Mike
I'm looking for some good brand tents that can hold around 3-4 people (figure it would be best to go with a tent one person size bigger in size than what I will use) that wont break the bank. Preferably not much more than a little over $200. If it has a little more head room height that's a plus since I'm 6'4, id also like something that can handle rain and is on the lighter side if possible as well. Id like to stay away from cheap crap like Coleman. I'd like something that could be used moderately and last for years to come. I heard Eureka! makes decent tents and was thinking on this one ( I would already be sold if it had better head room) as a choice but wanted to see if any veteran campers could give me some advice. Thanks
http://store.eurekatent.com/products/634464/Taron_3
Answer
Eureka is a good brand, they've been making tents since the late 1800's. There are other tents that are lighter if you are planning to backpack with it, at a much higher cost. For lightweight, durable and reasonably priced, Eureka has always been my choice.
A few years ago I was guiding a group of Forest Service Personnel into a canyon deep in a wilderness area. A severe spring storm began in the evening with heavy rain and hail. About 2 a.m. I woke up to the sound of something bumping against the side of my tent. Unzipped the door and discovered the creek had risen and water was all around my tent a few inches deep. It was the sound of driftwood chips bumping against the side of the tent that caused me to wake. The inside of my tent was completely dry. The bathtub floor did it's job and I was able to pack all my stuff and move to higher ground where I sat on a rock under my rain fly reading until sunrise.
The other 4 members of the party were camped on slightly higher ground. The water level didn't reach their tents. Their tents, both major brands, were completely wet with water standing inside the tents from the rain leaking through the rain fly. They had been up most of the night soaking wet. I won't mention one was a Kelty, the other a Mountain Hardware. Was very happy with the performance of the my Eureka Spitfire ll.
Eureka is a good brand, they've been making tents since the late 1800's. There are other tents that are lighter if you are planning to backpack with it, at a much higher cost. For lightweight, durable and reasonably priced, Eureka has always been my choice.
A few years ago I was guiding a group of Forest Service Personnel into a canyon deep in a wilderness area. A severe spring storm began in the evening with heavy rain and hail. About 2 a.m. I woke up to the sound of something bumping against the side of my tent. Unzipped the door and discovered the creek had risen and water was all around my tent a few inches deep. It was the sound of driftwood chips bumping against the side of the tent that caused me to wake. The inside of my tent was completely dry. The bathtub floor did it's job and I was able to pack all my stuff and move to higher ground where I sat on a rock under my rain fly reading until sunrise.
The other 4 members of the party were camped on slightly higher ground. The water level didn't reach their tents. Their tents, both major brands, were completely wet with water standing inside the tents from the rain leaking through the rain fly. They had been up most of the night soaking wet. I won't mention one was a Kelty, the other a Mountain Hardware. Was very happy with the performance of the my Eureka Spitfire ll.
Looking for a 4 person car camping tent.?
Jim
I'm looking for a 4 person tent (for 2 people and gear) for car camping. I don't think the $39.95 tents at the box stores are worth anything at all, but I do have a budget of about $100. Anyone have a 4 person tent they recommend? I live in the pacific northwest and it rains here occasionally so it needs to be adequate in that regard. I also think aluminum poles are better than fiberglass, but in my price range I might have to settle for FG poles.
Answer
I encourage you to triple or quadruple your tent budget. When I buy a tent and other sleeping gear, I consider the cost of the motel rooms in which I would stay but for the comfort of my tent. You may save thousands of dollars per year by staying in a comfortable, reliable tent over living out of motels.
In the $300 range, look at Marmot-Den4 (4'10" ceiling) or Big Agnes Big House 4 (5'8" ceiling). For $400, consider Marmot Halo 4 (4'11" ceiling) or Mountain Hardwear-Habitat 5 Tent (6'5" ceiling).
I encourage you to triple or quadruple your tent budget. When I buy a tent and other sleeping gear, I consider the cost of the motel rooms in which I would stay but for the comfort of my tent. You may save thousands of dollars per year by staying in a comfortable, reliable tent over living out of motels.
In the $300 range, look at Marmot-Den4 (4'10" ceiling) or Big Agnes Big House 4 (5'8" ceiling). For $400, consider Marmot Halo 4 (4'11" ceiling) or Mountain Hardwear-Habitat 5 Tent (6'5" ceiling).
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