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04-02-2018, 07:43 AM
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tent advice needed..
Im in the market for a new 10-person tent for a upcoming trip to vic high country in this may
i don't want to spend a squillion bucks...
I wont be hiking, so i don't need to shave grams off it in exchange for handing over a few extra 200
any suggestions?
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04-02-2018, 08:06 AM
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Go to a web site for a store like Cabelas and read about tents and reviews. Remember when it says it can sleep xx that means no or not much room for gear or a place to sit. If you expect to have a chair or small table or bags and backpacks inside when it says sleeps 10 really it is best with 5 or 6.
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04-05-2018, 04:29 AM
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Sportsman's Guide has a 13 person tent for $200. That might actually sleep 10 with gear.
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04-05-2018, 04:44 AM
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Even with younger campers, the logistics and night problems of 10 people in one place will be an education for you. I would suggest two 6 man tents. Easier to get in and out of, sleep in, pack, transport, store personal items, and will give you many more options in any future trips.
Be sure to let us know how it went!
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04-05-2018, 07:01 PM
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I was going to make the same point, 2 tents but he asked about 1. Having owned several large tents, they need a large area to put them up that is flat. Something not always easy to locate.
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04-05-2018, 07:47 PM
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The point about 2 smaller tents is on the money. Depending on where you're going the ability to put up a mega size tent in a decent spot could be very challenging.
On the tents, you get what you pay for. If you think you are going to be in inclement weather you will be wanting to pay a little more or spend a lot of time in wet sleeping bags. Been there, done that. Took a trip to Yellowstone camping out. Wanted a big tent, as you do, and went to the local outdoor store. Got the biggest tent they had, the guy said it was a very good tent (don't remember the brand) but it was $200+ back in the early 80s. Outside of Grand Lake? in CO we were in a campground and a pretty heavy rain came. Every seam leaked, the floor was covered in water, the sleeping bags were soaked etc. etc. etc. We spent the next day, supposed to be traveling, in the little town in a laundromat drying everything we owned. Just be aware.
I've seen other, cheaper, tents literally collapse from heavy rain.
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04-16-2018, 07:27 AM
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Cabelas Alaskan.
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04-16-2018, 11:17 AM
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Those who have camped in tents a lot will set up a new tent in the back yard (for practice) and spray on additional waterproofing and seam sealer. Let it dry in the back yard for a day or two (also allows it to air out) and then take it down, practice folding correctly and store for the camp out. Dont forget to have fun.
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04-16-2018, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scout179
Even with younger campers, the logistics and night problems of 10 people in one place will be an education for you. I would suggest two 6 man tents. Easier to get in and out of, sleep in, pack, transport, store personal items, and will give you many more options in any future trips.
Be sure to let us know how it went!
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08-15-2019, 04:10 AM
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08-15-2019, 07:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roscommon48
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Just FYI!
This original post is a year & a half old!
But maybe hasn't found a tent yet?
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08-15-2019, 12:11 PM
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With a tent like most things you get what you pay for. 10 person is a monster tent and a booger to find a spot flat and level to set up with a mess of support ties to trip over. If you go low budget, and it rains, you're going to get wet pretty much no matter what you do. Pack essentials in dry bags and keep you sleeping bags off of the floor. I think the 2 smaller tent (or more) is a smarter approach that way you won't need to haul a monster tent around if you only have 4-6 people (A 10 person tent only sleeps 4-6 people with gear comfortably anyway). I have several tents from a 2 man to backpacker to a full Guide level 12-20 ft cabin tent. Inexpensive tents are OK in good weather and throw away items in bad weather. I got rid of all of my cheap tents years ago and friends who have them end up sleeping in mine when the weather turns bad. just saying.
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08-16-2019, 12:57 PM
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if you want Quality,Eureka tents,are my suggestion,a bit more money,but will last,for many years,look on Euerka tents .com.
full frame,most season three will take a beating,and not back down.
my Eureka timberline has withstood 40 to 50 miles per hour winds,rain,snow,ice.
my six man Eureka Titan,has went through,blizzards,pouring rain,high winds,all while keeping me and the Boss,dry and warm,while elk Hunting in the high cascades of Oregon.
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