Meerkat Bow Tent – Large, Durable & Built for Africa

The Meerkat Bow Tent is designed for campers who want superior strength, generous space, and maximum durability. Its large 300 × 300 × 210 cm interior offers plenty of height and room for beds, gear, and comfortable movement inside the tent.

Built using 320 gsm ripstop canvas, the tent handles wind, sun, and rough outdoor use with ease. The spring-steel frame provides excellent stability and enables a smooth, fast setup. It’s complemented by a heavy-duty 550 gsm PVC floor, giving you strong waterproof protection on all terrain.

Comfortable, Ventilated & Versatile

Two large shade-net windows with outer flaps improve airflow while keeping insects out.
The roll-up canvas door includes an additional side shade-net door, allowing flexible entry and ventilation.

A canopy and verandah with bright orange binding provide shade and extend your usable outdoor space. The verandah includes rough Velcro so you can easily attach optional side walls—perfect for creating a fully enclosed outdoor area.

Strong Construction, Ready for Adventure

This tent includes 5 mm guy ropes, 14 wall pegs, and a full pole set consisting of:

1 × 19 mm center pole (2130 mm)
2 × powder-coated side poles

Despite its large size, the tent packs into a 230 × 37 × 28 cm carry bag and weighs 34 kg, making it suitable for overlanding trailers, bakkies, and long-term camp setups.

Backed by a 12-month warranty, the Meerkat Bow Tent is engineered for years of reliable performance.

✅ Key Features

Large 300 × 300 × 210 cm interior
320 gsm ripstop canvas
Heavy-duty 550 gsm PVC floor
Strong spring-steel bow frame
2 shade-net windows with outer flaps
Roll-up canvas door + side shade-net door
Canopy & verandah with orange binding
Velcro on verandah for optional side walls
5 mm guy ropes
14 wall pegs
1 × 19 mm centre pole + 2 powder-coated side poles
Carry bag included
Optional: Side walls
12-month warranty

✅ Specifications

Open Size: 300 × 300 × 210 cm
Packed Size: 230 × 37 × 28 cm
Weight: 34 kg
Canvas Material: 320 gsm ripstop canvas
Floor Material: 550 gsm PVC
Frame: Spring steel
Warranty: 12 months

Brand

Bushtec Adventure

Meerkat

MEERKATEmbrace the Wild, Traverse the Terrain

MEERKAT Inspiration

Drawing inspiration from the tenacious spirit of the desert-dwelling meerkat, our brand MEERKAT is your dependable companion in the world of outdoor exploration and camping. Meerkats, known for their intricate social systems, mutual care, vigilant nature, and highly specialised adaptation mechanisms, serve as our model, guiding us to create products that echo these exact principles.

For the Adventurous Soul

Our offerings at MEERKAT are conceived with the adventurous soul in mind. The ones who thrive on spontaneous weekend excursions. Unplanned escapades, and impromptu gatherings with friends in the heart of nature.

The MEERKAT Brand

As a brand, we believe that the world is a playground waiting to be discovered, and our mission is to facilitate these adventures with reliability and style. MEERKAT products are meticulously crafted to adjust to a spectrum of environments and conditions, maintaining a perfect blend of quality, durability, and functionality. Our venture into crafting superior adventure tents and equipment has placed us firmly at the forefront of the market, making MEERKAT a trusted name synonymous with outdoor adventure gear.

Rooted in the legacy of Bushtec Adventure

MEERKAT is a proud member of the Canvas and Tent Group. Originating in 1968, Canvas and Tent Manufacturing marked its journey with designing and creating the first-ever bow tent in 1972. Now, operating from our state-of-the-art factory in Ladysmith, we are a family of over 500 passionate, skilled individuals dedicated to upholding our tradition of excellence. Our establishment is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, a testament to our commitment to quality and environmental sustainability. To guarantee the exceptional quality synonymous with our brand, we have set up an on-site laboratory where all materials are rigorously tested against stringent international standards. MEERKAT, therefore, promises not just products, but a tradition of trust, a commitment to quality, and a passport to memorable experiences in the lap of nature.