Tent for Solo Traveller
Submitted: Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 13:44
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Member - David B (NSW)
Looking for advice on an easy tent to set up for me as a single camper, with standing room. My wife and I have split and we used to go 4wding/
camping with a small group and we had a Turbo 300. I still want to go be part of the group and as we do a lot of one night stops, as
well as some 3 night stays I want something that is comfortable and easy set up/put away, without relying on the others for help and gives a bit of internal room for gear.
I have checked many websites - Oztrail Tourer Lite (do these leak?); Primus Traveller or Lightning Touring Tent; Freedom
Camping Minit Camper; DMH Hammersley at Warners Bay
Camping; Diamintina at Kangaroo Tent City - these look to be pretty ordinary construction.
There may be other brands which may be better. Any ideas would be appreciated
Reply By: Member - Willie , Sydney. - Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 15:02
Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 15:02
Hi David ,
I would get a centre pole tent . Then you only have to put in four tent pegs ( and no ropes ).
Southern Cross are probably the Rolls Royce brand and as tough as , but there are cheaper brands that do a good enough job .
Willie .
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Follow Up By: Dredga01 - Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 15:56
Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 15:56
G'day Dave,
Pop up tents (or Quick Tents) are the duck's nuts. One second assembly and about 30 seconds pack away! Check the videos on you tube. Light enough to carry on your back hiking, approx. 1 kg. Very waterproof with built in fly.
I expect these will take over the market soon. Have just gone up to $130 on eBay for a two man tent. I.e. plenty of room for one. I was looking at getting a better swag when I came across these. Couldn't be happier with it.
Good
Camping,
Bruce
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Follow Up By: Louie the fly (SA) - Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 17:42
Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 17:42
I agree Willie. We have a centre pole tent (Oztrail Tourer 9 Plus) with extended back that has been great for 4 years. But a standard tourer tent would be the go for one person. Realistically, it takes about 10 mins to put up and take down. Love to see a tent that erects in a second and packs away in 30 seconds though.
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Reply By: Kim and Damn Dog - Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 16:38
Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 16:38
David
Here is another option (provided you have a full length roof rack). In my case I have a Polaris awning that folds out from the roof rack which is very quick to set up. If need be, I can also attach an end wall and another along the length, which effectively makes up three walls if you include the car.
I've asked
Ross to make up a draught skirt to close off the bottom of the car if things get a bit cold and windy. The whole thing takes about five minutes to set up. This gives a space of 2.5m x 2m.
Don't know what the prices are like now, but I think I payed $540 for the rig (excluding the drought skirt, which we're still working on).
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 17:26
Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 17:26
I'd go a swag and sling an tarp of he car if it is raining
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 20:26
Friday, Aug 08, 2008 at 20:26
As far as ease is concerned, nothing could be more simple or quicker than an Oztent.
Only two negatives.
They are not cheap.
They need to be transported on a roof rack. (about 2 metres long)
Apart from that, they are the "ducks guts".
The awning when extended, becomes the living area between the tent and the back of the vehicle.
Bill.
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Reply By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Saturday, Aug 09, 2008 at 03:39
Saturday, Aug 09, 2008 at 03:39
I have a
Southern Cross Safari tent ....
Click here
Good, and strong., and about a 3 minute setup, if that.
Folds down flat, as most "safari tents" do
Cheers
Bucky
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