Greensport Dik-Dik Turbo
Greensport Dik-Dik Turbo
What do you like about this tent?
Well, it’s really fast to pitch. But Greensport has been a little cheeky with the 30-second claim. This is how it works: The inner tent comes pre-clipped to a framework of hinged poles that pop up automatically… once you’ve taken the whole lot out of the bag and opened the legs. You also need to attach the flysheet. And peg down the corners and guylines. To pull it off in 30 seconds would be a real feat. But with two pairs of hands it shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes, which is still incredibly fast for a tent of this size.
What’s it made of?
The durability of the frame is key with a popup tent. Fortunately Greensport hasn’t skimped on quality. The poles are made of 25mm aluminium tubing, with metal hinges. The inner and flysheet are both ripstop poly-cotton canvas, with mosquito netting on the doors and windows.
How does it perform in bad weather?
Very well. The fabric is completely waterproof. The frame does flex a bit in strong winds, as do all dome tents. This shouldn’t be a problem if you’ve hammered the pegs in properly.
Any complaints?
The window flaps can only be accessed from the outside.
Is it easy to pack away?
Yes. The spider-like frame snaps closed just as quickly as it pops open, and everything fits back into the carry bag with ease.
Number of people: Two
Weight: 21kg
Size: (l x w x h): 2,10m x 2,10m x 1,65m
Price: R2850
Contact: Greensport 021 915 5220
www.cymot.com
GO! says It’s not just a gimmick – the design really does take the pain out of pitching the tent.
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