travel and rhum

I’m an Aussie and have never really done much camping or hiking. Recently though my friends and I have really been getting into doing day hikes. We’re now gearing up to do a multi-day trip in the Blue Mountains for the first time. I have some basic knowledge but have no gear and I wanna buy a decent tent so I can go hiking/ camping with them. I want something high quality but don’t want to break the bank since I don't see myself using the tent and other equipment as frequently.

I’ve looked up some premium hiking brands like MSR and Sea to Summit on some recommendations but their prices are just too steep for me. I know I need something more budget-friendly without compromising on quality. At one point, I thought I had found a good camping tent from Nature hike. But turns out some of my friends had tried them out and had really bad experiences with them falling apart. The cheap = poor quality thing got to me.

After a lot of research, I shortlisted one from Overnight Adventures. I don’t know anyone who owns one of them, but these tents seem to tick all the boxes. The one that caught my eye was the OA Hiker Pro 2P tent and I want your opinion on it.

The price falling within my budget of $300-400 AUD seems fair. My friends say all the specs look really good being with high-quality poles and ripstop materials and a good lightweight. From what I gather, it seems to match the high-end camping tents, but for half the price. But I’m wondering if it’s too good to be true.

It comes with a handy bag and it is lightweight enough not to be a burden and has aluminium poles which I think offers extra protection.

Has anyone got any experience buying from Overnight Adventures? I’d like to know more before I commit to this one as can’t see many reviews, but I’m also open to other recommendations which might fit the bill. Thanks!