G'day Steve,

Technically the Zeus Tent Mesh isn't classified as sandfly proof. It will do a good job of keeping most things out, but sandflies can sometimes chew through the fine mesh Zempire use in their hike tents. Best bet will be to use the tent in combination with some insect repellant.

G'day Steve,

We're pretty happy with the attachment clips and haven't had any reported issues with this style. If you do have issues due to breakage you can always carry some field repair buckles in case you have any damage, or you can al3ways peg the fly directly into the ground using the webbing strap if needed. The Exped Megamat 10LXW will fit well, and you'll be super toasty in your nice -20'C sleeping bag.

G'day Michael,

The MSR Hook Tent Stakes are generally a popular option for harder ground, they're super dooper lightweight, so if you carry them instead of the supplied pegs you'll keep your weight about the same and won't sneak over 3kg.

G'day Royce,

We're generally able to source spare parts for Zempire tents from their head office in New Zealand, so shouldn't be a problem if you need parts down the track.

Any of these tents will be suitable, Brooke. The Pro Hiker and Black Wolf Mantis will be slightly warmer as they have more solid nylon panels in the inner tent, making them better for winter but warm in summer. The Mantis also has limited headroom.

I like to have ventilation in my tent, so a full mesh inner suits me. I find it easier to manage condensation if the tent does not get too warm, and it is so much more comfortable in the warmer months. For use in the cooler months, I make sure I have adequate sleeping gear and enjoy the crisp air on my face in the morning.

The catalyst is a desirable choice here, it is well priced and weighs less than the Zeus, but both tents will suit your purpose.

G'day Kellie,

To be honest I'm not too sure why there are a few negative reviews about those pegs. I personally have a set of those pegs, and they've been great, it might come down to the ground texture where people are pitching their tents. If you're after some lightweight pegs that might be a little more robust, then we can recommend the Sea to Summit Ground Control Pegs.

The fabric itself is waterproof, Craig, but the seams are not sealed. I'd say that if it is in an exposed spot on a motorbike on a wet ride you'd get a bit of water inside the bag through the seams and the top closure. If you carefully roll your inner inside your fly then the surfaces you sleep on should stay pretty dry, but if you want to be sure you might be best placing it inside an alternative or second dry bag.

G'day Ian,

Yes, the Zeus tent is seam-sealed if you check out Ben's video he goes through the features and even shows the seam tape on the fly.

G'day Tony,

Much like your current tent, the Zempire Zeus Hiking Tent's inner is mostly mesh, which allows it to be so light. This does mean it can get a little chilly if you don't have a super warm bag too. 

G'day Bluey,

I've just grabbed our display model of the Exped Megamat LXW Camp Mat and taken it over to the display Zempire Zeus Hiking Tent. Width wise, you've not got a worry in the world. The length is close but as long as you don't hang over the ends of your mat at all, you won't have any worries in the world. 

Hey Neil, there's no industry standard for minimum weights, and Zempire don't specify anywhere exactly what is included in this weight. As a general rule, the minimum, or sometimes called trail weight includes the tent inner, flysheet, poles and enough stakes to keep the tent in place, which in the case of the Zeus is likely to be just two pegs.

The weight of what ends up in your pack generally lies somewhere between the packed and minimum weights, and is dependant on what weather you are preparing for.

Hope this helps.