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rivrmutt
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Looking to see what tent everyone might be using. Give some pro's and con's. I'd like to get one after the holidays.
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AndyThoma
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How do you want to use it? Car camping? Back packing? river running? mountaineering? setting out in the back yard? Lots of choices, ask yourself what will be its uses and you can get one to do almost all you ask. Not all tents can do everything, i.e. a 4 season tends to suck in the middle of summer as a 3 season isn't really the greatest for heavy snow loads. Other thing to factor in is how many people are going to fit inside? A 2 person tent can be really small if your car camping, but fine(because it's lighter) if your caring it on your back for a week. Of course if you want to be extra cozy in a tight tent ...
I have 3 tents, a bibler for mountaineering, a north face for 3 season backpacking and car camping, and a sierra designs ultralight weight one person tent for solo hiking and kayaking(touring boat).
I have 3 tents, a bibler for mountaineering, a north face for 3 season backpacking and car camping, and a sierra designs ultralight weight one person tent for solo hiking and kayaking(touring boat).
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I've got a JUMBO Wenzel 2 room tent that I use for 4 wheel camping.
http://www.wenzelco.com/products/tents_details.asp?ID=18
I use a small North Face 3 man for Motorcycle Camping or Hiking camping. (can't find the model online anymore, it's about 5 years old).
The only beef about the Wenzel, is that it's not good in high winds. You really gotta have that tent staked down on all 6 poles, plus extra stakes with lines for the rain fly, or it will fly away. It's the best tent I've ever been in for "water resistance" and size/comfort/noise, but in windy places, I'd look for one of the "dome" tents for better ability to withstand high winds.
http://www.wenzelco.com/products/tents_details.asp?ID=18
I use a small North Face 3 man for Motorcycle Camping or Hiking camping. (can't find the model online anymore, it's about 5 years old).
The only beef about the Wenzel, is that it's not good in high winds. You really gotta have that tent staked down on all 6 poles, plus extra stakes with lines for the rain fly, or it will fly away. It's the best tent I've ever been in for "water resistance" and size/comfort/noise, but in windy places, I'd look for one of the "dome" tents for better ability to withstand high winds.
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rivrmutt
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sorry for not clarifying. The question was actually twofold. I was wondering what tent you all were using for car camping but also for whatever else. I work at an outdoor outfitter and our tent sales have fell into the basement. So we are looking for other directions to head with it.
I have extensive experience with Mt. Hardwear and MSR and a few others. From car camping to the mountains, but wanted to see what everyone was using!
Thanks for the input!!
I know if we all had our way with car camping we be on top of our L.R's!!!
I have extensive experience with Mt. Hardwear and MSR and a few others. From car camping to the mountains, but wanted to see what everyone was using!
Thanks for the input!!
I know if we all had our way with car camping we be on top of our L.R's!!!
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AndyThoma
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Actually with two 70 lbs dogs I can't do the roof camp thing, they would be a sqirming pain to get up there. Trust me I tried.
Here in Utah car camping is huge with the large families. Thing is most of those people have trailers. I worked for rei out here for a while, tents are sold to people who want tents(duh) The problem is getting the cross shopping buy, in other words setting up tents in other areas of the store to give people ideas what you can do with it. Like a family car camping large tent with a camp furniture, toilet w/tent, shower w/tent, and full kitchen(stoves,coolers,dutch oven next to the clothing department. Idea is to show the people there only looking for clothing what you have and how camp life can be easy and fun. Or try a light weight tent in the biking or kayak/canoe area. Same idea, give someone the idea or push to try touring. Most hikers and climbers are aware of what a good tent could do for them, but others may not have put the dots together to come up with the need for one yet. Sell adventure as much as your selling a tent. I really want a BMW 650 dakar because of that kind of cross selling.
Utah you see lots of 3 season tents. The deserts down south you need a cool temputure tent, but it gets real cool at night in spring and fall. Fun thing at rei was selling tents to people going to AK or nepal for hardcore mountaineering.
I would like to go with this for car camping;
http://www.rei.com/product/47612028.htm?vcat=REI_SSHP_CAMPING_TOC
Strong enough for car camping in winter, lower utah elevations, and roomy. I'm not sold on not having a full coverage fly. Rain will get in, and shitty weather happens. I'm not a 100% must buy rei kind of guy, I just have friends who still work there and going in to buy stuff lets me BS with them. Look at kelty tents, they are nice for cheap tents.
Here in Utah car camping is huge with the large families. Thing is most of those people have trailers. I worked for rei out here for a while, tents are sold to people who want tents(duh) The problem is getting the cross shopping buy, in other words setting up tents in other areas of the store to give people ideas what you can do with it. Like a family car camping large tent with a camp furniture, toilet w/tent, shower w/tent, and full kitchen(stoves,coolers,dutch oven next to the clothing department. Idea is to show the people there only looking for clothing what you have and how camp life can be easy and fun. Or try a light weight tent in the biking or kayak/canoe area. Same idea, give someone the idea or push to try touring. Most hikers and climbers are aware of what a good tent could do for them, but others may not have put the dots together to come up with the need for one yet. Sell adventure as much as your selling a tent. I really want a BMW 650 dakar because of that kind of cross selling.
Utah you see lots of 3 season tents. The deserts down south you need a cool temputure tent, but it gets real cool at night in spring and fall. Fun thing at rei was selling tents to people going to AK or nepal for hardcore mountaineering.
I would like to go with this for car camping;
http://www.rei.com/product/47612028.htm?vcat=REI_SSHP_CAMPING_TOC
Strong enough for car camping in winter, lower utah elevations, and roomy. I'm not sold on not having a full coverage fly. Rain will get in, and shitty weather happens. I'm not a 100% must buy rei kind of guy, I just have friends who still work there and going in to buy stuff lets me BS with them. Look at kelty tents, they are nice for cheap tents.
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AndyThoma
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My tents;
older no longer made North Face 3 season dark star -- car camping, spring thru fall backpacking.
Sierra Designs clip light year- 3 season-- solo back packing, biking and touring kayak
Bibler - Tempest - mountaineering 4 season - when It got they it called a 3 person tent, now the same exact tent is considered a 2 person tent. I guess the 3 better like each other.
older no longer made North Face 3 season dark star -- car camping, spring thru fall backpacking.
Sierra Designs clip light year- 3 season-- solo back packing, biking and touring kayak
Bibler - Tempest - mountaineering 4 season - when It got they it called a 3 person tent, now the same exact tent is considered a 2 person tent.
I guess the 3 better like each other.
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I have 4 tents now
Eureka K2XT - 4 season mountain/Expeditioning
EMS - Starlight ? Backpacking
3 Room Wengler - summer time camping tent
Hilleberg Nallo GT - 4 season expeditioning
All depends where I'm going and what the weather is going to be - my favourites are the Eureka and of course the Hilleberg.
The pro's for the 4 seasons are just that they will work in all 4 seasons - the cons have been covered already - especially if you are hiking the 4 season tents way a bit more and during the summer the extra weight etc aren't welcome.
HTH
Jeff
Eureka K2XT - 4 season mountain/Expeditioning
EMS - Starlight ? Backpacking
3 Room Wengler - summer time camping tent
Hilleberg Nallo GT - 4 season expeditioning
All depends where I'm going and what the weather is going to be - my favourites are the Eureka and of course the Hilleberg.
The pro's for the 4 seasons are just that they will work in all 4 seasons - the cons have been covered already - especially if you are hiking the 4 season tents way a bit more and during the summer the extra weight etc aren't welcome.
HTH
Jeff
I have two tents..
For car camping that is going to be longer then one night I use my Cabelas Alaskan Guide 4 person dome tent.
For one night car camping, hiking, or any where that I don't have alot of room or want to carry alot of weight then I use my Slumberjack Predator Bivy. Mine is an older model then what is shown but, it's about the same.
The Alaskan Guide is a 4 season tent but, with 3 doors and three roof vents it lets in plenty of air.. It's heavy though but, holds up realy well.. I had it set up in the back yard durring a hurricane last year and it had no issues.. Can't say the same for some of the trees around here.
The Predator is small but, you can sit up in it ( sort of ) and it's fine for one night trips or if you don't want to take all day setting up a tent. If you roll around in your sleep ( like I do ) then it can be a real PITA since it's small.. It with stands high winds pretty well though.. It has stayed pretty dry as well through some heavy down pours. Best part is it's cheap too..
For car camping that is going to be longer then one night I use my Cabelas Alaskan Guide 4 person dome tent.
For one night car camping, hiking, or any where that I don't have alot of room or want to carry alot of weight then I use my Slumberjack Predator Bivy. Mine is an older model then what is shown but, it's about the same.
The Alaskan Guide is a 4 season tent but, with 3 doors and three roof vents it lets in plenty of air.. It's heavy though but, holds up realy well.. I had it set up in the back yard durring a hurricane last year and it had no issues.. Can't say the same for some of the trees around here.
The Predator is small but, you can sit up in it ( sort of ) and it's fine for one night trips or if you don't want to take all day setting up a tent. If you roll around in your sleep ( like I do ) then it can be a real PITA since it's small.. It with stands high winds pretty well though.. It has stayed pretty dry as well through some heavy down pours. Best part is it's cheap too..
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cmlmtn
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2 tents...Bibler Tempest and OR delux bivy.
Is anybody still making a 1/2 bag? On winter climbs I'd like to be able to just bring my 8000meter parka and 1/2 bag instead of a full sleeping bag.
Is anybody still making a 1/2 bag? On winter climbs I'd like to be able to just bring my 8000meter parka and 1/2 bag instead of a full sleeping bag.
I have an older Sierra Designs tent...the Clear Light. It's a little known version of the Meteor Light 2 man 3 season tent, made mainly of netting, so when you leave off the fly you have a completely unostructed view of the stars.
I love my Cabela's XPG 4 season tent. I have the 4 man version... it's fairly roomy, light wieght for backpacking, and very worm when it's cold out... at least compared to my old something wilderness tent.
I've got a North Face Nebula for summer/ fall camping and a North Face VE25 for more harsh winter conditions. Considering I'm 6'7" they are both pretty roomy, specially the VE25.
I have two older Moss tents, one a 3 person Deltoid, the other a 2 person Starlet GT. Great tents. Moss doesn't make tents anymore, though. (MSR tents are their current incarnation, but I don't know if they're as bombproof.) The Deltoid is bit heavy for easy backpacking, but is great if you're out in the elements. It's not what I'd really really recommend for car-camping, either, overkill for mild weather stuff.... but, it's what I use, since its what I have. The smaller one if the one I backpack with. When the family decides to go somewhere and camp, I'll put the kids in the smaller and the wife and I in the larger.
If I was getting one for vehicle use (not backpacking), more family oriented (larger), I'd look at some of the less-expensive boxier tents, something you don't freak out about the kids being a bit rough in....
-L
If I was getting one for vehicle use (not backpacking), more family oriented (larger), I'd look at some of the less-expensive boxier tents, something you don't freak out about the kids being a bit rough in....
-L
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I've got a tent made by Remington. It's a "cabin" style tent and can sleep 4 but say's 6 on the bag.... What is awesome about this tent is the poles and how they set-up. I think it's called a "montania quick camp" stlye. It does not have the fiberglass poles to fish threw holes, and bend into place. All the poles are alum, anout 3/4" round and snap into place. Start to finish, ground steaks and all, the tent can be set-up in under 4 minutes. I tried to find a picture of one, but I can't find one. I hope they still make them, because mine is about 8 years old and is getting ragged.
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FIVEO
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Mountain Hardware "Room with a View". 3 person, although at 6'4" its more of a 2-person tent. Love it! Lightweight, packs small and very waterproof.
Outbound.
I have a 6 man octagon shape one. The newer ones rock. The tops are way better coverage than my 12 year old one that is in perfect condition and we use it 6 times a year. They are totally waterproof. I should know. I live in Freakin Oregon. It rains here. Lifetime warranty. Highly recommend.
www.outbound.ca
I have a 6 man octagon shape one. The newer ones rock. The tops are way better coverage than my 12 year old one that is in perfect condition and we use it 6 times a year. They are totally waterproof. I should know. I live in Freakin Oregon. It rains here. Lifetime warranty. Highly recommend.
www.outbound.ca
Here's a different tent to others people are using. I use a Freedom Camping Family Tourer. It is made in Australia and is a car based tent that is really huge, but only takes minutes to set up. A basic setup involves unfolding it, banging-in 4 pegs, insert the spring-loaded centre pole, and put in the rear support pole - DONE! I've arrived at campsites after dark where my friends were setting up dome tents, and I was up and finished long before they were done. If you are going to stay longer than 1 night, you can put in some more pegs, and it comes with extra poles and guy ropes if you want to set up an annexe - although I've never needed it. Inside, it can sleep 6, and I can easily stand up in it, and I'm 6ft.
It is a strictly car based tent - you can't hike with this. I have built a removable shelf in the back of my disco that the tent fits under. My fridge and other camping utensils remain strapped down on top of the shelf. For me, this is the perfect solution for long distance touring and 4WDing through Australia.
Check it out at the link below. I've had it for over ten years and has never leaked or torn.
http://www.freedomcamping.com.au/touring.html
It is a strictly car based tent - you can't hike with this. I have built a removable shelf in the back of my disco that the tent fits under. My fridge and other camping utensils remain strapped down on top of the shelf. For me, this is the perfect solution for long distance touring and 4WDing through Australia.
Check it out at the link below. I've had it for over ten years and has never leaked or torn.
http://www.freedomcamping.com.au/touring.html
our use is for Rover camping and weight is not an issue. we have a LL Bean Lodge tent which has a screen front area and an enclosed 2nd sleeping area. pretty big for the 2 of us plus the 2 Labs. we usually set up camp for 5 days at a time so having a place to hang out if it starts raining also is part of our criteria. have set it up myself in wind although having an extra person makes it quicker.
you would not think it was a stable tent due to the size, yet, it was the only tent standing after a storm came though Great Sand Dunes NP in May. every available point had a guy line attached to it, including the fly, yet, it withstood the storm. the area around us was littered with tents torn-up and basically collapsed. there were some big name tents in the heap as well. suprised me as I anticipated it would not hold up.
Jaime
you would not think it was a stable tent due to the size, yet, it was the only tent standing after a storm came though Great Sand Dunes NP in May. every available point had a guy line attached to it, including the fly, yet, it withstood the storm. the area around us was littered with tents torn-up and basically collapsed. there were some big name tents in the heap as well. suprised me as I anticipated it would not hold up.
Jaime