touring tents

We have been using a 9'x9' touring tent for over 20 years now.
Good for one night stands, and for a few days.
We also take a big tarp to go over the lot if the weather turns really hot or wet.

Basically we like it because :
1. we can stand up in it (now we are getting old changing laying down doesn't work as well and we end up laughing at each other, the sights you see!)
2. Has front and back windows for ventilation and flow through dust in the wrong wind. (sorry, memories of the last trip)
3. front zip is a 'D' zip, undoes top left, right across the top, down and then back across the bottom. Others prefer other configurations.
4. It is new zealand made, good canvas seams and zips.
5. It has a single outer frame, and not a centre pole.
6. two of us can out it up in less than 10 minutes. (takes 20 to 30 minutes for us to stop and be set up with the billy on the stove, or first beer depending on temp)
7. Have tried an igloo tent, but we are old fashioned.
8. It packs reasonably small. Have made a bigger vinyl bag so it is easier to pack and unpack.

A few other things too, but I am having a seniors moment.

Hard to beat the canvas 9x9 centre pole or inside frame safari style by Freedom or Sthn Cross . Had one for about 20 years & nearly as new. Get one with a tough vinyl floor, not the cheap poly tarp blue stuff which breaks up.
Some much cheaper imports around which look OK!

If you want something that will last many many years , and in all likelyhood , get the majority of your money back if you ever went to sell it , be able to withstand practically any weather thrown at it . . .

Southern Cross would be the pick.

Downsides would be . . . Expensive intially (about $1000) , and heavy (about 20 kg)

I have a Southern Cross Ultimate 10 for sale 3.0mx3.0m sleeps 3/4 (but 2 gives more space for gear, Weight 17kgs Height 2.26m, one centre pole, rrp $1090, in perfect condition heavy duty floor, price $750 plus freight from Western Australia, if you are interested please email me and I will make enquires about freight.

Regards Ron

Sorry forgot to leave my email wombat@e-wire.net.au

Regards Ron

www.dgimarkeitng.net/tent/tent.html

You wont do better than this for the $... Ask Eric he bought 2.. Im gettin one in a few weeks too.

Look in the Trader section .... Tanami Tourer seconds for about $290.00, very good value!

Try these COI I love mine and the price is right. I bought mine from here Good people, good service and good price.

Gidaye gimme,
Well I went through the same process as you are now going through and I finished up with an Oztent. I had a few tents over the years but this one is pretty bluddy good. It takes me longer to get it out of the truck than it does to put up and if there's no breeze around then don't need to peg it straight away.
It sleeps my wife and I very comfortably awning out the front if you want it out otherwise leave it rolled up, large rear window which can be left open without rain coming in.It's secret is the internal frame which all folds up and stays inside the tent. they said it was a 30 sec. to erect and it does just that.Storm guys attached in little pockets front and back. I also purchased the extra sides that attach to the awning and that allows me to get the back of the truck in nice and cosy for cooking if the weather turns sour.Have a look at the website and see for yourself.
Will take hard weather and vinyl floor is tough as. Can get an optional fly to go over if you want.
Did the Canning last year with it and it was all what they claimed it to be.
Not cheap but good gear isn't, comes in around the Southern cross price.

Thanks to everyone for their input. I have a better idea of what to narrow it down to.
Regards

Hey Browny,
Oz fits into a Troopy real easy :>))