When you’re heading out in the beautiful tropics, the last thing you want is to be restricted and constrained by a stuffy shelter. If falling asleep to the twinkle of the southern skies sounds blissful to you– then the OZtrail Backpacker tent will give you the spectacular view and shelter that you need.
On balmy nights, you can leave the fly off and use the inner on its own, or if there’s a cool breeze blowing, you can chuck the fly on for more shelter. The single north-south pole design makes set up easy – even if you’re attempting it on your own. If you do get caught in a shower, the fly of the Razorback has a high waterhead rating and heat-taped seams to keep you nice and dry. You can keep some of your gear out of your sleeping space, by tucking it under the vestibule for easy storage.
Even with two people, you can get in and out without disturbing your tent mate, thanks to the vestibule T-door and large O door on the side. With plenty of room for one, or a cosy two – the Backpacker is an ultra-lightweight tent that gives the perfect amount of shelter for sultry nights out under the stars.
Sleeps 1-2 adults
Ideal for tropical climates
North-South Pole Design for easy setup
T shape door/window on vestibule and side O shape door
One vestibule for storage
Compact Drysac style carry bag included
Season:
3
Sleeping Capacity:
2 Person
Sleeping Area:
220L x 150W xm
External Dimensions:
295L x 160W cm
Packed Dimensions:
44L x 16W x 16H cm
Weight:
2.2 Kg
Max. Head Height:
105 cm
Material:
68D Ripstop Polyester
Inner Material:
Polyester | No−See−Um Mesh
Floor Material:
Polyester Taffeta Dyraweave™
Frame Material:
Durallium™ 7001 Alloy
Waterhead Rating:
Fly 3000mm | Floor 5000mm
Warranty:
1 Year
Supplier Code:
OLT-BAC-D
Snowys Code:
136616
Reviews
(2)
5.02
Q&A's (5)
2 camping mats1 answer
Can this fit 2 mattresses at 203cm x 65cm next to each other because of the narrowing on the closed end?
Ronn - 0870(4 years ago)
I've not actually tried mats in this tent sorry, Ronn. If your mats are 65cm wide then you need 130cm, so you've got 20cm of width left over. Length should be fine with 17cm of length left over.
However, as you mention the end of the tent narrows, and the walls are quite angled. I think you'll find the mats fit, they will be snug at the narrowed end and the walls of the tent are close to your face given their dramatic slope.
Ben - Snowys(4 years ago)
The OZtrail Backpacker or the coleman ridgeman 2p? 1 answer
trying to find a good budget lightweight tent for cold expeditions below the snowline. Also what tent would you recommend for setting up on wooden platforms?
Nic - Blackheath NSW(5 years ago)
G'day Nic,
The Backpacker Hiking Tent and Ridgeline 2P tent are both fairly similar and both have good waterproof ratings. The Ridgeline 2P is a little lighter, so they might be helpful depending on the type of trips you do. We'd generally recommend a free standing tent rather than a tunnel style tent for use on wooden platforms. It might be best to reach out to us via email: service@snowys.com.au and we can provide some more specific advice for you.
Leece - Snowys(5 years ago)
Length on sides0 answers
I can see the length is 220cm through the centre, but do you have the length at the sides as the pictures show it to be shorter.
Jemma - 6280(6 years ago)
best footprint for this tent1 answer
Hi, i bought one of these tents from Snowys a couple of years ago and have been quite happy with it. I'm wondering which footprint would be the best match for this size & shape?
Anton - Nundah ,Qld(7 years ago)
G'day Anton,
I couldn't really find a great option for a footprint for your Oztrail Backpacker Hiking Tent, so I asked one of our keen hikers, also Ben, for some advice. He suggested that there probably isn't a great option available from existing footprints but that if you used either a space blanket, cheap/thin tarp or some fabric from Spotlight, then you'd probably be able to craft one for your tent that will fit perfectly for a fraction of the cost of trying to get one custom made.
Ben - Snowys(7 years ago)
Can this tent cope with heavy wind and rain?1 answer
Hi, i noticed this is a season 3 tent and pretty much perfectly matches my requirements for a March Tasi Overland trek, but is it able to withstand a big alpine storm with heavy rain and strong winds? Is there another tent i shd consider with about the same specs that would be better suited to alpine conditions? Thanks
greg - canberra (8 years ago)
Hi Greg,
Good question, and not one with a straight forward answer unfortunately. We don't (currently) sell any alpine specific tents, these are generally quite expensive and can be heavier than a regular 3 season tent on account of extra pole structure that can handle constant extreme conditions.
For the Overland track, a 3 season tent is a good choice, they are a little lighter, more comfortable in warm environments, and with a little consideration will keep you safe and dry in extreme rain and wind. The main limitation is that they will not handle heavy amounts of snow, should you encounter this then you may need to wake up occasionally during the night to clear the snow from the top of your tent so it does not collapse.
The Oztrail backpacker is a newer tent to our range, so simply based on the history and previous customer feedback, there are a few other options would recommend. The Zempire range is great value and their Atmos tent will be a good choice for heavy winds.
Another choice would be the Zempire Zeus which is sturdy and very liveable, and if you have the money, any of the MSR tents will be more than suitable. I hope this information helps, feel free to call if you would like to discuss in further detail - 1300 914 007.
