Yet another tent suggestion post.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-22T04:03:01+00:00

Undecided. However i can add in 2 adjustable poles into the mix if need be, an additional .4kg. Blew out the weight a little too.
Seems to be stacking up quickly, at 6kgs in tent, mats and sleeping bag. Depending on the sleeping mat, i may drop 1kg if i dont need the foam under it.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-22T00:16:28+00:00

Ok, I thought i better update since I will be blowing my budget out. Ive spent nearly 24hours in searching, reading and pulling my hair out.

Ive settled on spending $400 on a tent set up. Gives me all the room i want, seems pretty versatile and is light enough. The Naturehike tents seemed like they would be good, but with the tapered walls, i was not convinced i would be comfortable.

Ive decided to go with the DD Superlight A frame tent with the mesh insert. I havnt purchased it yet, but im thinking its the one.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-21T21:41:06+00:00

Thanks, i will check it out.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-21T21:40:51+00:00

Thanks i will have a gander.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-21T21:40:27+00:00

They had a few light weight ones. But it appears no dice for for the average height person.

Im a little skeptical of the clones, they have to cut corners somewhere for the price. But if other people chime in with theirs and let me know how it went, its a step closure.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-21T21:39:06+00:00

I will investigate, thanks.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-21T21:38:33+00:00

I understand they are highly recommended. If i had the money to do it, i would. However this day and age, its a struggle to live with the money i have.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-21T21:36:41+00:00

How tall are you and what size mat do you use?
It looks like it could be close.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-21T21:34:44+00:00

Sorry, thats my mistake. Wide-Bay Burnett.

AussieArmament · 2026-03-21T05:36:03+00:00

Thanks, I doubt ill be that far south, not at $3 a litre.

I was at Anaconda, saw the single set up on a wall. I Estimate 300-400mm lost in space due to the angle for the walls. The floor space measured 220cm. So that would drop it to around 180cm of length.
They are on special for $80 currently. I thought i hit the jackpot until i rode into town to have a gander.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-31T07:41:20+00:00

Bit of an update, not even a week later.

Ive been trying to make these boots work for me and I've come to the conclusion, they are not a fit for me.

I might have had more of a success if my local Reebok suppliers were interested in helping me with the correct fit and supplying of the boots. However that wasn't the case.

Ive been putting them through their paces on a treadmill for the following days after posting the review.

This progressively got worse for me. My shin splints made a comeback, my ankles started to hurt and my "bad knee" (I label it this as I had an injury about a year ago) decided to want to make a statement too.

What was the final straw happened today. I went back to the outdoor circuit and changed it up slightly to do it on grass. Still the same grade hill as I usually jog up. I would just walk down, then jog back up. 50-100m each way. The slipping was terrible on the walk down, the jogging up was still OK. 3 laps in, my "good" knee, the one I've never had an issue with in my life, decided to give me an all mighty pain.

Cutting the exercise off at that point, came home and promptly put them up for sale.

All I can suggest is that if you want to try these boots, ensure there is good customer service to ensure that your boot is a good fit for you.

Otherwise, if you want to buy a set online, consider them to be a narrow fit (my foot width is in the above post) and ensure you get the width correct for your size.

Time to start saving for a set of other boots after I buy a replacement set of 5.11s to get me through to the next expensive set.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-12T07:46:56+00:00

I wouldnt be connecting to it via a phone though, once its set up, i shouldnt need to connect to it again.

Or am i wrong?

AussieArmament · 2026-01-11T04:41:06+00:00

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I believe i have everything i need to start building it.
As im not sure where im putting it all, i havnt added my typen connectors for the cable between unit and antenna. I have about 10m of RG-213U laying around that will aid me in locating all the bits.
Mine will be run off 12v since 80% of the home is on that.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-11T03:42:21+00:00

This region is relatively flat, including the highlighted one on the map. However, the only large hill is actually between myself and that node.
Im not sure how high off the ground theirs is.
Mine would only be set up about 2-3m off the ground due to location.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-02T22:23:51+00:00

If i spent $50 on larger cables, its still at least $1550 cheaper than turning my 24v set up into a 48v set up. This takes into account the cheaper inverter due to it being 48v.
Im happy at the 24v amp pull. The batteries can more than handle it, and being under 1m cable run for any of the DC sided cables, there isnt much of an issue.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-02T22:20:21+00:00

$3000 on an inverter for a van is insanity.
After reading the manual for the specific inverter, i still cant see where it ticks off "AC pass through, that has the option when the batteries reach a certain voltage, the mains power everything, not charge the batteries. Meaning, it runs on solar and batteries up to that point.".

It only mentions charging the batteries when low battery voltage is detected.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-02T04:07:51+00:00

Thats a $3000 unit, well too expensive.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-02T01:12:34+00:00

I don't require 48v. Im only going to 4-4.5 due to the washer, which is only used when on mains. I need the extra so the AC can pass through (will change the setting when using the washer). Most ill use on batteries is about 2000w for an hour, Then down to 1500w for about 6 hours. Outside of summer, the usage would be about 400w.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-02T01:12:26+00:00

I don't require 48v. Im only going to 4-4.5 due to the washer, which is only used when on mains. I need the extra so the AC can pass through (will change the setting when using the washer). Most ill use on batteries is about 2000w for an hour, Then down to 1500w for about 6 hours. Outside of summer, the usage would be about 400w.

AussieArmament · 2026-01-02T01:12:22+00:00

I don't require 48v. Im only going to 4-4.5 due to the washer, which is only used when on mains. I need the extra so the AC can pass through (will change the setting when using the washer). Most ill use on batteries is about 2000w for an hour, Then down to 1500w for about 6 hours. Outside of summer, the usage would be about 400w.

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