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Tent Review
1 2 1: The Exo comes with a waterproof silver-coated fly and awning and built-in door mat. 2: The Exo Lite 300 is long; even in a large 4WD you’ll most likely have to fold down the back seats to get it in. 3: Plastic snap-lock buckles make attaching the fly a breeze. 4: This is a very comfortable tent, with plenty of room to stand upright and walk around.
What we love This is a very comfortable tent, with plenty of room to stand upright and walk around. The two compartmentalised wall pockets are handy, and the integrated door mat is a great idea – although I’d still use a cheap door mat to scrape off mud, sand and soil to help keep the inside tidy. But the real joy of this tent is all about how quick and easy it is to put up.
What we didn’t like so much There’s nothing light about the Exo Lite; it’s so heavy that I couldn’t haul it out of the back of the 4WD without some help and its length when packed up means it’s not the most easily portable tent around. The polyester fabric is not as flame resistant as canvas, nor as breathable, so condensation is an issue.
Who should buy it The Exo Lite 300 officially sleeps five, but they would have to be close friends. It works best for a couple who like to have some room to move and store bags. Two people could survive a couple of days of wet weather in the Exo Lite 300 without going crazy. It’s ideal for those who want the luxury of space and almost instant set up, without the hassle of towing a camper trailer or van.
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4 How much and where to get it The Exo Tent range is available at Anaconda and all good camping stores. Prices range from $595 for the Exo Lite 210 up to $1795 for the monster-sized Exo Pro 610, sleeping 10. Our tent, the Exo Lite 300, costs $799. For more information and stockists, visit www.companionleisure.com.au