Poled Tents

Poled Hiking Tents for Tramping and Camping in New Zealand

Explore our carefully selected range of lightweight poled tents built for hiking, tramping, and backcountry adventures. These tents are ideal for adventurers who want a reliable structure, fast setup, and extra weather protection without the need for trekking poles. Whether you're venturing solo into the bush or sharing space with a mate, our collection includes 1-person to 3-person poled tents with dual-layer insulation, snow skirts, tunnel designs, or minimalist bivvy bags. Most models weigh under 2kg and are compact enough for multi-day pack trips, overnighters, or base camps.  

What Makes Poled Tents Ideal for NZ Adventures?

Unlike trekking pole tents, these shelters come with their own ultralight aluminium or fibreglass poles, making setup quick and consistent—even when you're tired, injured, or without poles. This makes them a popular choice for beginners, bikepackers, or trampers who prefer to keep their trekking poles free. Options like our Army Green Tunnel Tent and 4-season winter tents with snow skirts are built for New Zealand’s harsh alpine and forest environments. Meanwhile, compact bivvy bag tents and 1-person shelters are great for stealth camping, solo hikes, and alpine bivouacs.  

Highlights of Our Poled Tent Range

• Models from 820g (bivvy tents) to 3.2kg (3-person winter tents)
• 4-season options with snow skirts for alpine missions
• Dual-layer insulation tents to reduce condensation
• Compact single-pole tents for solo missions
• Affordable quality—perfect for first-time trampers and experienced hikers

 

Key Benefits of Using a Lightweight Poled Tent

1. Standalone design: Poles included for fast pitching anywhere.
2. Weatherproof: Designed for New Zealand’s alpine, bush, and coastal climates.
3. Spacious: Enough room for gear storage and sleep systems.
4. Beginner-friendly: No need for hiking poles or tricky setup.
5. Fast shipping: All items stocked in NZ and delivered in 1–3 working days.

Whether you're preparing for a rugged trip on the Te Araroa Trail, camping in Tongariro National Park, or heading into the hills for a weekend, these lightweight poled tents offer security, shelter, and ease of use—backed by local stock and support.