New Tent - Feedback Please

I’ve been using Oztrail dome type tents for years and have found them to be of good quality and lasting. When it comes to the larger standing tents like the Blitz, the price is much greater and so are the alternatives. The Black Wolf Turbo series seem to be very popular but the pinnacle in this arena is the Oztent. I’ve seen these little beauties survive the worst that mother nature intended and remain both standing and dry.

One member on this site (who shall remain nameless… Jack) woke one morning to find his Oztent in the middle of a small lake but due to the deep floor shell, he hadn’t even realised. (Just thought he was back in his waterbed and snored on). The water was 50mm or better up the walls and he and the good wife had remained dry.

The downside is price but then again you would hope that at $600 plus, your investment would last a lifetime. You’ll get that with an Oztent.

Yes it is important to keep your bedding away from the tent walls if it’s a wet or humid environment.

If it’s wet, just make sure it’s dried as soon as possible. I sit mine on a square of 75% shade cloth. It keeps the nasties out of the tent floor yet allows it to breath or drain moisture away and keeps underside of the tent floor clean.

I found this EO thread that might be of some value in your deliberations.

Tent Thread - 83713


Cheers Mick

Black Wolf.

Thanks Ron! Black Wolf, huh!

Thanks Mick. An informative reply and an even more informative post that you referenced.

The OzTrail Blitz doesn't seem to get all that much airplay, either good or bad.

G'day Laurie

My son has had an Oztrail Blitz for a little while now. He's very happy with it. Very easy to set up and pull down. My son also looked at the Black Wolf but there was no comparison on a value for money basis. He's fairly pedantic in doing heaps of research into what he buys. He will not compromise on quality and he was confident the Oztrail was every bit as good as the BW but significantly cheaper.

Last year we did a desert trip and one of the others also had Blitz tent. Because it has such a thick floor they actually found it very hard to pack it up in the mornings because it was so stiff. Mind you they had no option but to cram it into a really tight spot (never seen a vehicle so tightly packed full of "stuff") so if you have plenty of room this may not be such an issue.

Wife and I used an Oztrail canvas touring tent (9'x9') for that desert trip. Also an Oztrail stretcher each - we found some that were lower than normal (still enough room under them for a small suitcase, boots etc) and these meant we were able to stay away from the walls without moving too far towards the middle. We just used the one centre pole for quick and easy setup. Our outfit worked really well.

"He will not compromise on quality and he was confident the Oztrail was every bit as good as the BW but significantly cheaper."

Thanks Kroozn! Great to hear that!

I bought one from Southern Cross Canvas in Kilysth Vic ( Pyrimid tent). I also own 2 made to order swags from them as well. Yes they are more expensive But you get what you pay for. They are aussie made from aussie canvas with no problems with warranty. No i have not a vested interest in the company but was told of their products and have never looked back. I would recomend them any day over a cheaper import.

G'day Garry!

"I bought one from Southern Cross Canvas in Kilysth Vic ( Pyrimid tent)."

I think that means a pyramid tent by OzTrail. If so, sounds good. Thanks!

Hi Laurie.

I had a $100 oz trail dome. When in the wind it would fold flat to the ground.


Cole

Jet Tent from OzTent.

That is all.

After much deliberation, and with helpful advice from members on this forum (thanks!), we ended up with the Black Wolf Turbo lite 300 plus....It's getting christened this weekend but we have had a couple of dry runs putting it up and it's so quick and it's huge inside...like the tardis! Hope you find your perfect tent too....