I picked up a good dome tent using the T7 HNZ code a few years back, but unfortunately it's now damaged and needs replaced. Wondering what's the Cheapies go-to now T7 isn't an option? I've seen this one on KMart https://www.kmart.co.nz/product/5-person-dome-tent-with-vest… which is the same size/style of the one I bought at T7. And at $109 it's certainly cheap for a big tent, but I've no idea if it's just a pile of crap or not. Any thoughts please anyone?
Car Camping Tent Recommendations Now That Torpedo7 HNZ Code Isn't an Option
Aerol on 05/11/2025 - 18:43
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Yep we got an oztent second hand and love it! Inlaws almost 30yo one is still going strong 🤞
Torpedo 7 are still online and have a sale on now https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/camping-outdoors/tents/dome-tents
Interesting, they have a new version of the one I bought, only all the dimensions are smaller but the price is the same lol
Do you camp a lot? If so, Zempire (not cheap) is a pretty solid option.
Not car camping no. But thanks for the recommendation - I do appreciate good quality products if I'll be using them a lot.
All good. You could try this one from Rebel Sport when they have another Friends and Family sale (usually 30% off): https://www.rebelsport.co.nz/product/8228388/coleman-skydome…
We were also interested in that Kmart tent back in 2019 Jan. As it was not available in store - didn't want to pay the delivery fee, we ended up buying this one from Mitre 10: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/kiwi-camping-kingfisher-4-rec…
The price seems to be the same as before, but we bought it when it's on sale in Mitre 10 for $149. From memory, Mitre 10 would put camping tents on sale from time to time.
* From the review and the assembling video, it's quite easy to set it up.
* The waterproof rating (PU2000) is better than the Kmart one (PU1000).
* The vestibule for the storage, which is great when it's bad weather.
From a review
"It could have more ventilation, screen at front door would been great, the floor teared easily but in general ok for a one trip."
So yea, you get what you pay for.
If I was buying, I'd consider a good quality 2nd hand one.