Greg posted:

I have owned a Shipp Shape Tent for 12 years until last year when i sold it due to the birth of our 1st child.
we have slept in it in snow, tropics, desert and all states of australia in our travels and in our opinion it is the best. It never leaked or blew down. 30 seconds and it is up and 2 minutes and it is down.
What makes it better than an Aussie Traveller is that when it is 1st up the cover hangs down, so that you then have a choice of hang down if overnight stay or if required put up as awning. As i understand it withthe Aussie Traveller you are stuck with the poky little annexe off the side as it is permanantly attached walls and all whereas with the Shippshape it is more open and airy (better in the tropics) and if required zip the sides in.
Your only problem is that i don't think Shippshape are still going, however there are plenty out there and som eare being sold 2nd hand i sold ours for $1400 and although the cover may have needed a reproofing the inside ie. the part you sleep in was still as new (soft and supple).
My advice is look for or advertise as a wanted to buy for a 2nd hand and get a Penthouse model as it has windows on all 4 sides for fantastic ventilation. Ijust wish they had a family model.