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anonymous
I am leading a youth group camping trip this summer and I'm looking for a very large tent to accommodate optimally 15-16 people? I have looked at several 12 person tents (Gettysburg 12 Family Camping Tunnel Tent, Trekker⢠20' x 16' Cabin Tent and the Copper Canyon 12), but was hoping for something maybe a bit bigger.
Positive reviews about waterproofing is also a must. Our tents last year leaked horribly in the rain, even with the rain fly on and tarp underneath.
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How much money do you have, how big do you need to go?
http://armytents.com/tents/tent-tmpr.html
As far as managing a group several smaller tents would be more suitable, you can arrange the tents around a central canopy for example like the circling of the wagon trains of old. this works best with vertical wall tents of the cabin styles like the Copper Canyon 12 or the Coleman Instant 8. Figure also gear for each camper unless they are on a cot each person will have gear that takes up sleeping space so figure 1 extra space for 3 persons is needed so a four man tent actually comfortably sleeps three, an eight man sleeps 6 and so on.
Personally as having been there done that thousands of times as a scoutmaster, The Coleman Tent family has the best reputation for staying dry in and not breaking the bank, so I highly recommend them.
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-14x10-Foot-Person-Instant/dp/B003QUT9OE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1360109250&sr=8-7&keywords=12+man+tent
How much money do you have, how big do you need to go?
http://armytents.com/tents/tent-tmpr.html
As far as managing a group several smaller tents would be more suitable, you can arrange the tents around a central canopy for example like the circling of the wagon trains of old. this works best with vertical wall tents of the cabin styles like the Copper Canyon 12 or the Coleman Instant 8. Figure also gear for each camper unless they are on a cot each person will have gear that takes up sleeping space so figure 1 extra space for 3 persons is needed so a four man tent actually comfortably sleeps three, an eight man sleeps 6 and so on.
Personally as having been there done that thousands of times as a scoutmaster, The Coleman Tent family has the best reputation for staying dry in and not breaking the bank, so I highly recommend them.
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-14x10-Foot-Person-Instant/dp/B003QUT9OE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1360109250&sr=8-7&keywords=12+man+tent
How easy is it to find a spot to pitch a 18 x 10 tent at a typical campsite?
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We recently purchased an 18' x 10' ten person tent and are worried that we won't be able to find a spot easily at a typical campsite to pitch it. Have we gone overboard on size?
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All of the campsites I have been to would have had more than enough room for a tent that size. I don't know how many you have been to, but usually you get a good size piece of land to set up on. Enough room for your vehicle, one or two tents, a picnic table, and a fire pit. I'm sure you are good to go. Happy camping! By the way, I love those big tents that have "bedrooms" and stuff. But usually a ten person tent will only sleep 6-8 comfortably. Check out this site for tips on finding a great campsite: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/9200/choosing_perfect_campsite.html
All of the campsites I have been to would have had more than enough room for a tent that size. I don't know how many you have been to, but usually you get a good size piece of land to set up on. Enough room for your vehicle, one or two tents, a picnic table, and a fire pit. I'm sure you are good to go. Happy camping! By the way, I love those big tents that have "bedrooms" and stuff. But usually a ten person tent will only sleep 6-8 comfortably. Check out this site for tips on finding a great campsite: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/9200/choosing_perfect_campsite.html
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