Time to get a real tent.

[samsdad]

Check out the Turbo Tent here http://www.FamilyTentCamping.com

 

[bluedog]

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

I have the 4 person Alaskan Guide and I would say it can't be beat. I can have it set up in 10 min in the dark. Good in wind and rain and roomy enough for 2 humans, 2 dogs, and gear. I also have the vestabule.

Aussie approved.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Check out the Turbo Tent here http://www.FamilyTentCamping.com

Thats a cool tent.

 

[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.

I think we will take another look at the Alaskan outfitter at Cabelas this weekend.

 

[mk4]

For ultralight backpacking I use a sil-nylon tarp.
For lightweight backpacking I use a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1.
For quick car camping I sleep in the 80.
For extended stays I use this.



I've gone through lots of tents and this really works out well for me. My requirements were like yours:

- easy to erect (I usually do it by myself)
- must be able to stand in the tent
- roomy
- good air circulation/windows
- free standing
- stable in moderate winds

I usually hook it up to the back of the 80, but it can also be used as a stand-alone tent. One of the cool things about it is that I only have to unload the tent. Everything else I just keep in the back of the 80. Open the hatch and tailgate and now I have access to unload and load whatever I need.

Usually I use my cot, a chair, small table with 2-burner propane stove, lantern and heater. This serves as an awesome basecamp for when I'm fishing.

 

[Uticon]

Anybody have an experiences with the Cabela's version of a spring bar tent?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/purchase/products-found.jsp?_requestid=42438

With 2 dogs, my wife, myself and another kid on the way i had a few requirements for a new tent.
-2 room
-awning off the front
-screened doors

Any input would be appreciated.
:jump:

 

[rusty_tlc]

For ultralight backpacking I use a sil-nylon tarp.
For lightweight backpacking I use a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1.
For quick car camping I sleep in the 80.
For extended stays I use this.

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I've gone through lots of tents and this really works out well for me. My requirements were like yours:

- easy to erect (I usually do it by myself)
- must be able to stand in the tent
- roomy
- good air circulation/windows
- free standing
- stable in moderate winds

I usually hook it up to the back of the 80, but it can also be used as a stand-alone tent. One of the cool things about it is that I only have to unload the tent. Everything else I just keep in the back of the 80. Open the hatch and tailgate and now I have access to unload and load whatever I need.

Usually I use my cot, a chair, small table with 2-burner propane stove, lantern and heater. This serves as an awesome basecamp for when I'm fishing.

I like a tarp if there is no chance of bugs and I'm going stag.
I also have a Sierra Designs Sirus which is almost like no tent with the fly off but tight enough with the fly for September camping on the Rubicon. It would be okay for me even in winter with an extra tarp/fly rigged over it. I love this tent. It is way to small for two of us and a dog. Maybe me and the dog would be okay.

 

[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 set up the Alaskan Guide you loaned us today. I did it solo which was a bit of a PITA but doable. At worst it would only take a helping hand for a few minutes when setting up camp.

This is one hell of a stout tent. I can't wait to field test it.:wings:

 

[AndrewP]

Thanks Andy, I set up the Alaskan Guide you loaned us today. I did it solo which was a bit of a PITA but doable. At worst it would only take a helping hand for a few minutes when setting up camp.

This is one hell of a stout tent. I can't wait to field test it.:wings:

Good deal. I hope you guys have a blast.

Once you crosslink all the poles, it really is stout, like no other tent I've ever used.

 

[ecks]

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.

Andrew, The Alaskan Guide tent looks good to me. Is there any reason to spend the extra money for the aluminum poles other than the weight savings?
thanks. BTW, I've been waiting for a forum like this for a long time , I wish
I would have found it sooner.

 

[AndrewP]

Andrew, The Alaskan Guide tent looks good to me. Is there any reason to spend the extra money for the aluminum poles other than the weight savings?
thanks. BTW, I've been waiting for a forum like this for a long time , I wish
I would have found it sooner.

I didn't get the aluminum poles-they are lighter, but this is a 25 pound tent, so saving a couple of pounds isn't that critical. Even with the aluminum poles, no one would confuse it with a backpacking tent!

 

[ecks]

Thanks, that was what I was thinking.

 

[paulj]

Most fiberglass poles have exterior ferules (joint sleeves). I have found that these hangup on the edges of tent sleeves. Aluminum poles tend to have interior joints, and thus slide in and out better. But this tent does not use sleeves; rather the tent clips to the poles. So this difference shouldn't matter.
paulj

 

[rusty_tlc]

Other than weight the main reason to go with aluminium poles is that they are more rigid. This tent is plenty stiff with the glass poles. It even comes with extra poles. I'd save the cash.

BTW, head colds suck or I would be sleeping in Andy's tent tonight.

 

[AndrewP]

Damn, that sucks, Dan. Looking forward to a great trip, then missing at the last minute. You must really be sick! Get well. there will be lots of time to go later. Consider joining the norcal trip.