G'day Kath,

We'd recommend ensuring any tent is well pegged out and secured in any weather, just in case there are variable conditions. However saying that, we have had a few reviews from customers that they don't go so well in windy conditions, even when pegged out. The poles on the Coleman do feel a little more robust, and it does have great reviews, so it might be a better option in the long run.

G'day Manda,

The ceiling of the Lodge 450 has a dual-layer design so you can have the mesh shut to keep warm, or open to help with ventilation. 

G'day Manda,

The light-blocking technology is on the tent body itself so the whole tent will be dark when zipped shut. There are dual-layer windows and roof vents to allow ventilation and light in as required.

G'day Corey,

The side and front walls for the Fast Frame/ Lodge tents are just available in the beige colour at this stage.

G'day Lou,

The Oztrail Lodge 450 Tourer LED Fast Frame Tent essentially has double layered window sections both with fixed mesh pannels.
On the tent inner you have a solid window flap than can be zipped from the inside.  The tent fly also has a mesh window pannel which you can zip the solid panel closed from the outside.
Hope that makes sense.

G'day Grant,

Yes the front and side walls for the Fast Frame 450 have been designed to fit this model.

G'day Bao,

The D-Cell battery pack can be removed, and you can use a USB rechargeable battery instead. You could theoretically use a USB to 240V charger block (e.g. a phone charger) and plug that directly in if you have a powered campsite.

G'day Bao,

These are a relatively new tent so we don't have a video at this point in time, however, if you follow the instructions each time you set it up it will take you a little less time. Having an extra set of hands to pull the fly over the top will also help.

G'day Sam,

The Gold/Silver series is limited to Coleman so it's hard to give a direct comparison of series between these two types of tent. The Coleman Gold series tents have a 3000mm waterhead rating, which will outperform the 2000mm waterhead rating on the Oztrail, however the fabric itself on the Oztrail is a little thicker, and offers a 'nite room' coating, so doesn't directly compare to the Gold series Coleman tents, unless you're referring to the Darkroom models. Overall it's tricky to give you a direct answer without all the information, but we'd be happy to help you out if you give us a call or send us an email.