Thread: Designing the best back country tent in the market - Need you help

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Be careful not to re invent the wheel
Apart from the Made in NZ this probably already exists

There is a lot to like about the Kuiu Mountain Star
Genuine 2 P tent with two vestibules and doors
Plenty of head room

Things to consider in this project
Ok you guys might be young and nimble, but how will it go for someone older and less flexible
How would it be if you were forced to bunker down in it for multiple days ( my record tent bound is 4 days ! )
Be careful not to be seduced by the numbers. I went right down the ultralight rabbit hole and then got rid of all the ultralight tents and brought the Mountain Star despite being heavier.
It has more head and shoulder room.
Can sit up and cook in it
Has great sandfly screens
Good door and high level vents
Is bomb proof

Frankly I'm happy to carry the extra weight for the sheer comfort and reassurance this bomb proof tent gives

But happy to see where this post goes @onamission and if you need a field tester in the South Island who's maybe in an older but very active target demographic, get in touch

Still rock these as primary shelter solutions

Cuben fiber tarp tent
Kuiu Mountain Star
MSR 3P
Kifaru 6P hot tent tipi and titanium stove

Should have mentioned a lot of my use is above the Bush Line in the South Island alps so very different needs to what a NI hunter considers to be important