Question: Buying a Tent

Submitted: Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 17:14

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Buying a Tent

This article covers essential considerations for buying a tent such as types of tents, fabric, waterproofing, pests and other practical considerations to ensure you get the right tent for your next

jim v

Am thinking of buying an Oz tent 30 second tent and was wondering if anyone has ever taken one on a plane? I'd like to camp but fly to destinations because I travel by myself.
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Reply By: Dave(NSW) - Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 17:39

Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 17:39

Being 2mts long might be a problem, I suppose it depends where you're going and size of the plane.
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Reply By: Member - Jack - Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 20:27

Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 20:27

I would be surprised if there was any sort of a problem. I have seen surfboards, cellos and who knows what else flying around on the baggage carousel.

I am sure a quick call to your preferred airline would get you an answer.

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Reply By: rocco2010 - Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 21:16

Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 21:16

gidday

after some of the things I saw people stuffing in the overhead lockers on my last overseas jaunt I can't see why you couldn't take it as cabin luggage ...

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Follow Up By: miandering fiander - Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 22:04

Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 22:04

Have seen half their whole house in there as carry on, so why not .

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Follow Up By: miandering fiander - Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 22:07

Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 22:07

My Uncle flys a couple of times a year and has never had any probs with his surfboards. He has a proper bag for them and never had an issue.

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Reply By: Member - Michael John T (VIC) - Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 22:36

Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 at 22:36

The tent can be carried on a plane, but need to watch the weight limits. However what about bedding, cooking, storing food, a fridge or esky etc... there is more to camping than just a tent.

Mike.

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Reply By: stoney123 - Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 at 08:36

Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 at 08:36

I would suggest you get a sierra designs tent from USA. They are cheap buying direct, extremely well made, lightweight. I used to put mine up in the dark in about 2 minutes. It is also the most waterproof tent i have ever had. Mine weighs 2.1 kilos, and it fits in your backpack!

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Reply By: Madfisher - Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 at 10:03

Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 at 10:03

Just curious, went you fly into to to the local airfield how to plan on getting to your camping spot?. You could hire a 4wd in the bigger towns, but thats not going to happen in remote areas.
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Reply By: bruce b2 - Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 at 14:39

Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 at 14:39

not sure - but i'm guessing that if J V flies to his destinations and travels and camps by himself, he could be in a small plane ? surfboards and longish things, as many have said, are not a problem on the bigger planes, but when you get to a regional small operator....hmmmm, troubles may arise.
sorry J V but a bit more info may help you
cheers - bb1

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