Gordigear Tanami Light 140 vs Gordigear Tanami Plus
Both of these are Gordigear tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The Tanami Light 140 and the Tanami Plus share Gordigear's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.
The Tanami Light 140 is 7 kg lighter at 52 kg against 59 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. Inside, the Tanami Plus gives 4.61 m² of sleeping floor against 3.46 m², about 33 percent more, though both are rated for 2. The Tanami Light 140 lists $254 lower, at $1,609 against $1,863.
Canvas differs too: 265 gr/m2 ripstop polyester-cotton blend, polyurethane impregnated and UV resistant against 265 gr/m2 ripstop polyester-cotton blend, waterproof, polyurethane impregnated and UV resistant.
Gordigear
Tanami Light 140
The Tanami Light 140 is a 2-person fold-out softshell that sits between the Ultra Light and Plus models in Gordigear's Tanami folding range. It uses an 80 mm compressed-foam mattress, a 265 gr/m2 ripstop polyester-cotton canopy and a 1000D PVC travel cover. Gordigear states it has no LED lighting and no roof window.
- Thicker 80 mm mattress than the Ultra Light's 60 mm
- Awning/annex compatible with a heavy 1000D PVC travel cover
- Four interior storage compartments and an aluminium telescopic ladder included
- No LED lighting or roof window (manufacturer-stated)
Gordigear
Tanami Plus
The Tanami Plus is Gordigear's mid-tier folding softshell, offered in 140 cm (2-person), 165 cm (2-3 person) and 180 cm (3-person) widths, all currently at the same price. It uses an 80 mm compressed-foam mattress and a 265 gr/m2 ripstop polyester-cotton canopy, with a manual setup of about two minutes. Packed width varies from 144 to 184 cm by size and Gordigear states there is no roof window.
- Three widths from 2 to 3 people at a single list price
- 80 mm mattress and 300 kg stated interior load capacity
- Covered entrance and tropical roof for weather protection
- Open dimensions are not published per size, so floor area cannot be derived
Which one to pick
Take the Tanami Plus if you need the sleeping room more than you need the lighter tent. Take the Tanami Light 140 if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Beyond that the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex, cargo rails — are where the remaining difference lies.
Every specification, side by side
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Softshell | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Season rating | — | — |
| List price | $1,610— best of the tents compared | $1,860— worst of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 115 lb— best of the tents compared | 130 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 3 ft 11 in | 3 ft 11 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 9 in | 4 ft 9 in |
| Packed height | 13.8 in | 13.8 in |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 7 ft 10 in— worst of the tents compared | 10 ft 6 in— best of the tents compared |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 9 in | 4 ft 9 in |
| Floor area | 37.2 sq ft— worst of the tents compared | 49.6 sq ft— best of the tents compared |
| Interior height | 4 ft 3 in | 4 ft 3 in |
| Mattress thickness | 3.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 2 min | 2 min |
| Shell material | — | — |
| Fabric | 265 gr/m2 ripstop polyester-cotton blend, polyurethane impregnated and UV resistant | 265 gr/m2 ripstop polyester-cotton blend, waterproof, polyurethane impregnated and UV resistant |
| Warranty | 2years | 2years |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | No | No |
| Heater / HVAC port | — | — |
| Roof skylight | No | No |
| Annex available | Yes | Yes |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Gordigear product page | Gordigear product page |
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Or read the full spec sheets for the Gordigear Tanami Light 140 and the Gordigear Tanami Plus.