I saw these 2 person tents at Coles marked down from $20, then to $15 now $9. Feels like a bargain to me! There were not many left in the Bundaberg store. Not sure if they are available from any other stores. Ex Easter Stock guess.
2 Person Tent $9 from Coles in Store @ Hinkler Place, Bundaberg
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I got one of these years ago and used it
was a tight squeeze with me (about 6ft) and another of the same height inVERY handy if you're planning to go backpacking or something (so you can shove your backpack inside with you) but do not recommend it as a "2 man" tent (unless you like close body contact ;) )
I have one - it's small enough for the kids to use in the loungeroom!
It is just what I was looking for, I am going bike touring in France in 3 weeks and want to do a lot of camping. End of the trip, I can just ditch it if it damaged or not to my liking.
Cheap yes, but these are much heavier, usually of poor quality & less comfy than (more expensive) purpose designed bike tents. Added weight may cost more in baggage.
I regularly fly overseas very cheap with only 10kg as carry-on: $90 tent, good mat, sleeping bag, cooking gear, etc (no bike). Full camping kit is 3-4kg (depending on season) which is about same weight as just a cheap tent. I use plastic pegs to avoid security issues. It's packed ready to go with the only choice being which of the 3 light weight sleeping bags to suit the temperature. I have slept on snow in it.
Adding light cheap thermal undies while sleeping in a minimal summer weight sleeping bag means you can travel light & sleep warm, especially in the mountains on a Spring - Autumn trip.
Tents & other gear can often be found free at backpackers - in cities where people fly home or go camping from. (In Oz, I found Sydney, Cairns & Hobart great free supply points for tents, hydration kit, gas, stoves, clothes, etc.) Or just buy in France.
Of course dumping/passing on the tent is a good idea.
Does this text have a rain proof cover as well?
this deal is intense
FYI, No stock left in Hinkler.
This tent is only suitable for dry weather. The Fly sheet is a napkin sized affair that covers only a small area at the top of the tent. Anything more than a very brief shower will soak the inside. and the 4 pegs supplied will not hold it down in the wind.
It is NOT suitable for camping.
Good for the kids to play with though.
Just bought one. Plenty left in Coles Whitfords
Its actually not too bad as a base for making your own ultralight portable tent (it weighs only 1.2kg!).
Needs a decent fly sheet and the poles need to be replaced with the thicker ones (or just buy a second one and double up on the poles). (& if you want to get really fancy you could make your own footprint for it.)
Plus like with any tent on the market (sub $100) it will need a real tent bag & pegs.
Light! Most cheap 2 person tents I checked were over 3kg.
Disposable/pass on to a backpacker, kids, or homeless person at this price ;-)
But not all sub-$100 tents lack pegs etc. My 4 year old $90 1.4kg travel tent with good fly has been great in snow, wind, rain in many countries. Threw out included 16! metal pegs for 4 plastic ones. As tent is carried on outside of my small pack, it's cover is good enough to stand up to abuse on public transport, carrying onboard cheap flights, or hitchhiking.
You could buy 10 of these for same price as my tent ;-) But prefer mine for extra comfort and durability.
brucefromaustralia I don't suppose you remember the name and brand of your tent?
Most ultralights seem to start from $150+ and I cant justify that much for something that I will use few times a year.
Have the carton here…
Outer Limits "Razorback" (not current model by same name, but similar to Backpacker model HIKER TENT). www.oztrail.com.au
Only a basic lightweight "3 season" 1 person tent though, but big enough for me & pack.
Bought 2009 at Anaconda sale for $90, but list price was $120.Used tent for a year, but a small tear developed after strong wind. Emailed oztrail in Brisbane with photos, and they couriered new tent. Tent has seen good service.
Had considered tents around $350-650. Like you, I couldn't justify the price, but happy with this one.
Always makes me happy saving money on my journeys. Tent has paid for itself many times over.
[In a remote cliff side village in Japan, I had booked a Japan Youth Hostel dorm bed at $45/n. Locals said camp across the road free. 2 free nights with sea views there saved price of tent. And the local fishermen provided FREE room service of fresh caught raw fish fillets, bbq bream with "beer cocktails" and prepared breakfast of eggs on toast with milk coffee. Travel with a tent can be amazing :-) ]Happy travels ;-)
Cheap but dont use this in cold weather. This tent is more for keeping insects out and that's about it.
As for a two person tent, it will be a tight fit for two people so you better choose wisely with who you share it with :)