The Orson Nomad 3, All Weather Tent, stands as a definitive freestanding lightweight tent engineered to conquer the demanding and variable New Zealand weather. This highly popular design, continuously refined since 2016, offers unmatched reliability as a true 3-season tent and beyond, making it the ideal choice for any Kiwi adventure seeker searching for a dependable 3 person tent designed in New Zealand.
Designed for superior protection, the Nomad 3 boasts best-in-class waterproofing specs essential for maintaining a dry interior in severe conditions. The robust outer fly features a high-performance PU4000mm waterproof rating, effectively shedding persistent rain. Furthermore, this tent incorporates a heavy-duty, puncture-resistant 150D Oxford PU10,000mm bathtub floor, which provides an extreme barrier against ground moisture and ensures the longevity of the shelter—a critical feature for camping in wet New Zealand environments.
Inside, the Nomad 3 provides generous internal space for three campers to sleep comfortably, with potential capacity for a fourth. The inner tent dimensions are explicitly spacious, measuring 220cm long, 205cm wide, and 115cm high, guaranteeing ample room for movement and gear inside. The inner construction promotes versatile temperature control through its combined fabric and mesh inner walls; the solid fabric provides improved insulation during colder nights, while the double-layered mesh/fabric door allows for easy adjustment of airflow. Optimal airflow and condensation management are further secured by dedicated front and rear ceiling air vents.
Despite its impressive durability and generous size, this tent remains highly portable and easy to manage. Weighing in at a mere 3.25kg, the Nomad 3 is genuinely light for a three-person model, and it packs down efficiently to a compact size of just 45cm x 16cm, ensuring hassle-free transport. Essential utility features include a large front entry door and a sizable front vestibule ideal for securely storing muddy gear and packs out of the rain. Internal organization is simplified with integrated storage pockets, a ceiling hook for hanging a lantern, and a dedicated gear loft. The tent is supplied complete with all necessary guy ropes and stakes, packing easily into a high-quality carry bag with compression straps, reinforcing the Nomad 3 as a complete, ready-to-use solution from Orson.
Optional Orson Nomad 3 groundsheet available to protect the floor, add waterproofing and keep it clean.
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Features
- Freestanding 3+ person tent
- Durable, waterproof PU4000mm fly and 150D PU10,000mm floor make it suitable for year round use (not a 4 season Alpine tent)
- Good internal size with inner measuring 220cm x 205cm x 115cm
- Easy access inverted 'T' door
- Fabric/mesh inner tent walls for better insulation
- Includes gear loft, storage pockets
- Front entry and vestibule for storage
- Two ventilation vents
- Handy compression carry bag makes repacking easy
- Lightweight easy to carry 3.25kg
Specifications
- Sleeps: 3-4 persons
- Seasons: 3+
- Colours: Orange or Olive Green
- Fly measurements: 225cm (+ 90cm vestibule) x 210cm x 120cm
- Inner Measurements: 220cm x 205cm x 115cm
- Outer fly: 68D 210T Ripstop Polyester, PU 4000mm, taped seams
- Inner: 68D 185T BR, WR Polyester and fine mesh
- Floor: 150D Oxford Polyester, PU 10,000mm, taped seams
- Poles: 8.5mm Aluminium 7001 T6 x 2
- Pegs: 17.5cm Aluminium stakes x 12
- Carry bag: compression carry bag
- Packed size: approx. 45cm x 16cm diameter
- Packed Weight: 3.25kg (everything included)
