I need tents for the backyard for a shower and they are so expensive, to rent.. I seen some 10×10 tents on sale for 40.00, how many 6′ tables do you think will sit under one tent..
One, if you figure room to walk around and for chairs then you will just get one 6′ table in a 10′x10′ tent.
I put up my two man pop up tent for the first time in seconds, EXCELLENT. Getting it to fit back in the bag about an hour! Probably won’t remember how to do it again next time. Anyone have this problem or are we just dense? Any tips gratefully received . Have to stick to using the caravan!
No you certainly are not dense!! My daughter has a pop up tent from Ikea, take it out the bag and whooooosh its up, almost smaking you in the face as it goes! But putting the blooming thing away is a nightmare, instructions say to fold in a figure of eight, yeah right if you have six arms and are double jointed!!!
Best of luck with your own tent, lol persevere and you should get there!
I am looking for a good inexpensive tent, I cannot afford more than $150 right now. I know that colemans are very popular but I cant find much info on wenzels. The one I really like is a dome shape with a screen room on the front. I olny want it for car camping, I already have a good backpacking tent.
nice low end brand
I have looked into several models one by Sportz and another by Mountain Sports…..seems they all have the same basic strap set up. Only one claims it can be put up in 10 mins and that is a roof model that looks ridiculous (lofty is its name). My goal is to be able to stop roadside and get some ZZZzz’s and keep driving. I also need to tow a small trailer with my wheelchair and other accessories so I think most would involve removing the trailer, trusting the world not to steal my stuff and more setup than the trouble. I find that I tire while traveling and need about a 3 hour nap —and it kills me to pay for a hotel then leave. Other ideas? Anyone use one of these gadgets? Worth the trouble? I am also in the market for a new vehicle….so right now, I am not limited and am open to suggestion. Of course I want it all, gas mileage of a motorcycle, comfort of an RV, manueverability of a sports car… can you invent something? lol
That’s just a fad if you ask me. Why not just get a tent that doesn’t have to be attached to your truck?
Why not get an suv with removable seats or truck with topper and sleep in the back? Hot though…
i am going to be selling photography in frames in a booth at an arts and crafts sale outdoors. we use a tent to cover us from the sun (or rain) but i dont know how i would display my photography since there are no walls in the canopy tent to hang up picture frames. does anyone have any ideas on how i can show my photography so people can acess it easily and see it? thanks!
Tie runners from the top frame of the canopy and stake into the ground. Tie knots spaced evenly down. Tie string on top of the knots(I’d use a slip knot) and use the string to connect the hanger on the back of the frame to the tied string. You could also use this to "string" the frames around the canopy top. Making tripods are easy too. 3 pieces of wood and one cross piece. Sometimes you can find plate holders that will work also.
Good luck to you -
I am considering the Eureka Spitfire UL and the Sierra Designs Light Year. Any suggestions?
Both the Spitfire and the LightYear are good UL tents. The Spitfire 2 was recognized in Backpacker Magazine’s 2006 Gear Guide as an excellent price-for-value bargin in the UL category (although at 4lbs it is a bit heavy for a UL).
If you want to go really UL (and no frills), than look into the Golite Trig 1 (and other GoLite products) and the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo (less than two pounds). Both of the above use trekking poles as tent poles.
Note that all of the above tents are not free-standing. They must be staked down in firm ground to remain standing. I do a lot of backpacking in the southwest US where the ground is often rocky (hard to put in a stake) or very loose and sandy (stakes get loose or fall out). After having less than happy results with a number of stake-dependant tents, I always go with free-standing tents now (ie: ones supported by their poles that are not dependent on stakes).
My current tent is the REI Chrysalis which I bought after considerable research. I just used for a week-long backpacking trip in Olympic National Park and I give it very high marks. Most solo UL free-standing tents have a single pole spine, which often results in sag on the sides. But the non-rectangular shape of the Chrysalis creates extra tension and helps keep the walls taunt. It has a nice vestibule and true 2-wall protection (something many ULs skimp on) all for a full package weight under 4lbs.
Below are some good links to gear guides (particularly UL) and some of the above mentioned tents.
We’re planning on going hiking around july and were told that we should look at bivy tents but i don’t know where to start looking. Please help.
try here:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/104-9830126-2477539?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=bivy
im going to the v festival and need a large pop up tent when i say large i really mean long as my partner is 6"3 and most tents we have to have his feet in the porch, obv i dont want to spend loads of money on it as were taking it to a festival so it may get ruined.
You’d be better off just getting a cheap normal tent. You can get them for liek £35 from asda with 2 sleeping bags and chairs included, it’d do just for the v fest. It’s not like you’d be in it most of the time.
We will of coarse have his pack n play and two twin air matress there will be another tent for tv, table, chairs….so is the tent just enough for sleeping?
Yes. And why bother going camping if you’re bringing a TV?!
I have been shopping for an approximately 10×10 camping tent for car camping (not backpacking). I have looked online at REI, Campmor, EMS, Sierra Trading… and in the store at Walmart and Dick’s Sporting goods. I’ve compared features so I know what’s typically available. I’m trying to find out why there is such a huge variance in prices… what is the value of a $200 tent vs. an $80 one with nearly the same features. (is it the material?) I’m looking for other people’s advice and experiences!
Things like double-layered fabric, sealed seams and ripstop fabric make for a better and more durable tent that will keep you warm & dry. Same goes for aluminum poles and stakes. I think REI gives really good value for the money, especially their campdome series – I have had one for years and it’s still in great shape. They also are very easy to set up. If you plan to use it more than one or two times, a quality tent is worth the money. Sure, you could get the Motel 6 of tents, but I think the Holiday Inn Express is worth a few more dollars. I do not recommend the "Four Seasons" of tents (like Mountain Hardware or North Face) unless you’ve got $$ to burn or plan to use it more than you use your bed.