Going solo this summer? These eight tents balance weight, protection and packability.
Hilleberg Enan $1282
Single pole construction, multi-pitch design, linked inner and fly for simultaneous pitching, single entrance and vestibule, interior pockets, multiple guy attachment points, mesh doors and panels at head and foot. Fly Kerlon 1000 Inner Nylon and mesh Floor 70D nylon, 15,000mm Poles 1, 9mm DAC NSL Ceiling height 93cm Area 1.7m², vestibule 0.8m² Weight 1200g. www.motomox.co.nz
Mont Moondance 1, $749.95
Freestanding, multi-pitch design, factory-taped seams, internal vestibule, internal-access roof vent, non-directional pole hubs (can face either direction), two guy cords, eight pegs, tub floor. Fly 30D rip-stop nylon, 2000mm Inner 20D rip-stop nylon, No-See-Um mesh Floor 40D nylon, 10,000mm+ Poles 2, DAC Featherlite NSL Ceiling height 95cm Area 2.3m², vestibules 0.73m² Weight 1500g. www.mont.com.au
Macpac Sololight, $599.99
Multi-Pitch design, seam-sealed fly, internal stash pocket, airflow vents. Fly UV20 PE – 20D polyester ripstop, 1200mm Inner 40D nylon ripstop, micromesh Floor 40D nylon ripstop, 10,000 mm Poles 3, DAC Featherlite NSL Ceiling height 93cm Area 1.68m², vestibule 0.59m² Weight 1290g. www.macpac.co.nz
Macpac Bush Cocoon, $499.99
Single-skin bivvy, hoop pole overhead, side mesh opening. Fly eVent EV 715-3L, 20,000mm Floor 40D nylon ripstop, 10,000mm Poles 1, DAC Featherlite NSL Ceiling height 60cm Weight 970g. www.macpac.co.nz
The North Face Stormbreak 1, $350
Freestanding with fully seam-taped canopy and floor, easy-pitch design, large door and vestibule, high-low ventilation. Fly 75D polyester, 1200mm Inner 75D polyester taffeta mesh Floor 68D polyester, 3000mm Poles 2 Ceiling height 85cm Area 1.68m², vestibules 0.78m² Weight 1560g. www.thenorthface.co.nz
Orson Jett 1, $299
Multi-pitch with extra internal length, side entry with tie-back door, inner secured to fly for quick pitching, multiple guy points, seam taped floor. Fly 20D ripstop Silnylon, 3000mm Inner 20D nylon mesh Floor 20D ripstop nylon Poles 2, aluminium 8.5mm Ceiling height 90cm Area 1.7m², vestibule 0.8m² Weight 1400g. www.intentsoutdoors.co.nz
Orson Indie 1 $279
Multi-pitch, requires hiking pole or optional aluminium pole, double-walled, side entry with tie-back door, inner secured to fly for quick pitching, multiple guy points, seam taped floor, extra tie-outs to raise wall height. Fly 20D ripstop Silnylon, 3000mm Inner 20D nylon mesh Floor 20D ripstop nylon Ceiling height 90cm Area 1.5m², vestibule 0.7m² Weight 990g. www.intentsoutdoors.co.nz
Kiwi Camping Pukeko $229
Single entrance, tri-pegging system, dual pitch with or without inner, fire retardant and SPF50 UV coating. Three-year warranty. Fly 75D, 185T polyester, 4000mm Inner 75D, 210T double-coated polyester Floor Poly-Oxford, 4000mm Pole 1, aluminium Area 2.6m², vestibule 1.2m² Weight 2100kg. www.kiwicamping.co.nz
