Warehouse tents

[James Deuce]

Astounding Value. $49 in fact.

Bought the lads a "cheapy" 3 "man" Dome tent for Christmas, and just slept though bucketing rain and a thunder storm without floating away.

Decent built in groundsheet, external fly, fibreglass struts that break down and have elastic through the centre so you don't end up with a million little pieces of fibreglass pole, insect screen, a hook in the centre of the tent to hang a lamp, and a handy bag to pack it all up in.

Back when I used to tramp a lot, a tent like this would have been a godsend. It will easily fit a double and single inflatable mattress, and is cheap enough not to cause total meltdown if it falls off a bike rack on the way to a rally.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a tent product rather than the toy I was expecting.

[Skunk]

Sounds good apart from the fibreglass struts. They tend to break and puncture the tent in strong winds.

But for $49; who cares? Well kitted tent that'll do most people most of the time.

[Karma]

Inflatable mattress? Looks like you're getting soft in your old age jim...

[Crasherfromwayback]

F*ck that's good buying man......you've gotta wonder how they can produce them and make money on them at that!

[James Deuce]

Inflatable mattress? Looks like you're getting soft in your old age jim...

Bloody oath. Haven't been in a tent since a bike rally in '91.

[James Deuce]

F*ck that's good buying man......you've gotta wonder how they can produce them and make money on them at that!

Yay for people who'll work for $1 a day.

That sounds quite bad, doesn't it?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yay for people who'll work for $1 a day.

That sounds quite bad, doesn't it?

Yeah...but as bad as this sounds mate....they're the 'lucky' ones!

[oldrider]

Yeah, grandma (MrsO/R) bought the four grand kids a tent each for Christmas, from the "Warehouse" and I thought "Tiu moment", more bloody junk!

The tents have been in constant use, through deluges of rain and battered by wind, they haven't leaked once or fallen down and the kids love them!

What do I think of my flash tent from "Kathmandu" at quadruple cost "on sale", by comparison, I was robbed.

The kids think grandma's tents were the best presents they got! :yes: and they got plenty too.

If they crap out now? :whocares: I agree with Jim2, happy Christmas, Cheers John.

[NighthawkNZ]

Astounding Value. $49 in fact.

Bought the lads a "cheapy" 3 "man" Dome tent for Christmas, and just slept though bucketing rain and a thunder storm without floating away.

Decent built in groundsheet, external fly, fibreglass struts that break down and have elastic through the centre so you don't end up with a million little pieces of fibreglass pole, insect screen, a hook in the centre of the tent to hang a lamp, and a handy bag to pack it all up in.

Back when I used to tramp a lot, a tent like this would have been a godsend. It will easily fit a double and single inflatable mattress, and is cheap enough not to cause total meltdown if it falls off a bike rack on the way to a rally.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a tent product rather than the toy I was expecting.


Thats all I use at rallies... and as t a cheap insurance policy I throw over a tarp... :innocent: and use the self inflatable matress... was suprisely comfy

[RT527]

Anyone know what the bigger 6 and 8 person tents are like from the warehouse, was thinking of getting one of those for the family.

[James Deuce]

Same brand, so they'll be sweet.

[Patrick]

Inflatable mattress? Looks like you're getting soft in your old age jim...

Interpreted..."blow up doll..." - and there are pills for the soft problems...

[RT527]

Same brand, so they'll be sweet.


Cheers Jim Will have to save up now.

[ynot slow]

Anyone know what the bigger 6 and 8 person tents are like from the warehouse, was thinking of getting one of those for the family.

i got one for birthday(tent oh yeah that too)bloody great size haven't tried it yet,but wifes son bought a smaller version and is damn good,have 2 rooms plus canopy/entrance on mine,so room to sleep and live without pissin about with beds during day

[Scorpygirl]

Yip Rhino and I have one of those dome tents and they are awesome!!! They fit nicely on the top rack of the Goldwing. We have it sussed for set up and in 10 - 15 mins we are in the bar for a drink,at the rally. :yes:

[Wasp]

hmmm, anyone know if these are still available?

[NighthawkNZ]

hmmm, anyone know if these are still available?

I believe they are...

[doc]

Yay for people who'll work for $1 a day.

That sounds quite bad, doesn't it? Friggen unions destroyed the right to that over here. But they keep on immigrating anyway.

[The_Dover]

Friggen unions destroyed the right to that over here. But they keep on immigrating anyway.

I might have to check my contract then.....

[scumdog]

CB and I have used two of those tents, bought the second one 'cos it has a vestibule. (A place to leave boots and other gear ya don't want inside the tent)
No troubles at all. (Dunno where the 'broken fibreglass poles' story came from)

Top tent, complimented by using Warehouse self-inflating matresses.:yes:

[pritch]

This has been an interesting and informative thread.

I used to buy Macpac and Fairydown outdoor gear, I didn't want weather/structural problems in a storm in the wee small hours. Having read this, and thinking of a bigger tent, I may have to look at TWH.

Thanks

[NighthawkNZ]

No troubles at all. (Dunno where the 'broken fibreglass poles' story came from)


Broken poles can be replaced, I have seen replacemnt polls at Mitre10, Smith City, Katmandu and few other places

[doc]

This has been an interesting and informative thread.

I used to buy Macpac and Fairydown outdoor gear, Having read this, and thinking of a bigger tent, I may have to look at TWH.

ThanksHave you been made Redundant at work recently ?

[Patrick]

This has been an interesting and informative thread.

I used to buy Macpac and Fairydown outdoor gear, I didn't want weather/structural problems in a storm in the wee small hours. Having read this, and thinking of a bigger tent, I may have to look at TWH.

Thanks

There is also a massive dome tent at Payless Plastics for $500 or so... Great family size with room to spare. Didn't know what to think of a "Payless Plastics" tent... but it looks like a good deal!!! We got one...

[scumdog]

This has been an interesting and informative thread.

I used to buy Macpac and Fairydown outdoor gear, I didn't want weather/structural problems in a storm in the wee small hours. Having read this, and thinking of a bigger tent, I may have to look at TWH.

Thanks

Never had any weather problems - just make sure you have your back to the weather, structural problems? - if you're out in the open strong wind can turn your tent concave temporarily so best to be downwind of shelter.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

hmmm, anyone know if these are still available?


Not available in Wellington City Warehouse! I got the triangle tent for $30 before Xmas - and it was fantastic - it rained heavy once for about an hour - tent held up fine - I also put a tarp over the top which kept off heavy dew. But a dome tent would be better for my height - I sit on my airbed in mine and the tent is not high enough!!

Airbeds are a definite must and make camping possible and very comfortable these days!!

[jrandom]

Goddammit, Jim, you jammy bastard.

Me and my $500 (and that was a 'half price sale') Kathmandu tent will be sulking in the corner with what remains of our middle-class dignity.

[SPman]

My $49 Warehouse tent (same price in 2001) survived 2 Cold Kiwis (with inflatable mattress) and sundry other outings with no drama at all - lack of a vestibule was a slight niggle, but, for the price, I weren't complaining! And easy to strap onto the bikie - the mattress was bulkier!

[Squeak the Rat]

Wow, this thread is intense.

I hate it when people say they qot quality from the Warehouse. It's like saying there's some good wine on sale at Pack n Save.....

[NighthawkNZ]

It's like saying there's some good wine on sale at Pack n Save.....

but there is...:scratch:












:lol: :rofl:

[Paul in NZ]

Wow, this thread is intense.

I hate it when people say they qot quality from the Warehouse. It's like saying there's some good wine on sale at Pack n Save.....

As someone that used to sell wine that costs as much as some peoples motorcycles all I can say is... There is a lot of good wine at Pak n Save

[Squeak the Rat]

As someone that used to sell wine that costs as much as some peoples motorcycles all I can say is... There is a lot of good wine at Pak n Save

You're probably right when relating to your local branches, but spend a fun half hour at the Royal Oak or Manukau City. Not much there that I would call quality, and I call lots of wines under $20 "quality".

Regardless, my point was slightly misworded - I avoid P & S like the plague because I'm sure I will catch the plague if i shop at my local branch. So to hear that there really is something of quality at a cheap price puts me into a conumdrum. One half wants good + cheap, the other wants to stay clear of hepatitis.

[pritch]

Have you been made Redundant at work recently ?

Not unless you call twenty odd years ago recent...

The Macpac tent I have currently was bought for tramping, so light weight was the major consideration. It's supposed to sleep two but you'd need to be *really* good friends.

I'd like a slightly bigger one but not so big that if I was sharing it with someone she'd be out of reach...

As for Quality at The Warehouse, I know people who won't even walk in the door, as if they'd be ashamed to be seen in there. Silly really, I buy my French crystal wine glasses there. Either when they are on "special" or in a damaged set. They have nice stuff at give away prices... I don't need six glasses, there's ony ever me and perhaps one other (if I get lucky).

[Paul in NZ]

You're probably right when relating to your local branches, but spend a fun half hour at the Royal Oak or Manukau City. Not much there that I would call quality, and I call lots of wines under $20 "quality".

Regardless, my point was slightly misworded - I avoid P & S like the plague because I'm sure I will catch the plague if i shop at my local branch. So to hear that there really is something of quality at a cheap price puts me into a conumdrum. One half wants good + cheap, the other wants to stay clear of hepatitis.

Wine is sold differently depending upon which market you are targetting. Traditionally it is sold as a refined beverage to educated buyers so a lot of weight is placed on 'quality' (subjective) and history of the producer as well as the grape variety, aging process and complexity of the flavour. These are all valid points to the enthusiast but the reality is - most buyers are using the words as snob value. ie the more words on the label they don't understand the better (ie more expensive) the wine must be. The local market has been over supplied with reasonable australian reds for quite some time and often you can pick up the 'drink now' whites when they are at the end of their peak. Either way - there are some genuinely good 'complex' wines at very reasonable prices.

GREAT wines cost more but there are very very few of them and to be honest - they do demand respect because if you get a chance at something really grand - you can taste the difference....

Don't discount cask or cheap wine - you won't get poisened. These wines are blended for the primary flavours. Ie they are good to chug back at a BBQ or party and offer enourmous value for money. Sure - some are dreadful but you don't need to be ashamed about drinking non vintage wine - usually they are great fun!

[Patrick]

GREAT wines cost more but there are very very few of them and to be honest - they do demand respect because if you get a chance at something really grand - you can taste the difference....

They don't sell E & E at discounted prices at PNS....:crybaby:

[James Deuce]

I got a nice Crus from PnS for $90. It was $130 at the wine shop in town. I'll happily buy wine from PnS.

[NighthawkNZ]

From tents to wine... amazing :D

[James Deuce]

Classier than your usual Binned to Beer thread for sure.

[Paul in NZ]

I have sipped wine in tents and sipped some pretty intense wine - whats your point?

[NighthawkNZ]

I have sipped wine in tents and sipped some pretty intense wine - whats your point?

no point... :)

[Paul in NZ]

no point... :)

Probably too much wine ;-)

[Silage]

Never had any weather problems - just make sure you have your back to the weather, structural problems? - if you're out in the open strong wind can turn your tent concave temporarily so best to be downwind of shelter.

Pity they don't come with a baler tho eh SD ie Glenorchy 2006. At the same rally my "few years old" Wharehouse numer was blown nearly flat in the wind gusts and bounced right back without any sign of breaking f'glass poles. They are a little bent but it doesn't affect the tent. They seem to be fine as tents and quite durable. Never been wet in it neiver.

[Patrick]

Tents and wine... a good combination...

[NighthawkNZ]

Probably too much wine ;-)

either that or not enough ;)

[NighthawkNZ]

Pity they don't come with a baler tho eh SD ie Glenorchy 2006. At the same rally my "few years old" Wharehouse numer was blown nearly flat in the wind gusts and bounced right back without any sign of breaking f'glass poles. They are a little bent but it doesn't affect the tent. They seem to be fine as tents and quite durable. Never been wet in it neiver.

Mine is an al-chepo and all hasn't leaked yet... but I do carry the tarp :D

[Seraph]

Well, i just got the last one in the south island...paid $62 but got an auning(sp?) aswell....hope it stands up well at the march hare next weekend..it's my first rally >.<

[scracha]

Well, i just got the last one in the south island...paid $62 but got an auning(sp?) aswell....hope it stands up well at the march hare next weekend..it's my first rally >.<

Warehouse tents are OK. Missus and I used one on our 7 week jaunt around the south Island 3 years ago. They stand up to reasonably strong winds if they're assembled properly. They're not 100% waterproof. In really heavy rain the inside gets a little moist (ooer) but the floor stays dry. Liberally spraying with tenty waxy stuff or Nikwax does the trick nicely. Strongly advise to get better pegs though.

[pete376403]

Do the Warehouse tents use external guy ropes anywhere? My current el-cheapo dome tent doesn't use any guy ropes so I don't worry about someone tripping over the ropes and bring everything down. Only problem with this tent is the fly is too small and leaves the sides of the dome exposed, so anything that is up against the sides gets wet. It's supposed to be a three person but they would have to be very good freinds. For two its good.

[NighthawkNZ]

Do the Warehouse tents use external guy ropes anywhere? My current el-cheapo dome tent doesn't use any guy ropes so I don't worry about someone tripping over the ropes and bring everything down. Only problem with this tent is the fly is too small and leaves the sides of the dome exposed, so anything that is up against the sides gets wet. It's supposed to be a three person but they would have to be very good freinds. For two its good.

I have a 3 man dome tent from the Warehouse (was pretty cheap something like $40) and it has for external guy ropes that attach to the fly on each corner...

My fly covers the whol tent all the way to the ground... and has a peg in each corner and one in the middle of each side... the base of the tent also has a peg in each corner... (16 all up) I am thinking I may buy extra guy rops and pegs for it though for when the wind comes up... but I usually try and pick a shelttered areas... :doh:

As for tripping over them... thats pretty much a standard thing at a bike rally and tent city... even when your sobber... :innocent:

do what I do if it looks like its going to piss down cover it with a tarp... they only cost $10 from the warehouse as well, a cheap insurance policy to stay dry in a cheap tent...

[sunhuntin]

ive got a cheapie that i scored at mitre 10 mega for about $50. comes with a fly. an easy 2 person tent. sets up in about 10 mins, and has the stretchy rods that split up, but dont come to bits entirely.
the fly goes over the bike.
im thinking of getting some of those huge yellow pegs from the warehouse, cos i dont want to be tripped over.

my partner had one similar that we used at port dover. amazing how fast those thingsll go up, specially at 3am, amongst other tents and dog shit, and with one setter-upper half drunk. [actually, i think i did most of the setting up!]

[w650 fan]

Are these the same ones they have at the moment with extras like kids sleeping bag, drink bottle etc?