without the extra bits and pieces I carry in the tent bag as
well, I find it relatively easy to pack away. One thing I have done is made up some longer, wider straps and I use three sometimes four to get a nice and tight bundle. But not some tight that it puts undue pressure on the frame work.
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Gavan
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Reply By: Member - Bentaxle - Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 at 11:53
Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 at 11:53
Geoff, I've got the BCF 270 Turbo Lite and yes had problems in packing it up until I went to the Black Wolfe web site and watched the videos on erecting and packing up since then its been a hell of a lot easier.
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 at 12:40
Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 at 12:40
Had the same problem with my Oztent , now I try and tack my time and get the thing flatter and neater and it fits in. Forget it if you are hungover and it's raining..! LOL
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