Tents for adventure riding

[ADVGD]

I also want a Coleman 508 cooker if anybody knows of one kicking around.

Interesting model, spare parts available, but looks like it is no longer in actual production eh. An MSR stove could be an alternative if you can't find one, a seriously good compact white spirits stove, they cost a little more but they're super reliable and worth every cent.

Its like everything, get what you pay for.

+1

The best mat I have used to date is the Exped Down Mat. 9cm thick when inflated with goose down to raise ground temp by 5 degrees... super comfortable

MSR Hubba hubba

They seem to be a pretty popular choice for many ADV riders

[yod]

I know I'm a heathen road rider but for what it's worth....

I got a Kathmandu something-or-other 3-man jobbie which has plenty of room for two people and a vestibule thingy-wotsit for wet boots, etc. Been very pleased with it so far. It's not the lightest or smallest but packed away it fits exactly across a ventura pack (the Aero Spada I think) and is about 20-25cm in diameter. I think I got it for around $300? Also got a pair of the self-inflating mattresses and a pair of the goose-down sleeping bags which all pack down very small. The whole lot will fit in the ventura bag no trouble.

[yod]

The best mat I have used to date is the Exped Down Mat. 9cm thick when inflated with goose down to raise ground temp by 5 degrees... super comfortable

Looks like a great bit of kit! What are they worth?

The self-inflatables I mentioned above are a pretty good option but they're only around 3-4cms thick so comfort isn't fantastic.

[ADVGD]

Looks like a great bit of kit! What are they worth?

The self-inflatables I mentioned above are a pretty good option but they're only around 3-4cms thick so comfort isn't fantastic.

A little pricey at $280 but totally worth it at the end of a long day when you need a good nights sleep. I got mine from Bivouac

[JATZ]

Holly shit, how many JATZ's have you had in that? or is the picture out of scale?

What brand is it?

Doh... it's an "OuterLimits, Probike II

It's kept us dry in some fairly serious West Coast rain with enough space to store all our gear in the dry and cook tea too

[sinned]

Ride magazine August 2011 has a review of 13 tents for bikers. This article made me rethink the tent I have and to realise that what is available in NZ is not up to the job.

Tunnel tents and ones that pop up are the answer - esp if it is raining.

[clint640]

I've got a Macpac Minaret. As an alpine tent it is kinda overkill for motorbike touring & it was bloody expensive, but it works great. Mine must be about 10yrs old by now, has had heaps of use & still looks new. Packs small, fairly light, extremely quick & easy to erect & extremely sturdy in bad weather. Ideal size for one+gear, when there are 2 of us we take a big bag to stuff all our gear in outside. Macpac have quite a range of tramping/biking tents that are definitely worth a look if you want to splash out on something quality.

Cheers
Clint

[Trials Rider]

I've got a Macpac Minaret. As an alpine tent it is kinda overkill for motorbike touring & it was bloody expensive, but it works great. Mine must be about 10yrs old by now, has had heaps of use & still looks new. Packs small, fairly light, extremely quick & easy to erect & extremely sturdy in bad weather. Ideal size for one+gear, when there are 2 of us we take a big bag to stuff all our gear in outside. Macpac have quite a range of tramping/biking tents that are definitely worth a look if you want to splash out on something quality.

Cheers
Clint

Yes looked at that and it is on my hot list, happy to spend the $ as long as I get a good tent, I already have an Exped Venus III which is a 4 season tent and I love it but is weighs 4.4kg so bit big for the bike

[Trials Rider]

Doh... it's an "OuterLimits, Probike II

It's kept us dry in some fairly serious West Coast rain with enough space to store all our gear in the dry and cook tea too

Was that the tent you had when Andi & I meet you at the camp site on the coast?

I must admit we did discuss how you get two GIANT JATZ's in a wee tent

Anyway will look that one up

[RedKLR650]

OK I know I am going to get beaten up for this because it has most likely been thrashed out before so I will ask anyway.

I am looking for a tent for adventure riding, any brands, comments, advice, do's and dont's would be well received.

I also want a Coleman 508 cooker if anybody knows of one kicking around.

OK I have put on my helmet and pressed submit, bombs away

Well as far as price goes, this must be the top end of things, but it's certainly a great concept, especially in a wet cold winter if size/weight isn't an issue. Pity it's got a Yamaha type name..........

http://redverz.com/tents.html
USD$400

https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...ec2c06bb230980
AUD$500

and if that one's too big, how about the opposite extreme, a jacket that folds int a tent :-)

http://jakpak.com/home.aspx

Cheers, Stu

[Trials Rider]

[QUOTE=ADVGD;1130093347]Interesting model, spare parts available, but looks like it is no longer in actual production eh. An MSR stove could be an alternative if you can't find one, a seriously good compact white spirits stove, they cost a little more but they're super reliable and worth every cent.

I actually have a Coleman 508 myself, Bro Andi wants one so I thought I would ask while on this thread, I love it, it is easy to lite, nice and quiet and a large easy to control element so you don't get a hot spot in the middle of the pan.

Comes in a neat carry case, total self contained

[JATZ]

Was that the tent you had when Andi & I meet you at the camp site on the coast?

I must admit we did discuss how you get two GIANT JATZ's in a wee tent

Anyway will look that one up

Yip the very same.
Like I said.... "you need to be really friedly with your room mate"
It gets kinda small after 12 hrs of torrential rain, but is extra good on cold nights

[Trials Rider]

Yip the very same.
Like I said.... "you need to be really friedly with your room mate"
It gets kinda small after 12 hrs of torrential rain, but is extra good on cold nights

Yes I could imagine it would be fairly small in the rain, it would be Ok for me being a bit lower to the ground than you guys.

Going to look at an Exped Southern Cross over the weekend, looks good
http://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/campin...ross-tent.html

[ADVGD]

Yes I could imagine it would be fairly small in the rain, it would be Ok for me being a bit lower to the ground than you guys.

Going to look at an Exped Southern Cross over the weekend, looks good
http://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/campin...ross-tent.html

I will be very interested to see how you find it, I cannot rate Exped products enough, top end pricing but superior quality, functionality and longevity.

[Trials Rider]

I will be very interested to see how you find it, I cannot rate Exped products enough, top end pricing but superior quality, functionality and longevity.

Absolutely agree, My Exped Venus III is great, hence why I am leaning towards Exped again
If I get Exped it will be either

Vela
http://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/campin...la-i-tent.html

Southern cross
http://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/campin...ross-tent.html

The other one I was looking at was the Terranova Laser
http://www.terranovatents.co.nz/prod...8&bid=&pid=102

Would be really keen to know someone with one so I could see it physical