Oztent screen house hexagonal
Submitted: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 11:59
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Trevor G5
https://www.oztent.com.au/products/tent-range-screens-shades-screen-house-hex
Hi, just wondering if anyone has had experience with one of these?
looking to use it in conjunction with our van to escape insects and to give us a bit more shade.
Thanks
Reply By: Peter J4 - Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 06:13
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 06:13
We bought a similar one for a trip up into the tropics and while it did the job as far as keeping the midges and mozzies out the fine midge mesh also stopped any breeze less than a stiff wind and it also became our own private sauna especially if out in the sun.
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Reply By: tonysmc - Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 19:01
Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 19:01
Seems expensive compared to the Coleman or the OZtrail. I have had an OZtrail large screen dome for many years and have found it fantastic. I noticed the one in your link has no floor and I would suggest get something with a floor and with the No-see-um mesh, that way nothing gets in. As said in the previous post they can stop a breeze but I just simply put a fan inside. Probably won't get a lot of shade as they are so open but great for still sitting or sleeping "outside" without any midges, mossies.
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Reply By: Member - Jim S1 - Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 19:37
Reply By: Trevor G5 - Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 at 11:59
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 at 11:59
Thanks for the information provided, Trevor
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Reply By: William B13 - Monday, Dec 09, 2024 at 18:40
Monday, Dec 09, 2024 at 18:40
I've got a similar one purchased from Aldi which is pentagonal from memory. Only used once and was susceptible to sides popping back in and couldn't really peg them due to the amount of kids moving around it. I think the one you've featured would be superior in size and stability and has a much more generous bottom skirt. I'd suggest that pegging out the sides should just be done regardless for peace of mind. As for lift in windy conditions I've noticed that the mesh tents dont create the same lift pressures as a open 3x3 which we had camping with us. Also a great hub for kids to gather and play games.
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