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Have you been looking at a Zempire tent or Zempire shelter online but just can’t make your mind up until you see it in the flesh? While looking through videos on our website and YouTube channel is helpful, we understand that some of our Zempire Family just need to physically walk through, feel, and get a visual of our tents and shelters before deciding what to get.

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Have you ever spotted dampness in a tent and wondered, is my tent leaking or is it condensation? Managing moisture in tents requires some ‘know-how’ so we’ll cover ways to identify the difference between leaks and condensation in tents, why it’s happening, and way to mitigate their effects.

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Tent expos are an ideal way to view loads of tents and camping furniture to find out what will be best suited for you and whoever you’re bringing on your NZ camping adventures. From large family tents to lightweight hiking tents, you are sure to find the right camping gear when you see it in the flesh.

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It's crucial to ensure your camping gear is good to go BEFORE you head off to your favourite camping destination, so we've drummed up a camping checklist to ensure you're all sorted. If you’re heading away for a stint of wonderful summer camping, be sure you follow the 7 simple steps below before you hit the road. Try not to do this the night before to give yourself time to make any tweaks to your setup! Read more...

Zempire Camping Equipment have signed a partnership agreement with New Zealand-based cricket organisation Northern Districts Cricket (ND) for the coming 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons. The partnership will focus on the Dream11 Super Smash T20 competition and give Northern Brave fans the chance to experience Zempire’s range of camping equipment at three of the home fixtures in the “Zempire Zone”.

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Zempire have today launched an all new state-of-the-art canvas shelter which inflates in under 2 minutes. Last year, Zempire won numerous awards in the UK and look to continue the recognition with Kiwis and Australians this camping season with our range of new products, in particular the new fully inflatable ‘Roadiebase Canvas Air Shelter’.

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If you aren’t a proud owner of an air tent yet, here’s five reasons why it’s a smart move to get one!

1. Exceptional wind performance

Don’t worry, they’re not bouncy castles that will fly away when the wind picks up! Social media content coming out of New Zealand last summer showed firsthand how Zempire air tents handled the cyclones that hit the country’s east coast.

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Looking for some of the best campsites in New Zealand for your next camping holiday? This is always a heated debate within our Zempire HQ walls so we let our Zempire staff put their favourite campsites on paper, along with their reasons for their picks. Whether we’ve got our heads stuck into spreadsheets, dealing with aftersales enquiries, or out and about creating content, we all live and breathe camping at Zempire! There’s loads of passion that’s gone into the below picks for best campsites in New Zealand, so read on and lock in Read more...

We’re on the hunt for the best Zempire setup from our loyal Zempire Family! We have 5 x $500 Zempire vouchers to give away to the winners of the 5 categories below. It’s super easy to enter, all you need is to take a photo of your camping setup when you’re holidaying this summer and share it with us (and on your socials!). One photo could win you $500 of new Zempire camping gear, how good!? How to enter: Direct message (DM) our Facebook or Instagram page, or comment on our Facebook post with an image of your Zempire campsite setup Read more...

We know the excitement of heading away to a glorious camping spot with your Zempire gear can overpower the mind’s ability to remember things… so we’ve come up with a checklist to help you out! If you’re heading away camping this summer, make sure you follow the below steps at least a week before departing to give you time to make any tweaks to your gear. You’ll enjoy peace of mind and avoid any niggly surprises that may occur if your gear has been hibernating for the past few months. Remember if you have any questions about using Read more...