Explore Planet Earth Spartan 2 Person Hiking Tent

We have two of these EPE tents, one which my hubby and I sleep in, and the other for our two kids. We used them over the Oct long weekend 2020 at a caravan park and they were great. Sunny, hot days, with cooler nights, and crazy wind gusts. I would highly recommend this tent.Good stuff: - Easy set up and pack down, one person can do it. With practice, only takes about 7:34min for set up and 8:09min pack down. - Small when packed in it's bag. And, there's plenty of room in the bag. Very forgiving because it's impossible to roll anything back up exactly as it came out of the factory - Had some very (very) strong winds come through and no issues at all. Just the usual tent flapping noise, which is expected. I felt safe and secure inside. Kids slept right through. -The ... MoreWe have two of these EPE tents, one which my hubby and I sleep in, and the other for our two kids. We used them over the Oct long weekend 2020 at a caravan park and they were great. Sunny, hot days, with cooler nights, and crazy wind gusts. I would highly recommend this tent.Good stuff: - Easy set up and pack down, one person can do it. With practice, only takes about 7:34min for set up and 8:09min pack down. - Small when packed in it's bag. And, there's plenty of room in the bag. Very forgiving because it's impossible to roll anything back up exactly as it came out of the factory - Had some very (very) strong winds come through and no issues at all. Just the usual tent flapping noise, which is expected. I felt safe and secure inside. Kids slept right through. -The teardrop shape doors are a great design, easy to get in/out - The two exits/entrances is handy. No climbing over each other - There are six internal mesh stash pockets that held all my bits and bobs - The zipper pulls are quiet, no jingling - No condensation or leaking inside - Good solid build with seam sealing. My kids didn't mange to tear or break anything. (Wow!)What could be better: - The stakes are no good in hard ground. We used our Supapegs instead. The stakes that come with the tent work okay in my backyard. - Watch out for the stakes, they do scratch and bite - You'll get a little wet when getting in/out of the tent when the fly is wet (not a massive issue, just good to know, and I likely need to work on my technique) - The teardrop door will also drip water into the tent when open - The vents on the fly are quite averageOther stuff: - My hubby is 173cm and his head and feet brush against the tent walls. I'm a short-stack and had no problems. - We have two Zempire Bomberpads (approx 198cm length) and they fit perfectly. There is no space between the tent wall at the head or the toe - 2 x Bomberpads fit side by side (each approx 76cm width) with very little space between them, or the sides of the tent. Wouldn't be able to fit anything else inside the tent. - The kids had two Roman tornado mats (about 55cm-60cm width, 155cm length). They had plenty of space left over. - I plan to take these tents on some short overnight hikes, although a little heavier than I would like, they are very well priced given the quality.My Tips: - Watch the Snowys set up / pack down video. It's very helpful. - We used the mesh pocket on the ceiling to hold my mobile phone with the screen facing downwards (Samsung S7) so the kids could watch some TV before bed. - I used the same pocket to hold my headlight Overall: Not a perfect tent, but, I love it!Snowys and EPE service: One of the tents had some discolouration on the fly, and I wasn't sure if it would affect the performance of the tent. I made a warranty claim and within a couple of days after speaking with Mark, I had a brand new fly delivered to my door. Thanks Mark!!

Purchased this tent a few years ago while it was on sale for under $200. Macpac salesperson told me it would be functional and durable, all at à good price. He wasn't lying. The tent is easy to set up, and when set up properly, is weatherproof. I use it several times a year, in varying condition: in summer heat waves and winter snow and everything in between. It hasn't leaked, and with the vents open, condensation is manageable. It's not a four season tent, but in the winter, I sleep in a warm bag and on top of an insulated pad, and as such, a colder inside of a tent isn't just fine, it keeps condensation down. It's sturdy, and I don't worry about being in the wind, but I also make sure to orient the tent correctly and peg down properly. 2.4kg is a manageable ... MorePurchased this tent a few years ago while it was on sale for under $200. Macpac salesperson told me it would be functional and durable, all at à good price. He wasn't lying. The tent is easy to set up, and when set up properly, is weatherproof. I use it several times a year, in varying condition: in summer heat waves and winter snow and everything in between. It hasn't leaked, and with the vents open, condensation is manageable. It's not a four season tent, but in the winter, I sleep in a warm bag and on top of an insulated pad, and as such, a colder inside of a tent isn't just fine, it keeps condensation down. It's sturdy, and I don't worry about being in the wind, but I also make sure to orient the tent correctly and peg down properly. 2.4kg is a manageable weight, and while this tent could be lighter, I wouldn't trade the durability/build quality and price. I'd get this again if the current one ever needs replacing and the model is still in the market.

Had this tent for 3+ years now. It has been used in all weather conditions ranging from high 30 to -4! It has been travelled to Simpson to Kimberley to high country to coast and everywhere in between. Has never let me down in rain, hail and even in extream heat. Just finished a trip on East coast of Victoria where the awening in the car went flying away in the wild wind while the tent still lasted with no damages at all. With a downpour of 15mm over night, had no leaks at all (I do use a tarp before setting the tent so the tent packs nice and clean in the morning always. The tarp had collected a lot of water overnight meaning I've been sleeping in a puddle with no leaks to the inside! Yes I was suprised when I came out the tent that morning as well) . I am really ... MoreHad this tent for 3+ years now. It has been used in all weather conditions ranging from high 30 to -4! It has been travelled to Simpson to Kimberley to high country to coast and everywhere in between. Has never let me down in rain, hail and even in extream heat. Just finished a trip on East coast of Victoria where the awening in the car went flying away in the wild wind while the tent still lasted with no damages at all. With a downpour of 15mm over night, had no leaks at all (I do use a tarp before setting the tent so the tent packs nice and clean in the morning always. The tarp had collected a lot of water overnight meaning I've been sleeping in a puddle with no leaks to the inside! Yes I was suprised when I came out the tent that morning as well) . I am really really impressed and couldn't wait to say thank you for this amazing tent. Has seriously given me absolute plessure in enjoying the outdoors. For anyone who is serious about buying a tent, I highly recommend this. It is extremely easy to set up, light weight and nice and cozy! Browney points for helping me convert my tight arse *swags are the best* BF in to a tent person ?? 2.4kg of weight means no brainer when touring as well.