Jack
Can anyone recommend a tent that would be big enough for me, my wife , and 3 children? My youngest will be sleeping in a pack and play.
Would like a bathtub floor, good ventilation. A canopy over the front door would be a great bonus. I like the idea of divided rooms.
We are not camping anywhere very cold.. but would need something that will stand up to rain.
We are considering a family camping tent a friend is using.
Answer
Your best bet is a 6-man and a 4-man, with the two oldest in the 4. Consider one quality tent (REI? Sierra Designs? Big Agnes?) and one cheapie (Eureka Tetragon 8?) and upgrade later. Anything over 6 is difficult to set up, is bigger than most ideal spaces (10X10) at the campsite, usually is under-engineered with poles too thin for the amount of "canvas" they're holding up, have too thin a denier of fabric, large to transport and possibly compromised with steel poles, lack full-coverage rainflys, have screen porches you will almost never use, etc. Those huge tents are great for long-term or seasonal setups but are a real PIA for typical 3-day weekend camping. The advice above regarding Costco Coleman tents is good advice, while they are the bottom-rung in quality, the low Big Box price makes parting less difficult and at least you're out there gaining experience.
Your best bet is a 6-man and a 4-man, with the two oldest in the 4. Consider one quality tent (REI? Sierra Designs? Big Agnes?) and one cheapie (Eureka Tetragon 8?) and upgrade later. Anything over 6 is difficult to set up, is bigger than most ideal spaces (10X10) at the campsite, usually is under-engineered with poles too thin for the amount of "canvas" they're holding up, have too thin a denier of fabric, large to transport and possibly compromised with steel poles, lack full-coverage rainflys, have screen porches you will almost never use, etc. Those huge tents are great for long-term or seasonal setups but are a real PIA for typical 3-day weekend camping. The advice above regarding Costco Coleman tents is good advice, while they are the bottom-rung in quality, the low Big Box price makes parting less difficult and at least you're out there gaining experience.
Camping tents?
Mandy
Anyone or know anyone who is a selling like a new or used 8 person camping tent?!?!?
Answer
Sorry, I can't sift through Ebay for you, but that's where you will want to look. Also you could put a wanted ad on Craigslist. There's probably somebody with an 8 person tent that they bought for one camping trip and are ready to sell off.
Otherwise, here is a great deal on an okay starter tent. It has a bunch of good reviews, just bring a tarp with!
http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=101280&ru=283
I hope this helps.
Sorry, I can't sift through Ebay for you, but that's where you will want to look. Also you could put a wanted ad on Craigslist. There's probably somebody with an 8 person tent that they bought for one camping trip and are ready to sell off.
Otherwise, here is a great deal on an okay starter tent. It has a bunch of good reviews, just bring a tarp with!
http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=101280&ru=283
I hope this helps.
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