Tent guide

[threedogs]

@ Matt195583 Thats a tent, throw down a ground sheet and away you go, reminds me camping with dad years ago
in the old green/white Auto tent of years gone by.

[oncedisturbed]

Tomahawk tents were based off the Army 11 x 11 and 14 x 14 service tents - they have been out for awhile now but they still have't updated their website - http://aussieoutlaw.com.au/

They are pretty good but very bulky again and pretty pricey, as myself and 3D and a few other's have mentioned before the canvas touring tents are good value for money and will last yonks (like most things will) if looked after.

At the end of the day, it is up to you on the style etc you choose as to what you really need (vs like) in a tent. I have probably 7 or 8 tents at home and only use 3 of them, the canvas touring tent when with the family, a 2 man hike tent for just me and a 4 man dome when the need arises due to packing size.

[threedogs]

Last count I had 10 tents thats where I drew the line. 2 man Geo were too small 4 man geo too big.
I was getting tents dirt cheap BTW. Have 4 swags , one I'll never use thats a king single dome, but mattress is perfect fit in my camper.
swags are just way too bulky to take anywhere, Ever tried getting in one in the wet {dome} all your shite is muddy ,wet, and thats if you dont go A over T getting in. lol

[oncedisturbed]

lolol, nope but I did wet trying to get out of one when I realised I was getting wet and all the gear was left out from the kids. Running around the campsite at 2 in the morning in my boxers made for an interesting sight, I think I even scarred the drop bears lol

[Matt195583]

Three dogs I don't bother with a ground sheet, just have the combustion heater in one corner and sleep on a fold out stretcher. It can pour with rain for days and all my stuff stays warm and dry.
The glory of the tunnel tents is that they are super simple, all the poles are identicle and the angle joiners are all the same as well. The only downside is they are a little bit bulky but having seen my mates black wolf turbo tent I would say no bulkier than that and a hell of a lot simpler.

It does all come down to what you want out of a tent I personally don't want a floor or zip up doors or some crazy over complicated folding ratcheting extendable combination of plastic and aluminium that breaks and renders my tent useless.

[NP99]

Tomahawk tents were based off the Army 11 x 11 and 14 x 14 service tents - they have been out for awhile now but they still have't updated their website - http://aussieoutlaw.com.au/

They are pretty good but very bulky again and pretty pricey, as myself and 3D and a few other's have mentioned before the canvas touring tents are good value for money and will last yonks (like most things will) if looked after.



At the end of the day, it is up to you on the style etc you choose as to what you really need (vs like) in a tent. I have probably 7 or 8 tents at home and only use 3 of them, the canvas touring tent when with the family, a 2 man hike tent for just me and a 4 man dome when the need arises due to packing size.

Those 11x11 used to go to auction on a regular basis. The canvas was pretty good, but as you may remember the stuff we got from camp earmark was pretty average

[oncedisturbed]

this true lol

[dubizzle@bresson.org]

I got an Eezi Awn safari tent, they come from South Africa and it is surprisingly good quality. All parts are well designed and robust. I do not know if they are popular in Australia, but are definitely worth.
Cheers