Bushwalk Australia

Hi all, I'm new to Oz so unfamiliar with what brands here are good and bad. Any advice on a decent 3-person tent? Not looking for top of the range but will pay for something decent rather than going cheap as possible. Even advice on what brands to avoid would be a help. Thanks!

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It will help if you add some information such as where and when you intend to camp , tents that you like the shape of or are familiar with, size of occupants and expected max weight.

Possibly the MSR Elixir 3? Worth a look

I have this 3 person tent which I used when I am touring with my 4wd so it is quick setup for being on the move.http://www.aussiedisposals.com.au/easy-up-dome
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My limited experience of 3 person tents is that they tend to be a very cosy 3. If you really want it to fit 3 decent sized people, it may be better to look for a 4 person tent. I'd suggest you get the floor measurements of a tent you consider, and compare that with the combined size of the mats you want to put in there, allowing a little space on the sides so you're not right up against the walls. On the other hand, if you just want plenty of room for 2 people, you wouldn't need to do bother about this.

Thanks, I should have specified the tent is for two people, I've added the imaginary person for a bit of space and comfort.
We are travelling on motorbike so while packed size and weight aren't irrelevant we won't be carrying it far on foot.

Defender110: Packed size of that easy up dome looks a bit large for carrying on a bike but looks super easy to set up! Would be a bit worried about what happens if that top part breaks though. Need something that would be easily bodgeable.

benjabimon: Elixir looks good, read a review on amazon that someone's tent framing broke and they found it hard to modify for the rest of the trip. Unfortunately I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm going to break whatever tent I get!

Any other decent brands out there popular here in Australia?

edit: Also essential that the tent doesn't require staking to stay up!

One Planet is an Australian brand with a good reputation. So it may be worth looking at the 3 person version of their 'Goondie': http://www.oneplanet.com.au/about-the-g ... amily.html

I use the 1 person Goondie and am very happy with it. I know other people here are happy with their 2 person Goondie. But I don't think I've heard any reports on the 3 person version.

These are not cheap, though. But you get what you pay for, I reckon.

vegtribe wrote:Thanks, I should have specified the tent is for two people, I've added the imaginary person for a bit of space and comfort.
We are travelling on motorbike so while packed size and weight aren't irrelevant we won't be carrying it far on foot.

Defender110: Packed size of that easy up dome looks a bit large for carrying on a bike but looks super easy to set up! Would be a bit worried about what happens if that top part breaks though. Need something that would be easily bodgeable.

benjabimon: Elixir looks good, read a review on amazon that someone's tent framing broke and they found it hard to modify for the rest of the trip. Unfortunately I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm going to break whatever tent I get!

Any other decent brands out there popular here in Australia?

edit: Also essential that the tent doesn't require staking to stay up!

Agree with what you are saying but in my case I am taking this risk for convenience and speed, and if it breaks I could sleep in the back seat as plan B.

I also have a bigger canvas which is a lot tougher but use that if I I have to stay for more than 3 days in one location.


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Vango Halo 300 might be worth a look. Not too expensive and weighing around 3.5kg. Heavyish for hiking (although I use one but I'm not ultralight) but should be fine for biking. It's a UK brand tent.

Son of a Beach wrote:One Planet is an Australian brand with a good reputation. So it may be worth looking at the 3 person version of their 'Goondie': http://www.oneplanet.com.au/about-the-g ... amily.html

I use the 1 person Goondie and am very happy with it. I know other people here are happy with their 2 person Goondie. But I don't think I've heard any reports on the 3 person version.

These are not cheap, though. But you get what you pay for, I reckon.

Can't recommend OP enough. I have their Wurley 3P tent and it is absolutely amazing. Mind you, if you need to fit three people in + packs, it'l be a tight, but doable, squeeze

Iv'e always been keen on a dedicated bike tent, not carrying it far.., though it does appear some riders are into the UL thing too. Been considering (sometime) building a big (UL) Tenere tent, like a hilleberg tunnel for bikers...

Pleanty of cheaper options for 3 season bushwalking tents, the big box/generalist brand tents iv'e seen seem to suffer more from cheaper materials = increased weight, than in, that often, 'build quality' (or design seeing as how many just copy the thoughtful design of others)

Nuts wrote:Iv'e always been keen on a dedicated bike tent, not carrying it far.., though it does appear some riders are into the UL thing too. Been considering (sometime) building a big (UL) Tenere tent, like a hilleberg tunnel for bikers...

Pleanty of cheaper options for 3 season bushwalking tents, the big box/generalist brand tents iv'e seen seem to suffer more from cheaper materials = increased weight, than in, that often, 'build quality' (or design seeing as how many just copy the thoughtful design of others)

Have you seen the Zempire Adventure range? Decently priced - $150-$400 - and nicely made and spec'd.

Nuts wrote:Iv'e always been keen on a dedicated bike tent, not carrying it far.., though it does appear some riders are into the UL thing too.

Yup - way I see it, if it is too big to carry on my back, then it's too big to carry on my bike.
I've settled on a TT Protrail.

vegtribe wrote:Hi all, I'm new to Oz so unfamiliar with what brands here are good and bad. Any advice on a decent 3-person tent? Not looking for top of the range but will pay for something decent rather than going cheap as possible. Even advice on what brands to avoid would be a help. Thanks!

Are you in Oz for a short time only? Is it for car camping or overnight bushwalking?