Tent recommendations please

[tri boy]

www.kiwicamping.co.nz

[RC1]

www.kiwicamping.co.nz

+1 here, they got some good tents

[Swoop]

The "tunnel" tents appear to be the best and will be top of my purchase list when looking for another tent.
I used to have a 2-person rectangular with diagonal poles. This let the outer fly and inner tent touch when the winds were strong. Result: the surfaces in contact allowed the rain to transfer inside the tent.

I have one of these Great Outdoors cycle ones, but it's very bad in the wind.

Good point! Ventilation is required when having baked beans for dinner...

[jim.cox]

I bought a new tent last Friday

Another MacPac Olympus

Bivouac have a great 25% off macpac sale on

Not cheap, but if it lasts half as well as my old one - now nearly 20 hard years of service - I shall be well pleased

[Steam]

I bought a new tent last Friday

Another MacPac Olympus

Bivouac have a great 25% off macpac sale on

Not cheap, but if it lasts half as well as my old one - now nearly 20 hard years of service - I shall be well pleased

Yep, the Olympus is top of the line. I envy you! Did you hear Macpac has been sold to Fairydown, and Bivouac won't be stocking their clothing any more. Sad!

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

I been happy with the tent from
http://www.completeoutdoors.biz/line/2264/

[Coldrider]

I bought a macpac nautilas tunnel style tent about $500 bucks 6 years ago.
It's two person but in reality 1 person & gear, folds down next to nothing, weighs about 2KG. The tent, sleeping bag and self inflating bedroll fit into a 45 litre Ventura pack. Quality & expensive but look after it and it serves very well.

[jim.cox]

Did you hear Macpac has been sold to Fairydown, and Bivouac won't be stocking their clothing any more. Sad!

Yup, that's what prompted me to grab it

Not sure what Mouton Noir (the guys that own Fairydown) plan to do with the Macpac label - but I fear the worst :(

[90s]

I love my outer limits cross bike. Very small and light, good for mountain biking and tramping as well as stowing in the pack on the bike.
Look at adventure tents on tm, I found some good ones quick:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Camp...-144797979.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Camp...-144425369.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Camp...-144344224.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Camp...-138361731.htm

[Alpha Solo]

Those Macpac's look good, multi pitch / good floors / NZ conditions etc.

Jim.cox - have you had any issues with the rear entrance allowing water to pass onto the inner? I've just been reading that it's an issue on the newer versions of the Olympus.

Can anyone tell me - What is the advantage of a Tunnel over a Dome?

A dome seems to be almost self supporting, and easier to pitch etc but what are they like in strong winds i.e. southerlies?

Again many thanks!

[jim.cox]

Those Macpac's look good, multi pitch / good floors / NZ conditions etc.

Jim.cox - have you had any issues with the rear entrance allowing water to pass onto the inner? I've just been reading that it's an issue on the newer versions of the Olympus.

First I've heard of it. I never had that problem with my old one - but is the old one door design. Haven't had a chance to put up the new one

Can anyone tell me - What is the advantage of a Tunnel over a Dome?

The tunnel sheds wind better - so can handle stronger conditions.

Also unless you are looking at sleeping four or more people a dome is not the optimal shape - requires more floor, fabric and poles and so is heavier

[JKWNZ]

I personally prefer tunnels over domes as they are more sturdy in high winds. I've camped next to plenty of domes which haven't been there in the morning.

The tramping shops are all selling out of Macpac (and Fairydown) have been bought by Mouton Noir. I presume that'll be the end two iconic kiwi brands... for now...

I've spend nearly 6 months in all sorts of weather in a Macpac Nautilus with my other half no problems. i.e. no leaks. Highly recommended to spend that extra little bit of money to have no problems when your out. The best part with most Macpacs is that you can pitch it in the rain and it will be dry inside as the outer fly is can be left attached to the inner. If your really certain of the weather you can save more weight and just take the inner...

Whatever you do dont buy one with fibreglass poles... my worst night was spent in near Wellington with a cheap tent half collapsed due to the wind all night

[Alpha Solo]

Thanks all - Off to get a Macpac today!!!

The wind is blowing strong out here so tonight will be a great test!

[Coldrider]

The only issue I have with the nautilas is you have to take time & care getting in & out as the openings are not the biggest, but that is where the strength is.

[Alpha Solo]

Just pitched the new tent in the lounge, though it best to get to grips with it inside before sleeping outside tomorrow.

Got a Macpac in yellow so hopefully nobody will fall into it at the Brass Monkey as they are not cheap

Thanks everyone for their input.