Can you suggest a tent for moto touring?

[@ndy]

Surely is been asked already but can't find the thread...

I'm looking at upgrading my old (used to be waterproof) cheap tent with something better for moto touring.
What I need: waterproof but breathable, 2-3 people tent (me+the gear), lower-mid price range (200-300$), easy-ish to put up.

Any link or share what you have is appreciated.

[pete376403]

I've got a Coleman Sundome 2 which would sleep 3 at a pinch, but they'd need to be real good friends. Packs up pretty small, has withstood some high winds and small snowfalls without collapsing. Quick and easy to put up.
Was cheap as.
Link is to amazon but imy one was bought in NZ
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Sundome-7-feet-5-feet-Person/dp/B0009PVTLU

[Akzle]

oztrail do some gooduns. else any of the small pup tents would see you right. there's some in the shop in town, can't remember what brand, 2-3man, <2kg. <200$
consider also a henesee hammock (~250$, H+F) or a bivvy with an awning (might not suit)

[duckonin]

MSR 'Mutha hubba'. Good for up to three. Easy to erect ,stand up to harsh winds and waterproof. Hubba hubba is a two man. Both light tents. Price is double what you would like to pay, but then you get what you pay for. Have wasted money on others, should of got the best at the start.

[neels]

Go for a browse at Bivouac, they usually have plenty to choose from

http://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/camping-and-tramping/tents.html?p=2

[paturoa]

The swearhouse has several at bargain prices. I've got a couple and have never had any problems with them.

[@ndy]

Thanks for the reply, so far I decided I want a freestanding dome style tent, they seem easier and faster to pitch if you in an hurry (rain, mosquito ).

I was looking at those pop-up ones, you know the type you just trow and it opens, but not sure how I would put it on the bike as they are disk shaped when closed so it would be awkward ?

[puddytat]

I'd recommend macpac, but they're pricey new but it has a lifetime guarantee.
We got a hardly used macpac Citadel of trademe for 230....normally 9hundy or so.
Sleeps two comfortably & has a largish vestibule for cooking & storage...2.3kg plus Easton tubes.
The floors are often what lets a tent down as kneeling on them puts a lot of pressure on it.....so you want a floor with a as high a pressure rating (up around 10) as poss. so as not to get water ingress thru it.:yes:

[@ndy]

We got a hardly used macpac Citadel of trademe for 230....normally 9hundy or so.


Can't find it... already sold?

[Devil]

Recently bought a Black Diamond Stormtrack tent from Bivouac for around $670 or so
http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/shelters/stormtrack-tent

Great tent. Very solid, 4 seasons. Waterproof. Lightweight (3kg packed). Also packs small enough to be good on the bike; For example the poles are short enough that it fits in my top box or panniers with tons of room to spare.
Takes 2 people and gear, or 3 "friends".

I agree on the buying a quality tent thing.

[Monsta-C]

I have a couple of Freedom Tents:
- The 'Mono', which I use when tramping/hunting; and
- The 'Invert 5', used for car based camping etc

Whilst these models won't suit what you are looking for - reckon that there would be something in the range that would suit the bill.

Really impressed by quality and performance of both - waterproof and good ventilation.

Definitely worth a look

http://freedomcamping.co.nz/

[FJRider]

Whatever tent you look at ... the most important bit is what dimensions it packs down to. If you need to carry it on your bike ... ask yourself (and measure) if it will fit with no hassles. The Rods and poles vary in length with various manufacturers. (and models)

See the tent erected ... and see the same tent packed in it's bag.

[haydes55]

How would a tarpaulin tied on a slant to my bike and pegged to the ground on the other fare for one night in February? Just hope for a warm, dry night or is that a stupid idea?

[FJRider]

How would a tarpaulin tied on a slant to my bike and pegged to the ground on the other fare for one night in February? Just hope for a warm, dry night or is that a stupid idea?

Erect the tarp on the windward side ... or buy a waterproof sleeping bag.

[haydes55]

Erect the tarp on the windward side ... or buy a waterproof sleeping bag.

or a 2nd tarp to wrap the not water proof sleeping bag? (less money on unneccesary stuff means more gas money for the bike, so poor mans solutions haha)

[FJRider]

or a 2nd tarp to wrap the not water proof sleeping bag? (less money on unneccesary stuff means more gas money for the bike, so poor mans solutions haha)

Just pick up a chick and go back to her place/tent.

[haydes55]

Just pick up a chick and go back to her place/tent.

I'd need to wipe the ugly off my face then, that's too much effort.

[FJRider]

I'd need to wipe the ugly off my face then, that's too much effort.

Carry two paper bags ... one for you. One for her.

[flyingcrocodile46]

This might be the answer for you
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/camping-outdoors/tents/3-4-person-tents/auction-550733550.htm

Unwanted gift for half of Katmandu retail

[scumdog]

The swearhouse has several at bargain prices. I've got a couple and have never had any problems with them.

Likewise - go for the so-called 'three-man' dome model with a 'vestibule', it gives you tons of space for two people and gear.

And take a section of thick-walled polythene sheet to use as a floor in the vestibule, that way when it's wet you can leave gear outside the tent itself.

[awa355]

Dedgeing up an older thread here, but what have others found to be the best sleeping mat? I'm not going to bother with the thin roll up rubber mat again. I'd like a inflatable mat, but dont want too much bulk.

And before the smart arse's start in,, too easy to roll off blow up Barbie, and the blow up sheep doesn't leave enuf headroom.

[Akzle]

thermarest, though american, are good value. their trail lie and guide lite series fold up real small.

[haydes55]

Pack a trowel and just turn a bit of soil where you plan on sleeping. Or rope in a local stray dog to do the digging. If theres a beach near by use sand as a soft surface. Or just do what I did, use a tarp.

[unstuck]

I have one like this, works fine. I still dig a wee hollow for my hip if I can though. Its one of those self inflating jobbys.

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[Erelyes]

Couple guys I know said these were pretty durn good.

http://www.equipoutdoors.co.nz/contents/en-us/d483_camp_beds.html

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[russd7]

i use an airbed, takes up less space than a mat and a damned site more comfy, i normally have a sheepskin on my seat which i use on top of the airbed and im as warm as toast.

[haydes55]

i use an airbed, takes up less space than a mat and a damned site more comfy, i normally have a sheepskin on my seat which i use on top of the airbed and im as warm as toast.

Reckon you could take a hose instead of a pump and just link the exhaust to the air bed. Warm bed lol

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[Brian d marge]

Having just spent the last month and a bit cycling around Japan

self inflating mat ,

outdoor research highland bivi

solo stove , modified

Swedish mess kit

down sleeping bag ( only 3 season +3 rated and was fine)

Mora light my fire knife

10l bladder

kung foon ( spoon knife , cooking spoon all in one )

Led head light

shorts , black shirt , black base layer tights and black polypro long sleeve top

sealskinz water proof socks

sandals ( plastic sports type )

Instapark solar charger 10 w 5amp (I think)

tablet , Iphone , and Wowee pro speakers

platypus wine carrier

ipk ( tarp ) cheap from military shops ...also the belgian army bivi 6 quid and totally water proof ( i used it as a gound sheet didnt really need it )


and I wanted for nought , the only problem I had with the gear , sealskinz were water proof and filled with water ......like balloons ..and the stove filled up with ash , so I punched lots of holes in the base ,,,,its a hobo stove now not a wood gas one !

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[unstuck]

How did you keep stuff from falling out of that pot Mr Brain Damage, it is upside down. Looks like a heap of fun though you lucky bastard.:Punk::Punk:

[Akzle]

Instapark solar charger 10 w 5amp (I think)

For 12v?
Its a little under 1A.
(10/12=...)

[Brian d marge]

For 12v?
Its a little under 1A.
(10/12=...)

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this be it , worked well kept my nexus 7 , iphone 3gs ( my other phone broke!) and speakers well charged up

Stephen

[awa355]

Having just spent the last month and a bit cycling around Japan

self inflating mat ,



10l bladder




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Wish I had a 10L bladder. :blink: My problem with an air mat is having to carry a pump as well. and some of the self inflating mats never seem to deflate to the original rolled up size.

[haydes55]

Wish I had a 10L bladder. :blink: My problem with an air mat is having to carry a pump as well. and some of the self inflating mats never seem to deflate to the original rolled up size.

Hence my suggestion of a hose from the exhaust tip to the airbed. Or have a good set of lungs

[unstuck]

Depending on where you select your campsite, you can always collect a heap of vegitation and put it where you are going to put your tent or sleeping bag.:msn-wink:

[Brian d marge]

The mat I used "gerber?" worked well enough
I didnt use it one night, and the sand was cold and hard , no thank you
It took a few , a good few min ,,, to deflate and remove the air , 99 % i suppose
a little bulky if anything and a tad heavy for pedallys

Stephen

[Taxythingy]

Wifey and I spent 5 months pedalling around Europe a couple of years ago, and we used these:

http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/sleeping-gear/mats/self-inflating-mats/self-inflating-mat-hike-25-green.html

Worked well enough, even on some fairly hard ground. Easy to roll back up to their original size, too. Fold lengthwise and remove most of the air, then start rolling. One needed a patch about 3 months in, but otherwise they are still fine. Not the smallest or lightest version available, but they were only $40 a pop.

Aside: Watched a couple of guys in Geneva struggling to fold up one of those 2-second pop-up tents. For the laugh ,we dropped our Macpac Olympus & fly, rolled both separately and packed it all away before they finally figured it out. :bleh:

[russd7]

Reckon you could take a hose instead of a pump and just link the exhaust to the air bed. Warm bed lol

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12 volt pump takes up less space, tho if ya did it off exhaust it would be warm:laugh:

[Brian d marge]

Wifey and I spent 5 months pedalling around Europe a couple of years ago, and we used these:

http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/sleeping-gear/mats/self-inflating-mats/self-inflating-mat-hike-25-green.html

Worked well enough, even on some fairly hard ground. Easy to roll back up to their original size, too. Fold lengthwise and remove most of the air, then start rolling. One needed a patch about 3 months in, but otherwise they are still fine. Not the smallest or lightest version available, but they were only $40 a pop.

Aside: Watched a couple of guys in Geneva struggling to fold up one of those 2-second pop-up tents. For the laugh ,we dropped our Macpac Olympus & fly, rolled both separately and packed it all away before they finally figured it out. :bleh:

BOLLOX

I paid 4k yen for a similar thing ...

fk fk fk fk ,,,, kicks the cat


Stephen

good though ......

[Taxythingy]

I paid 4k yen for a similar thing ...

fk fk fk fk ,,,, kicks the cat


Na, that's about $50 at current conversion rate. Given the bastards charge $100 (less $0.01 :oi-grr:) for those who need it RFN, I'd say you did ok.

Oh, and I've tried folding one of those stupid 2-second tents. Bloody frustrating trying to follow the instructions (my mistake). Grabbed the bastard by the corners and twisted and all magically came right.