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Kiwi Camping Takahe 8 Blackout Family Tent
Look beyond the person rating: sleeping space, packed size and the conditions you camp in matter just as much.
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NZ$1,369
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Kiwi Camping · Listed as in stock
Recorded 8 Oct 2026 · NZ source
Not live pricing or stock. Check the exact model, size, delivery and offer conditions before purchasing.
At a glance
- Sleeping capacity
- Sleeps (Maximum): 8; Sleeps (Comfort): 4
- Weight (source basis)
- Weight: 38.1kg
- Dimensions
- Pitched Width (mm): 6500mm; Pitched Height (mm): 2150mm; Pitched Depth (mm): 4700mm
- Packed dimensions
- Packed Width: 800mm; Packed Height: 380mm; Packed Depth: 380mm
Specifications9 recorded
Source-listed configuration · Kiwi Camping · Offer recorded 8 Oct 2026. Earlier specification records are dated separately.
- Sleeping capacity
- Sleeps (Maximum): 8; Sleeps (Comfort): 4
- Weight (source basis)
- Weight: 38.1kg
- Dimensions
- Pitched Width (mm): 6500mm; Pitched Height (mm): 2150mm; Pitched Depth (mm): 4700mm
- Packed dimensions
- Packed Width: 800mm; Packed Height: 380mm; Packed Depth: 380mm
- Height
- Peak Internal Height: 2.15m
- Water resistance
- Waterhead Rating (Fly): 5000mm Double-Coated
- Materials
- Fly Material: 150D, 185T PU Polyester; Floor Material: Heavy-duty PE Floor
- Structure & seasons
- Frame Type: Hybrid
- Other specifications
- Total Rooms: 3; Bedrooms: 2; Floor Area: 30.55m2; Sleeping Area: 16.38m2; Sunroom Area: 4.2m2; UV Rating: UPF 50+; Warranty: 3 Years
NZ retailers & configurations
Kiwi Camping · Listed as in stock · Recorded 8 Oct 2026. Check current price, delivery and terms at source
Tents buying advice
Before you buy
The whole shelter, not one number
Consider ventilation, fly coverage, pitching and intended season together. A waterhead rating alone does not establish storm performance.
Carry it or drive it?
Check the stated weight basis, packed length and room needed to pitch. Car-camping space can be a poor trade for a long walk-in.
From first use to the next trip
Use, care & repair
01Rehearse before departure
Pitch at home with the correct manual. Check poles or air beams, valves, pegs and guy lines; confirm which accessories are included.
02Plan your pitch
Use a permitted, suitable campsite and follow the manufacturer's anchoring instructions. Leave space for guy lines, entrances and any awning.
03Dry before storage
Remove dirt gently and dry every part before long-term storage. Follow the model's cleaning instructions rather than applying a generic detergent or coating.
Care & repair · Kiwi Camping
Kiwi Camping tent care and maintenanceScope & source notes
General manufacturer tent-care guidance in the Tent Care & Maintenance section, with separate material considerations. It is not an exact-model pitching or repair manual. The original instructions for your tent, fabric and frame take precedence; this link does not establish a particular product's warranty term.
Common buying questions
Good to know
Does a four-person tent comfortably sleep four adults?
Not necessarily. Check usable floor space against your bedding and equipment. Use a separate comfort capacity where the manufacturer provides one; otherwise it remains unconfirmed.
Does a higher waterproof rating mean a better tent?
It describes a fabric test, not the complete shelter in a storm. Design, seams, fly coverage, ventilation, maintenance and correct pitching also matter.
Do I need a footprint?
Check the exact model's recommendations and what is already included. Confirm dimensions and attachment points; a matching product name alone is not proof of compatibility.
Keep your options open
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Source record & notes
Source-listed configuration · Kiwi Camping · Recorded 8 Oct 2026
Record priority-kiwi-kc072-372-0 · SKU KC072-372
Official NZ public Store API. Available visible-page specification headings are used; structured-data weight and dimensions are excluded because their units conflict with the visible specifications.