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ToeKnee419
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Rays online free tent

Sat 29 Oct, 2016 2:04 pm

Hi guys, Rays is having a spend 150 get a cheap dome tent ($ 70 rrp) for free, i was wondering if its even worth the hassle of taking it on hikes. The tents a wild country ayr 3 pr dome tent

http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/Product/Wild-Country-Ayr-Dome-Tent-3-Person/381752
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Re: Rays online free tent

Sat 29 Oct, 2016 2:14 pm

Not really, fine for kids at a camping ground or in the back-yard but way to heavy and fragile [ 6mm FG wands ] for bushwalking.
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Re: Rays online free tent

Sat 29 Oct, 2016 4:03 pm

2.8kg for 3pp is barely ok but the quality.


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Re: Rays online free tent

Tue 01 Nov, 2016 10:05 am

All due respect to Rays, this is yet another symptom of the discount culture. Make it out that you're saving money or getting a great deal by only providing perceived value back. For a lot of people, the free tent is worthless - you don't need it, won't use it, and if you did/do, it's probably going to live only a short life.
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Re: Rays online free tent

Fri 04 Nov, 2016 9:40 am

LOL! It's like the toys given free with each McDonald's Happy Meal.


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Re: Rays online free tent

Fri 04 Nov, 2016 10:45 am

GPSGuided wrote:LOL! It's like the toys given free with each McDonald's Happy Meal.


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Not really. Happy Meal toys are functional! :P

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Re: Rays online free tent

Fri 04 Nov, 2016 11:53 am

Within limits. LOL


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Re: Rays online free tent

Fri 04 Nov, 2016 9:35 pm

I have one of their tents that is still very cheap by hiking tent standards but it has done pretty well for me, it's heavy and small but it was cheap. It is a lower profile tent than the one in the OP, I don't think I'd take that hiking, those things love to buckle in moderate winds and the last thing you want is a slap to the face from a tent pole.
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