Recomand me a tent!

[kserg]

Camping tent. Something that can handle rain/snow/winds



Right now I am looking at this (anyone had any experience with apache tents?) :

https://www.apachetents.com/secure/s...m?ProductID=39


or

https://www.apachetents.com/secure/s...?ProductID=251



There is also 4-men tent (Inside Area = 84" x 108" (7' x 9') = 63 sq. ft. (Metric = 214 x 274 cm = 5.864 Sq M)) but i don't know i need that much room, i guess its nice to be able to fit people but i small is also good, less weight, less work, more places it can fit.



I am leaning towards 3men tent

What other brands are good? Anyone dealt with this tent? Any good?

[kserg]

I know, kinda dumb spending money on tent after spending 28k on a car, but i kinda don't want to sleep in the rig everytime i go camping, especially since i can keep all my junk inside the rig now off-roading (the rear end on jeep sagged so much.

[MJ5150]

I like Eureka tents, and the REI branded tents. Not sure who makes them for REI, but they are good tents.

-Mike

[Linas]

I've bought a couple eureka tents over the years and have had zero problems with them. I think they are a more middle of the road tent, but it gets the job done. Even threw one into a drier at the laundry mat after getting poured on, and it was fine.

[LongHairFreak]

I've been incredibly satisfied with my Mountain Hardware Light Wedge III. I've had it in hot muggy rains (great ventilation) and high winds (stays taught and streamline quiet) with superb performance. Though I've never had it out with below freezing temps, if you were to do so, I'd strongly suggest having a sleeping bag fit for such weather.

A handful of reviews can be found here: http://www.outdoorreview.com/cat/out...9_2955crx.aspx

Insullation between you and the ground is also strongly recommended for winter tenting. The REI brand self-inflating mattress I use is superior to the over priced/rated Therm-aRest brand.

[TheXym]

Huge +1 for Eureka tents. They're made up near Binghamton, NY, and there's an outlet store there. We got a nice cabin tent there for about $220 the Blue Mesa 1610. Retail is $385.

Here's a link:

http://www.eurekatent.com/p-85-blue-mesa-1610.aspx


We used it quite a bit last summer. Held up in the rain, plenty of room. The room dividers are nice, we had the middle area for sleeping, one side for gear, the other side for our mountain bikes. Easy setup/tear down, and the build quality seems to be extremely high. I can't vouch for the snow factor, but it handled some heavy winds and rain quite nicely, even a couple of branches that dropped (nothing huge).

[Georynn]

I've done some subzero camping in a Eureka ECWT (not mine). But I actually have bought a Kelty tent just for cold weather camping. I think its a "RADIANT 2". Not even sure If they make 'em any more.

I think as long as you are insulated against the ground (the radiant had a foam "footprint" insulation pad), and protected from the wind/rain, the average 4 season tent will suffice down to, and a little below freezing.

[Asa Samuel]

Bivvy bag!

[Georynn]

Originally Posted by Bass Junkie

Bivvy bag!

That looks more like a body-bag

[FL Knifemaker]

I wake up with one every morning and it doesn't coat me a dime

[MJ5150]

Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

I wake up with one every morning and it doesn't coat me a dime

If you have any kids, then it has cost you several hundred thousand dimes.

-Mike

[FL Knifemaker]

Originally Posted by MJ5150

If you have any kids, then it has cost you several hundred thousand dimes.

-Mike

Good point

[elgecko]

Originally Posted by kserg

https://www.apachetents.com/secure/s...m?ProductID=39

or

https://www.apachetents.com/secure/s...?ProductID=251

If you seriously want something for rain/wind/snow, those tents aren't it. You're gonna want a minimum of 3 aluminum poles and a fly that goes all the way to the ground. Look at the partial fly of those tents and imagine what will happen when the rain/snow starts falling sideways

A good tent isn't cheap but you get what you pay for. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/...y___45753__250

[kserg]

Originally Posted by elgecko

If you seriously want something for rain/wind/snow, those tents aren't it. You're gonna want a minimum of 3 aluminum poles and a fly that goes all the way to the ground. Look at the partial fly of those tents and imagine what will happen when the rain/snow starts falling sideways

A good tent isn't cheap but you get what you pay for. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/...y___45753__250

ic - those are not cheap either, 3 men tent is $300 but i see your point, thanks

[MakiSupaStar]

Originally Posted by kserg

ic - those are not cheap either, 3 men tent is $300 but i see your point, thanks

I don't know. I've never been comfortable shopping for a three man tent. There's something horribly wrong with that idea. Why can't they make the sale more alluring? I mean, if you're going to take my money, at least make me feel good when I buy a a menage a trois tent. So much better, IMO.

Sexy sales chick: "Hi sir, may I help you?"
Maki: "Yes, I'm looking to pitch a tent."
Sexy sales chick: "Well, how big a tent are you looking to pitch," she asks with a wink.
Maki: "Oh I don't know, pretty big, I like breathing room. You know room to stretch."
Sexy Sales Chick: "May I recommend a menage a trois?"
Maki: "Yes you may, please tell me more."
Sexy Sales Chick: "Well, with a menage a trois tent you have room to roll over in case you get bored in one position."
Maki: "You had me at roll over."

So much better, IMO.

[Fli]

Store Clerk: Tent poles. You already have the tent?
Llewelyn: Well, something like that.
Store Clerk: Well, if you give me the model number on the tent I can order you the poles.
Llewelyn: Nah, nevermind I want a tent.
Store Clerk: Well, what kind of tent?
Llewelyn: The kind with most poles.

[DigMe]

I'm also a fan and lifelong user of Eureka tents. Sierra Designs makes some good tents too.

My favorite places to buy camping equipment are www.sierratradingpost.com (a discount/clouseouts type place) and www.campmor.com (great selection and service)

bc

[MD]

Here's a link to a tent buyers guide...
http://www.eurekatent.com/tent_selection.aspx

If you're going to be out in the rain/wind/snow, I would suggest a 4 season tent; or what might be refered to as an "expedition" tent.

[Thunderscreech]

MSR Hubba.

[FL Knifemaker]

I've tent camped all over the USA and Canada, most trips on a motorcycle. These days, unless camping involves a diesel motorhome, I AINT goin'