Nortent is a high-quality Norwegian brand renowned for its exceptional durability and innovative design. Known for its industry-leading tents, Nortent ensures all-season camping in Australia’s diverse climates. Their products are built to withstand harsh weather, combining lightweight construction with spacious interiors for comfort and safety in extreme conditions. With a focus on ease of setup, reliability, and versatility, Nortent gear is perfect for those seeking comfort and resilience in the wild. Drawing on over 30 years of Nordic expertise, Nortent continues to elevate your camping experience.

The Nortent Gamme 8 PC is an 8-person polycotton expedition tent inspired by the ancient Norwegian “gamme” — the turf hut that sheltered Norway's first people and the Sami for centuries. Its hybrid polycotton fabric (65% polyester, 35% cotton) combines the packability and rip-stop strength of synthetics with the breathability and insulation of cotton, so you get a warm, dry indoor climate you can still carry into the backcountry. A robust Oxford-nylon section at the base shrugs off rough ground and lets you load it with snow or stones for extra stability.

Built for stove use, the Gamme 8 PC stays warm, dry and cosy in the cold. Six air valves — four at the top to vent moist air and two larger lower vents to draw fresh air in — keep condensation close to zero and feed plenty of oxygen when running a stove, while sewn-in mosquito nets in both entrances let you throw the doors open on hot days. Because the breathable fabric all but eliminates condensation, an inner tent isn't required — though one is available if you want to block bugs out entirely.

Five 15.2 mm aluminium poles cross at seven points to create a free-standing, hugely strong structure that withstands severe weather and heavy snow load, anchored by 24 Y-pegs and up to 14 Dyneema guylines. At 216 cm peak height and a 432 cm diameter with the floor included (+1.5 kg), it's a genuine basecamp cabin. An optional Gamme 8 inner tent is available — see Compatible Accessories below.

Key Features

• 8-person polycotton (65/35) expedition tent — breathable, warm and low-condensation
• Stove-compatible with a 6-valve ventilation system (4 upper + 2 lower)
• Free-standing 5-pole 15.2 mm aluminium structure for heavy snow-load and storms
• Floor included (+1.5 kg) with a robust Oxford-nylon base and Dyneema reinforcement
• 216 cm peak height, 432 cm diameter; 24 Y-pegs and up to 14 Dyneema guylines