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sidulrike
We´re planning to travel to our camping ground by airplane, so it can´t be too heavy. We´ll be 5 people so I´m looking for an 8 person tent. Any advise?
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Hi there!
I have a big family and when we do our big leisurely camping trips, we always use our 8-person 2-room camping tent. The best I've found (and the best deal out there in my opinion) is the Columbia Cougar Flats II. It's a 15' x 10' dome tent with two rooms and space for up to eight people - though in my opinion, eight people would be terribly cramped in there. I'd say six max, which sounds perfect for you.
It utilizes the GoBe Dry System to keep all the moisture out in it rains - probably won't be much humidity in the desert, so you're fine there. It has a full seam-taped polyester fly with a waterproof coating as well. The frame is a hybrid steel and fiberglass which I've found to be very durable and long-lasting (this baby's endured the abuse of my family for many many trips now). It is spacious but has lots of storage like pocket pouches, hanging cup holders, lockers and a hanging gear loft.
Make sure you do plenty of research to find the tent that suits you best, but this would definitely be my recommendation. It's worked great for me and my family. If you need any other camping tips or ideas, check out my new camping blog:
http://camping-guru.blogspot.com/
Enjoy your trip and happy camping!
Hi there!
I have a big family and when we do our big leisurely camping trips, we always use our 8-person 2-room camping tent. The best I've found (and the best deal out there in my opinion) is the Columbia Cougar Flats II. It's a 15' x 10' dome tent with two rooms and space for up to eight people - though in my opinion, eight people would be terribly cramped in there. I'd say six max, which sounds perfect for you.
It utilizes the GoBe Dry System to keep all the moisture out in it rains - probably won't be much humidity in the desert, so you're fine there. It has a full seam-taped polyester fly with a waterproof coating as well. The frame is a hybrid steel and fiberglass which I've found to be very durable and long-lasting (this baby's endured the abuse of my family for many many trips now). It is spacious but has lots of storage like pocket pouches, hanging cup holders, lockers and a hanging gear loft.
Make sure you do plenty of research to find the tent that suits you best, but this would definitely be my recommendation. It's worked great for me and my family. If you need any other camping tips or ideas, check out my new camping blog:
http://camping-guru.blogspot.com/
Enjoy your trip and happy camping!
when buying a tent and camping gear is walmart the place to go because they are easy to return?
Drifter
Planning long camping trip. Getting new important stuff [tent, mattresses, stuff....] We will be going place to place all summer. Tenting, hotel, tenting,hotel off and on. I have purchased tents before that just leak from day one. So I am thinking I should just get a coleman or I am looking at this texasport 10 man tent which looks nice at Walmart. If I get the tent and mattresses at walmart and there is a problem I can return them with ease [except driving to a walmart]. There is one pretty much all over. Anyone know if walmart has anything good at all ? They have the simmons and sealy air mattresses for like 80.00 which is pretty good.
Top 10 things needed beside beer on month long camping trip ?
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It sounds like you're planning a nice trip. Why spoil it by putting up with leaking tents and repeated trips to Walmart to exchange one poorly-made tent for another? There are many good models in the $200-300 range that, if not abused, will offer a comfortable and dry nights sleep. I've had good experience with Eureka tents, but there are plenty of other quality manufacturers of 2 to 4-person tents in that price range, particularly the Timberline and Mountain Pass series, which provide great weather protection and ventilation at a reasonable price. But there are many other quality brands to choose from.
Big tents can be difficult to setup and pack-up by yourself, and the extra space isn't necessary. The tent is your bedroom while camping; you only go inside to sleep. The outdoors is your living room, kitchen, dining room. You would never want to cook, eat or store food inside your tent because this would attract insects and animals. Much better to setup a separate kitchen/dining area away from your tent, covered by a tarp or screen room for protection from rain and flying insects. The rest of the time is spent out enjoying nature. After all, isn't that the reason for camping in the first place?
It sounds like you're planning a nice trip. Why spoil it by putting up with leaking tents and repeated trips to Walmart to exchange one poorly-made tent for another? There are many good models in the $200-300 range that, if not abused, will offer a comfortable and dry nights sleep. I've had good experience with Eureka tents, but there are plenty of other quality manufacturers of 2 to 4-person tents in that price range, particularly the Timberline and Mountain Pass series, which provide great weather protection and ventilation at a reasonable price. But there are many other quality brands to choose from.
Big tents can be difficult to setup and pack-up by yourself, and the extra space isn't necessary. The tent is your bedroom while camping; you only go inside to sleep. The outdoors is your living room, kitchen, dining room. You would never want to cook, eat or store food inside your tent because this would attract insects and animals. Much better to setup a separate kitchen/dining area away from your tent, covered by a tarp or screen room for protection from rain and flying insects. The rest of the time is spent out enjoying nature. After all, isn't that the reason for camping in the first place?
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