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MSR Habitude 6 Family & Group Camping Tent

Look beyond the person rating: sleeping space, packed size and the conditions you camp in matter just as much.

NZ$1,379.08

Listed NZD price · Source reference price NZ$1,499

Outdoor Action · Listed as unavailable
Recorded 6 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
Capacity: 6
Weight (source basis)
Minimum weight: 6.08 kg
Dimensions
Floor dimensions: 305 x 254 cm
Packed dimensions
packed size: 58 x 25 cm

Specification records: 6 Oct 2026

All recorded specifications (6)
Specifications6 recorded

Standard configuration · Outdoor Action · Offer recorded 6 Oct 2026. Earlier specification records are dated separately.

Sleeping capacity
Capacity: 6
Weight (source basis)
Minimum weight: 6.08 kg
Dimensions
Floor dimensions: 305 x 254 cm
Packed dimensions
packed size: 58 x 25 cm
Materials
Rainfly fabric: 68D ripstop polyester 1500mm Polyurethane & DWR; Canopy fabric: 68D taffeta polyester & DWR; Floor fabric: 68D taffeta polyester 10,000mm Polyurethane & DWR
Other specifications
Floor area: 7.71 sq. m; Vestibule area: 2.27 sq. m; Number of poles: 3 Aluminum 7000 Series; Number of doors: 1

NZ retailers & configurations

Outdoor Action · Listed as unavailable · Recorded 6 Oct 2026. Check current price, delivery and terms at source

Tents buying advice

Before you buy

How to choose a tent

Space for your actual setup

Compare the inner floor dimensions with your mats, bags and gear. Maximum occupancy is not a promise of comfortable family space.

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.

General tents guidance. The exact model's instructions take precedence.

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    Scope & source notes

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Footprints and ground protection

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

Standard configuration · Outdoor Action · Recorded 6 Oct 2026

Record NZT-0635 · SKU A02384

195 cm;40D nylon micro-mesh