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Mont NEW Firefly Terrific all-round walking tent for Australian use
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Exped Venus II, Nick The Exped Venus II tent has proved to be a very adaptable tent Click here for more
Mont Moondance 2 & Firefly Wilderness Shop staff members Nick & Richard are both impressed having used the Mont Moondance 2 Click here for more
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Exped Venus II, by Nick
The Exped Venus II tent has proved to be a very adaptable tent for unpredictable Australian conditions. Things I like about the Venus II tent are many, and here is a short list based on my experience: The large side entry vestibules provide easy access, have enough room for a large pack, yet still leave enough room for cooking and getting in and out of the tent; The Venus II is a light 4 season tent (2.7Kg trail weight) and has dealt well with south-west Tasmanian wind and snow. The poles slide through sleeve poles which adds greatly to the strength. The inner is connected to the fly so pitching is quick and dry in wet weather and the floor is durable and waterproof (10,000mm); The internal walls of the tent are either steeply pitched or vertical which makes it feel very roomy (I am 6” tall), there are lots of internal pockets and two people can sit side-by-side at the doors playing cards or eating dinner in inclement weather. The tent is warm in cold weather, and in warm weather the majority of the side walls zip out as fly mesh to encourage good venting.
The Mont Moondance II tent appears to us, to be the least compromised lightweight two person tent on the market. It is a freestanding tent (1.9 kg trail weight) with plenty of head room, is quick to pitch and all parts of the pitch are taught. The internal walls block wind and sand on the lower half and provide a well ventilated mesh on the upper half. Steep walls give you the maximum living space out of the tents footprint. The floor is very durable and waterproof (10,000mm waterhead), unlike some lightweight tent which rely upon an extra footprint. The vestibules are on the sides, in which you can stow a pack, boots and a bit more. I have had the Moondance II in driving rain and it has kept me bone-dry, and it has dealt well with light snowfalls. It is possible to set up the fly first if it is raining while pitching the tent. Minimum peg requirement is 2 (for vestibules) in fine weather, 6 in windy weather and 8 in foul weather. The fly has double zips with a smooth action and a 'rounded' vestibule opening which makes it easy to get in and out. I have used my Mont Moondance II for over a year now, in all seasons and conditions and have found it extremely liveable tent. The Moondance 1 is also available: a single person model at a even further reduced weight, and the Moondance 3 offers room for 3 at low weight, or as a palatial 2 person tent!
NEW!! Mont Firefly The Mont Firefly has been specifically designed as the best all-round tent for 3-4 season use in Australian conditions. The Firefly represents an unbeatable combination of maximising space while keeping weight at a comfortable limit for 2 people.
