Thread: Expedition tents

Originally Posted by Sika 8

Olympus is pretty hard to beat, The Kuiu stormstar would be another one to look at (2 man)

The macpac Aspiring would be worth looking at being a 3 man, but is heavier than what you're talking about, unless you share the carry with your mate/s

Hi mate, thank you. Is there much in it quality and build between the Mac Pac Minaret and Olympus? Obviously weight. Cheers

Originally Posted by GSP HUNTER

Hi mate, thank you. Is there much in it quality and build between the Mac Pac Minaret and Olympus? Obviously weight. Cheers

I have a mineret and only recommend it as a 1 person tent. The 1 end door which is also the vestibule is ok by myself but a pain in the arse with 2 people. Even worse in bad weather when you have 2 packs and boots etc in the doorway and trying to make room for your cooker.
I'd recommend trying one out on someones back lawn before buying.

Originally Posted by GSP HUNTER

Hi mate, thank you. Is there much in it quality and build between the Mac Pac Minaret and Olympus? Obviously weight. Cheers

I would take the Olympus over the Minaret, those things are used on Everest & are well proven in the worst of the worst, I would split the weight with your mate/s or even have your dog carry some of it

There's a new version 2 out now but i can't see what the difference is apart from a new colour?