Couple months ago I saw a tent that constructed "similar" to OZtent. I couldn't find it anymore. One reason I like OZTent is the quick setup. It has frame built inside the tent which reduce the setup time tremendously. In addition, I like the "patio" option which I can back my SUV in to load/unload stuffs in raining weather. OZ tent is a bit pricey. If I couldn't find alternative option, then OZTent is the choice.
OZTENT tent alternative?
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Jonathan Hanson
Supporting Sponsor
The Turbo Tent is indeed fast to pitch. It's shaped differently than the OzTent, essentially a standard four-pole modified pyramid, and not quite as outback looking. But we're really happy with the one we've been using. More all-around headroom than an OzTent. They do make a model designed to cover the rear of a vehicle.
Here's the website:
Turbo Tent
The Turbo Tent also doesn't need a seven-foot-long cargo area to store it.
Here's the website:
Turbo Tent
The Turbo Tent also doesn't need a seven-foot-long cargo area to store it.
Jonathan Hanson
Supporting Sponsor
I think you'll like it.
The only real issue we've had is that the fly fabric that extends down the poles on each corner flaps along the edges in a wind. I plan to address that soon with short bungees or something.
Also, the carrying bag is too small. We always manage to get everything packed back in, but it's a struggle.
Minor problems on a good product.
The only real issue we've had is that the fly fabric that extends down the poles on each corner flaps along the edges in a wind. I plan to address that soon with short bungees or something.
Also, the carrying bag is too small. We always manage to get everything packed back in, but it's a struggle.
Minor problems on a good product.
jcbrandon
Explorer
For what it's worth, there are two different models of Turbo Tent on sale on overstock.com at the moment:
Black Pine Sports Turbo 7-person Camping Tent, $410.99:
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toy...bo-7-person-Camping-Tent/3963004/product.html
and
Black Pine Sports Turbo 3-person Tent, $243.99:
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Black-Pine-Sports-Turbo-3-person-Tent/3962944/product.html
Black Pine Sports Turbo 7-person Camping Tent, $410.99:
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toy...bo-7-person-Camping-Tent/3963004/product.html
and
Black Pine Sports Turbo 3-person Tent, $243.99:
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Black-Pine-Sports-Turbo-3-person-Tent/3962944/product.html
Jonathan Hanson
Supporting Sponsor
We've had the Turbo Tent over a year now, and it's performed very well. There's a short report on it in the Fall, 2009 Overland Journal.
spressomon
Expedition Leader
They don't list the collapsed/packed size. Anyone know what the packed size is for the 3 and 4 person Turbo Tents?
Fergie
Expedition Leader
A word on the Overstock.com listings; make sure you cross-reference the specs from the Turbo Tent website to the ones listed on the OS...they are not the same, or they weren't when I was looking.
No joke too, when in MX, Jonathan had that tent set-up as fast, or faster than I had my loaner Maggiolina set-up. I was impressed, and will buy one once the old dome tent we have is no longer serviceable/useable.
bomar
Adventurer
please post a link to the site.
on http://www.familytentcamping.com/site/1406228/product/30074 they don't
have packed size. which is the first site that comes up when putting in familycampingtents in google.
thanks