Pro Hiker 2 Tent

G'day Pat,

I've just had a chat with a member of our customer service team, Tim, who is a really keen bicycle tourer. He said that the Companion Pro Hiker 2 Tent would make for an excellent touring tent. His only small reservation was the mesh inner, he said that if it got really cold then you might feel it a little more. He said just to play devil's advocate, he'd recommend another tent too but he acknowledged that this one is a fair bit more pricey. The Marmot Limelight 2P Hiking Tent packs down to a similar size but feels a lot bigger inside. If you lost a day or two to bad weather and spent it inside the tent, he said this one would feel a bit bigger inside. 

G'day Mario,

You put the pegs through the flexible loops on the Companion Pro Hiker 2 Tent.

G'day Bron, 

Unfortunately, we don't have anything in the same price range as the Companion Pro Hiker 2 Tent that is rated at 4 seasons. The closest we can get is the Marmot Fortress 2P Hiking Tent.

G'day Steve,

You should be able to fit a double air mattress into the Companion Pro Hiker 2 depending on the brand you have. There is 140cm W x 215cm L sleeping space so it will fit some double mattresses. Just double check the size of the mattress you're after. Obviously as the sides of the tent taper, the higher the mattress is the more likely it will touch the sides. You would be best off with a self-inflating mattress of no more than 10cm thickness.  

G'day Laura,

No one in our office here has used the Companion Pro Hiker 2 Tent up at the Border Ranges National Park before. I've had a bit of a look at the weather conditions you should expect in May and I'm pretty confident that you'll have no issues at all using the Pro Hiker for your trip!

Get in touch with us Travis, either via 1300 914 007 or service@snowys.com.au. We'll grab some details and follow this up for you.

G'day Lynn,

We can sometimes get spare parts for different tents, including the Companion Pro Hiker 2. The best thing would be to give us a call on 1300 914 007 and our customer service team will be able to help you out. 

G'day John,

You're right, the Companion Pro Hiker 2 is a great tent! The lightest 2 person, 2 vestibule tent we stock is the MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Hiking Tent.

G'day Teleah,

I've just double checked this with our warranties manager and purchasing office and can confirm that you can get replacement poles for the Companion Pro Hiker 2 Tent. 

G'day Sue,

Unfortunately, the Companion Pro Hiker 2 Tent doesn't use 'No See Um' Mesh. However, it is quite a fine mesh and combined with the fly, would protect you against most little critters.

G'day Sue,

Thanks for pointing that listing out on the box - we'll look to update our website listings accordingly. That's a positive sign though if it's listed on the box.

Unfortunately, there are no criteria for what No See Um mesh actually is, in the sense that each manufacturer can claim it, but they may also be completely different to each other. So while we hope there is a base standard as such to keep most little critters at bay, it can also vary a little between brands.

G'day Anne, 

The Companion Pro Hiker 2 Tent is considered an entry level tent, so while it is great value and gets good feedback it’s better suited to shorter trips so for that reason we wouldn’t recommend it for the Bibbulman.

A step up in quality would be the Zempire Zeus Hiking Tent, so this one has slightly better materials and construction though it isn’t lighter.

A lighter 2-person option is the Black Wolf Mantis UL II which weighs 1.8kg. There is also the option of 2 people carrying half the tent each which will make it a little easier.

If you have the budget for it - go as lightweight as possible with your tent. Ultra-lightweight tents like those from MSR can be really pricey, but they are a good investment for such a long trek where you're carrying a lot of weight. 

G'day Phil, 

The Pro Hiker is one of the easiest to pitch hiking tents that we have in our range. If you're a beginner it might take you 10-15mins, but with practise, you could get that down to 5-10. You can view the instructions here, which will give you a more step by step of how this tent comes together. 

G'day Phil,

I'm not sure why Emily's link didn't work but hopefully this does! Click here and it should download directly from the Companion website. 

G’day Walter,

There isn’t a perfectly sized groundsheet or footprint for the Pro Hiker 2. Something like a mesh tarp will let moisture through, while still offering some protection from the abrasive ground.

If you want a close fit, the Oztrail ultramesh in the 2.44 x 2.44 size looks to be the closest in size from what we have available in our range. These mesh tarps aren’t lightweight, so that’s something to keep in mind as that size weighs 1.3 kg. 

Also, the fly of the Companion Pro Hiker 2 isn’t available to purchase as a separate item. 

G'day Henry,

The Companion Pro Hiker 2 comes with alloy pegs. Upgrading to stakes may not improve the weight a great deal, but would definitely increase the strength and pack-down size.

G'day Lou,

Wow the Overland track! That trail will give a tent a good testing!  The Pro hiker is a simple entry level tent and whilst it does have good specs, the design and materials aren't generally what we'd recommend for such harsh conditions.

With hiking tents, you really get what you pay for.  The design and construction play a big role in how the tent handles harsh wind and rain which are common occurrences in that area. Probably the safest bet is the amazing waterproofing of the Zempire Zeus tent, however, this means that the materials are slightly heavier so you would be carrying 100g more. The Explore Planet Earth Spartan offers the next best proofing with 200g less weight. However, if you are weight conscious doing the hike unassisted, I'd recommend looking at some other options, like the MSR Hubba Hubba.

Given this choice, I guess you need to consider how often you plan to use your tent, in what conditions and how heavy you can accommodate in your pack.  There's always a trade off, so doing your homework to ensure it meets your specifications can't be stressed enough, especially when setting out on tracks that can be so challenging.

Feel free to give us a call if you'd like some further tent coaching. We wish you all the best on your hike!