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NatureHike Dune 10.9 Pro hot tent
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- I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any remuneration if you buy them, and I have not personally reviewed all of them although I have purchased this tent, they are listed here to give you perspective
Introduction
- introduced in 2025, it is a slightly larger, heavier and re-designed version of the NatureHike Dune 10.9 hot tent
- the additional two side doors, now make a total of 6 doors, each with a fabric and mesh layer, and 5 have the option of zipping on clear TPU for those cold rainy days (these are optional extras to purchase)
- as with the previous models it comes with a fire-proofed stove jack so it can be used as a hot tent and has no floor so if rain does come through the stove jack around the chimney, any water will just soak into the ground rather than collecting on the floor and making everything wet
- the sides and doors also have a snow skirt for those wishing to use it in snow
- with all the doors meshed it becomes a flying insect proof gazebo with option of fullying opening all doors or fully closing all doors
- the rear and front doors can open out into an awning but unlike the NatureHike Dune 10.9 hot tent, the front door fabric is only one layer so can't be extended out to double the distance or as a far wall.
- the included inner tent now is orientated long ways instead of transversely as with the previous two models (although I personally replace this with a freestanding 4 season 2P hiking tent without its fly for even more versatility, privacy and warmth)
- unlike the NatureHike Dune 10.9 hot tent, there is no optional “top deck” fly but instead there is an optional large, heavy and bulky side awning which can be attached on the far side to provide a partial top deck effect
Specs
- if using the top deck with the stove, you must use a triple guard or similar chimney section and ensure the top deck does not get jammed in the stove jack
- if using a stove, bring a large clamp to hold the side door partly open so it does not touch the stove in wind - as a minimum the wall will melt away leaving large holes
2025 upgraded "Pro" version
- 10,000mmPU coating 75D 210T polyester silver lined
- 6 doors instead of 4 doors and now 5 of them can have the optional zip on clear TPU instead of just the front door
- 23cm longer, 18cm wider, giving 20% more floor area, 6cm taller, front and rear awning 17% more coverage but almost 30% heavier, and can no longer double the front awning coverage:
- 443 × 278 × 206 cm = 12.32 sqm instead of 10.9 sqm
- 12.5kg but with main door TPU and 2 side door TPUs comes to ~14kg which is ~30% heavier than the original version
- might be a touch too big for some Parks Vic tent sites
- front door awning no longer is double so does not open as far
- allows the rear side windows to be fully unzipped as a doorway, and also there is now a “small TPU door” which will zip onto the side doors
- new inner tent same size sleeping area but rotated 90deg so now allows 65cm space on side for access to a side rear door and perhaps better safety margin from stove
- tent poles: 14mm aluminum × 1 (total length 549 cm), 14mm aluminum × 2 (total length 720 cm) which will be longer and much heavier than the original version poles
- does not have an optional “top deck” fly although the old model fly may fit with some extra bungee cords to each clip on
- marketed with an optional catenary cut side awning which could also cover the tent and requires the 4 supplied poles and guy outs
- side awning: 150D 10,000PU black lined Oxford catenary cut 445 × 430cm 15.5sqm 5.53kg incl. 4x22mm 2.2m poles packs to 57 × 19 × 19cm
- use a cheap 2.5x2m annex matting from Kmart for the front half and a 1.8×2.4m poly tarp for the rear half to sit under a 1-3P hiking style tent without its fly (or a freestanding swag) in the rear
- in warm weather the supplied inner tent may serve your needs but I find a 1-3P freestanding tent a nicer option for warmth and privacy
- in strong winds, have a corner facing the wind and double peg the guy lines
- wrap each guy rope around the adjacent pole to reduce stresses on the guy out
- use strong, long pegs anchored firmly into ground near vertically with guy lines at ~30deg angle to the ground - have a 2nd peg behind each peg and rope tied to the front peg and consider placing a boulder on this rope section, if no boulders, consider adding a 3rd peg behind and tied to the 2nd peg
- in soft ground such as sand or snow, bury dead-man anchors as “pegs”
- ensure all sides are taut and NOT open to the wind
- OR perhaps could open EVERY door so there is very little surface area for wind impact but the roof will still be a major risk and will need even more pegging
- consider adding a angled tarp on the wind side to deflect the wind over the tent
- this needs to be well pegged down at ground level and securely attached to the frame of the tent in multiple places - if wind changes direction, it wil need to be taken down to avoid it becoming a parachute!
- in very strong winds, you may need to abort and take the tent down if it is not adequately protected
- eg. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jv2JOzqynU - perhaps should have checked the wind forecast first and found a more sheltered camp!
Scenarios
Scenario 1 - standard Winter hot tent configuration
- all doors can be closed or have clear TPU attached (but one will need to be at least partly open if using a wood stove to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning - the silent camp killer)
- the inner tent attached as supplied - although I prefer a warmer all fabric polycotton 2P hiking tent such as the Goout Springhill Penglai Kangaro TC bird-wing style tents, others may prefer a freestanding swag
- woods stove with two triple layer chimney segments for extra safety eg. Winnerwell Nomad wood camping stoves
- use a cheap 2.5x2m annex matting from Kmart for the front half
- if the ground is wet, you may prefer to use a waterproof low flammability tarp instead (ie. not polyethylene!) or thick rubber mats
- use a 1.8×2.4m poly tarp for the rear half to sit under the hiking tent (or a freestanding swag) in the rear for extra puncture and waterproof protection
Scenario 2 - warm weather camping
- convert at least 2 doors to mesh for air flow, if really warm, you could open all doors and rely upon the inner tent for insect proofing
- use a 1.8×2.4m poly tarp for the rear half to sit under the hiking tent (or a freestanding swag) in the rear for extra puncture and waterproof protection
Scenario 3 - as a gazebo for entertaining
- as for Scenario 2 but no need for the inner tent
- adjust doors to need - meshed for warm weather and insect protection, clear TPU on one - two sides for wind/rain while allowing visibility
- take extra poles, guys and pegs so you can extend the front and rear door awnings
- optionally add the optional side awning for extra space