CLK
Basic Member
Posts:148
 | | 15 Dec 2010 12:18 PM |
| I've read some positive comments about the Oasis II, RTT, by Craig. From what I've read - I like that it's lightweight & well made. It would be easy for me to store & mount by myself. I understand that it's small,.. I think I could live with that Would like to hear any feedback/opinions, from those familar with it. Thanks! ~CLK | | |
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Craig Miller
Posts:11803
| | 15 Dec 2010 01:16 PM |
| Well, you asked for others opinions but here's my list of "negatives" all of which I consider to be minor.
- It doesn't have the classic "Overland" look to it like the African style safari tents
- It sleeps colder than the traditional RTTs due to a mesh floor. With a foam core or therma-rest it is good though.
- Like all the RTTs, they are a little bit tricky to close up. Once you get the hang of them, they aren't so bad though.
- Has a celibacy bar. Internally, there are two separate cots with a bar down the middle. If you plan on camping with your wife/girlfriend this might be a problem for you. If you camp with your dog/child, it's a benefit. The two separate cots are great if you happen to have parked on a slight hill as they keep you from rolling onto the person/dog sleeping next to you.
- Head is slightly raised. This isn't a problem, but people always ask about it.
- Smaller design leaves less room for gear. A pelican case or dry bag on the roofrack makes a good waterproof suitcase though.
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Todd Eliason
Veteran Member
Posts:3520
| | 15 Dec 2010 01:35 PM |
| I think the Oasis is a great tent, having slept in one probably more than 60 nights. they are comfy, a little small, and plan on using foam matress in the winter due to the air circulation. they are mch better than the Cot tent, and the one I had 7 years ago is still in use today.
Finding one may be an issue, if you can find one I say go for it. They are fantastic and lightweight. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat. | | | |
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Jason Rose
Basic Member
Posts:147
| | 15 Dec 2010 02:45 PM |
| I bought a demo model this summer. I love it. Its light enough you can take it on and off your rack by yourself. Nice thing is if you set up camp, you can pull the Oasis off your rig, set up camp, and drive your rig around without having to fold up the tent.
I would agree with using a mattress. The mesh floor can let a little to much cool circulation through. | | | |
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Morris Yarnell
Advanced Member
Posts:771
| | 15 Dec 2010 03:01 PM |
| Looked up Oasis tent...not impressed. Looks like the same back pack tent I had stolen years ago. Did not show a cot. | | | |
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Craig Miller
Posts:11803
| | 15 Dec 2010 03:31 PM |
| You had a 40lb backpacking tent? Dang. You're one tough dude.
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Morris Yarnell
Advanced Member
Posts:771
| | 15 Dec 2010 04:32 PM |
| Maybe, but my tough days are far behind me. Most I ever carried was 28 lbs. Seriously though..looking up that particular piece of gear showed a tent, no cot. So I can't figure what you guys are talking about. | | | |
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Craig Miller
Posts:11803
| | 15 Dec 2010 04:40 PM |
| You can see the tents at http://trekking.fr/tente-de-toit-4x4/index.htm The shape is similar to a backpacking tent, but the frame is made from 1" steel and the fabric is *way* thicker than a backpacking tent. Overall the tent is significantly more durable than the Mombassa RTT that you have (which I've also owned). The cot is integrated into the frame. Notice how the tent sits up and off the ground/roofrack? They don't show the internal structure on their web page, but the "floor" of the tent is two separate very heavy duty cots. This can make it a bit drafty in winter and is why you read about people putting various insulators under there in winter. Once that's done they sleep as warm as the solid floored tents. Craig | | | |
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CLK
Basic Member
Posts:148
| | 15 Dec 2010 04:51 PM |
| Posted By Todd Eliason on 12/15/2010 1:35 PM
I think the Oasis is a great tent, having slept in one probably more than 60 nights. they are comfy, a little small, and plan on using foam matress in the winter due to the air circulation. they are mch better than the Cot tent, and the one I had 7 years ago is still in use today.
Finding one may be an issue, if you can find one I say go for it. They are fantastic and lightweight. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat.
Todd - Thanks for the info!
I just purchased a new one today, from Compact Camping Concepts (info below). He said that he was aware of you & that you once were a distributor of the Oasis tents??? Finally, he has a new Oasis 6.2. It was 60lbs, so I decided to stick with the older, lighter Oasis II. Anyone interested, should contact him below: Scott Chaney, Owner
Compact Camping Concepts
Salem, OR
503-390-3152 www.top-tent.com ~CLK | | | |
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Mike Kelly
Basic Member
Posts:471
| | 16 Mar 2011 06:50 PM |
| Wasn't sure if I should start a new thread in the Camping Section or the Tech section, so I decided to do neither and piggy back the already existing Oasis II thread.
As per a recent conversation with Marc, I've got a quick question regarding the silver fly that comes with the Oasis II.
Is its intended purpose to "waterproof" the tent? Is it a rain fly, or is the primary water proofing the actual tent fabric?
I slept in the Oasis II at the awards banquet during a steady, albeit light rain, and noticed we had a bit of water ingress around the bottom edges of the tent where the material is stretched over the poles. After checking out the silver fly, I noticed a few pin holes in it, though I don't feel like they were the sole reason that water got through it.
After removing the fly, I noticed the tent itself had water spread out evenly, most of which was beaded up (not getting in). My conclusion was the silver slip cover had basically been saturated/permeated throughout the night.
The silver fly is tight around the tent (by design, I had it installed correctly, don't worry) and is unlike the typical rain fly in that it has no additional support. Once it got wet enough, it clung to my tent and leaked on me, though only through the few area of the tent that the material was stretched.
For the guys that have used the Oasis II, does this sound familiar? Do I need to replace the fly, or should I just waterproof it and the tent and call it good?
Any info is much appreciated!
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Craig Miller
Posts:11803
| | 16 Mar 2011 09:10 PM |
| The fly I have for my Oasis was seam sealed by Todd. It fits over the metal support structure of the regular tent and doesn't come in contact with the actual tent material (except where it velcros to the poles). I've slept in it in snow and rain and haven't had a leak yet.
Todd used this tent for several years and should be able to give a better assessment.
The big side-walled tents like the Easi-awn also leak in heavy rain, but all of these should be able to shrug off a light mist. My Mountain Hardware 4 season ground tent gets heavy condensation in heavy rain. Only a really high quality double wall tent like the Mtn Hardware Trango 3.1 are completely bomb proof.
Craig
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Mike Kelly
Basic Member
Posts:471
| | 16 Mar 2011 09:22 PM |
| Based on that, I'm thinking maybe I didn't velcro the fly down correctly... I noticed even after it was velcroed there wasn't much tension, though I know it was oriented correctly.
I'm going to see about treating it with some waterproofing and perfecting my fly-install techniques...
Other than that, I love it! | | | |
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Todd Eliason
Veteran Member
Posts:3520
| | 17 Mar 2011 07:00 AM |
| I would put seam seal on the velcro tabs that hold the windows open. They have a way of wicking in water. You can also seam seal the upper seams for extra protection. The rain fly should not touch the tent fabric except at the bars and base. Having the silver part outside works well but you can seam seal that as well. | | | |
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