Thanks for posting this. I followed up with some research and it seems its highly rated as being great value. Can't seem to find it in Australia though. Are there any online camping sites in the UK that ship internationally?
cheers

Simply hike will deliver internationally

Coleman Phad X3 Tent | Simply Hike UK

Thanks. I just tried to buy it and it lets me select the shipping option of Australia but when it updates it tells me that they cannot ship that item to the country selected. I'm finding this happens quite a bit with U.K and U.S sites.

Wondering if any other Aussies have had any luck shipping this tent from the U.K?

i'm very happy with my Marmot Limelight 2p

Alloy poles, quick to pitch, good quality pegs, roomy enough for man and gear and one of the only small tents I found that I can actually sit up in.

I always have a tarp/basha with me as well though; gives me somewhere out of the weather to get my sh1t together, cook, chill.

A lot of websites default to no shipping to far off places, or even to Germany from the UK.

I usually give them a phone call or eMail and ask them specifically, but of course it will not be cheap to post UK to Oz and I suppose you may have Oz Customs/Import Duty. Probably could get the UK VAT deducted at source if exporting to Oz though.

Grey Beard

Well, I did some research and thought it could interest some people:

first here they make some comparaison and tests:
Backpacking Tent Reviews - OutdoorGearLab

and then here:

[url=http://www.litekamper.com/tent_2man.htm]2 Man

I have 2 of these tents so if you want to buy one of mine let me know. & I am here in OZ ?

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I'm also looking at buying a new tent to replace my existing one, so it is interesting to read this thread.

The one I have is also one of those cheap 30 Euro three man tents.
It has served me well over the past years while travelling through France and other parts, but I have a few problems with it.
Firstly, the poles are fibreglass and like someone already mentioned, when they split, they are hell to use for getting splinters in your hands. Luckily I carried tweezers with me. When they split, the tent doesn't hold its shape and if you get caught in a fair storm, well, you'd probably be wishing you maybe had a better tent. Also, the fibreglass poles are heavier then alloy poles.



I was able to buy new generic fibreglass poles in one of the large sport stores and size it for my tent, so that has been ok. But just waiting and knowing that they will eventually split again at a most inconvenient time.

The Coleman Phad X3 looks to be a right sized tent for my needs. It seems that us folks down here in Australia no longer can get the Phad range. I found some references to it on other bush-walking forums from some years back now.

I checked on the Coleman website and, well, not in Australia and not in France, but ride over the border into Switzerland or Germany or UK not a problem, makes no sense.

On my travels I noticed a lot of tents from all parts of Europe, and I tried to take notice of what I saw as being good points of what I saw.

For me, what I am thinking as being important for my next tent are;

• Must have quality alloy poles,
• Able to put up outer first, so poles on outside, in case of foul weather. Nothing worse than having to put tent up in rain or to pack it wet and then ride.
• An air vent at the top, for those stinky hot days.
• Good sized vestibule for putting all your gear and or to be able to prepare food in less than lack-luster weather. I've had a few.
• Being able to sit up straight, without having your head touch the roof. I'm 196cm, so I need headspace.

(The above is bullet pointed, but, alas, it does not show once posted?)
Basically, a bush-walking tent is too small for any sort of adventure longer than a few days with good weather. And the family tent, well, it just isn't the sort of thing to lug about on your bike. Then the cheap tents, yes, they can do if you know the type of climate and conditions your expecting. You don't need to be too precious about a cheap tent.

Maybe there's an opportunity for someone to make a range ideally suited for motorcycle adventurer tourers like us?

Zimi, are you looking for a tent to use here in Australia or to take overseas?

PaulD, sounds like an offer for Zimi then.

I was initially thinking of downsizing from the three man I have, though I am having second thoughts about that and seeing the value in having the extra room rather than saving on a kilo or two.

Maybe I will order such a tent from Germany and have it freighted to France where the bike is in storage until I go there agian next year (2013).

Paul

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Hi mate
Lots of good advice here. I come from a mountaineering background and i can tell you you get what you pay for. My advice is to go to a reputable mountaineering retailer and buy a 3 or 4 season rated tent. If you can get one with Easton aluminium poles thats a bonus.. I have been using the same tent for almost 20 years and it is still serviceable and there is nowhere harsher in uv terms than down here. Anyway thats my opinion based on experience. Also mountaineers dont like to carry extra weight.
Regards
Mark