Zempire Atom Hiking Tent

G'day Christine,

It comes down to personal preference, however if you go for a stretcher, you'd need to look at low camp cots, like the Helinox Lite Cot. A cot is often a more comfortable option, especially for a side sleeper, however a mat will provide better insulation from the cold ground.

G'day Jett,

You shouldnt have any issues using the Camp Plus SI in the LR size with the Atom tent.  In the features video ben uses a tapered S2S mat that is also 201L x 64W at the head end, and as you can see there's no problem with size.
The width of the Atom tent is 90cm to whole way, with the exception of the very short point ends.

G'day Kev,

I've just spoken to Zempire in NZ, they said they don't have any stock of the Atmos poles in their AUS warehouse but they can ship to you.
You'll just need to get in touch with them directly so they can get you a quote with the international freight - info@zempire.co.nz is the way to go.

G'day,

As the Atom is uniquely shaped, and is multi pitch (meaning you can set up with the frame and fly only) the specific Atom groundsheet is recommended.
We're currently between shipments, but you can pick one up through Zempire directly here.

G'day Aiden,

The Zempire Atom comes with 10 tent stakes, which covers you for everything needed to set your tent up.

G'day Janine,

The Atom Hiking Tent is a three-season tent, so it will keep you warm and dry in most conditions. Tassie is a bit of a tricky one, as you can get snowfall even in summer, so it is a consideration you'd need to make. If you're regularly going to be using the tent in Tassie, and are likely to walk in winter there then you might be better off with a 3-4 season option with a solid inner like the Vango Nevis 1P.

G'day Stephen, 

The inner tent attaches to the pole with C clips. It is also worth having a watch of the setup video where Ben goes through the whole set up and offers some tips and tricks.

G'day Peter,

Unfortunately, the Atom footprint is no longer available from Zempire, they were discontinued a few months ago. The Mono footprint won't quite fit, but it will be fairly close. 

G'day Laurelle,

I've just had a good chat with Ben who is in the video, and we've measured it up and can confirm the head height is 90cm.

G'day Ivor,

It will depend on the exact mat to be honest, however if you're looking at the Camp Mat SI - Large then you should be ok, but it will be tight. Have a look at our product video as Ben does lie down in the mat on a regular length mat, and there is a bit of extra space.

G'day James,

The Megamat 10LXW will be a tad large to pop in your Atom tent due to the shape of the sleeping space.

G'day Nic,

The Atom Hiking Tent should be a good option for most weather conditions in the Western Arthurs. The waterhead rating of 10000mm floor and 5000mm fly make it one of the most waterproof tents in the hiking tent range. The inner is all mesh, so it probably wouldn't suit a mid-winter walk, however, we think it should perform pretty well for most other conditions.

G'day Jordan,

Unfortunately with the tapered ends on the Zempire Atom footprint, the Etherlight XT Large Rectangular wont fit I'm sorry.  The regular rectangle Sea to Summit mats with 183cm x 64cm dimensions fit nicely, although I'm afraid that doesnt help you out much!

G'day Luke,

Unfortunately not, the Zempire Monstamat is too long for the space.  If you're looking to fit a rectangular shap mattress your looking at around 170cm x 90cm of space before the Atom Tents end start tapering inwards at the end.  Hope that helps!

G'day Aaron,

In fine weather conditions with no chance of rain or wind you could set the Atom tent up without the fly. Just be cautious if you do this and keep your fly close by in case the weather changes.

G'day Aaron,

The inner layer of the Atom Hiking Tent is predominately mesh so they are unlikely to accumulate condensation if any condensation builds it will generally slide down the inside of the fly. There will be a fair bit of ventilation in the tent so they are probably best in warmer conditions, but as long as you have a well-insulated mat and sleeping bag you should be toasty warm.

G'day Jacqui,

I've just double checked and the Atom Tent has some straps around the bag (you can see them in the photo that shows all the components). These straps are really just to compact the size so I would suggest some Voile Straps to secure to the bike, I'd dare say you're looking at about 40 - 45cm diameter when it's packed.

G'day Iris Joss,

You pack might get wet in the vestibule of the Atom Hiking Tent during heavy rain due to rain running across the ground. If you're worried you can generally fit your pack in the tent with you during heavy rain. The Atom is a good 1 person option as there is a large amount of internal space and a good vestibule.

G'day David,

The long piece of grey material you found in your Zempire Atom Hiking Tent can be used along with the groundsheet to erect the tent without its inner. So it'll make it lighter to carry in warmer climates. 

G'day Jules,

There is very little difference between the Zempire Atom and Zempire Mono Hiking Tents. The one key difference is that the Mono has about 30cm more headroom which may make getting changed etc. a little more comfortable for your son. 

G'day Fiwhy,

This does depend a fair bit on the width of your sleeping mat. I would say though that you'd most likely be needing to spoon your backpack if you wanted to fit it into your Zempire Atom Hiking Tent with you. It might help keep you warm!

G'day Tim,

I've just taken my tape measure to one of our Zempire Atom Hiking Tents. You've got plenty of length to get your sleeping mat in there. It'll all depend on the width of your mat, if it's too wide then it might touch where the ends cut in.

G'day Craig,

This doesn't sound right. I've got an Atom myself but haven't experienced these issues. We'd love to help get this resolved. 

You should have 8 pegs? Is that right? 3x for each end of the tent (inner and fly) and 1x for either side (fly).

Would you be able to email us some images of what you're doing with your Atom to service@snowys.com.au so we can understand the issue a little better and then advise?

G'day Paul,

I've had a look at the 2018 Zempire catalogue and they make no mention of any changes to the Atom Hiking Tent so I can't see why the new footprints wouldn't retro fit the older tents.

Hi Albert, 

The sleeping space in this tent is 220cm, so while it won't leave a huge amount of room, you will fit in this tent just fine.

G'day Col,

The Zempire Atom Hiking Tent would be fine to use on the Overland Track, although a 2 person tent will generally be a bit warmer. It's worth thinking about what you'll get more use out of in the future as well, rather than just buying something for this trip. 

G'day Paul,

There isn't one currently available but Zempire are looking to release a groundsheet for all their hiking tents later this year, which we'll look to stock.

G'day Zoe,

The other difference (aside from vestibule size) between the Mono and Atom is that the Atom has a cross pole so it gives it a bit more structure inside the tent if that makes sense. The Atom on the other hand, has a single pole. We get great feedback on both the Atom and the Mono tent from Zempire, as they represent excellent quality and value for money.

I’m so sorry to hear that you have had issues with leaks from previous tents that you’ve used, so I can absolutely understand that you’re nervous about purchasing a new tent! Both tents are fully seam sealed, so you will not have to do this yourself before using the tent.

I’ve had a look at the Atom on display, and I can see what the reviewer was talking about re: an extra eyelet, however, if the fly is pegged and guyed out taut – it will not touch the mesh inner. The Atom also has a waterhead rating of 5000mm - so we're very confident in its performance. 

If you like, we do have an in-depth review of the Mono over the blog that you might want to check out here - as it might help you with your decision.

G'day Ewan,

The Zempire Atom Hiking tent does come with a ground strap which enables you to erect the pole and fly before the inner tent. You'll notice on the image before the blueprint above that the strap is included and shown between the tent fly and inner and the tent bag. It's not an easy process, but you need to stabilize the pole, attach the outer fly and peg it down before then working from the inside out, with a bit of repetition, to set up the inner tent. Thanks for pointing this out and we'll update the website to reflect this.

Hi Jane, 

We've got a couple of the Zempire Hiking tents on display at the moment but not the Mono or Atom of course... not to worry, we'd be happy to pop these ones up for you so you can have a try and see if you like them! Come on in and see us when you can :) 

Hi Andrew, the gap between inner and fly on the Zempire lightweight range is about 10 cm, so internal length would be about 210 cm from point to point (20 cm off the total length), but the taper at the ends results in a tight space for your feet. Bottom line is that you would fit, but it will be tight. You may be best looking as something with square ends such as the Mont Moondance 1 to ensure you have a bit of space in your tent.

Hi Michael, the packed weight is the weight of the tent, it's packaging, stuff sacks and all pegs and repair items. The Minimum weight is the weight of the tent with the minimum amount of items needed to use the tent i.e. no stuff sack, minimum number of pegs required to erect the tent and all packaging and extras removed. The true trail weight when loaded into your pack is in reality somewhere in between these two weights and is determined by how much you are willing to strip your tent setup down to suit the environment you are heading into.

It is a 3 season tent Matt, although season ratings are not an exact science. This will be good in wind and rain, and provide plenty of ventilation in warm climates. You may find that due to the mesh inner, it can be colder to sleep in during winter months, but this can be overcome with a suitable mat and sleeping bag.

Hi Matt, the Atom is basically the Mono with an extra ridge pole to create more internal space. Some height is lost with the addition of this pole, but more horizontal head space is created. Because the differences are minor, packed size and weight are the same.