EEZI-AWN BLADE 40th Edition

EEZI-AWN is one of the world’s most established and respected roof-tent manufacturers, with more than four decades of dedicated design and engineering behind its products. Developed and built in South Africa and proven across every major continent, EEZI-AWN roof tents deliver a level of durability, weather protection, and long-term livability that places them among the very highest-performing roof tents available globally — and well beyond what is typically offered by locally branded tents in New Zealand.
 
EEZI-AWN Blade – 40th Edition
 
Celebrating 40 Years of Globally Proven Performance
The Blade 40th Edition honours four decades of unmatched quality, durability, and innovation from EEZI-AWN, one of the world’s original expedition-grade roof tent manufacturers. Hand-crafted in Johannesburg, South Africa, this model is a premium choice for those ready to step up to a world-class product built for a lifetime of adventure.
(Note: some photos may show previous versions of the Blade)
 
Why Choose the 40th Edition?
This model is for buyers who value real quality and are willing to invest a little more for superior materials, 4-season performance, exceptional comfort, and longer product life — all backed by 40 years of field-proven heritage on every major continent.
 
Premium South African Craftsmanship
Hand-Built in Johannesburg at EEZI-AWN’s world-leading manufacturing facility
South African Woven Canvas:
260gsm core-spun polycotton
Dual-layered in key areas for superior insulation and weatherproofing (effective weight: 520gsm)
Traditionally woven in Cape Town — built to last decades, not just seasons
Canvas weights alone mean little without context. This is not Chinese polyester or rebranded canvas — it’s expedition-grade material with a legacy of global performance.
 
Exceptional Comfort & Practicality
80mm SABS-approved high-density foam mattress — up to twice as thick as those in most NZ-market tents
National Luna LED lighting (white/amber) — permanently installed, with easy interior switch control
USB charging points — power your phone, tablet, or headlamp inside the tent
Insulated aluminium shell — for genuine all-season capability
Rear ladder storage — fits inside the tent or in the included heavy-duty canvas bag
 
Integrated Roof Load Capability
The Blade features welded-on EEZI-AWN K9 tracks on the top shell. Can be configured to carry:
Solar panels
Maxtrax
Roof bags or gear
 
The Blade roof rack kit aligns with the shell’s profile and permits longer roof loads to be transported with confidence.
 
Storm-Ready Fly + Massive Rear Awning
Something the XpeditioNZ team especially loves:
The Blade includes a huge rear canvas fly offering unmatched weather protection at the entry point. And in the event of a windstorm?
 
The fly can be zippered tight to the shell from inside the tent, reducing exposed fabric, minimizing flapping noise, and protecting the tent from wind damage.
 
Aerodynamic + Smart Storage
Tapered profile:
Only 160mm at the front, widening to 320mm at the rear — improving airflow while allowing rear bedding storage
Store the ladder internally or separately using the included canvas storage bag
 
A Legacy of Leadership
The EEZI-AWN Blade 40th Edition isn’t just a tent — it’s a celebration of four decades of innovation, global expedition testing, and elite craftsmanship. Built for those who demand more from their gear — and who understand the value of true, long-term quality.