Can some recommend a very good quality 2-3 Person Backpacking Tent?

Karlene

Me and my husband will be doing some camping this spring and we want to know which is the best one.

Answer
Here is an article on how to choose a tent,
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-base-camping-tent.html

Best is an opinion, often ratings are based upon them so read the reviews and compare for your needs,
http://www.rei.com/category/4500001_Tents+and+Shelters
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/SubCategory___40000000226_200368487

My personal favorite is the REI quarter dome I have been using that for years with no issues.
http://www.rei.com/product/827799/rei-quarter-dome-t3-tent

What is the most wind resistant tent you can get for beach camping?

porkstar3

My wife and I are camping on the beach at Galveston Island State Park this spring/summer. We currently have a Coleman dome tent, but it tends to really bend and flex in the wind. We're looking for something a little more sturdy. We usually keep most of our gear and stuff outside the tent under a gazebo shelter, so storage, gear lofts, vestibules, etc. are not that big of an issue. We want to make this a longer stay than normal. A more sturdy tent that doesn't cave in and use up all the interior space will make all the difference.

We'd like plenty of room if possible. My wife and I are both....uh...."full figured" so the person capacity needs to be a bit "negotiable.".

Answer
You will need to spend a little more to get a stronger tent. You can stay with a Coleman but at the price range several other tent makers are better priced for a rigid tent. I like the Coleman Heka x tent for a rigid tent design and yet still affordable, their next level tent the helios x3 is an expedition class with expedition price to go with it.

Getting away from Coleman to REI brands they have a strong Multi season called the Mountain 2 with high ratings that is cheaper in price then the Coleman Helios.

Anyway the key to having your tent hold up in the wind is having it set properly to the wind, the low end facing the predominate wind direction and having some kind of wind break. a picnic table, tree, your car, a large pile of drift wood, whatever you can find.

Good luck!

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