3 man hiking tent for under $200

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pgiles
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3 man hiking tent for under $200

Tue 28 Feb, 2012 9:03 pm

Hi,
Can anyone recommend a 3 man hiking tent for under $200? I am not super rich and can't afford a top of the line brand. Needs to be used on the Overland track in a month or so.
Companion have one for $199 but I can't find a review anywhere.
Cheers
Peter
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Re: 3 man hiking tent for under $200

Tue 28 Feb, 2012 9:54 pm

Search the Coleman avior x3 on ebay. Should fit the bill. My first tent was a Coleman duo and its still going strong. Now spends its days up on the main range after selling it to a friend.
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Re: 3 man hiking tent for under $200

Wed 29 Feb, 2012 11:41 am

Or maybe get a second hand Caddis of eBay?
Although even a new Caddis is good value at the heavier end of the market

http://www.snowgum.com.au/shop/product/ ... is-2p-tent
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Re: 3 man hiking tent for under $200

Wed 29 Feb, 2012 8:53 pm

I have a Coleman Phad X3 that is excellent if you are not too tall. If you can find one of ebay, it's around that price. Not made anymore though.
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Re: 3 man hiking tent for under $200

Thu 01 Mar, 2012 4:14 pm

Thanks for your thoughts and ideas.

I found a Sierra Designs Zolo 3 Tent - 3-Person, 3-Season via the States.

I don't like buying things unseen but it seems to meet my requirements so I took the plunge thanks to a good exchange rate at the moment.

Cheers

Peter
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