see also:

• comparison of mainly mesh tents for warm nights
• choosing a tent for Australian conditions
• swags, tents and inflatable / bubble tents for star gazing
• comparison of full fabric 2P and 3P tents for colder nights
• hiking tents with part fabric - part mesh inner tents
• photography and camping main index page

• budget friendly 2-3 person two door mesh tent with fly and aluminium alloy poles - not cheap and nasty fibreglass poles
• 3 types of models, each in either 2P or 3P sizes

• tapered doors - narrow at top, one door can be used as an awning
• inner is half mesh only
• lighter poles
• no silver layer
• 2P: 2.1kg
• 3P: 2.3kg

• see https://www.naturehike.com/products/cloud-creek-freestanding-camping-tent
• white 210D 2000mm PU silver coated poly lattice;
• 2x crossover 7001 thickened alloy poles;
• inner is all white mesh and clips to poles, giving reasonable views of night sky when fly is removed
• silver layer for sun protection
• 4 guy outs (each corner);
• 2 central doors - one can be awning (need to buy additional 2 poles, need to add 2 guys and pegs);
• floor: 150D 2000mm PU reinforced Oxford cloth;
• wind force 7 resistance;
• 2P:
  • 210x140x115cm plus 45cm vestibules;
  • 2.5kg
• 3P:
  • 220x180x125cm plus 55cm vestibules;
  • 3.1kg; packs to 52x16x16cm;
  • at these prices, this would make a great tent for music festivals, although if you want a stronger tent, then the Pro version might be an option
  • https://www.temu.com/au/naturehike-2-3-person-ultralight-hiking-tent-outdoor-lightweight-camping-tent-waterproof-tent-g-601099522439593.html ~$AU100-139

• adds extended vestibules which allows 4 ceiling vents instead of 2
• adds 2 extra crossbar “picket” poles gives extra strength and more headroom, these insert into plastic sockets above each door
• both doors can be awnings
• adds additional color eg yellow or red plus white panel instead of just white or just “light curry brown”
• 2P:
  • 210x140x115cm plus 65cm vestibules;
  • 3kg; packs to 46x16x16cm
• 3P:
  • 220x180x125cm plus 75cm vestibules;
  • 3.6kg packs to 51x18x18cm
  • https://www.naturexplore.com.au/products/yunchuan-pro-tent $AU189
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vEU3VTvHU4 review of unboxing and setting up