"CrossPeak 1 Review: $800 Tent + £234 Duty... and the Condensation Is Awful"

Summit camp on Ben Oss testing the Cross Peak 1, a tent often marketed as a premium ultralight shelter. This trip put it through a real mountain environment, and the results were mixed. The tent itself cost around $800, but UK buyers should be aware that import charges can be significant. In my case, an additional £234 in duty and fees was required before delivery. One of the biggest disappointments was that the tent did not arrive with pegs or guy lines, meaning extra expense and preparation were needed before it could even be used properly in the hills. During the summit camp, condensation was a major issue. Despite careful pitching and ventilation management, moisture build-up inside the shelter was far more noticeable than expected, especially for a tent in this price bracket. Anyone considering the Cross Peak 1 for UK mountain conditions should factor this into their decision.