tents & shelters A BUYING GUIDE TO: TENTS & SHELTERS DEC 2017 374 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000 (03) 9600 0599 bogong@bogong.com.au bogong.com.au Bogong has been Melbourne s leading store for lightweight technical tents for many years. We stock over 40 models of tent and shelter, and we have over 10 models pitched for you to look at and explore in our upstairs showroom. No other store carries such a wide range of quality brands and models. Come and talk to us! Choosing a lightweight shelter. Buying a tent isn t easy. A poor tent can sour your outdoor experiences. In extreme conditions, an insufficient shelter can be a threat to your safety. Having the right tent for your outdoor activities will help make every trip an enjoyable and safe one so it pays to get it right! Finding the right combination of space, weight, durability, weatherproofness and price can be daunting. At Bogong we can help you choose the right tent. Choice of Brands At Bogong we offer an outstanding choice of the world s leading brands. Each brand has different strengths: some will be more suited to your needs than others. Beware of one brand stores. Will they be offering independent advice as to the best tent for your needs? As a truly independent store we have carefully selected the best brands for all users. Tent Display Showroom Did you know that Bogong has more high quality lightweight tents on display than any other store in Melbourne? Brochures can give only limited information. You need to see a tent pitched to appreciate its features. Experienced Staff Bogong staff are hand-picked for their wide experience in all outdoor situations. We can advise you on your tent requirements for any situation whether it be for Patagonia or the Grampians! Chances are, we have a staff member who has been there and can give you practical advice. To Help You Choose - In what weather do you plan to use your tent? If you will encounter cold conditions snow, high winds, heavy rain you will need a tent to cope. The more extreme the weather, the stronger the tent will need to be. This can mean more weight and cost. Smaller tents catch less wind and are more stable than larger models of the same design configuration. On the other hand, excellent ventilation is a must if you re trekking in the heat. - How much can you carry? No matter how weatherproof a tent may be, if it is too heavy for you, it is impractical. Manufacturers of quality light tents often use exotic materials to achieve excellent weather protection, but these can be expensive. - How much room do you need? Do you throw in a spare kitchen sink? If you like to bring all your toys with you on your outdoor expeditions, you will need to consider the vestibule and interior spaces of your tent. Tent s There is much misinformation about tent weights beware of minimum tent weights quoted by brands. Often, these figures are incorrect or render the tent unusable. At Bogong we have weighed our tents ourselves, to enable you to compare across all models and brands. We define a tent minimum weight as the fly, inner, poles, tent bag, pole bag, peg bag and six pegs the minimum for camping in good conditions.
made for Australian bushwalking and alpine conditions Mont Moondance Series The ultimate in minimalist fast-and-light tents. Australian designed, for Australian conditions; the Mont Moondance I is ultralight without compromising the integrity of the materials. A bombproof floor ensures you re protected in the wettest conditions, while the mesh inner provides plenty of ventilation to reduce condensation. 90 88 57 The Moondance series features an innovative wishbone hub pole design that gives more space inside the tent. FEATURES: - 3 season - 2 DAC Featherlite poles with wishbone hub design with extra cross pole creating greater internal space. - Heavy-duty + PU bucket floor - Partial no-see-um mesh inner tent - Reflective storm guy cords - Optional Moondance Footprints (various prices) Moondance I $549.95 1.58kg 1 person, x 88 x 98cm (LxWxH) 70 72 132 57 134 57 111 Moondance II $699.95 / $749.95 Half-Mesh Inner, 1.95kg / Full Nylon Inner, 2.13kg 2 person, x 132 x 103cm (LxWxH) 50 168 50 Moondance EX $749.95 / $799.95 Half-Mesh Inner, 2.5kg / Full Nylon Inner, 2.59kg 2-3 person, x 168 x 120cm (LxWxH) The Mont Moondance EX has plenty of room for three, but at only 2.6 kilos, you could easily use it as a luxury two-person tent. Moondance I Footprint $49.95 170g Moondance II 3D Footprint $89.95 340g Moondance EX 3D Footprint $99.95 440g Mont Eddie Series Institutional-use tent, designed for outdoor education groups. Designed for the rigours of outdoors education groups, Mont Eddie tents are ready for rough-and-tumble in 3- conditions. Eddie tents are made with heavy-duty zips, extra-strong poles and a 100-denier nylon tub floor with waterproof PU coating for maximum lifespan regardless of who is inside; tribes of kids, outdoor education groups or families. Plus, they re quick to set up. Bogong Equipment page 2 gear for serious adventures Eddie 2 $529.95 2.71kg - 2 person (or upt to 3 kids), 3 -, - x 132 x 112 (LxWxH) Eddie 3 $599.95 3.35kg - 3 person (or up to 4 kids), 3 -, - 225 x 195 x 123cm (LxWxH) FEATURES: Fly: 3000mm 75D waterproof ripstop polyester Inner: 70D ripstop nylon and mesh Tub floor: 100D PU coated nylon Zips: Heavy-duty #8 YKK zips Poles: 3 x 9.5mm DAC Pressfit poles with storage bag Pegs: 10 aluminium hook pegs with storage bag Guy cords: 1.5mm reflective Repair kit: Emergency pole repair sleeve, 1 tube seam sealer and applicator brush, fabric repair patches Tent storage sack Fly storage sack
Mont Stargazer $569.95 2.65kg Designed for bushwalkers in Australia, this 2 person, 3 tent is a quality tent. With a waterhead of over, the nylon tub floor has more than three times the waterproof rating of many competitor tents. The full-nylon inner and heavy-duty floor make it suitable for winter conditions. Zip mesh windows provide flow-through ventilation, reducing condensation on cold nights and keeping you comfortable when it s warm. Whether you re heading down to the Prom for the weekend, walking on the High Plains or planning a South West Tasmanian epic, the Mont Stargazer will protect you from the elements in comfort and style. Versatile tent suitable for year-round bushwalking. FEATURES: 2 person 3, Fly: 75-denier waterproof ripstop polyester Inner: full ropstop nylon and mesh Tub floor: + 70-denier PU laminated nylon Poles: 3 x 9.5mm DAC Pressfit poles and storage bag Pegs: 10 aluminium hook pegs and storage bag Guy cords: 1.5mm reflective guy cords Repair kit Compression stuff sack Inner dimensions: x 132 x 112cm (LxWxH) Mont Epoch $949.95 3.63kg Very stable, roomy alpine tent The Epoch is a true free-standing alpine tent with a unique 6-pole design providing enormous stability in high winds. The Epoch is a very generous 2 person dual entrance, dual vestibule design and features large 3-way roof vents for increased comfort over all conditions. Constructed with durability in mind the PU Laminated floor is rated at over while the PU coated seam sealed fly is made from a highly tear-resistant 40-denier sil nylon. Inner dimensions: 218 x 145 x 103 cm (LxWxH) FEATURES: 2 people, alpine with large main front vestibule and rear vestibule Strong, highly waterproof 70D PU laminated floor () Lightweight, strong 40D PU coated sil. nylon fly with 2000mm coating Model Persons Uses Fly Mont MOONDANCE I 1 3 season 40D nylon MOONDANCE II Half-Mesh Inner MOONDANCE II Full Nylon Inner MOONDANCE EX Half-Mesh Inner MOONDANCE EX Full Nylon Inner 2 3 season 30D nylon 2-3 3 season 40D nylon STARGAZER 2 3 4 season EDDIE 2 2 3 4 season EDDIE 3 3 3 4 season 75D poly 75D poly ripstop 75D poly ripstop EPOCH 2 40D nylon 70D nylon PU 70D nylon PU 70D nylon PU 70D nylon PU 100D nylon PU 100D nylon PU 70D Nylon PU 10,000 mm Vestibule and Doors 1 vestibule 1.58kg $549.95 1.95kg 2.13kg 2.5kg 2.59kg $699.95 $749.95 $749.95 $799.95 2.65kg $569.95 2.71kg $529.95 3.2kg $599.95 3.63kg $949.95 Bogong Equipment gear for serious adventures page 3
the maximum outdoor experience with minimal means. What makes Exped tents so uniquely appealing? Exped is a Swiss brand known for its ingenious simplicity. Exped gear is multi-use. Lightweight. Functional, not faddish. Exped integrate superb craftsmanship with superior materials with the emphasis on durability. So when all is said and done the bottom line is: Exped maximizes your outdoor experience with a minimum of gear! FAST AND EASY SET-UP: 1/ Slide poles into sleeves. 2/ Secure poles in their pockets. 3/ Tension. And that s it! - Continuous sleeves allow poles to pass through intersections easily. - Canopies are factory mounted, and just a few stakes and guy lines are needed to pitch any Exped tent. - Colour-coded poles and sleeves eliminate guesswork. - Rounded doors are easy to operate one-handed. MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AND SIMPLE USE - Inner canopies can remain attached to the fly. - The fly can be used alone for storage or as a basic shelter. - In clear weather the inner canopy can be used alone, with or without a tarp cover. (Pole pockets at the corners enable this configuration.) Adjustable floor loops of Dyneema cord for easy placement of tent pegs. They put a 20cm radius at your disposal in which to find the ideal spot to sink the peg. Excellent ventilation: even in rainy conditions, condensation is kept to a minimum by large opposed vents. Exped Ingenuity. The spacious interior and generous vestibule of the Venus III DLX Plus, fits 2-3 people very comfortably. Lightweight Gear Loft. Attaches to the canopy roof with adjustable elastic straps. Ideal for storage. Model Persons Uses Fly Exped Vestibule and Doors CARINA II 2 3 season 40D ripstop nylon, 2.52kg $659.95 CARINA IV 4 3 season 40D ripstop nylon, 3.01kg $849.95 VENUS II EXTREME VENUS II 2 2 40D siliconised nylon 40D VENUS II UL 2 3 season 15D ripstop nylon VENUS III VENUS III DLX Plus 3 3 40D nylon 1500mm, 2.76kg 2.84kg $899.95 $899.95, 2.3kg $999.95, 4.01kg 4.8kg $1099.95 $1699.95 CETUS II UL 2 3 season 15D siliconised nylon 1 large vestibule, 1.85kg $899.95 SPICA II UL 2 3 season 15D siliconised nylon 1 vestibule, 1.51kg $799.95 ORION II 2 40D nylon, 3.24kg $999.95 ORION III 3 40D nylon, 3.7kg $1199.95 GEMINI II 2 3 season 30D ripstop nylon GEMINI III 3 3 season 30D Ripstop nylon GEMINI IV GEMINI IV DLX 4 4 3 season 3 season 30D ripstop nylon MIRA I 1 3 season 30D ripstop nylon MIRA II 2 3 season 30D ripstop nylon MIRA I HL 1 3 season 20D ripstop nylon MIRA II HL 2 3 season 20D ripstop nylon URSA VI 6 3 season 40D ripstop nylon PU coated, 2.4kg $749.95, 2.8kg $869.95, 3.6kg 5.2kg $999.95 $1399.95 1.5 vestibules, 1.5kg $499.95, 2kg $619.95 1500mm 1 vestibule, 1.12kg $569.95, 1500mm, 1.44kg $749.95, 1500mm, 6.9kg $1899.95 page 4
Now the only problem is choosing which one! 400 Cetus II UL $899.95 65 Carina II $659.95 70 100 Lightweight and aerodynamic tunnel tent with massive vestibule! Light yet roomy enough for the tallest camper to stretch out! Orion II/III $999.95/$1199.95 310 140 95 125 95 The space of a tunnel tent in a freestanding design! Venus II/III $899.95/$1099.95 315 115 105 95 95 235 230 215 Spica II UL $799.95 320 65 100 Mira I/II HL $569.95/$749.95 Lightweight and aerodynamic 2 person tunnel tent! Extremely lightweight tent Very popular and versatile tent! 125 Mira I/II $499.95/$619.95 230 Gemini II $749.95 230 125 118 215 245 140 113 125 105 305 Light, quick and compact comfort. Mira 1 available: mm L x 70mm W x 105mm H High volume comfort, compact and light. Ursa VI $1899.95 NEW! High-capacity, standing-height lspacious tent with two living spaces. Gemini IV DLX Very roomy 4 person tent with massive front vestibule big enough to park a couple of bicycles. Gemini III/IV $869.95/$999.95 123 230 115 Gemini III room for three, two vestibules. 175 160 340 page 5
For confidence and freedom in remote wilderness travel. Wilderness Equipment tents have proven themselves to be without equal, particularly for those who regularly venture to places with unpredictable weather. Model Persons Uses Fly Wilderness Equipment SPACE 1 Mesh Inner SPACE 1 Nylon Inner 1 3 season 30D siliconised ripstop nylon Vestibule and Doors 1 vestibule 1.49kg 1.53kg $649.95 $669.95 SPACE 2 Mesh Inner SPACE 2 Nylon Inner 2 3 season 3 30D siliconised ripstop nylon 1.92kg 1.96kg $669.95 $699.95 SPACE 3 Mesh Inner SPACE 3 Nylon Inner 3 3 season 30D siliconised ripstop nylon I-SHADOW 3 3 season 75D polyester 8000mm I-EXPLORE 2 Mesh I-EXPLORE 2 WINTER I-EXPLORE 3 Mesh I-EXPLORE 3 WINTER 2 2 3 3 3 3 FIRST ARROW UL 2 3 ski touring/ SECOND ARROW UL 2 ski touring/ 75D polyester 75D polyester 75D polyester 75D polyester 20D siliconised nylon 66 20D siliconised nylon 66 8000mm 8000mm 1 vestibule 2 vestibule 2.65kg 2.72kg $759.95 $779.95 2.75kg $609.95 3.14kg 3.22kg 4.2kg 4.3kg $609.95 $609.95 $629.95 $629.95 2.28kg $999.95 1.83kg $799.95 I-Explore 3 $629.95 I-Explore 2 $599.95 4.2kg/3.14kg - 3 person (also available in 2 person) - 3 season - A compact, free-standing design - Waterhead rating on floor = (8000mm) - Mesh-walled inner is ideal for use alone on tropical dry-season trips 120 240 160 70 Both I-Explore 2 and I-Explore 3 are also available in winter versions 70 210 I-Shadow $599.95 2.75kg - A proven design-single pole institution tent - 3 season, 3 person - Plenty of headroom where you need it and large vestibule. 300 170 210 Second Arrow UL $799.95 1.83kg - A lightweight 2 person tent - - 20 denier, high-tenacity nylon fly with double silicone elastomer face coating - The fly can be pitched first or the fly and inner can be pitched together. 103 70 80 134 80 30 Space 2 $669.95 /$699.95 Mesh/Nylon inner 1.96kg/1.92kg - 2 person, 3 and very light weight! - Dual vestibules, - Full fabric, free standing inner - Waterhead rating on floor = (5000 mm) - Unique dihedral 3-way pole hubs create a low-profile, but very spacious interior. 210 109 60 106 page 6
get vertical... Denali II $429.95 2.73kg - 2 person tent - 3 season - Hydroshed Lite PU floor - Stormshed polyester 4000mm fly - Fantastic hiking and base camping tent Denali III $549.95 3.1kg - 3 person tent - 3 season - Hydroshed Lite PU floor - Stormshed Polyester 4000mm fly - Fantastic hiking and base camping tent Specialised Use Tents ORDER IN ONLY Ask in store MKII Vestibule 585gm $325.95 Rab Latok Mountain 2 $1,199.95 1.85kg Perfect for: expedition / polar & high mountain / base camp / advanced base camp 2 person, 2 pole wedge design bivvy in Event waterproof fabric with taffeta nylon durable waterproof base. Features: - DAC Featherlite poles - Bathtub floor - 10 V Stakes - 1 belay donut at apex - Doorstep to prevent spindrift - Tunnel vent floor drain Polaris $1,699.95 2.5kg The super sturdy single wall and freestanding expedition tent! The Polaris has endured the test of countless expeditions making it the tent of choice for tough endeavours. 2 person, tunnel design with generous vestibule space for gear. Wide enough for 3 sleepers or 3 people to sit out a storm. Features: - offset tunnel vents reduce condensation and double as windows. - triangular guy-out geometry with exceptional storm stability - DAC Featherlite poles Model Persons Uses Fly Rab LATOK MOUNTAIN MK II 2 / Expedition 3L15d event fabric Exped POLARIS 2 / Expedition 10,000 VentAir eptfe 3-layer Laminate 70D coated nylon 10,000 mm 70D nylon, PU coated Vestibule and Doors vestibule optional 1.85kg $1199.95 2.5kg $1699.95
bivvy bags, sleeping bag covers & hammocks If a tent is too heavy for your intended expedition, consider using a lightweight bivvy bag, sleeping bag cover or hammock instead. Perhaps you will be walking in a hutted area and want to carry a functional emergency shelter only. You might be looking for a shelter for use in the dry season in central or northern Australia. Or perhaps you are a hiker for whom every gram counts. Whatever your needs, discuss your lightweight shelter options with our staff. Model Uses Upper Outdoor Research HELIUM BIVVY Hooped Bivvy Pertex Shield+ TPU laminated nylon 0.51kg $379.95 ALPINE BIVVY Hooped Bivvy Gore-Tex Hydroseal coated nylon 0.89kg $529.95 AURORA BIVVY Bivvy Gore-Tex Hydroseal coated nylon 0.65kg $449.95 OR BUG BIVVY Hooped Bivvy for insect protection No-See-Um Mesh Hydroseal coated nylon 0.45kg $159.95 ASCENT BIVVY Bivvy Event laminated nylon 0.65kg $449.95 RIDGE RAIDER BIVVY Hooped Bivvy One Pole Event laminated nylon 1.03kg $575.95 EXPEDITION A-SYM HAMMOCK Hammock /fly screen 1.17kg $289.95 EXPLORER A-SYM ZIP Hammock /fly screen 1.2kg $299.95 OVERHANG TARP 3x2m SN240 siliconised 0.8kg 0.55kg $199.95 $279.95 OVERHANG TARP 3x3m SN240 siliconised 1.05kg 0.7kg $249.95 $329.95 OVERHANG TARP 3x4.5m SN240 siliconised 1.7kg 0.95kg $309.95 $389.95 I-OVERHANG TARP 4.35x4.5m 2.2kg $249.95 BATWING 3 2.4x2.9m 50D ripstop polyester 0.93kg $149.95 BATWING 5 2.9x3.4m 50D ripstop polyester 1.35kg $189.95 ARC TARP Cover/Tent extension, includes poles 1.52kg $569.95 OUTER SPACE Tent extension 30D ripstop polyester 1.2kg $369.95 Rab Hennessy Wilderness Equipment Mont Exped WE Overhang Tarp OR Alpine Bivy Mon - Thurs 9.00-6.00 Friday 9.00-9.00 Saturday 9.00-5.00 Sunday 11.00-5.00 WE ARE HERE 374 Lt Bourke Street Elizabethh Street Opening Hours Hardware Lane RAB Ridge Raider N Bogong Equipment Melbourne s leading supplier for: Bushwalking Mountaineering Rock Climbing Telemark Skiing www.bogong.com.au 374 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne 3000 (03) 9600 0599 bogong@bogong.com.au facebook.com/bogongequipment