The Breeze 1 is a two-person tunnel tent with a generous vestibule and three aluminium poles. The inner tent goes up together with the fly, which can be a big advantage in bad weather. Inside there is enough room for two people and their luggage. At a pinch you can cook comfortably in the vestibule, which makes it possible to sit out a rainy day.
Xtend-Adventure Breeze 1 specifications
- Sleeping places: 2
- Entrance: 1
- Vestibule: 1
- Inner tent floor area: 2.82 m²
- Height: 105 cm (at the highest point)
- Total weight: 3.1 kg (manufacturer); 2.89 kg (weighed by Odoo.tv)
- Packed size: 41 x 16 cm
- Fly: siliconised ripstop nylon
- Inner tent: breathable nylon
- Groundsheet: 70D taffeta nylon
- Hydrostatic head, groundsheet: 10,000 mm
- Hydrostatic head, fly: 3,000 mm
- Seasons: 3
- Price: EUR 300
Pitching the Xtend-Adventure Breeze 1
The tent goes up in a few minutes (five to six). First you line it up with the wind and fix it with two pegs. Then the three colour-coded poles are fed into their sleeves and hooked into the eyelets provided. After that the tent is pulled out like an accordion and pegged down properly; at a pinch it stands reasonably solidly on three pegs. If a storm is on the way, the Breeze 1 can be pitched securely with additional guy lines.
Features of the Xtend-Adventure Breeze 1
The Breeze 1 has a side entrance that can be closed with a mesh panel. The tent has two freely adjustable vents that can be operated from the inside (one in the vestibule, the other in the inner tent). The inner tent is attached to the fly with hooks and eyelets at the top and a clip system at the bottom, so it is easy to take out and clean when needed. The inner tent door can only be closed halfway with mesh; inside there are two pockets and a washing line. Patches for all the fabrics, a repair sleeve, light magnesium-alloy pegs and seam sealer are included. A footprint is available as an option.
The Xtend-Adventure Breeze 1 in use
The Breeze 1 has already been put through its paces on three longer bike tours and several trekking trips. The small packed size and the huge amount of room turned out to be a big advantage. The fabrics are also reinforced at the points that take the most stress. The vestibule holds four panniers or two large trekking packs and still leaves room for cooking and a comfortable way in and out.
You cannot stand upright in this tent. The front section gives you enough room to change clothes sitting down. The inner tent takes two sleeping mats and two smaller packs. The washing line inside should not be loaded too heavily, though, or the whole inner tent pulls together.
We have come through several light showers dry, although it is advisable to pitch the tent taut in the rain so that puddles do not form on the roof. The big problem of condensation on the inside of the fly is not solved here either, despite the good ventilation — as in every tent. The inner tent always stayed dry, and the fly dried quickly in sunshine.
While pitching the tent I noticed that the poles can only be hooked in under considerable tension. When I asked the manufacturer about it, they assured me this was designed deliberately to give the tent more stability, and offered me a free inspection of the tent.
Pros
- Huge amount of room
- Large vestibule
- Fabric reinforced at high-stress points
- Five-year warranty
- Good customer support
Cons
- Condensation on the inside of the fly
Verdict on the Xtend-Adventure Breeze 1
I like this tent for its rugged build and the huge amount of space in both the vestibule and the inner tent. The Xtend-Adventure Breeze 1 is certainly not a tent for ultralight hikers, but anyone travelling as a pair, or heading out by canoe or bike, should take a look at it, because it strikes a very good balance between weight and room.
Links
- Breeze 1 video review at Odoo.tv
- Manufacturer’s website
