TRAVERSE Issue 19 - August 2020 | Page 134

At over AU$500 the Gronland 3 tent by Tatonka is not cheap. But, as they say, you do get what you pay for. The Gronland 3 is a three-person tent, designed to be lightweight and used for hiking, it’s perfect for motorcycle travelling. At just under 4 kilograms, the Gronland 3 packs down to a length of 55cm with a diameter of 22cm, that includes the poles and pegs. Amazingly small for a four-season tent. Set up the Gronland 3 measures 425cm long, 185cm wide and has a height of 120cm. It’s not massive inside but a three-person tent is perfect for two riders and all their gear. It’s the beauty of this tent, the sleeping compartment has plenty of room while the separate vestibule is perfect for storing gear and even providing a living area, albeit small, when the weather isn’t great. All Tatonka tents are well made, the Gronland 3 has an outer shell of 68 DEN Polyester with four layers of PU coating, this is definitely waterproof. The inner lining is made of 70 DEN Ripstop Polyester and is also water resistant, while the floor is constructed from 70 DEN Nylon Taffeta. ‘Window’ vents and fly screen are all the TRAVERSE 134