Nadine B
This is the first tent we purchased in NZ. We went camping with a toddler and this was an easy and quick setup. For some reason the middle part of the inner tent is a bit droopy, but we will make our own fix. Loved it and is definitely worth every cent.
Matt B
We purchased this as a best bet for a good nights sleep as my wife doesn't travel that well when camping. We found this excellent. Not quite as good as a real bed, but much much better than anything else we've experienced camping. Those who like firm beds might find it a little soft, so try it out first. Rolling it back up is difficult, as it is a lot of foam to compress and air to push out. We found a small battery power workshop vac really helped to get it down to size.
Tania D
We brought this for beach/park picnics. It came in a very study bag (with WHEELS) that has enough pockets to keep the pegs and top together. It was okay to set up with 2 people but it would be easier with a person at each leg. We didn't need to fight with any of the mechanisms as everything moved smoothly. Moving it to our spot on the grass was okay it is just VERY heavy (it weights about 25-30kg) however the storage bag has sturdy handles and wheels.
Jo R
I'd never sat in one of these types of lounger before and was a bit intimidated by the contraptions but with a camping trip planned and with me and my off sider not getting any younger some comfort was called for. I comprehensively researched loungers online and tried a few out before deciding this was the one, and bought two. Others I tried felt unstable or, in my opinion, were over priced. The Oztrail is stylish, stable and comfortable. The simple lever mechanism at the side of each armrest flicks up allowing you to lean back as far as you desire, then pull the levers down like brakes. The fabric on the padding doesn't stick to you or become over heated and being a khaki colour doesn't show the spills and smudges of camping life. The bonus has to be the side table which slides under the seat when not in use. Unlike side tables on other loungers, or ones you can buy separately, it is a decent size and very stable. You can happily fit your dinner plate, a drink and your phone on it. I love the way it has a piece cut out of the drink holder for the handle of your cup to rest in and has drain holes to let the dribbles through.
The lounger comes with a storage cover and a handle attached to the frame for carrying. It is reasonably heavy though so you wouldn't want to be carting it far. Thing is, you won't want to be going far once you're in the reclining position with your drink handy. If you want to treat yourself to some real comfort I'd highly recommend this lounger.
Jo R
As a first time tent buyer I read all the online reviews and watched the videos of it being effortlessly erected. I was skeptical. Much to my relief I experienced the tent as being designed by someone with common sense and sympathy for dummies. It all went together quite logically and was manageable for a 50+ woman and a small dog on our own. Don't be fooled by the videos though, it takes more than two minutes.
Two things I loved most about it are, one, the terrific air flow! With large windows each side, doors on the other sides, ventilation in the ceiling and half circle vents near the floor (all with mosquito netting) you really can feel air movement. As well as this you can use the outside window coverings as awnings to shade the windows (you'd have to buy more poles to hold the awnings up though). Second, is the generous vestibules, (extra bits front and back) that made the tent feel very roomy.
The tent passed the Christmas 2022 rain test with flying colours. Thunder, lightening and wind gusts were no threat to the Oztrail, it is so well designed that even with the front awning up no rain came in.
My only grumble is that as a 'black out' tent the fly is riddled with pin hole 'stars' which I thought must be a fault in the fabric and mean it might start leaking. When I took it back to the shop I was reassured this was normal, and part of the manufacturing process and that they have had many customers coming back concerned it was a fault. I would have appreciated it if staff had been upfront with me about this when I purchased it in store and saved me an hours round trip to bring it back to the store. For this reason I deduct one star for an otherwise five star tent.
Nadine B
This is the first tent we purchased in NZ. We went camping with a toddler and this was an easy and quick setup. For some reason the middle part of the inner tent is a bit droopy, but we will make our own fix. Loved it and is definitely worth every cent.
Matt B
We purchased this as a best bet for a good nights sleep as my wife doesn't travel that well when camping. We found this excellent. Not quite as good as a real bed, but much much better than anything else we've experienced camping. Those who like firm beds might find it a little soft, so try it out first. Rolling it back up is difficult, as it is a lot of foam to compress and air to push out. We found a small battery power workshop vac really helped to get it down to size.
Tania D
We brought this for beach/park picnics. It came in a very study bag (with WHEELS) that has enough pockets to keep the pegs and top together. It was okay to set up with 2 people but it would be easier with a person at each leg. We didn't need to fight with any of the mechanisms as everything moved smoothly. Moving it to our spot on the grass was okay it is just VERY heavy (it weights about 25-30kg) however the storage bag has sturdy handles and wheels.
Jo R
I'd never sat in one of these types of lounger before and was a bit intimidated by the contraptions but with a camping trip planned and with me and my off sider not getting any younger some comfort was called for. I comprehensively researched loungers online and tried a few out before deciding this was the one, and bought two. Others I tried felt unstable or, in my opinion, were over priced. The Oztrail is stylish, stable and comfortable. The simple lever mechanism at the side of each armrest flicks up allowing you to lean back as far as you desire, then pull the levers down like brakes. The fabric on the padding doesn't stick to you or become over heated and being a khaki colour doesn't show the spills and smudges of camping life. The bonus has to be the side table which slides under the seat when not in use. Unlike side tables on other loungers, or ones you can buy separately, it is a decent size and very stable. You can happily fit your dinner plate, a drink and your phone on it. I love the way it has a piece cut out of the drink holder for the handle of your cup to rest in and has drain holes to let the dribbles through.
The lounger comes with a storage cover and a handle attached to the frame for carrying. It is reasonably heavy though so you wouldn't want to be carting it far. Thing is, you won't want to be going far once you're in the reclining position with your drink handy. If you want to treat yourself to some real comfort I'd highly recommend this lounger.
Jo R
As a first time tent buyer I read all the online reviews and watched the videos of it being effortlessly erected. I was skeptical. Much to my relief I experienced the tent as being designed by someone with common sense and sympathy for dummies. It all went together quite logically and was manageable for a 50+ woman and a small dog on our own. Don't be fooled by the videos though, it takes more than two minutes.
Two things I loved most about it are, one, the terrific air flow! With large windows each side, doors on the other sides, ventilation in the ceiling and half circle vents near the floor (all with mosquito netting) you really can feel air movement. As well as this you can use the outside window coverings as awnings to shade the windows (you'd have to buy more poles to hold the awnings up though). Second, is the generous vestibules, (extra bits front and back) that made the tent feel very roomy.
The tent passed the Christmas 2022 rain test with flying colours. Thunder, lightening and wind gusts were no threat to the Oztrail, it is so well designed that even with the front awning up no rain came in.
My only grumble is that as a 'black out' tent the fly is riddled with pin hole 'stars' which I thought must be a fault in the fabric and mean it might start leaking. When I took it back to the shop I was reassured this was normal, and part of the manufacturing process and that they have had many customers coming back concerned it was a fault. I would have appreciated it if staff had been upfront with me about this when I purchased it in store and saved me an hours round trip to bring it back to the store. For this reason I deduct one star for an otherwise five star tent.
Nadine B
This is the first tent we purchased in NZ. We went camping with a toddler and this was an easy and quick setup. For some reason the middle part of the inner tent is a bit droopy, but we will make our own fix. Loved it and is definitely worth every cent.
