Bushwalk Australia

Hey all, planning on doing the Heysen Trail and I’m in need of a small lightweight, waterproof tent for under $150 could anyone suggest what to look at getting?

A bigger budget?

You could put a Wanted To Buy post in the Market Square forum (?) and you never know someone that sees this thread might offer one.
A used one, in good order, could be a lot better value than a new one.

As mentioned market square is a good place for second hand.

Also have a look at 3F UL (chinese maker)

https://3fulgear.com/index.php/product- ... y/ul-tent/

They sell on aliexpress.

Quality, light, cheap...... pick any two

How about.....

https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/vango- ... TE-NE100-N

Haven't seen one in person, but the specs look pretty good for the price. Maybe someone on here has personal experience with them.

Does it need to be a tent or a tarp and bug netting etc.? I wouldn't imagine there's too much rain on the Heysen.

I have an Integral Designs Sildome that is very light and minimalist and may suit your needs on the Heysen.

https://backpackinglight.com/integral_d ... me_orsm07/

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews ... Corterier/

https://www.moontrail.com/integral-designs-sil-dome.php

I thought they were discontinued after the takeover by RAB, but maybe not.

Mine is yellow, unmarked, and with very little exposure to UV.

Let me know what you think.

A Naturehike 1p tent will probably fit your budget.

Snooze wrote:A Naturehike 1p tent will probably fit your budget.

Unless you're taller than average.

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Snooze wrote:A Naturehike 1p tent will probably fit your budget.

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