the annexe roof and some bedding can
stay connected, which greatly reduces set
up time. The 5mx1.75m, 16oz tent popped
up in no time with minimal adjustment for
tension. This is a premium quality tent with
an automatic erecting tropical roof, double
stitching, both inner and outer awnings with
easy set up poles outside plus midge mesh
screens, YKK zips and heavy reinforcement
on all wear points. The cantilevered doorway
and stairwell opens easily and feels safe with
decent tread sizes. Erecting this forward
folding camper reminded me of just how
much easier it is compared to those with
extendas. I guess if you have to sleep the
whole crowd then an extenda is the go, but
for a couple on the road perhaps with a small
family, the single fold suits.
We set up the 5x2.4m annexe in a jiffy
with Wayne emphasising that he only uses
galvanised poles for strength, explaining
he has had too much trouble with softer
aluminium options. You do need a separate
ladder to insert the spreader poles but the
outside frame was strong enough without.
The annexe has a longer drop on the wall
returns for added shelter from that harsh
Queensland sun, but it also means its
easier to assemble the detachable walls.
Then Wayne revealed another of his nifty
inventions! It seems that one of his favourite
campsites (and mine) has a rocky base,You'll find heavy reinforcement
on all wear pointsThe Outlander is a sturdy unit