hannahbann
I understand that a 3 season tent is for spring,summer, and fall, but I will be camping in the desert around the 25 of Nov and I have a 3 season tent and cannot afford to buy another tent...would the 3 season tent work?? I used it in the desert and it stood up to 50mph winds...or would it be to cold?? could I make some modifications to it?? I honestly cannot afford another one.
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Typically the difference between a 3 season and a 4 season tent is the 4 season tent can carry a snow load. The other difference might be a larger vestibule for transitioning from snow to dry tent. Don't think either of these will be an issue in November in the desert. Besides winter doesn't start till December 22.
35 years of backpacking experience, more than a 1,000 nights in the back country.
Typically the difference between a 3 season and a 4 season tent is the 4 season tent can carry a snow load. The other difference might be a larger vestibule for transitioning from snow to dry tent. Don't think either of these will be an issue in November in the desert. Besides winter doesn't start till December 22.
35 years of backpacking experience, more than a 1,000 nights in the back country.
Is this a good tent for the money?
Pancake Ef
I'm deciding if I should get this tent. I will use it for vacations/camping/hiking/hunting etc. It will be used in the rain, snow, daylight, etc.
It seems like it's everything I want, but the price is so low for a 4 season tent, which is why i'm asking.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Alpinismo-Season-Tent-Aluminum-Poles/dp/B003ZZHS84/ref=lh_ni_t
Would something like this be better?
http://www.amazon.com/Mountaineering-Person-Aluminum-Backpacker-5-Feet/dp/B0036R8K10/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1338326296&sr=8-2
Someone else said that 3 season tents can make it through 4 season weather..
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Do yourself a favor and stop shopping for tents on Amazon. Buy your books and records there but NOT camping gear.
Go to the Campmor site and limit yourself to the brands they sell.
What distinguishes 4 season tents from 3 season is that they have better wind resistance, have a roof design that will not collapse under a load of snow or ice and usually have vestibules that allow external storage of gear plus a sheltered area to cook in during bad weather. If you are not planning to camp out in the snow, a 3 season will work fine.
PS If you are just one of those stubborn people who is going to keep posting the same question until somebody agrees with you, please stop wasting our time and just buy the thing. Then when it doesn't quite work out like you hoped, don;t say we didn't warn you.
Do yourself a favor and stop shopping for tents on Amazon. Buy your books and records there but NOT camping gear.
Go to the Campmor site and limit yourself to the brands they sell.
What distinguishes 4 season tents from 3 season is that they have better wind resistance, have a roof design that will not collapse under a load of snow or ice and usually have vestibules that allow external storage of gear plus a sheltered area to cook in during bad weather. If you are not planning to camp out in the snow, a 3 season will work fine.
PS If you are just one of those stubborn people who is going to keep posting the same question until somebody agrees with you, please stop wasting our time and just buy the thing. Then when it doesn't quite work out like you hoped, don;t say we didn't warn you.
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