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re: Looking for a good tent
Posted on 11/26/22 at 4:37 pm to Dr Lecter
Posted on 11/26/22 at 4:37 pm to Dr Lecter
While we are on the subject, what are ya'll using for bedding for tent camping?
I was fighting the idea of using an inflatable mattress. My wife had purchased me a cot that I used for a few years, but the metal bars were not comfortable.
I threw the tent away thinking I would just go with glamping from now on.
I'm considering a tent again if it's easy to set up.
Obviously I have trouble sleeping in a tent.
I was fighting the idea of using an inflatable mattress. My wife had purchased me a cot that I used for a few years, but the metal bars were not comfortable.
I threw the tent away thinking I would just go with glamping from now on.
I'm considering a tent again if it's easy to set up.
Obviously I have trouble sleeping in a tent.
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Posted on 11/26/22 at 4:42 pm to TexasTiger05
This is coming from a backpacker. Don’t buy him a tent, give him money and let him pick the tent. If you are dead set on it talk to him and get a better idea of the weight he wants.
If you are dead set on a tent MSR Hubba or Hennessy Hammock might be a good option.
If you have a 100-150 budget maybe look at cooking systems or sleeping pads, trail runners, etc
If you are dead set on a tent MSR Hubba or Hennessy Hammock might be a good option.
If you have a 100-150 budget maybe look at cooking systems or sleeping pads, trail runners, etc
Posted on 11/26/22 at 8:41 pm to TexasTiger05
I have a Eureka! Timberline that’s served me well for years.
Posted on 11/26/22 at 9:20 pm to TimeOutdoors
quote:
This is coming from a backpacker. Don’t buy him a tent, give him money and let him pick the tent. If you are dead set on it talk to him and get a better idea of the weight he wants.
If you are dead set on a tent MSR Hubba or Hennessy Hammock might be a good option.
If you have a 100-150 budget maybe look at cooking systems or sleeping pads, trail runners, etc
My man here is giving you solid advice. For a serious hiker, weight is key. Buying a good quality tent that is light will be over $200. Give him a gift certificate to REI and let him order what he wants.
Posted on 11/27/22 at 9:13 am to TexasTiger05
Posted on 11/27/22 at 12:06 pm to TimeOutdoors
Solid advice, but he's 13 and will use the tent when he's at camp in June (eta- not just this June, he'll be going to camp for many summers to come). Probably won't get much use of it during the year- that's why i'm looking for good quality, but not too expensive. His use of it will be when he goes on overnight-two night paddling trips and cabin overnights. He's more into that than the extended backpacking trips, but it's also not out of the question. Like the cooking system idea, too, but the camp provides those.
We could have him pick it out but it's for his Christmas gift
We could have him pick it out but it's for his Christmas gift
This post was edited on 11/27/22 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 11/27/22 at 8:51 pm to TexasTiger05
You can get him a nice Toaks titanium pot and Vargo alcohol stove for pretty cheap. Like $50. Even if he’s not in the woods that often, he’ll enjoy tinkering with it and boiling water. I use mine at the house sometimes to be honest 
Posted on 11/28/22 at 3:45 am to TexasTiger05
quote:13 and scouts
Solid advice, but he's 13 and will use the tent when he's at camp in June (eta- not just this June, he'll be going to camp for many summers to come). Probably won't get much use of it during the year- that's why i'm looking for good quality, but not too expensive. His use of it will be when he goes on overnight-two night paddling trips and cabin overnights. He's more into that than the extended backpacking trips, but it's also not out of the question. Like the cooking system idea, too, but the camp provides those.
We could have him pick it out but it's for his Christmas gif
In this case that Marmot will not only fit the bill... he'll be the envy of everyone else for many years to come.
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