Let the morning wait.
Blackout sleeping fabric reduces early sunlight and campsite lighting. Close the bedroom doors when it is time to settle in, and keep the tent ventilated as directed.
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Dwights / Blackout dome tents
Darker mornings. Room beyond the bedroom.
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8Maximum sleeping capacity
200 cmPeak height
5,000 mmWaterproof rating
15 kgPacked weight
Make time for the outdoors
Blackout sleeping space, a separate front living area and a 200 cm peak height give you room to organise family camp. The 15 kg packed weight keeps transport manageable.
Blackout sleeping fabric reduces early sunlight and campsite lighting. Close the bedroom doors when it is time to settle in, and keep the tent ventilated as directed.
Use the front room for bags, changing and shared space. Mesh panels and side windows help you adjust airflow while keeping insects out.
Colour-coded poles help you follow the pitching sequence. The instructions stay sewn into the carry bag, ready when it is time to set up or pack away.
Picture your family here
Blackout sleeping space with a separate front living area. Compare the diagram with your mattresses and gear before choosing your layout.
Maximum capacity uses the available sleeping area. For longer trips, allow room for bags, wider mattresses and clear access.
The floorplan shows a 240 × 240 cm rear sleeping area and a 190 cm-deep front living area, making the main body 430 cm long. Peak height is 200 cm. Allow extra space for doors, guylines and any poled-out awnings.
Ask our team about your setup ↗Included & setup
The essentials are included, so you can start planning the trip.
Optional accessories sold separately. Awning poles are sold separately.
Choose a suitable, clear pitch. Lay out the tent and identify the colour-coded poles using the instructions sewn into the carry bag.
Assemble and fit the poles in the sequence shown in the instructions. Fit and tension the fly, keeping the doors and ventilation points correctly aligned.
Complete the pegging and guylines, adjust the fly tension and leave clear access to doors and vents.
| Sleeping capacity | Up to 8 people |
|---|---|
| Layout | Blackout sleeping space with a separate front living area |
| Peak height | 200 cm |
| Hydrostatic head | 5,000 mm |
| Fly fabric | 75D nylon; UV-treated and fire-retardant |
| Floor | 140 GSM PE |
| Frame | Colour-coded pole frame |
| Packed weight | 15 kg |
| Packed dimensions | 68 × 28 × 28 cm |
Choose the matching footprint or optional awning poles for your setup. Each accessory is sold separately.
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Add a protective layer beneath the groundsheet.
View accessory ↗ — Drifter/Discovery 4FEV Footprint02
A pair of 180 cm awning poles with pegs and ropes. Check how many poles your chosen awning layout needs.
View accessory ↗ — Tent Awning PolesThe Discovery 4FEV has a maximum sleeping capacity of 8. Check your mattress widths against the floorplan and allow room for bags and access. Using all available floor space for beds reduces shared living space.
Yes. The sleeping area uses blackout fabric to reduce incoming light. Close the bedroom doors for the darkest sleeping space; vestibules and living areas do not provide the same blackout enclosure.
This is a pole-frame dome tent. Follow the colour-coded pole system and the instructions sewn into the carry bag. It does not require an inflation pump.
Awning poles are optional accessories sold separately. The structural tent poles are included.
The fly has a 5,000 mm waterproof rating. Correct pitching, fly tension and secured guylines remain essential. Keep ventilation points open as directed to help manage condensation.
The tent has its own floor. The matching protective footprint is an optional accessory sold separately.
Packed dimensions are 68 × 28 × 28 cm and the listed packed weight is 15 kg.
Blackout sleeping space. A practical layout. Time to enjoy the outdoors.
Eligible items can be returned within 30 days of purchase, unused with original packaging and labels. There is no handling or restocking fee. Return postage is at your cost; conditions apply.
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Delivery informationStandard NZ shipping is $10, or free on orders over $150, excluding large items. Product-specific freight or remote-area surcharges may apply. Final shipping charges are shown at checkout.
Delivery informationYes, tracking details are sent by email when your order is dispatched. Allow time for the carrier’s first scan. If you cannot find the email, contact us with your order number.
Contact our teamHandy size and easy to put up.
We purchased the Discovery 4FEV Blackout tent in the Labour Day sale last year and used it for the first time over the Kirihimete/ NY break. We were super impressed — it comfortably fit our family of four (two adults and two primary-aged kids). The larger room worked well for sleeping, with the smaller entryway used as a living space.
The quality is excellent, with great airflow thanks to the large windows. The high roof makes it easy to stand and move around, and the blackout feature is a real game changer. It was also easy to set up. An ideal tent for families with younger kids, while those with teens may want their own space. We’re very happy customers and have just purchased the outdoor shelter to go with it!
Is amazing! We love it we are a family of 4 and we all fit perfectly with space and with young children we could all sleep in because of the dark room features :) stood up to Nz weather and easy to put up its the best tent we've had to date.
The 4FEV was a great size for our family of 3 + dog and the blackout feature was nice for getting our toddler to bed before dark and sleeping in on lazy summer mornings.
Purchased this tent and went camping over in the West Coast. Simple to erect and pack up. Plenty of room. Great design. No concerns during wet weather. I would highly recommend this tent.