Time to get a real tent.

[rusty_tlc]

The time has come to upgrade from our $40 "World Famous" tent.

I've been searching/reading here and on other forums for a while and can't find the tent we want.


Requirments;

~ 9'X7' seems to be big enough for the two of us plus pooch and some gear, but still small enough we can usually find a big enough flat spot for it.

5' tall so we can at least kinda stand up to get dressed.

Quick set-up break down no sleeved poles!

Open enough to vent well in warm weather, but with the ability to batten down for cold weather.

High Stability in fairly strong winds.​

I found on last year on-line that was a semi "A" frame with a taller front sloping down in the rear. I can't seem to find it again.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I don't have a suggestion for a tent... but it might be constructive to note that "Does not require stakes!" has always been a tent requirement for me - something to consider?

Free standing of course. I guess I don't even think about tents having stakes anymore.

 

[detailbarn]

Here's a great option , http://www.oztent.com.au/
not sure what your price range is but an RV3 will set you back $1300 shipped to the USA from down under.

 

[Martyn]

Take a look at Spring Bar out of SLC. www.springbar.com/ I think they make great tents that set up easily.

I looked into importing the OZ tent a few years ago. I think it's a well make tent but because of the design is rolls up to be very long, too long to fit inside one of our trailers.

 

[BigAl]

What is your budget? I have big (10x10)coleman dome and a smaller Mountain hardware, 3 man, 3 season. If the weather will be bad, I take the MH. For warm, summer camping, I like the roomy Coleman. The MH was ~$350, the coleman ~$100.

 

[AndrewP]

Dan--The "Alaskan Guide" tents from Cabelas are really good for the money. They have only tiny sleeves at the top, and are not too difficult to set up. It is best done with 2 people, though.

What you get though is a tent that stands up to any weather. They do great in very strong wind, survive down pours and don't leak, and are decently large inside. The floors almost feel like Cordura fabric.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...arentType=index&parentId=cat602107&id=0043361

For the money they are outstanding. You can borrow my 4 man if you want to try before you buy.

For a tent you are going to move daily, the Eureka Timberline Outfitter is great. Also super value for the $, very easy to set up and take down, and very dry. Not quite as good in a wind as the Alaskan Guide.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...02107&parentType=index&indexId=cat602107&rid=

The two tents here will set you back roughly $250. Neither is small and light.

If you have a bunch of $$, get a hard shell roof top tent.

 

[Fireman78]

I am extremly fond of MSR Tents. I own two of them and they are great. This may come close to fitting the bill... http://www.msrcorp.com/tents/muthahubba.asp When the fly is applied this thing rocks! Without it, you basically a night under the stars without the bugs. i love it.

 

[Nullifier]

We just got an OZ Tent RV4 and I can say it is awesome. Definetly has to go up on the roof but it is super fast to set up and with the optional peaked awnings and side panels we havea fully enclused "porch" big enough for a table to cook on and some chairs. If you can afford one then go for it. I you just need room for 2 people and a dog the RV 3 is plenty big but since they stow in the same space I opted for the larger so as the Fam grows we can house more people.

 

[detailbarn]

We just got an OZ Tent RV4 and I can say it is awesome. Definetly has to go up on the roof but it is super fast to set up and with the optional peaked awnings and side panels we havea fully enclused "porch" big enough for a table to cook on and some chairs. If you can afford one then go for it. I you just need room for 2 people and a dog the RV 3 is plenty big but since they stow in the same space I opted for the larger so as the Fam grows we can house more people.

I'm getting one in the spring , how was the order shipping process , I assume you ordered direct from AU? Got any pics with the tent setup?

 

[outsidr]

I also received an OZ tent and will be adding them to my web site for sale asap. I plan on ordering a few more for stock so you won't have to worry about AU shipping etc....

I used mine twice now since I got it and for the demands represented above I have to admit it is the best choice. I got to my camp late last weekend and in complete darkness could set the rig up in 1minuite 30 sec. It is so intuitive you will be thinking, why hasn't anyone else done this?

I staked it down but it wasn't necessary. PM me for pics and more info.
ml

 

[rusty_tlc]

Here's a great option , http://www.oztent.com.au/
not sure what your price range is but an RV3 will set you back $1300 shipped to the USA from down under.

One word YIKES!

Nice tent but a bit pricey for us.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Take a look at Spring Bar out of SLC. www.springbar.com/ I think they make great tents that set up easily.

I looked into importing the OZ tent a few years ago. I think it's a well make tent but because of the design is rolls up to be very long, too long to fit inside one of our trailers.

How do they (Springbar) fair in wind? I've looked at their site before but never talked to anyone that owned one.

 

[spressomon]

http://www.apachetents.com/index.cfm

 

[rusty_tlc]

Dan--The "Alaskan Guide" tents from Cabelas are really good for the money. They have only tiny sleeves at the top, and are not too difficult to set up. It is best done with 2 people, though.

What you get though is a tent that stands up to any weather. They do great in very strong wind, survive down pours and don't leak, and are decently large inside. The floors almost feel like Cordura fabric.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...arentType=index&parentId=cat602107&id=0043361

For the money they are outstanding. You can borrow my 4 man if you want to try before you buy.

For a tent you are going to move daily, the Eureka Timberline Outfitter is great. Also super value for the $, very easy to set up and take down, and very dry. Not quite as good in a wind as the Alaskan Guide.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...02107&parentType=index&indexId=cat602107&rid=

The two tents here will set you back roughly $250. Neither is small and light.

If you have a bunch of $$, get a hard shell roof top tent.

Thanks Andy, I think we want to stick with a tent that one person can set alone. That way one of us can get dinner/breakfast started while the other set/breaks down the tent.

I've been looking at the Timberline. I think it's about the best choice I've seen for what we need.

Neither one of us wants a RTT so thats not an option $$ or no. Good thing to because the $$ would probably be a show stopper.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I also received an OZ tent and will be adding them to my web site for sale asap. I plan on ordering a few more for stock so you won't have to worry about AU shipping etc....

I used mine twice now since I got it and for the demands represented above I have to admit it is the best choice. I got to my camp late last weekend and in complete darkness could set the rig up in 1minuite 30 sec. It is so intuitive you will be thinking, why hasn't anyone else done this?

I staked it down but it wasn't necessary. PM me for pics and more info.
ml

When do you think you will have them?