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-Sundom.../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/campin...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.

[@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...tormtrack-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)