Pitching a tent

[yardhippie 0]

So what tent do you pitch?
Im in the market for a new one and Im tired of the Wally-World jobs Ive keep buying, but Im using a tent less and less. So, Im not so sure I wanna buy a high-end (and high priced) tent.
Its basically a boogie tent, a place to crash at the end of the day, but I also want plenty of room for my air mattress and gear and other crap.

If you tent it, what tent do you use?

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[SudsyFist 0]

Hanes.

[diablopilot 2]

FTL....

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[yardhippie 0]

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Hanes.

Well at least youre not one of those boogie goers that likes to crash out naked.
thats the worst first thing in the am...

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[seekfun 0]

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but I also want plenty of room for my air mattress and gear and other crap.

Could "other crap" include a lucky young lady for the evening? Because, if so, you're talking about a whole other category of tent here. Because, then we're talking a little bigger air mattress.

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"...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins

[Thanatos340 1]

Once you get to be my age.. You dont pitch as many tents as you used to.

Its easier (and MUCH more Comfy) to buy a Van or RV or just get a Motel room.

[yardhippie 0]

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but I also want plenty of room for my air mattress and gear and other crap.

Could "other crap" include a lucky young lady for the evening? Because, if so, you're talking about a whole other category of tent here. Because, then we're talking a little bigger air mattress.

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sometimes there is a young lady (but I dont know if youd call her lucky! )

I dont need one of those bouncy gyms, just walls, a roof, good water resistance, and enough room to move around.

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[NWFlyer 2]

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/Detail.asp?Product_id=9260F907

I'm pretty sure this is the one I have (I might have the one that's slightly smaller). You can shove a queen air mattress in the corner and still have room for gear and room to climb out. It worked pretty well for 2 people at Lost Prairie. Only thing is you can't quite stand up in it.

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[benforde 0]

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So what tent do you pitch?
Im in the market for a new one and Im tired of the Wally-World jobs Ive keep buying, but Im using a tent less and less. So, Im not so sure I wanna buy a high-end (and high priced) tent.
Its basically a boogie tent, a place to crash at the end of the day, but I also want plenty of room for my air mattress and gear and other crap.

If you tent it, what tent do you use?

north face. road runner

[yardhippie 0]

Oh the RV or camper thing is in the very near future.
but we have to buy a home first, then on to other toys.

and Ive noticed that I dont like to be pitching a tent in the cold, or rain, or heat. You know, pretty much boogie weather.
but then again, you may have been referring to something other than camping gear!

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[seekfun 0]

I've used many tents in my day, in all sorts of environments. You truly get what you pay for. And, no matter what it says out of the box, consider seam sealing it on your own.

I will say that I have been disappointed with the North Face tents I owned. They were always high quality, but they were overly complex and had too many damn parts, and were too heavy for their size.

You can get a lot of bang for your buck with a Kelty or an REI brand tent. And, I believe both of those brands have lifetime warranties on materials and whatnot.

"...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins

[flyinghonu 0]

REI - not the cheapest but I think they're the best. Good for all kinds of weaher, even the teeney tiny ones can fit two peeps (and a dog ). Don't know if YOU can stand up in it, but I can (5'1" ).

Oh yeah, they also have these cool ass nets inside at the top where you can place all kinds of stuff (keys, wallet, lotion, tissue.................)

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[shropshire 0]

The North Face - Tadpole for me.

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[skycat 0]

I have two tents depending on the weather and who will all be staying with me.

REI Half Dome - This one is a two person tent and I don't think you can fit a full size air mattress in it I use a thermarest Luxury Sleep Pad which is warmer and more comfortable than an air mattress. This can fit 2 people and 1 dog with room in the vestibule for gear.

REI Mountain GEO - This is a 3 person tent and should be able to fit a full sized air mattress, it's a much warmer tent and will not move one inch in the wind. Will fit 2 people and 2 dogs with space for gear inside and in the vestibule.

Also invest in the footprint, it will save a lot of wear and tear on the bottom of your tent. I'd rather replace a $30 foot print rather than a $300 tent.

Fly it like you stole it!

[demoss99 0]

My wife and i use a MSR "Hubba Hubba" - its convertable for several different climates. Its held up nicely for the last few seasons. I also have a Bibbler tent I won as a door prize at a trade show but it doesn't get much ventilation so it spends most time at home.

"I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."

[SpeedRacer 1]

I bought a Eureka tent over 15 years ago. I've taken it backpacking & to DZs, tailgate camping, etc. Its been thru a lot & still works great.

Pay the extra $ & get something good like I did & it wil last you a long time.

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[Shell666 0]

I have a tent trailer but I keep a spare tent in it for whoever needs it. It's a Woods E-Z tent which sets up in about 15 seconds (see attached photo)!

It's a great tent and has loads of room in it for a queen size air mattress and "stuff". Folds down in about a minute. The only thing I don't like about it is the bottom isn't tarp material, it's just nylon so a ground sheet is a must.

Bought mine at Canadian Tire (1/2 price too!) so I'm not sure where you can find them in your neck of the woods.

Happy camping!

'Shell

'Shell

[yardhippie 0]

This is one im looking at.
Doesnt look very wind friendly, wind was the death of my current tent.

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[windcatcher 0]

A NorthFace mountain tent that my beau used to sleep in while mountain climbing, and it's a happy yellow color

Mother to the cutest little thing in the world...

[skycat 0]

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This is one im looking at.
Doesnt look very wind friendly, wind was the death of my current tent.

Nope that thing is going to be a bitch in the wind and it's going to be cold, cause that is a lot of area that your body will have to heat. What exactly do you want the tent to be able to do? Don't look at family camping tents if you want a 4 person tent look at the 4 person backpacking tents they can handle the wind and elements better.

Fly it like you stole it!

[Ashtanga 0]

My tent is awesome. We can sit inside and smoke my peace pipe.

[Viking 0]

just get a 3 person Coleman dome tent. Big enough for you and a friend but not to big and heavy. Plus its easy to setup by yourself.

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[yardhippie 0]

I dont camp in the winter anymore. And usually I dont camp in poor weather, but once in a while it will happen. I usually get caught in the heat more than the cold.
I can deal with a lower tent, but Id like some room for my bedding, gear, dog, etc.
Im not backpacking so weight/pack volume isnt an issue either.

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[skycat 0]

If you want something that big but want it wind friendly check out this guy some friends of mine have it and really like it, it can definately handle the wind only thing is, it is rather heavy.

I forgot to add big vestibules rock, it's amazing how much stuff you can leave in them and not get your tent all dirty like shoes, dog food, and things like that.

Fly it like you stole it!

[kelpdiver 2]

Backpacking tents are a different game than what's needed for a boogie. They're lightweight, expensive, and offer pretty cramped quarters.

I never knew why people would buy giant Coleman type tents for $40 (?) until I hit more boogies. Generally I don't car camp. But there's a lot to be said for a box tent that allows two full length sleeping bags, an 80lb dog, and room to spare in every direction. Compare that to my cozy 2 man 3-4 season model. Even if they don't last more than a season, still coming out well. Main caveat seems to be wind resistance for a place like Byron.