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family camping tent reccs.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:47 pm
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:47 pm
In market for a new tent. Currently looking at the Browning big horn made by Alps Mountaineering
First hand experince/endorsements of your adventures would be awesome.
Plan on using 4 to 10 times a year
First hand experince/endorsements of your adventures would be awesome.
Plan on using 4 to 10 times a year
This post was edited on 10/2/14 at 11:48 pm
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Posted on 10/3/14 at 6:42 am to LSU_postman
holds eight people...reviews look ok...decent price, online anyway...
This post was edited on 10/3/14 at 6:53 am
Posted on 10/3/14 at 7:02 am to LSU_postman
Depends on what you'll be using it for.
For a base camp for hunting, it looks good.
For a tent to take the family to the state park on weekends, it's stupid big.
Tent pads at most state and national parks are only 10 x 10
As much as it rains in Louisiana, I'd strongly suggest one with a bathtub floor and a FULL RAIN FLY that extends all the way to the ground.
Otherwise, you have a portable kiddie pool
For a base camp for hunting, it looks good.
For a tent to take the family to the state park on weekends, it's stupid big.
Tent pads at most state and national parks are only 10 x 10
As much as it rains in Louisiana, I'd strongly suggest one with a bathtub floor and a FULL RAIN FLY that extends all the way to the ground.
Otherwise, you have a portable kiddie pool
This post was edited on 10/3/14 at 7:12 am
Posted on 10/3/14 at 7:13 am to LSU_postman
Cabelas got that new Base tent. Looks pretty bad arse.
Ultimate Alaknak
Ultimate Alaknak
Posted on 10/3/14 at 7:27 am to LSU_postman
I can hardly stand my family in a 3,000 sq ft house, I'd go crazy in a tent with them
Posted on 10/3/14 at 7:29 am to meauxjeaux2
How many people do you plan to sleep?
If its for a typical family of 4 your probably right on as far as size, maybe a tad big.
I dont like the rain fly on that one, looks like it will let alot of water in, especially if there is any wind at all. Anything touching the sides will get soaked. Look for something with a larger rain fly and a vestibule.
If its for a typical family of 4 your probably right on as far as size, maybe a tad big.
I dont like the rain fly on that one, looks like it will let alot of water in, especially if there is any wind at all. Anything touching the sides will get soaked. Look for something with a larger rain fly and a vestibule.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 8:40 am to LSU_postman
Posted on 10/3/14 at 9:12 am to LSU_postman
We bought a Coleman Weathermaster and love it. I had it up through the huge storm that came through yesterday and there was all of 1 dime size puddle right at the window where the wind and rain was hitting. We have used it several times and love the space.
Coleman Weathermaster 10
Coleman Weathermaster 10
Posted on 10/3/14 at 9:15 am to LSU_postman
how much you want to spend?
if it was me and money isn't a factor, i am getting one of those new blow up tents
if it was me and money isn't a factor, i am getting one of those new blow up tents
Posted on 10/3/14 at 9:19 am to Sparkplug#1
quote:Gaston Alter
Get a roof top tent.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 9:48 am to Shexter
To each their own but we quite enjoy the large space of the cabin style tents. I like to be able to stand up in the tent. This was a HUGE factor in our decision. I hate feeling like I'm in a coffin.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 12:45 pm to convertedtiger
We are currently using a Kelty Mantra 6. 3 season. Full Rainfly. It is a GREAT tent, but it is small for a family of 4 that has a lot of gear . And I want to be able to stand up and walk around in the tent.
We will be using the new tent for family camping.
I was looking at cabin style tents with vertical walls but I understand it will not be as weather proof as other tents.
I am looing for spend around 250 - 300$
We will be using the new tent for family camping.
I was looking at cabin style tents with vertical walls but I understand it will not be as weather proof as other tents.
I am looing for spend around 250 - 300$
Posted on 10/7/14 at 12:49 pm to LSU_postman
we have a bass pro 3 room tent...I think it sleeps 10-12 and its just about perfect for a family of 4 to have cots and room to move around.
Its several years old so I don't know if they still make the model i have or not.
Its several years old so I don't know if they still make the model i have or not.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 2:15 pm to TexasTiger
Convertedtiger
Glad to hear your review on Coleman weathermaster 10. Just got ours in last week from amazon. Was gonna go this weekend but looks like it will be too hot for our liking. How's the door? Really excited about not having to fix a zipper constantly.
Glad to hear your review on Coleman weathermaster 10. Just got ours in last week from amazon. Was gonna go this weekend but looks like it will be too hot for our liking. How's the door? Really excited about not having to fix a zipper constantly.
Posted on 10/7/14 at 8:42 pm to Shexter
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shexter
that second tent is a 4 season....not many people have use for one.
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