Best Tents

Quality and durable, best for family camping trips. Comfortable and cozy its been months and the quality is still great!

Big and functional – Nice, it is amazing to have this. I just got these gift from by friend and glad to have it for our outdoor activities.

Slim line. Comfortable. Plenty of space. Loved camping in our roof top tent.

The kalbarri lite rooftop tent is a no brainer when it comes to camping and 4wding, it takes 30 seconds to set up with its 2 latches and basically… Read more

pops up automatically. I’ve used this tent over 10 times and I can say I’ve had a comfortable sleep all nights. The tent is slim as ever and because of that it doesn’t make any noise or whistles on my roof. On 3 of my trips it rained pretty heavily and the tent stood its ground perfectly as it should and I didn’t get a single drop inside. Would definitely recommend this tent to any camper or off-roader. Cheers

Love it, Much better than Instant tents - Especially in Strong Wind – Been using this tent for just over 4 months, used the tent 4 times, 2-4 days trips, plenty of room for family of 4, easily could fit another 3… Read more

adults, no problems with height(I am 180cm), good airflow throughout, holds well in strong wind - my friend had instant tent from Coleman but was struggling. Take about 15-20 min to set up, same amount of time to pack away.

This tent is very easy to setup. One person can do it with a 6 year old running around in no time. It does indeed block a lot of light and I believe… Read more

it is cooler than a regular tent. However, the durability is rubbish. Three times it has been used. Three times it has had damage due to light to moderate winds that it should be able to withstand and much cheaper tents did. The stitching is weak as. The material is thin. After three uses it won’t be getting a fourth. Complete waste of money

Great and amazing – Excellent tent for big family and camping on the weekend. We like it and proven made with quality materials.

Good quality – Easy to assemble, nice to have if there are outdoor gathering like camping or BBQ party outside.

Don't Bother. Rubbish – Tent is 4 years old and has been used a dozen times maybe. Floor has leaked almost since new. Response from BW is as follows. "The issue you have… Read more

described can be quite common with any tent of this age as the PU Coating will eventually start to deteriorate wear away over time" Seam tape is coming off all over the place as well. BW recommend that I reseal the seams. Terrible quality and total lack of after sales service.

Outdoor Air Shelter – When it comes to handling tough weather conditions, the Aerobase 3 is an absolute champ. It fearlessly faces heavy rain and powerful winds, shielding you from the elements like a superhero. Show details

May have issues with waterproofing and strut reliablity – My experience with this tent unfortunately was not entirely positive. Positives: Lightweight (65kgs) Easy setup/packup Includes features not… Read more

typically found at this price point, such as an interior light, awning, and storage pouches.

Negatives:

Water ingress: I observed water ingress at the tent corners during moderate rain on the second use. Gas Strut Failure: One of the gas struts rusted and failed prematurely (within 6 months of purchase). Severe Water Damage: While parked outside during heavy rain, the tent experienced significant water damage, effectively turning into a "swimming pool" on the roof.

Resolution:

Following documentation of the issues (including video evidence of the water damage), the supplier agreed to provide a full refund. I subsequently purchased an upgraded Kalbarri Gen 2 model.

Considerations for Potential Buyers: Thorough Inspection If considering a used Kalbarri tent, carefully inspect the corners for signs of previous water ingress and ensure all struts are in good working condition and free of rust.

Overall: Despite the initial issues, I acknowledge the excellent after-sales service provided by the supplier and am willing to consider San Hima products in the future.

Disclaimer: This review reflects my personal experience and may not be indicative of the overall quality of all Kalbarri tents. In addition, the issues experienced could be a one off issue that could have unfortunately happened to any other similar product.

OK tent for dry summer single person camping – Used this tent a number of times in different conditions within Australia. Two average height adults on sleeping mats and sleeping bags is a… Read more

seriously tight fit, be ready to store the majority of your belongings within the vestibule including hiking backpack, boots, trekking poles pots and jetboil etc.

The main issue we have with this tent is the lack of room towards the feet at head, and as moving in the night the sleeping bag will press the tent inner against the fly as water will pass through the fabric onto the sleeping bag.

Alongside this, the sagging in the inside tent structure reduces the internal head height and restricts movement further.

This tent would not be my recommendation for heavy rain fall, as areas such as the zippers in the fly are prone to water penetration, and as the tent takes on rain fall, sags touching the inside tent fabric which eventually accumulates and rain drops will fall on your sleeping head.

I would buy this tent as a back up in car camping or if the only hiking i was doing in Aus/summer.

Should be sold as a One and a half man tent, and a 2 season tent.

Not as a 2 person three season tent. On paper this tent has better specifications than some of the much more expensive tents, but its flaws are entirely within it design thinking.

Despite the good reviews, it has a couple of downsides that aren't immediately obvious – After seeing only good reviews for this tent I became concerned that maybe on vendor sites only the good reviews are published. Its hard to know, but… Read more

it's a point made by Graeme in these reviews. Certainly if you look at the reviews on the BCF site, you'd be forgiven for believing this is the ideal tent. The review average rating is close to perfect.

While its not a bad tent, its certainly not perfect. For anyone curious if this tent has any downsides, I thought a post on Product Review (who definitely publish both good and bad reviews) might help some.

The tent was on sale for around half price, and as such is good value. Still, what isn't immediately obvious is that the inner tent has only mesh doors, with no other other coverings. And theres no groundsheet inside the vestibule. As a result if you're unlucky to be caught on a windy night with any dust or sand nearby, or particularly if the awning is over sandy or dusty ground, you will find the tent, your hair and any nearby clothes, filled with dirt the next morning. Which is exactly what happened.

So it is fair to say this tent, while it may technically stay standing in wind, is not one for camping around sand or dust when there's any wind. Nicely suited to a calm and warm summer evening though.

While the pure mesh-only doors are a little difficult to spot, the pictures prominently show the front awning, which is great for storing stuff, with the doorway propped open on two poles. What is harder to discover, until you use it for the first time, is those poles are an optional extra - meaning you'll be most likely not be having the doorway propped open as in the advertising material. But that's probably just as well as the awning will keep dust off your bedding better when closed.

We also found it very hard to pack back into the bag. But this must be to some extent user error, since the tent came packed in its bag. Lets just say its one of the more tricky :-)

While these points do not make this a bad tent, they are worth knowing because you might otherwise think you're buying a near perfect tent with outstanding ratings, which you might assume can be used in most reasonable conditions to be found around Australia. However the reality is, wind will catch you out one day, and you'll be revisiting BCF to make your tent as per the pictures.

If you still like the sound of the tent given the above and feel it will fulfil your needs, now you know where it falls short, its otherwise a reasonable tent especially if you can pick it up at around half price.

Note the above applies to the Wanderer 4 and may or may not apply to the other Wanderer tents in this review.

Warranty is false – We purchased a turbo 300 plus lite tent when it was advertised to have a Lifetime Warranty. We had one tent inner replaced under warranty after… Read more

having to argue the toss. This was 4+ years after purchase. We now have multiple problems with our tent due to poor quality materials (including further faults with the tent inner that was replaced under warranty). We are being told the Lifetime Warranty has since been changed and is now a Limited Lifetime Warranty is for 3 years only. The tent has always been stored appropriately, erected and used in mild weather and used for 1-2 times per year at most. The vast majority of responses from Black Wolf have been highly patronising and attempted to consistently blame us as users/conditions it was stored in or used in as the fault. It is an incredibly expensive purchase if expected to last 3 years only and lightly used. The warranty means absolutely nothing. I will not purchase Blackwolf products again.

Robust, durable, and not too heavy. You can't go wrong here – I am very pleased with my choice of tent - the Macpac Microlight - after agonising over the decision for so long. (The Macpac Sololight was the other… Read more

main contender, but in the end I chose durability over lightness.)

The first time I slept in my Microlight was on my back lawn. The second time was also on my back lawn, but I deliberately chose a night when I knew it was going to rain, so I could see how well it performed. And it rained alright. It absolutely hosed down. But I stayed warm and dry all night. And the third time was in the wilderness.

The Microlight is robust, easy to pitch, and not too heavy. It has plenty of room for one person, it is a breeze to pitch and take down, and the Multipitch system offers incredible versatility.

I was aware of three potential issues people had identified with the Microlight, but I found all of them were either easily resolved or were non-issues.

The first was that the limpet shape resulted in minimal living space. While it is true that the shape does significantly reduce the internal volume, I found I had plenty of room. I put my boots, poles and cooking gear etc. in the vestibule, and there was plenty of room inside the tent for my pack, clothes, and stuff I needed to keep completely dry.

The second was condensation. I observed this myself the first time I used it, but on subsequent uses I completely resolved it simply by leaving the inner door very slightly open at the top.

The third was sagging. But I found this was not an issue because I took the time to pitch it properly.

All up, if you want a versatile and robust one person tent, you can't go wrong with the Microlight.

If your most important consideration is travelling light over summer, you might be better off with something lighter. But if you dont want to be limited by the seasons and you want something that is going to stand up to whatever the weather might throw at you, the Microlight is well worth the extra couple of hundred grams.

I had wondered for months whether I had made the right decision here. Now I know I did.

a tough nut – We have had the speedy for a couple of seasons. its so convenient with the included built in leds and easy up and down. other reviews call out leaks… Read more

but it does have to be well guyed to keep the puddle from forming on top. as for the sand in WA could be an issue but lots of tents would be in that boat or desert. I camped at lake Dartmouth and the weather put it all on. rain hail then a snow blizzard. wind was enough to flatten the camp with 80% of the crew suffering damage and a soggy cold night. luckily I was on hand to watch over my tent which flattened with the weight of ice and snow but was able to give it a good shake and get it stood up. no damage and still dry

Easy to assemble, easy to pack, a great tent – We bought this tent to go camping around the Northern Territory. It was a great buy. The instructions are easy to read and the tent can be assembled… Read more

in about 15 minutes...and I reckon with more practice we'll get it quicker.

It can be assembled with the inner tent only which in places where there is little dew is fabulous for sleeping under the stars due to the insect screening right across the top.

The tent is completely sealable from insects.

The outer fly can be easily applied in another 5 minutes or so.

There are two decent sized rooms in the tent, plenty of space for two couples and double aired each side. There are pouch storages on both sides and more pouches near the bed head.

There are hoops for hooking lights.

There are two entrances so that you don't need to disturb someone sleeping the other room to get out for those late night "outings".

There is even a small zipped opening for putting power cords into the tent.

Overall, an excellent tent. Easy to use and great value for money.

Stood hard weather – Had camped up basically on the beach, on one night we had close to 40km/h winds and rain and the tent had stood the test of time, we had no issues… Read more

setting up and packing away the tent, easy tent to do by your self when your other half can watch the kids. Would highly recommend this to anyone, they have obviously improved on their customer feedback from previous years and reviews. Great job blackwolf.

Defective tent, costumer service / Not their Problem – Brought this tent thinking it was the BEST in the range.... brought it from BCF Gympie Qld, went camping following weekend at 17170 only to find the… Read more

tent had a small hole in the canvas, Emailed oztent from the camp site and dropped the tent back off to BCF Gympie the day after or 2 nights of camping... FWD 3 weeks and Oztent say its not covered under warranty as its been the result of a burn and BCF says it has NOTHING to do with them >> I refused to take back the defective tent. crap service from both BCF and OZ tent.. Was considering C-cat (small claims court) but wont waste any more time or money on it. I Will never shop at either place again, Out of pocket $1300, I should have brought and will do soon buy the Colman tent for $600

Faulty from day one with nothing short of the worst customer service I have ever experienced from the 4wd super centre in Albury/wodonga where I… Read more

purchased it. Can’t say I will ever purchase another kings product again following this. If these are the people representing your brand I expect to see your company go broke soon. Spent thousands on kings products there to fit out my car in a very distressing situation and while happy ro take my money still to date no one cares about the fact the item was fault from the first attempt to use it…..& still doesn’t over 6months later….

Zip goes tent goes and the zip is cheap – I have had it for 4 years and the zip is busted, the teeth have gone on it. Coleman have terrible service for spare parts and divert you to another… Read more

company that specialise in parts for everything. I feel like I bought a $700 zip because IF i can find a entire new zipper ill have to sew it in.

Lifetime Warranty just marketing tactic. Great tent if you don’t mind a leaky floor and a memorable camping trip – I purchased the Turbo Lite Twin 300 tent at the end of 2016 and it was used for 1-2 weeks each year. We had a few good trips and the tent was great… Read more

size and the front awning was a good feature. We did get condensation inside - more so than with other tents. But then the not so good…..

During a trip Jan 2022 during heavy rain the entire floor of the leaked. The seam sealer tape was lifting up and there was no waterproof barrier across the entire floor of the tent. The flooring was porous - when you stepped on an area water seeped up through the floor. All of this late at night in a dark remote campsite was not a great camping experience. To remain camping we had to go to a local hardware store the next morning and line the entire tent with tarps.

I have been camping for over 30 years using tents of various brands and always far cheaper price points (Coleman/OzTrail/Spinfex) and I have never experienced anything like it.

Black Wolf’s customer service was abysmal. After multiple emails back and forth and despite the efforts of the retailer (shout out to Snowys) Black Wolf refused to honour their Lifetime Warranty and determined the deterioration to the floor was due to wear and tear. For a product that was used at most for 10 weeks over a 5 year period the Black Wolf tents are not designed for longevity. In contrast I have a Coleman Instant Up 8 person tent that is at least 8 years old and is still going strong - that cost me $200.

It was a significant decision after many years of cheaper tents to purchase a Black Wolf tent and the lifetime warranty was one of the key selling points. What a waste of money and topped off by an appalling customer service experience. I have purchased a number of Black Wolf products over the years but will not be giving them my money again.

Game-Changer – As someone who frequently is on the road for travel and haulage jobs, comfort and convenience are crucial. This off road tent has transformed my… Read more

experiences. Previously, I endured cramped car seats for sleep, but this tent offers quick setup and pack-down, perfect for my tight schedule. It provides ample space and a comfortable sleeping surface, making nights on the road restful and enjoyable.

Outdoor conditions are constantly changing and this tent is designed to withstand everything from scorching sun to unexpected downpours. For anyone seeking an easy to use shelter that's reliable, this rooftop tent is a must have.

I've travelled around VIC, NSW, SA and QLD with this tent on various cars. Couldn't live without it.

Average – Decent price and easy set up and pack down however condensation builds very easily and it will keep you up all night long in windy areas. the canvas slaps around and makes lots of noise Show details

Sturdy Tent Weekender 1R Dome – Easy to assemble tent. Spacious interior. Very well stitched as are all Outdoor Connection tents. Thick fabric fly. I have two OC tents and both pole… Read more

systems are the same. Both tents include telescopic awning poles which gives me loads of options on my setup. The weekender is another great tent from Outdoor Connection.

Great tent, horrible poles and "lifetime" warranty a joke – The tent is a good design, good quality material tent. Light and airy, easy to set up. Floor is durable and waterproof. Waterproofing has lasted the… Read more

1.5 yrs of use.

Tent poles on the other hand are cheap, thin fibreglass that broke within a year. Warranty does not cover tent poles, evidently.

Amazing quality and even better seller! – This is the Campmor quality I was looking for and had it shipped half way around the world because of that. Amazing products that stand the test of time. The flysheet matched up great on my 22 year old Campmor tent. Show details

I am so impressed by this Air Swag, the easy set up also the quality of the canvas. when I used this I was in an area with a lot mozzies, they kept… Read more

at bay from entering so had a great night's sleep, even had some light showers, Highly recommend this Swag

We love this tent! – We have recently camped for 4 nights in this tent. 3 adults and a child on stretchers, and a baby in a portacot. We were so impressed with the… Read more

size. Despite all the bedding etc we had so much room for the children to play and it felt so airy.

The tent opens up well to let the air through so the tent was cool enough to take a daytime nap inside.

We liked the simple and oversized bag - making it easy to fit the tent back in after use. Clearly no-one can fold it up as small as the factory!

We liked that the guy ropes were tucked away in pockets. In fact - we had good weather and didn't even peg out the guys. It is a very sturdy tent, and did not seem to move at all despite this. The screen room was a bonus with room for storage.

We bought this tent sight unseen after only being able to find a couple of reviews. We had looked and looked and been unable to find a tent that suited our needs. We have not been disappointed!

I would definitely recommend this tent to a family that wants lots of space.

We have had RV tents (1, 3 and 4) for the last 10 years. We love the ease of setting up and packing away, especially how easy the tent goes into the… Read more

supplied bag. Our current RV3 has just been used for 10 days camping at Yalata beach which tests all camping gear. The tent stood up well to the windy conditions but this is where my only complaint exists. It is very, very noisy in the wind. Anything over a gentle breeze has the wall flapping really loudly. Now I understand the speed and ease of set up is probably the reason but please Oztent, add more Velcro tabs to the side walls.