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Family tent recommendation 12-Jan-2017 At 10:12:34 AM Cams

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On 11/01/2017 martym wrote:
>On 11/01/2017 Cams wrote:
>>Looking at a few similar options at the moment myself as a lightweight/small
>>car camping tent. I have had a Tarptent Scarp 2 for a number of years
>now
>>and I love it, so top of my list is the Tarptent Hogback. Similar concept
>>as the Tectite, but the pitchlock corners make a big difference for usable
>>interior space vs footprint.
>>
>>https://www.tarptent.com/hogback.html
>
>Impressive specs - really weird to have a tent not seam-sealed at purchase..

Yep, their whole range is great. The Scarp/Hogback design has a lot going for it. Integral pitch, dry entry. Can convert the scarp to freestanding with a couple of extra poles. Scarp has a summer and winter inner option. The hogback has the option for one extra crossing pole to help a bit with stability or light snow loading.

You can pay a bit extra for them to do the seam sealing. I think Australian orders are done by Franco (from the bushwalking aus forums) in Adelaide. He also provides a great point for local support and knowledge of the brand. I did the sealing on mine and it seems to be holding out fine.