Touring Tents
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 13, 2005 at 21:27
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Nod
Well I read a lot about peoples opinions on touring tents and I'm convinced they way to go is "Good Quality" ie the more expensive , either
Southern Cross or Freedom so what I would like to know is objectively are there any significant differnces between the two brands of tents that make one better than the other?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Nod
Reply By: Mike-TS - Thursday, Jan 13, 2005 at 23:04
Thursday, Jan 13, 2005 at 23:04
I've got a 3m x 3m cheaper model - Kenlow. It's brilliant - cost me $200 in Quokka. My mate has an even cheaper one with the extension out the back and it's great as
well.
I've looked at the tents you mention and both are good. I like the Freedom one but there's nothing in it.
There's also a touring tent with the bigger roof supports (2m x 2m) - can't remember the name. I might consider that one next time.
I must admit that the touring tents are good if you are moving about a lot.
I wouldn't sweat it - buy whatever and it'll do.
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Reply By: 80scruiser - Friday, Jan 14, 2005 at 21:41
Friday, Jan 14, 2005 at 21:41
Hi Nod
Have you checked the COI range.
I have recently purchased a 3m x 3m and am very happy with it.
All the quality of the others for less dollars.
Just completed
Vic high country in wet weather and not a drop inside.
Mine cost $640.00 from go camping in
Melbourne.
They were great.
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Follow Up By: Nod - Friday, Jan 14, 2005 at 22:18
Friday, Jan 14, 2005 at 22:18
I have assumed that these being significantly cheaper would not be as good quality, you get what you pay for mentality. However having looked at the COI tent I must admit it appears to be of reasonable quality. Has anyone got some real negative opinions of these? Are the more expensive ones a waste of money?
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Follow Up By: 80scruiser - Saturday, Jan 15, 2005 at 12:39
Saturday, Jan 15, 2005 at 12:39
The only thing I noticed is the COI has a D door which tends to hang when open which could put stress on the upper section where as the
Southern Cross that did the trip with us had a U type door. We also had a Freedom extended with us. I liked them all. The other thing is the awning could be connected a little higher or shorter awning poles as it is angled up at the poles which causes the water to run back and
pool towards the door. No water got inside but I liked the idea of having an awning. It was great when it was raining as you could unzip the main door and not worry about water getting in.
The ropes that hold the awning poles up a crap but a couple of good long Ocky Straps do wonders.
I have solved the awning height problem by going to Boots and purchasing some adjustable height poles, which we carry with us anyway and if it rains just adjust the awning down so the water runs off.
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Reply By: Member - Tim - Friday, Jan 14, 2005 at 23:12
Friday, Jan 14, 2005 at 23:12
Hi Nod,
We have the
southern cross 10 x 10 and used it on a trip to the cape and a few other times since. It is very solid and we have been very happy with it. I don't really have any idea what the others are like as I have not used them but we liked the way the floor on the
southern cross came partly up the sides and they also seem to be
well made around the top seams. The canvas is definitely solid as
well and the windows in some models can be purchased with the screens right down to the floor which improves the ventilation when you need it. This last was good on nights up on the cape when there were four of us sleeping in it.
Hope that's at least a little useful :).
Tim.
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