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That second one looks like a cross between a Dalek and an inflatable Christmas tree. I haven’t done the math, but I’d estimate that 104% of the interior space is useless.
I got a Core tent for Christmas and haven't got to use it. I read a lot of good things about them.
Where is it? I was looking for the larger one but couldn’t find it.
Not sure why anyone would want to sleep in the same tent as 9 other people.STEADYMOBBIN 22 said:
That’s just for me and the wife. The Vietnam Christmas Tree tent is for the kids. They’re gonna hate me. Lol, might be just me in there.
I grew up in Florida and live in Northern Utah now and the camping here is like a totally different experience. I hated camping when I lived in Florida but love it here.
Have they read/watched "Lord of the Flies"?
100% agree
Yep, that's my problem. Would love find something halfway decent within a couple hours drive from Miami. Maybe sometime in November when the weather is decent down here.
I have always found cots to be good if you sleep on your back, but rough if you side sleep.
The covered vestibule is really nice to have when it rains so you can leave wet shoes outside the tent, but within reach. Also great for wet dogs. It’s a must-have feature for me. Otherwise, I have to say I hate the design of this tent.
My grandparents lived there (right across the Hudson from West Point); the Catskills may be the prettiest place in the US.
Most of my camping is done out of my raft which is some sort of fusion between car camping (can bring heavier, bulkier items) and backpacking (once you shove off there is no going back to town for stuff or abandoning the trip). These pads make for good sleeping and last forever. Two pads, one sleeping bag and some sheets is pretty close to a bed for my wife and I. As a bonus you can float on them in calm waters.
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I wore a bug net over my head the first night... did not need it though so skipped it after thatI’d be paranoid about critters crawling on my face in the night.
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Not intentionally. The only thing worse than sleeping on the ground is sleeping on the ground when its freezing.[icon] said:I'm guessing you don't do much cold weather camping?
I grew up and still live in Mississippi and was okay with camping here as a kid. We didn't do it much though. Then I moved to SLC after college for a few years and I think we went camping probably 60 days a year. It was amazing.
Pulled the trigger on the first one yesterday. Gonna try to hit the Shenandoah National Park in Va, this Friday. Hoping I can grab one of the first come first serve tent spots.
Some light winds and light rain, you'll be fine. I wouldn't want to be in this during 15mph+ winds and heavy rains though so plan accordingly. SNP is awesome.
Or two 4 person tents: one for the adults and one for the kids. Gives you some flexibility if you don’t all go camping every trip.
Big difference between a 1 and 2 person tent.
It could just be my lack of familiarity with them but I was under the impression that some people go backpacking and plan to sleep solo but still use a 2 person tent to have a little room. I’m not claustrophobic but don’t want to feel like I’m in a coffin.
I've got an REI Flash Air 2. It is great for 1 person. It would be a little snug for 2, but the vestibules are big enough for packs and boots.
I have a FlyCreek from Big Agnes and really like it. It is a "2 person" tent. But you better REALLY like the second person. I've also used TarpTent Double Rainbow. That fits 2 more comfortably.
My buddy suggested BigAgnes or Nemo for the combination of durability and light weight.
I got fancy over the weekend and slept in a single wall tent while backpacking. I wound up carrying nearly 1.5 lbs more (heavier quilt and tent) but the weather was iffy and it was a lot colder, so I was fine with it.
