Terra Nova Quasar

The definitive two-person mountain tent. Its exceptionally strong design has withstood the test of both Himalayan storms and Arctic gales. Robust geodesic 4-pole structure Sleeps two comfortably. Colour coded pole sleeves for easy pitching. Internal mesh pockets for storage Inner can be pitched alone in warmer climates. Two entrances with large door vents. Two roomy vestibules perfect for storage/sheltered cooking

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	£295.00	£8.23	£303.23
	£319.99	FREE	£319.99
	£365.50	£4.50	£370
	£380.00	£7.50	£387.5

   User Reviews

General comments: thye BEST 2 man tent you can buy....period (as they say in the states!). even though i have no upgraded to a hyperspace (wife needs more room), the quasar served me for many trouble free years in N.wales, scoyland, spain and the alps..read the jargon in the terra Nova catalogue...'The best tents in the world', and more importantly 'made in the U.K.'

Pros: everything, easy to pitch, bombproof construction, never leaked (i never proofed it either), fairly light between 2 people, and if you have to pitch it in the campsite under tryfan, you can sit in glee as others wished they had one also.

Cons: nothing...worth every penny

General comments: I have owned my trusty quasar for approximately eleven years and in that time it has seen some major conditions, been treated unfairly and still looks after me impeccably. A testament to the overall design of this tent is that over the years the design has not changed much with only slight tweaks to the fabric and the addition of lighter poles. I looked good and hard for what I felt needed to be a tent for all conditions and all environments and the Quasar came out on top. There are lighter tents out there, they have more things attached to them, they maybe a nicer colour and the may cost slightly less but when you are stuck in the west coast in a blizzard, there is only one tent you want to be in - this is it. The watershed fabric does its job superbly, it is quite thick and just feels like it can cope with whatever mother nature throws at it. Putting the tent up is simple, four poles make the geodesic design which is tensioned when erected (tried so hard not to use this word!), the inner has a certain amount of DWR applied but don't be fooled into thinking this will keep out anything more than mist. Two guy points at either end of the tent secure it to the floor then six others complete the package. Internally the length is good (217cm) so you six footers out there will fit in no problem. There is just enough width for 2 thermarests and some clothes and the two porch area will take boots and rucksack. I have used this backpacking (between two) and out of the car and it does it all. This IS the best tent in the world!

Pros: Everything.

Cons: Nothing.

General comments: I lived in a Quasar for 5 weeks this summer, chiefly on glaciers in Greenland. It stood up to days of heavy snow where it was being almost totally buried on a daily basis, and strong katabatic winds where it bent under the strain (it's designed to do this) but was always fine. It's reasonably roomy - as I said I lived in one for some time. The porch is a little cramped, but it packs down well and is reasonably quick and easy to set up. Ideal for high mountain use, but the high price and lack of porch space (makes cooking difficult and a little scary during very heavy weather) mean that it isn't ideal for valley use.

Pros: High quality, very robust, lightweight.

Cons: Lack of porch space.

General comments: My best mate has this tent and we have used it loads in both the UK and Alps. Has stood up to all conditions....apart from my mate stupidly betting he could jump over it and actually landing slap bang in the middle of it....however despite this the only damage was a slightly bent pole! Truly indestructible. Easy to pitch.....only problem is if it is truly pissing it down, there is no escaping that you have to pitch the inner first. I have been so impressed by this tent I have decided to take the plunge and buy one myself.

Pros: Excellent tent, Nice understated olive flysheet means you dont look like a poser on the odd times you use the tent on a normal campsite....which is more than can be said for bright yellow tnf/mhw

Cons: If you are needing a tent for backpacking and can compromise a little on strength, there are lighter tents available.

General comments: I have owned a quasar since 1998, and it has been used for everything from high alpine camping on glaciers to car camping with the kids. It has been superb and never leaked or failed me yet. My extreme test was on a Mountain Leader assessment in the Lakes in 2000 that coincided with a forecast for 100mph winds. I cannot confirm this speed but camped high on the ridge near Great Gable the tent was pushed over so that the roof touched our heads inside…..but……it sprung back. Our supervisors Terra Nova Voyager collapsed and we lost 6 tent pegs ripped from the ground. We secured the tent with LARGE rocks. I have used several tents and don’t know of many that would have withstood such conditions. Criticisms: It can feel a bit heavy compared to some more recent tents, but the newer quasars have been put on a diet! Also the seam seals on the fly are now coming away, this has been easily fixed with Seamseal glue. I have had no failure yet of the materials and I have not bent a peg despite some ice hammers pounding them into frozen turf etc… I* thoroughly recommend it to anyone who needs utter dependability.

Pros: the best a man can get.........

Cons: the seam sealing is failing

General comments: Well only just got this today, everything looks good so far put it up in my living room of all places! Anyway I am sure all the good stuff about this tent is true, however one very disappointing thing is that it is NOT made in the UK, I found references to Made in Vietnam and China all over the tent, there is no made in UK anywhere on the tent, which begs the question why did I buy such an expensive tent if it's made in Vietnam! Anyway I hope all the goods things are true, will do a field test and post again, just wanted everyone to know it's not made in the UK.

Pros: Hopefully everybody else's

Cons: Made in Vietnam and China !!

General comments: Simply the best tent on the market. I've owned a Quasar for 10 years; it's been out in some horrendous weather which it just shrugs off. There's plenty of space for two plus kit and the headroom is good too. Design and build quality are second to none (mine was made in UK before production was shifted). While foul weather performance is awesome, fair weather performance is just as important - the Quasar is an excellent all-rounder. Porch space is adequate, and you can roll back either side of the porches; also a useful trick is to unhook the inner from the pole bases and drag it toward you to make more cooking space. Easy to pitch (latest model has colour coding of poles too), the whole thing just feels right. Not as light as some, though there's a lighter version, it's easily carried between 2 people. If you want one tent to do anything, which will last and last, this is the one.

Pros: Design, build quality, strength, practicality customer service from Terra Nova, my 10 year old has NEVER let me down. The best around

Cons: Absolutely nothing

General comments: I was never one for spending a loads of money on gear until I seriously got into hillwlking/mountainering. With kit you get what you pay for and with this tent you get alot!!! it has it all and justifies its price tag when the "S*@t hits the fan", weather wise. I've twice been out in abismal weather and can honestly say this tent saved my life! Half way up amountain in a howling gail you need to have confidence in your equipment and I now have confidence in my quasar!

Pros: bomb proof, if anothetr war starts here i'm putting my tent up! easy to put up (but does take som practice). solid consruction, top class materials.

Cons: quite heavy, hey can't have it all your own way.

Pros: EXCELLENT TENT -

Cons: LET DOWN BY POLES: BOTH THE ORIGINAL EASTON ALLOY AND THE REPLACEMENT REFLEX POLES - HAVE SNAPPED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS (EVEN DURING A CALM NIGHT ON A FLAT CAMPSITE ON THE TENTS FIRST OUTING) - TERRA NOVA DONT ACCEPT THAT POLES HAVE BEEN AT FAULT AND HAVE CHARGED ME EACH TIME FOR NEW POLES (THE LAST TIME I BOUGHT REFLEX AND DACS - THE REFLEX SNAPPED AND THE DACS HAVE BEEN FINE. PERHAPS THERE IS A REASON FOR TERRA NOVA CHANGING THE POLES ON THEIR CURRENT QUASAR? TERRA NOVA CUSTOMER SERVICE IS POOR IN MY BIASED OPINION AS A CUSTOMER .

General comments: This is a generally well made and stable tent. It is heavy but oK shared between 2. The inner is a good cheerful bright colour when stormbound. Very waterproof base. Mine has been used on a flooded site and we just floated above it - the base acted like a waterbed. This tent has stood up to some seriously high winds but recently the shorter red pole snapped in a storm. This resulted in damage to the pole sleeve and the flysheet was ripped by the snapping pole. Game over! I was surprised by the pole snapping as it undermined the bomb-proof reputation of the tent. Customer service was efficient - repairs came to £28 plus postage and packing plus £29 for a new pole. Service was fast - 7 days.

Pros: waterproof and generally very strong. Cheery inner and good enough space for two.

Cons: Snapped pole. Spindrift comes through the zips and under the fly to fill the porches and inner too. Zip covers needed Terra Nova - talk to Hilliberg - they do this well! Flysheet first only pitching makes it a damp pain in wet weather.

General comments: I bought the Quasar as my first tent while a student in 1994. At the time I had second thoughts about spending so much of my limited budget on a tent but hey - this is 14 years later and I'm reviewing the same tent! I've had a lot of use out of the tent over the years, mostly in the Scottish mountains and in some pretty unpleasant conditions thrown at me by all four of the seasons. I've always been impressed by the tent's strength and the space that it offers. On one outing to Skye three of us shared it in tolerable comfort. On the down side it is heavier than many tents and you have to pitch it inner-first. Finally, I've recently had to sent the tent back to the factory for repairs (rodent damage whilst in storage!) and Terra Nova were incredibly helpful. My tent feels brand new again and I'm looking forward to at least another 14 years of use.

Pros: Incredibly strong design, spacious for 2 people, outstanding customer service

Cons: Not the lightest, nor the cheapest, pitches inner-first

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