Nemo Dagger 3P Ultralight Hiking Tent $549.95 (Was $829.95) @ Wild Earth

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  dcs29 on 13/09/2019 - 15:00

  +2

  $499 on their ebay store with code PLANKTON.

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    exidez on 13/09/2019 - 15:02

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    yup, in the description, just not sure how to put it all together in the title

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      dcs29 on 13/09/2019 - 15:03

      Yup sure is, I need to learn to read!

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  INFIDEL on 13/09/2019 - 15:09

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  It wont blow over like my last tent.

  What conditions were you using the tent in? Must be extreme. Never seen that happen.

  I've been hiking with very strong winds in Tasmania using much cheaper (2P 1.4kg) tent. I use a lower height tent in such conditions. Siting & anchoring any tent is important in extreme conditions.

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    exidez on 13/09/2019 - 15:16

    I had a cheap $150 tent that was handed down to me, not like this ultralight hiking one. The particular one I had, had a lot of head room so you could stand up in the middle. I didn't event finish anchoring it before a big gust of wind came and broke the tent poles. It didnt help that it was tall so it took all the force. The gazebo I had setup snapped at the struts too so it was a big gust. These particular tents in this post have low head room for that reason and are better designed to deflect wind like your one too.

    Agreed that siting & anchoring are extremely important.

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      INFIDEL on 13/09/2019 - 15:22

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      The type of tent you used is unsuited to strong winds. I've helped people take down those tents in National Park camping areas in Tassie as we needed to evacuate due to the extreme winds. My little tent was fine, but falling branches were too much of a danger.

      The tents I've used over years in multiday hikes are sub-$100. Unless you really need such a technical tent - it's a bit of an extravagance.

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    geech on 13/09/2019 - 15:23

    I've been hiking with very strong winds in Tasmania using much cheaper (2P 1.4kg) tent.

    A bit off topic, but I'm interested in knowing what tent you're referring to.

    I'm in the market for one, that's all - I'd all but decided on the Big Agnes Copper Spur, but happy for (cheaper) alternatives

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      INFIDEL on 13/09/2019 - 15:49

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      They were cheap non-technical OzTrail ones from Anaconda on sale.

      An older one I used is the Razorback Outer Limits - bought for around $100. Replaced with a lighter 1.4kg model around same price. Took it as carry-on to Japan, sleeping on remote beaches.

      Both have had a lot of use over years (eg 12 days hike in high country in Tas with high winds; used on snow; etc) & still functioning. Only maintenance is zips need a bit of lubrication.

      These are good for light weight multiday hiking, very economical, but small (low head height which is preferable in windy conditions)! Certainly not fancy like the one in this deal.

      But consider your needs. Being caught out with a shoddy tent in a remote location can be dangerous & expensive.
      I've abandoned a 7 day trek @3000+m in Japan when my extremely light weight equipment (not these tents) was not up to the task. I (usually) check it before setting out.

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        geech on 13/09/2019 - 15:56

        ahh ok - I'll keep looking around maybe.

        Most of the cheaper ones I've seen are around the 2-2.2kg mark, so this, or the BA I'm looking at do offer a considerable saving on the weight side of things.

        I want something to stand up to a multi-day hike like OT (Prefer not to use the huts) as well as backpack hunting trips, so I'd like it to be sub 1.5kg

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          INFIDEL on 13/09/2019 - 16:05

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          @geech: I've done sections of the Overland Track a few times, with only 1 time walking the full track - slowly with lots of side trips. Met a 90 year old on his 10th trip. I've noticed experienced walkers often don't use the high tech gear.

          [Had a search party being organised for me in the Labyrinth during near blizzard conditions (very embarrassing - people assumed I was lost, but I was throwing snowballs in middle of summer)!
          Another time organised a medivac as conditions deteriorated near Cradle Mt - person would likely have died otherwise. Always be prepared!]

          Light is best for multiday hikes, so my cheap 1.4kg tent was a good backup.

          The longer you are out on the track, the more food you need to carry - so the greater the weight. So lighter equipment is helpful. (always carry a few days extra & some treats, just in case - in a 12 day Tassie hike I took a minimum of 15 day supply).

          Check for minimum tent weight. Often the package weight includes extra pegs etc.
          Taking what I needed brought the cheap 2P tent down to 1.4kg. This 3P tent shows min 1.7kg.
          The lower the weight, generally the higher the price. So have been very pleased with the tent for the low price. Has stood up to some hard wear. I've had an expensive tent fail (ripped seams, water leaking in high winds).

          But I stayed in the huts on the OT. Offered to sweep up, so I was last to leave meaning there was no one behind me for many hours. The peace of the bush was worth the effort.

          And always take plenty of thermals (even in summer). Have been in mud up to the waist & freezing conditions in Summer, so a few spare pair of nice warm thermals in a waterproof bag are a necessity!

          My tents are a few years old, so not up on latest prices or other options.

          Best of luck & happy camping!

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      el_cheapo on 13/09/2019 - 17:06

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      You could look at some Aliexpress tents. For example the Naturehike Cloud Up series is a copy of the Big Agnes Fly Creek. I have a Fly Creek 1 and a Cloud Up 3, I would say quality is comparable. http://frugalhiker.blogspot.com/2018/02/naturehike-2-man-clo…

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  Mischaseb on 13/09/2019 - 15:18

  Thoughts on this vs a hubba hubba?
  Edit: just noticed this is the 3p

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    exidez on 13/09/2019 - 15:24

    Had my eye on that one too (Mutha hubba). I asked the same question at the Paddy Pallin store and they said the MSR was of 'better quality' but you pay for it. But the NEMO was a better price and the reviews are still constantly good. Also the MSR has less floor area and interior height.

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  sp3tsnaz on 13/09/2019 - 15:48

  Did you get the updated tent design? Or the older style as WildEarth seems to stock both while Paddy seems to only list the updated model on their website.

  The older model is not on as large of a sale as WildEarth, so was wondering if you managed to get the better model for that price.

  I've been thinking of getting the Big Agnes 3p tent which tends to always top all the lists many years running, and compared to the newer model Nemo it's not that different in price at Wild Earth, so not sure which to go with.

  EDIT: Just to clarify I am talking about these

  Tent listed: https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/nemo-dagger-3p-ultralight-t…
  Looks like updated version: https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/nemo-dagger-3p-2019/NEM0021…
  Paddy: https://www.paddypallin.com.au/nemo-dagger-3p-ultralight-bac…

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  Mahogany Granger on 13/09/2019 - 17:18

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  Will go well with my $15 hiking backpack

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  ShipShapeRC on 14/09/2019 - 09:27

  Love my naturehike tents from aliexpress. Clones of these things and much much cheaper. I have 1 2P tent that weighs 1.2kg and I paid a little over $100 on one of the sales. Very good quality.

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    wittyusername on 14/09/2019 - 13:38

    Have you used it in any extreme circumstances? High winds, snow etc?

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      ShipShapeRC on 14/09/2019 - 19:54

      Well my mate gets pretty flatulent, does that count? Reviews seem to suggest comparable. One comment above has first hand experience saying it is. I'm too old for the extreme stuff now. The finish is superb. The fittings, pegs, all delightful. I have the silicone coated super light stuff too. It's thin, so you would need care on stones, but they come with a mat anyway. I carry the mat only if I expect rough ground.