Expedition Quasar Tent

Terranova Quasar. Bomb proof.

The expedition, they're not light.just under 4 kg, but of you want extreme 4 season, they're a good option. Very stable in high wind, they shed snow, and even on the wildest of winter nights they feel secure. I like that you have a big vestibule which you can cook in.

I have been using a Terra Nova Super Quasar (now known as the Expedition) since 2010 for mountain wild camping in UK winters and has proven to be 100% reliable. The SQ is definitely a large two man tent (3 at a squeeze) and having the benefit of two entrances, kit storage can be neatly squared away. The SQ is very, very strong and even in extremely windy conditions, a decent night of sleep is achieved, providing ultimate confidence that you won't get blown away. Rain, or snow posses no issue to the SQ, in fact during a winter camp in 2024, my tent was virtually snowed in, the strength to withstand heavy snow build up is truly exceptional. Pitching is simple enough even in mild rain/windy conditions. Getting in and out of the SQ can be slightly awkward with wet clothing, perhaps made worse in my advancing age. The SQ is not a lightweight tent, but the offset is that when pitched correctly it will protect you 100%. I've had a couple of broken red/blue poles and carried out a service to replace the taped seams in Jan 2025 - this is all that the SQ has needed following multiple winter camping in the UK mountains. Just this month, I purchased a standard Quasar (slightly smaller and lighter) for £500 brand new. The main differences noted is the weight of the flysheets, SQ has larger entrances and 4 guy lines less on the Quasar. In my view, either of these Terra Nova tents are perfectly suited to UK winter mountain camping.