tent Archives

The North Face Stormbreak 2 hiking tent: Tested

The North Face’s new tent is aimed at budget-conscious hikers without skimping on the essentials that make a reliable shelter.

Gear Test

Macpac Solstice 6P Family Camping Tent: Tested

The Macpac Solstice 6P is super-tough, fast to set up and lightweight. Is it the ultimate family tent? We find out.

Australian Geographic Adventure

Tested: Macpac Minaret

Looking for a bombproof and lightweight tent that’s up for many years of adventure? Check out Macpac’s venerable Minaret.

Gear Test

Tested: Kathmandu Mono Tent v2

There are few things better than hiking solo – especially if it’s an overnight escape; packing a few essentials into your pack – food, water, stove, sleeping gear – is the true definition of simplicity. Of course, besides all this gear, you also need a shelter. Ideally, this shelter must be light in weight but still robust enough to withstand those often-wild spring/summer/autumn storms we can cop on the east coast of Australia. Finding that combo of lightweight and tough construction, however, isn’t always easy.

How To

Under cover: Bush accommodation

Swag, rooftop tent, camper-trailer or tent. As with vehicles, bush accommodation options are many – and the final choice will depend on a number of factors unique to you, your family and your destinations.

Gear Test

Tested: Black Wolf Tuff Dome Plus

A family tent needs to be so many things – tough, roomy, light, easy to erect. Will this big bopper from Black Wolf measure up?

Gear Test

MSR Papa Hubba NX 4-person tent

This 4 person tent is lightweight, spacious and built tough.

Adventure

Australia’s 18 top camping spots

Your guide to the sweetest, wildest, highest, hottest and most breathtaking camping destinations across the country

How To

The ultimate guide to tents

Adequate shelter is listed as a basic human right by the United Nations, but tell that to any damp, shivering camper who has ever come to regret a bad tent purchase late at night in the middle of nowhere.