Hi-Country (Aussie Disposal) vs Spinifex (Annaconda) tents

Hi All,

I am trying to find some reviews about Aussie Disposal tents (Hi-Country) and the Anaconda branded Spinifex.

I was all set on a Hi-Country Franklin Extended Tent for $285 after looking at a $200 Jackeroo from Kmart but decided against the Jackeroo because it was 185cm and I'm 191cm tall. I want something I can stand in comfortably.

Had a look at Anaconda for the first time today and they had a 3 room Spinifex Franklin Tent ($339). Was very very tempted to take my Hi-Country back and swap with this Spinifex due to the 3 room thing but before I do something so rash I would like to check out other peoples views on the 2 brands if possible.

The main difference I can notice is that the Hi-Country has a plastic sky light in the roof, and the Spinfex has nylo rope to lock the canapoy in place where as the hi-country has strethcy rope (much harder to break)


The tent has to be suitable for 2 groups of people 2+3 respectively and as durable as can be for I guess ~$300


I guess my main question is the best brand of the 2 and peoples experiance with the hi-country brand if any?

Thanks.