Kodiak or OzTent?
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4runnerteq
Explorer
My Kodiak is due to arrive tomorrow. Cant wait to set up. Also have a P.E.T.T toilet coming
I bought an OzTent earlier this year and have used it once. Overall I am very happy with it. It rained the first night I was in it and stayed dry inside. One thing I am not used to is the fact that you pretty much have to stake it down to get the floor to stay flat, it tends to curve up front and rear.
The vestibule area in the front is nice, I had no issues keeping my boots out there, they were dry in the morning. Interior ventilation seems great.
I don't like that the window flaps can only be opened/closed from outside of the tent. Materials seem a little thin but time will tell on durability. Pack size is pretty flat but occupies a lot of space as its a 36" diameter circle. Could be a little taller inside (but I am 6'3 so I like a taller tent than many). I always pitch all tents on top of a tarp and given that the floor of the OzTent is a little thin, I will continue doing so with this tent.
I also have a Eureka Assault Outfitter tent - I will keep it for severe weather and trips when I take my dog, for a little more interior room. My dog has done a little damage to the Eureka and I'd like to limit his "influence" to one tent.
The vestibule area in the front is nice, I had no issues keeping my boots out there, they were dry in the morning. Interior ventilation seems great.
I don't like that the window flaps can only be opened/closed from outside of the tent. Materials seem a little thin but time will tell on durability. Pack size is pretty flat but occupies a lot of space as its a 36" diameter circle. Could be a little taller inside (but I am 6'3 so I like a taller tent than many). I always pitch all tents on top of a tarp and given that the floor of the OzTent is a little thin, I will continue doing so with this tent.
I also have a Eureka Assault Outfitter tent - I will keep it for severe weather and trips when I take my dog, for a little more interior room. My dog has done a little damage to the Eureka and I'd like to limit his "influence" to one tent.
MarcFJ60
Adventurer
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/80322-Kodiak-tent-questions?highlight=kodiak
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/88573-New-Kodiak-Flex-bow-VX-Canvas-Tents-%28includes-two-new-large-triangular-side-windows%29?highlight=kodiak
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/24907-Ok-folks-Kodiak-or-Springbar?highlight=kodiak
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/65645-Kodiak-4-Person-Deluxe?highlight=kodiak
And a couple dozen others . . .
AfricanLandcruiser
New member
Oz-Tent not Africa proof
I had an RV-4 OzTent.
Africa broke it.... the corner brackets are made of plastic and snapped.
My suggestion is to keep it simple (Canvas on a steel dome frame). I went for this rugged design.
http://www.canvasandtent.co.za/showProduct.aspx?prodID=8
I had an RV-4 OzTent.
Africa broke it.... the corner brackets are made of plastic and snapped.
My suggestion is to keep it simple (Canvas on a steel dome frame). I went for this rugged design.
http://www.canvasandtent.co.za/showProduct.aspx?prodID=8
OzTent RV2
Well I made my decision and thank you to everyone who gave information and personally emailed.
Knowing it would almost always be my son and I - I picked the OZTent RV2. The transport size "shape" is no issue in my truck bed and the tent size w/ awning is perfect. Also ordered the ground sheet (goes all the way to the awning) and the OzTent Rivergum pad. Will let you know how it goes - happy trails.
Well I made my decision and thank you to everyone who gave information and personally emailed.
Knowing it would almost always be my son and I - I picked the OZTent RV2. The transport size "shape" is no issue in my truck bed and the tent size w/ awning is perfect. Also ordered the ground sheet (goes all the way to the awning) and the OzTent Rivergum pad. Will let you know how it goes - happy trails.
jonnyquest
Adventurer
I hope you and your son have many forever memories from your trips. Take lots of pictures!
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I've noticed them in the bargain cave section at cabelas.com in the past for as much as 10% off. Usually in the fall too so I would check every so often if your not in a huge hurry
