What kind of tents do you have?

***Corey*** · 03-15-2009, 12:42 PM

Even though I camp with a roof top tent now, it was not always that way.
I have owned many a tent in my lifetime, and I still have two tents.
A very nice two person backpacking one from REI, and a huge eight to ten person dome one I bought back around 2000 from Costco.

There are so many designs out now it is mind boggling.
Pick up a Cabelas camping catalog and you will see what I mean, or browse their website.

I think for an extended camping trip canvas is a very good way to go if you have the room to pack one.
They take up more space than an equivalent nylon tent, but if it is a high quality canvas one, it is going to breathe better and be more waterproof at the same time.
Pretty much like my roof top tent is with its canvas.

Here is a cool one from Australia called the Oz Tent.

YouTube Video

Here are some of the better canvas ones:

Oz Tents
http://au.oztent.com/

Springbar Tents
http://www.springbar.com/

Kodiak tents
http://www.kodiakcanvas.com/

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Elton · 03-15-2009, 12:55 PM

i dont have one i haven't been camping since i was 11

neoworm0 · 03-15-2009, 02:25 PM

My god that thing is bulky and it looks like a big sail. I guess I'm just used to my mountain tents. I guess that thing would be great for the desert.

Up here in the PNW I'll stick with my TNF Mountain 24.

a4runnerfreak · 03-15-2009, 02:43 PM

The 1 I have in Wa, is 1 of those self extracting tents from Pinnicle. It's just big enuff for me and my better half. I need to buy a bigger 1 for our 3 lil kids......lol

This is what it looks like open:

And folded up:

**aviator** · 03-15-2009, 04:54 PM

I had a pup tent but my dog evicted me...

nieuwendyk-25 · 03-15-2009, 08:19 PM

Eureka K2 Expedition

Nice size dome backpacking/climbing tent

DocWard · 03-16-2009, 08:42 AM

I have a 20 year old L.L. Bean backpacking dome tent that has seen lots of use but is still in pretty good shape. I did have to replace the poles a few years back, because the elastic in the shock cords was shot, but Bean provided those with no problem.

I also have a Sears Hillary tent that is a bit bigger for backyard camping with the kids. Not real fond of it, but it was inexpensive, and it does the job.

I also have a two person (ONE person) Hillary tent that I grabbed off of a clearance rack at Sears for five bucks. Not self supporting, but very easy to set up. Have only used it camping in the back yard, but it seems OK.

I am trying to decide whether I want to get a larger tent or not. I would like one with room for me and the family plus gear for longer trips. I just haven't decided yet.

BigO · 03-18-2009, 08:39 AM

We have a Springbar 7199K Expandable, with the 811K Canopy, and they work great!

Denk · 03-20-2009, 05:40 AM

Mountain Hardware Trango 2 for true 4 season weather. I like this one cuz the rainfly can be set up without the actual tent. Great for warm weather camping. Had it out in 3 feet of snow this season and it performed great. Perfect for 2 people and gear.

Walrus Rapeed V for lighter backpacking trips (3-4 Season). Great for 1 person. 2 is a little tight but manageable. Goes up quick and very durable.

refried · 03-21-2009, 06:19 PM

I've been using a Sierra Designs Pappagayo http://www.sierradesigns.com/tents.display.php?id=491
for the last few years and it's one of the better tents I've tried. It's stood up to some pretty strong winds, has never leaked and has pleanty of room for 2 people, Paco pads, and gear even if your trapped inside due to bad weather. I use this tent mostly for raft trips and car camping.
One of my other tents I really like to use when I'm by myself is another from Sierra Designs (Hyperlite AST), more than enough room for me, a Paco pad and some gear. I have other 4 season tents but they don't get much use since they are too hot to use in anything but freezing temps or where theres a good chance of high winds with blowing sand.

John101477 · 03-22-2009, 06:18 PM

I actually use 2 different tents one for backpacking and the other for lodging. both are from Cabelas
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the Alaknak is great. A durable wall tent thats half the weight. I was lucky and didn't have to buy this one but it is extremely versatile and I can set it up myself in about 30min
p031780hz07.jpg
and the XPG in a 2 person configuration. Very fast to setup and roomy enough to hold all my gear and me when i am out on the trails. both are very worth the cost.

Mtn Mike · 03-23-2009, 08:49 PM

I have a Sierra Designs 3 man backpacking tent. It's nice, but I'm in the market for something geared more toward car camping. I like the idea of rooftop tents except for the extra drag and weight since it would pretty much stay there all the time. I'd also not rule out a trailer of some sort. Hmmm, keep the ideas coming.

mickeykreg · 03-30-2009, 06:45 AM

Springbar all the way for me! I've been using it alot in the desert this winter. You can set up a table and chairs, play cards, and drink hot toddys while the wind howls and the dirt is blowing sideways outside. Downsides would be that it's big, heavy, bulky, and don't forget spendy, but worth it. I wouldn't want to use it when its really hot, but when its really hot I stay away from the desert.

nosfanatic2006 · 03-30-2009, 06:51 AM

Here's mine. Its about 20 years old but works well and I'm comfortable in it. Not too hard to setup or take down and holds me plus all my gear

John101477 · 03-30-2009, 07:05 PM

thats funny

BAMF_CT2004 · 03-30-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nosfanatic2006

Here's mine. Its about 20 years old but works well and I'm comfortable in it. Not too hard to setup or take down and holds me plus all my gear

I've got one of those too. Works pretty well in cold temps with the built in heater.

Anyone have or tried a coleman? I was thinking about getting a four person tent.

John101477 · 03-30-2009, 08:33 PM

Coleman makes a pretty descent tent. My cuz bought one last yr and while it had all the bells and whistles, it was a pain in the rear to set up. he gave up and went on his wave runner while I set it up for his prego wife lol.

wareagle98 · 04-13-2009, 06:48 PM

I like all of my Columbia tents. I have a Columbia Cougar Flats II for the family. It did not leak a bit recently when we got 8 inches of rain in a 3 day period. Size 15x10 and extremely sturdy with a hybrid steel/fiberglass frame. Also have the Bugaboo dome, 9x12, awesome, sturdy and watertight. Most recent is the Columbia Hawk Ridge, haven't used it yet but it looks great and has a full coverage rainfly. I also have a Eureka Tetragon 8, and a Coleman Sleepy Owl. Both of these set up very quickly.

86Toyrunna · 04-13-2009, 08:10 PM

iv got a 8 or 10 person "pacific Crest" (i think thats the name) from gi joes. I think it was there houst brand or something. its not bad has 2 sheets to divide it into 3 rooms. its got to compartment that are accessible from inside and out side for muddy, sandy, wet shoes. im pretty impressed on how it has held up the last 3 years. the first year i had it we were camping at the dunes and it stayed up right during wind gust of 60-75 miles per hour. i think i spent roughly $170ish on it. now that joes has gone under i doubt they will still be around.

habanero · 04-14-2009, 05:39 AM

It's heavy and there's not a lot of room, but it blends in with the surroundings pretty well...

The other one's a 10 year old Eureka I found on clearance.

dport · 04-15-2009, 03:49 PM

Wal-mart special 3 person dome right now. I am thinking about upgrading in the fall. Also just recieved a Eureka "solotaire" for 1 man trips. I am wanting to do a hike in/out trip with a buddy, but just haven't had the time yet. After looking at the Eureka, I like that the top also zips open.

habanero · 04-15-2009, 06:57 PM

Just remember a really cheap tent's not really a bargain. I mean cheaply made, of course.

The Ruckus · 04-15-2009, 07:20 PM

EMS Tristar. Bought it ~5 years ago for a whitewater trip, specifically chose it because the rain fly provides 2 vestibules. 1 for my pack, 1 for my dog, plus comfortable sleeping space for 2.

03-15-2009, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i dont have one i haven't been camping since i was 11 __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

03-15-2009, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
neoworm0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 604	My god that thing is bulky and it looks like a big sail. I guess I'm just used to my mountain tents. I guess that thing would be great for the desert. Up here in the PNW I'll stick with my TNF Mountain 24. __________________ 1995 Toyota PU SR5. 2000 3.4l V6 and a few other mods. my album: http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=101 my SAS: http://picasaweb.google.com/areinhol...eat=directlink www.overlandcanada.ca www.alltracwagon.net

03-15-2009, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,469	I had a pup tent but my dog evicted me... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

03-15-2009, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
nieuwendyk-25 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Republic Texas Posts: 872	Eureka K2 Expedition Nice size dome backpacking/climbing tent __________________ DMN, D.D.S. "DOC" 2000 4Runner SR5 4WD- RADIANT RED, Toyota E-Locker, BFG AT's, Yakima Rocket Box, Toyota Ski Rack, Alpine Amp, iPhone interface, Focal 6.5" Components Front & REAR!, Monster Wiring, Husky Liners, Magellan Color GPS, Bilstein Sucks...I mean Shocks 2005 Sequoia SR5 4WD- BRILLIANT WHITE, Yakima RB, Husky Liners, 10.4" LCD/DVD Player, iPod interface, BFG AT's 1986 Jeep CJ-7- Hard & Soft Tops, Alpine CD, iPod interface, Polk Speakers, 31" BFG AT's, Bosch Lights, Mopar MPI

03-16-2009, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
DocWard Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 45	I have a 20 year old L.L. Bean backpacking dome tent that has seen lots of use but is still in pretty good shape. I did have to replace the poles a few years back, because the elastic in the shock cords was shot, but Bean provided those with no problem. I also have a Sears Hillary tent that is a bit bigger for backyard camping with the kids. Not real fond of it, but it was inexpensive, and it does the job. I also have a two person (ONE person) Hillary tent that I grabbed off of a clearance rack at Sears for five bucks. Not self supporting, but very easy to set up. Have only used it camping in the back yard, but it seems OK. I am trying to decide whether I want to get a larger tent or not. I would like one with room for me and the family plus gear for longer trips. I just haven't decided yet. __________________ Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway - John Wayne.

03-18-2009, 08:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
BigO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 40	Springbar!!! We have a Springbar 7199K Expandable, with the 811K Canopy, and they work great! __________________ 1985 4x4 Extended Cab, 22RE, E-locked rear, 4.7 MC Gears

03-20-2009, 05:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Denk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 371	Mountain Hardware Trango 2 for true 4 season weather. I like this one cuz the rainfly can be set up without the actual tent. Great for warm weather camping. Had it out in 3 feet of snow this season and it performed great. Perfect for 2 people and gear. Walrus Rapeed V for lighter backpacking trips (3-4 Season). Great for 1 person. 2 is a little tight but manageable. Goes up quick and very durable. __________________ ~ Those who hesitate are not only lost, but miles from the next exit! ~ 1990 4Runner SR5, 3.0L V6, 5-Spd. ~ 3" BL ~ OME 900 ~ 32x1150 Dueler AT's ~ Magnaflow Cat-Back ~ Optima ~ Manual Hub Conversion ~ FLX-165 ~ Hella 530s ~ ISR

03-21-2009, 06:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
refried Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Republic of Cascadia Posts: 170	I've been using a Sierra Designs Pappagayo http://www.sierradesigns.com/tents.display.php?id=491 for the last few years and it's one of the better tents I've tried. It's stood up to some pretty strong winds, has never leaked and has pleanty of room for 2 people, Paco pads, and gear even if your trapped inside due to bad weather. I use this tent mostly for raft trips and car camping. One of my other tents I really like to use when I'm by myself is another from Sierra Designs (Hyperlite AST), more than enough room for me, a Paco pad and some gear. I have other 4 season tents but they don't get much use since they are too hot to use in anything but freezing temps or where theres a good chance of high winds with blowing sand. __________________ 1981 Shortbed 4x4 Buick 231 V6, Turbo 350 4" springs 35x12.50 15 Bfg MT 300,000+ miles

03-22-2009, 06:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
John101477 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vina, Ca. Posts: 484	tents I actually use 2 different tents one for backpacking and the other for lodging. both are from Cabelas p005884hz12.jpg the Alaknak is great. A durable wall tent thats half the weight. I was lucky and didn't have to buy this one but it is extremely versatile and I can set it up myself in about 30min p031780hz07.jpg and the XPG in a 2 person configuration. Very fast to setup and roomy enough to hold all my gear and me when i am out on the trails. both are very worth the cost. Attached Thumbnails

03-23-2009, 08:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mtn Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 123	I have a Sierra Designs 3 man backpacking tent. It's nice, but I'm in the market for something geared more toward car camping. I like the idea of rooftop tents except for the extra drag and weight since it would pretty much stay there all the time. I'd also not rule out a trailer of some sort. Hmmm, keep the ideas coming. __________________ Toyotas: 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4: 126K miles 2004 Tacoma 4x4 Ext Cab V6 TRD - sold 1-2006 - totaled 1-2009! 1992 HiLux 4x4 reg cab - sold 1-2005 1984 HiLux 4x4 reg cab - totaled 7-1997

03-30-2009, 06:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
mickeykreg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ogden, utah Posts: 21	Springbar all the way for me! I've been using it alot in the desert this winter. You can set up a table and chairs, play cards, and drink hot toddys while the wind howls and the dirt is blowing sideways outside. Downsides would be that it's big, heavy, bulky, and don't forget spendy, but worth it. I wouldn't want to use it when its really hot, but when its really hot I stay away from the desert. __________________ 85 4runner 33x9.50x15 BFG A/Ts, 2" OME Springs front and rear, downey shackles, V6 calipers/master/booster/FJ rotors w/o spacers http://mickeykreg.blogspot.com/

03-30-2009, 07:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
John101477 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vina, Ca. Posts: 484	thats funny

03-30-2009, 08:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
John101477 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vina, Ca. Posts: 484	Coleman makes a pretty descent tent. My cuz bought one last yr and while it had all the bells and whistles, it was a pain in the rear to set up. he gave up and went on his wave runner while I set it up for his prego wife lol.

04-13-2009, 06:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
wareagle98 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	I like all of my Columbia tents. I have a Columbia Cougar Flats II for the family. It did not leak a bit recently when we got 8 inches of rain in a 3 day period. Size 15x10 and extremely sturdy with a hybrid steel/fiberglass frame. Also have the Bugaboo dome, 9x12, awesome, sturdy and watertight. Most recent is the Columbia Hawk Ridge, haven't used it yet but it looks great and has a full coverage rainfly. I also have a Eureka Tetragon 8, and a Coleman Sleepy Owl. Both of these set up very quickly. __________________ 1998 Limited 4x4 Anthracite Metallic Diff Lock No campsite too remote, gotta love it! War Eagle

04-13-2009, 08:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
86Toyrunna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: B-TOWN, ORYGUN Posts: 431	iv got a 8 or 10 person "pacific Crest" (i think thats the name) from gi joes. I think it was there houst brand or something. its not bad has 2 sheets to divide it into 3 rooms. its got to compartment that are accessible from inside and out side for muddy, sandy, wet shoes. im pretty impressed on how it has held up the last 3 years. the first year i had it we were camping at the dunes and it stayed up right during wind gust of 60-75 miles per hour. i think i spent roughly $170ish on it. now that joes has gone under i doubt they will still be around. __________________ current: 1986 4Runner, Rebuilt 22RE with engnbldr HP head, cam'd, battery/intake swap, SASed, 5.29s, detroit rear, 35in MTRs, trussed and armored axles, marlin HD clutch, soon to be dual cased, TG rear bumper, Best mod todate CHROME METAL SR5 DOOR HANDLES, thats whats up RIP: 1985 Standard Cab SR5 pickup, add-a-leafs and shackels, 33" BFGs, it died a horrible death (50mph roll over) DD: 2006 Scion Tc w/TRD Supercharge and TRD stainless cat-back exhaust

04-15-2009, 03:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Wal-mart special 3 person dome right now. I am thinking about upgrading in the fall. Also just recieved a Eureka "solotaire" for 1 man trips. I am wanting to do a hike in/out trip with a buddy, but just haven't had the time yet. After looking at the Eureka, I like that the top also zips open. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-15-2009, 07:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
The Ruckus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 113	EMS Tristar. Bought it ~5 years ago for a whitewater trip, specifically chose it because the rain fly provides 2 vestibules. 1 for my pack, 1 for my dog, plus comfortable sleeping space for 2.

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