mikecrom83
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I have a Walmart 10 man at this point that has surprisingly held up to very light camping. I am looking to upgrade to something a little more durable. Can you make some recommendations?
I need a good quality 6 man tent
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TripLeader
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I'm contemplating going with the 8-man version of the Big Agnes Flying Diamond series.
https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/FlyingDiamond6
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I bought a BA backpacking tent in '08. It was expensive, but I've been very happy with it.
https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/FlyingDiamond6
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I bought a BA backpacking tent in '08. It was expensive, but I've been very happy with it.
mikecrom83
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After I posted this I saw the thread about the pine view 8 turbo tent. Seems like that gets good reviews...
TripLeader
Explorer
Those Black Pines tents are interesting.
http://www.blackpinesports.com/black-pine/tents/turbo-tents
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Another consideration is to get a Springbar. They are expensive, but it should last you the rest of your life. You would be paying for top quality.
http://www.springbar.com/
http://www.blackpinesports.com/black-pine/tents/turbo-tents
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Another consideration is to get a Springbar. They are expensive, but it should last you the rest of your life. You would be paying for top quality.
http://www.springbar.com/
mikecrom83
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mikecrom83
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So I have been looking at the Black Pine View 8, The Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8, The Springbar family camper 7, and the Kodiak flex bow 8. I am ripping my hair out. I have no clue which to choose...If you don't care about money, which one do you choose?
OCD Overland
Explorer
I'll throw these two into the mix as well. We just bought the Halo 6 and I'm pretty happy with it, but the Limestone has some features I'd have liked.
http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-h...nQ6MTo5Om1hcm1vdCB0ZW50&skid=MAR1109-PAPTC-ON
http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-l...xMDptYXJtb3QgdGVudA&skid=MAR003C-MALGD-ONESIZ
I'm not crazy about those Black Pine tents because they don't have a full-coverage fly. The Springbar looks well made, and a sturdy design for a wall tent, but I prefer a tent that doesn't depend on stakes to stay up.
So of these choices, I'd go with either the Big Agnes or one of the Marmots, personally. I don't think you can go wrong with either.
http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-h...nQ6MTo5Om1hcm1vdCB0ZW50&skid=MAR1109-PAPTC-ON
http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-l...xMDptYXJtb3QgdGVudA&skid=MAR003C-MALGD-ONESIZ
I'm not crazy about those Black Pine tents because they don't have a full-coverage fly. The Springbar looks well made, and a sturdy design for a wall tent, but I prefer a tent that doesn't depend on stakes to stay up.
So of these choices, I'd go with either the Big Agnes or one of the Marmots, personally. I don't think you can go wrong with either.
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Imnosaint
Gone Microcamping
Kodiak's springbar is an exceptional tent. We've also used budget considerations, too. Check it out here.
mikecrom83
New member
Well I decided on the kodiak deluxe 10x14 and also grabbed the optional vestibule attachment. Also picked up the kodiak truck bed tent...LETS GET CAMPING!!
Anyone know if I will have to season and/or seal the kodiak tents?
Anyone know if I will have to season and/or seal the kodiak tents?
mikecrom83
New member
Cool and congrats post some pics and review later on
Take it out set it up and hose it down a few times is all ya need to do
Thanks! Will Do!!!!
PirateMcGee
Expedition Leader
I have the flying diamond 6.......it is a super nice tent. I would buy it again in a heart beat.
Yarjammer
Wellreadneck
Buy some spare thumbscrews to keep in your stake bag. I've had a few of them go bad on me. I have the exact same tent and you will love and hate it. The latter is due to the sheer heft of it. I strongly recommend keeping the poles separate from the tent roll unless you turn green and double in size when your angry.