Looking for an extreme weather tent that is still good for summer camping?

J-Bird

Hello! We are looking for a good tent for family camping. From the Midwest, so the weather can be pretty unpredictable. Summer camping trips can often go from 100 degrees+ to tornadic weather in a matter of minutes.

However, most extreme weather tents have poor ventilation and are practically stifling in hot weather. We had a North Face one (not sure the model) but ended up returning it after many sweaty, sleepless nights.

I currently have my eye on the REI Base Camp 6 tent and the Cabela's Alaskan Guide Model and XWT model tents (probably the 8 person versions)

Any experience with these or other extreme weather tents for summer camping?
We do car camping, so no, weight is not a consideration.

Also, I realize we should not be camping in tornadic weather. But we have weathered quite a few severe summer thunderstorms, and Coleman tents often do not stand up to the challenge.

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Ok, I'll stick my opinion here too, I have the Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent.

http://www.rei.com/product/779625

This puppy is not light by any means a whopping 20lbs and we got it on sale a while back so the sticker price was not to bad for us. It holds nicely in heavy winds and we camp a lot in Joshua tree with it. Taking the fly off it breathes well enough for us and I also use a battery powered fan at night to keep cool in it but haven't camped in scorcher weather, Joshua tree is just too dang hot in the summer.

We also have a Coleman tent, had it for years and use that for general camping for long stays. We like to use cots and to be able to stand up in the tent keeps us dry and breathes very well has the built in tarp and we set out tables and stuff for showing info to through hikers along the PCT we have been assisting in resupply for through hikers for many years. The Coleman has been a very reilable tent for us.

Does Coleman make the best tents?

marcio c

We are going camping soon, and want to buy a tent. Everywere we go, we see Coleman tents, and other name brands. I want to know the better name brands for tents if any, and which to stay away from. Please help!

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Coleman tents are good, inexpensive, basic, summertime car-camping tents, but they're not as well made, innovative or high tech as other tent companies that make top quality three-season, four-season, and mountaineering tents. Some of the top tent brands are Marmot, Bibler, Mountain Hardware, MSR, Sierra Designs, The North Face, Kelty, and REI. http://www.rei.com/search?vcat=REI_SEARCH&query=tents&x=0&y=0

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How to choose a camping tent?

Adela

I am planing my first camping trip. I want to know how to choose a suitable camping tent. I will go camping with my family. There are four of us altogether.

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I go camping a lot, often with a group, and see most people using tents that are far too large and difficult to setup for their needs. They get a huge cabin tent for eight or more people, tall enough to stand upright and walk around, and then only put 4 people inside.

When they get to camp it takes 2 people almost an hour to get the tent set-up and all their gear arranged inside. Once this is done they spend all their awake time on outdoors activities or sitting around the campfire, and just go inside to sleep. All that space, time and effort is wasted, because you're never inside a tent unless you're ready to sleep. Even if its raining or snowing, I'd rather be outside with my family or friends under a tarp or ez-up gazebo so I can see the outdoors than stare at the blank walls inside a tent.

I prefer to take the smallest size tent I can comfortably use. There's enough room for the appropriate number of sleeping bags with a little space leftover to stack our bags. Headspace isn't a concern, I don't need to pace circles inside my tent. As long as I can sit-up on the ground without hitting my head on the ceiling I'm good.

So priorities for me are a) Weather resistance, including wind and rain; b) ventilation, to avoid a build-up of humidity that leads to condensation and for cooling on hot nights; c) adequate floor space for sleeping bags and minimal gear, with the rest stowed in the vehicle; d) easy setup and pack-up. I prefer a tent with a full rain fly for weather protection and a vestibule to stow muddy boots outside but under shelter.

Determining adequate floor space can be a challenge. Most manufacturers allow 24x78" of floor space per person, which I feel is inadequate. I prefer to use 30"x80" per person, plus allow for one additional person's worth of space for minimal gear storage. By this measure a 10'x9' tent (120"x108") allows four people to sleep side-by-side with enough space at the head of each sleeping space for a bag containing clean clothing and toiletries. According to most manufacturer's specifications, this would indicate a 6-person tent would be the best selection.

On the lower-price end of the scale, the Coleman Sundome 6 fits the bill, though I'm not much impressed with the rain fly and lack of vestibules. But its hard to find fault with its $99 price tag, as long as you're not expecting bad weather.

The Coleman Instant-Tent 6 is a popular model because of it's quick and easy setup. This cabin tent also provides stand-up interior height. Unfortunately it has no rain fly whatsoever, so one would need to bring an extra tarp for rain protection if bad weather was forecast. And, of course, with no rain fly it also has no vestibule. The Instant-Tent 6 can also be a packing nightmare with its 48" long packed size, so make sure it will fit into your vehicle.

The Kelty Buttress 6 looks to me to be the perfect tent, with adequate floor space, a good fly and vestibule setup and reasonable price. If I was going to buy a tent today to sleep a family of 4, this would likely be my top choice.

If money is no object and you want the ultimate family tent that is still weather proof, easy to setup and reasonably compact to pack, look at the REI Kingdom 6 with the optional Connect Tech Vestibule or Garage. But be prepared to spend over $500 on the complete setup.

Top 10 camping Tent Manufactures in the U.S.?

Mac

Hey, I would just like a list of the top 10 (largest and most successful) camping tent manufacturers (not stores) in the U.S.

-----Then out of that list, could you please the best top few manufactures that are known for making smaller tents for independent campers and hikers.\

Thanks to all in advance!

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At the top of my list is Coleman they are the oldest and most reliable of all the manufactures there are. Not in just tents but for all your camping needs. Unbeatable in price and guarantees. Now there are other great tent makers and gear manufacturers and where they are on any top ten list varies from person too person. Read the reviews of products before you buy and shop and compare. Here is a link to a great supplier with reviews of the products they sell,

http://www.rei.com/

http://www.coleman.com/

@Added-
See what I mean by other opinions? gear heads that think your not getting quality if your paying department store prices. Folks that like BackPacker magazine endorsements are just another group of high-end price fools. Looking at their endorsement lists you won't find any 4 man tents under $100 when Coleman has been selling the top rated Sundome for less then that for years, mind you it is the most copied tent design out there and you can spend upwards of $500 for the same tent design.

How do they do that? by keeping the manufacturing cost down and passing it on to the consumer. Nearly all tents are made overseas in either China or Pakistan it's just that some companies pocket more profit than others. Pay more if you want too but again Coleman cannot be beat price-wise or in quality and guarantee.

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Where is the best tent camping in the Arkansas Ozarks?

Q. Would like a campground without RVs, but access to water and bathrooms. Please no KOAs,etc.

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Well any campground with vehicle access will get rvs so to avoid that you will have to hike in to find that. the following areas have great dispersed camping that you have to hike into
Barkshed Recreation Area
Bayou Bluff Recreation Area
East Fork Wilderness
Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area
Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail
Hurricane Creek Wilderness
Leatherwood Wilderness
North Sylamore Creek Trail
Ozark Highlands Trail
Ozone Recreation Area
Pedestal Rock Scenic Area
Richland Creek Wilderness
Sylamore Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area
Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area

Where is the best campground for TENT camping in Salida Colorado?

Shoshanna

Taking a family camping trip with a tent to Salida CO. We would like to do some fishing, hiking and possibly some horseback riding.

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Hecla Junction is a great area to camp near Salida. It is off the main roads and set up against the Arkansas River. The fishing there is great and so is the scenery. It is managed by Colorado State Parks, so there is a fee to stay. The tent pads are large and level. There are also pit toilets which are nice when camping with kids and ladies. If your looking for a whitewater rafting adventure check out the Bighorn Sheep Canyon section of river just downstream of Salida by an hour. It is much more exciting and far less crowded than Browns. It is also great for kids! Have Fun!
http://www.lostpaddlerafting.com

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Do I really have to buy a four-season camping tent?

Tracy

I am planning to have my very first winter camping next month. I heard some people said that a four-season camping tent is necessary for a winter camping. I purchased a camping tent this summer and it's a three-season camping tent. I think it's OK because I will use my sleeping bag. Do I really have to buy a four-season camping tent?

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The major differences between a 3 season and a 4 season tent are that the winter rated tents are designed to be able to support or shed a heavy snow load without the frame breaking or the tent collapsing. They also tend to have the rainfly system designed to maintain a more reliable space between the fly and inner tent wall to minimize condensation and having the fly press on the tent due to a build up of snow. Winter rated tents tend to have smaller window and ventilation areas and will more often have an exterior vestibule arrangement to block wind and to give you a place to leave snowy gear outside the sleeping area or to cook on the ground but out of the wind during storms.

Unless you expect heavy snow loads or severe blizzards and extended bivouacs, a good quality (not discount store) 3 season tent can be perfectly adequate for winter camping. I have winter camped many times with 3 season tents, in fact, probably more often than with my 4-season ones (though I own several tents of each type). If your tent pitches tight so that the fly doesn't blow around and snap in the wind and has strong poles and a vestibule or good fly overhang over the door, you will most likely be fine in it.

For winter camping in snow I always carry a microfiber towel to wipe condensation off the inside of the tent walls at night and before I get out of my bag in the morning.

Be certain you have stakes that will work in the ground conditions you will encounter. Fat plastic stakes will not work on frozen ground -- get the thin metal ones that twist in. If you will be camping in deep snowpack, you will want to be able to make "dead man" anchors by attaching the guy lines and corner staking tabs to buried stuff sacks that you fill with snow or rocks or tying your guy lines to buried branches. You will probably need to stake the tent more solidly than in warmer weather due to the higher potential for wind. Nothing is worse than watching your dome tent bounce down the mountain and out of sight over a cliff (hasn't happened to me but I've seen it happen to others).

What is a good place to buy camping tents?

Jared

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REI, EMS, Erehwon...It depends on where you live and what you're looking for. If you know exactly what you want, Sierra Outfitters (online special closeouts!) has great prices, but if you're looking for/at something new try a specialized camping store. Even if you don't buy from a specialized store, you can talk to an expert who can tell you what to look for. Once you have the answers you can decide if you want to buy from a specialty store, or if you want to go it alone and purchase online or from a big-box type retailer. Get the information first. Don't be afraid to ask the salespeople "Why is this going to cost me $300.00 from REI and I can get a tent for $50 from Walmart? What's the difference?" Sometimes the difference might be something that is of little or no value to your needs. I've had great camping trips with both a 6 person Coleman (under $100 at the time) from Sportmart, and I've had great backpacking trips with an ultralight weight Sierra Designs tent from REI that cost over twice that. The best advice I can think of giving is that you know HOW you want to use the tent, then look for the tent that fits your needs. Get the answers you need. Then buy what will fit your needs. Spending thousands on a tent that you'll be unhappy with isn't worth it in the long run!

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Electricity while camping..?

Q. When camping in europe, many campsites say that electricity is available...how is this delivered?

I'm staying in a 2 person tent with my boyfriend. Are there just communal plug sockets that can be used? or do I need a special mains adapter?

If someone could just clarify all this for me it would be appreciated..

Thanks!

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Take the adaptor with you--many times we needed to use an adaptor. You might call ahead to see if there is a specific type you will need. Happy camping---we plan to do some cabin camping this week---but with theelectricityy as I have asthma and I want to be ready for treatment if needed.

backpacking /camping west europe?

DAN

ok im going to be in west europe for 3 moths but i want to save some money and buy tent and go to campsites in europe do they have alot ill be going to germany mainly and sweden france denmark and maybe some more places but i dont want to waset all my money on hostels is there any other way to save money on places to sleep

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All of these countries have campsites. Reaching these and the cities by public transport will be a challenge especially in France. It may be a bit cheaper but not always spectacularly so.

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4 person tent cheapest i don't care about quality?

xGottaPr0b

I need a tent that can fit at least 4 people for the cheapest possible. Please answer if u know of somehting good. me and my friends are all gna pitch in and get this and go camping w/ no parents its gna be the ****

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i got a coleman tent at wallyworld 4 or so years ago it says its 4 man but thats cramming people in it.

anyways its held up pretty good been through some big montana storms and one day the wind was so strong taht it laid the tent down and was rubbing our noses all night long with water blowing in under the rain fly i was afraid the poles would snap but they held

Best 3-4 person tent?

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

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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.

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Taking a trip to Lake Powell, things needed, things to do before hand?

Twistedkey

Hey, I'm going with a few friends, they have a boat, everything is pretty much set up, it will be a couple days out there, camping in tents, but I have a few Qs...

First off, I don't own sunglasses right now, I just lost my job(and getting one soon, but not soon enough), and my parents don't have a dime. Is this absolutely vital that I have sunglasses? Or can I live without them?

Secondly, I only own a pair of leather shoes, and I don't really want to buy a pair of $1 sandals because I'd rather go barefoot, but is there anything real cheap at walmart? And could I go barefoot at LP?

Thirdly, I don't have any sunscreen... And if it's more then $2 I won't be able to buy it, I know I'll look like a crab when I get back, and it'll sting like a ************ but will it kill me to not have it?

Also I would like to know a few things that come to mind if you want to share them.


Anyway, thanks to those who answer.

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Forget the shoes and the sunglasses. Just make sure you have a really lightweight long sleeve shirt to put on if you feel you've had too much time in the sun.
Get a good tan first, though, and you won't need to worry as a good tan really does protect you against the sun. Do the same for the soles of your feet. Get them used to going barefoot gradually in the days before you go. If you have a few weeks yet to get you body nicely tanned and your bare soles nicely toughened up you'll be just fine. Enjoy.

18 and vacationing in the US. What is legal?

Volcom

I'd like to go to Lake Powell.
-Can an 18yr old rent a boat?

I'll be traveling by car.
-Can I stay at hotels/motels? Can I stay at camping spots (tent camping)?
Can I rent a car?
What can an 18 year old do traveling in the united states by themselves/friends?

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Yes, you can do all that. You must be 18 to enter into a legally binding contract, which is what all of those examples are.

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Where can one tent camp in USA for free?

bitegrande

I want to do primitive camping (campfire, bathing in a river or pond, digging a latrine like in Boy Scout handbook) and enjoy privacy and nature. I'd prefer the warm South.

Any ideas? Thanks.

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Here in Oregon, if the campsite does not have water, the site is free. These are usually 100 miles inland from the ocean. You cannot dig a toilet, but there are pit toilets or port-a-johns available.

Other than that, you will need to contact private landowners for permission to camp.

How is camp in usa?!!!?

vampire pr

How is camp in usa?
well,i'm gonna write a story about this but i'm not american.i want to know how is there,dose it have any guards? is it good? well i haven't went to any camp in my life! (LOL)

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If you've never been to camp it will be very difficult to write a good story about going to camp. Some kids love it and others try it once and hate it.

There are all sorts of different kinds of camps. Traditionally most were in the summer months and based on spending time outdoors and learning about the natural environment and outdoor survival skills with hiking, camping, swimming, boating, etc. Some were sponsored by churches that included religious education. Today there are music camps, sports camps, horse camps, camps to lose weight or even camps where you can learn a foreign language. There is a camp for almost anything you (or your parents) might be interested in.

Usually "camp" lasts a week or two and campers have a place to sleep in a dormitory, cabin or tent. For some camps you bring your own sleeping bag. There is usually a large dining hall where meals are served. The adults supervising the camps are called counselors not "guards". If swimming is included there would be lifeguards in the swimming area. There are other staff that cook meals, do maintenance, provide first aid for minor injuries or teach specific skills and administer the camp.

There are feelings and details about the experience that you will won't get from answers on Yahoo. I've included some links that might give you some idea of what it is like, but I would suggest you either spend a week at a camp or write about something else that you know from your own experiences. It's hard to get the details right if you've never been to camp.

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Have you ever went to a camp with no proper toilets...?

Q. I've never been to one... the camp I've been to had proper toilets and cabins didn't sleep in tents or anything :-/

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ha you gotta rough it out kid.
when i was backpacking in europe we literally went hiking all day just around and found places to camp and never had proper toilets. we had to piss behind bushes and shit for the whole month we were there. ha
but to be honest that trip was the best month of my life.
it was worth it.

Hitch hiking Europe ?

Chris G

In two weeks I'll be hitch hiking Europe, for charity... I'm taking a tent with me. Do I have to camp on camp sites. Or is it possible to just set up wherever you are, fields etc. thanks.

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frown upon setting up your tent just anywhere!
make sure it is a public place and that camping is permitted.
stay off private land.

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Where can I rent a camping tent for really cheap?

justine

My friends and I want to go to Yosemite for like a trip and we were trying to find a couple tents that we could use. I looked at some places that were pretty steep in price and was wondering if there was a place i could rent for really cheap. I don't need anything too fancy, though it would be nice. I am looking for tents or a tent that can fit four people.

Thanks!

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Renting a quality tent for family camping is a waste of money when you can buy a quality family sized tent from Coleman for less then $75. and Colman tents come with a stay dry guarantee. Besides that you don't have to hassle with bringing it back in to the rental place. A rental agency will tack on charges for damage and run up your charge card limits and when your traveling you need access to your credit for emergencies. To discover out in the middle of nowhere that your over limit is a very big hassle. Here is a link with a good price on colman tents

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Sunlight-Ridge-13-x-11-Tent/13848688

Tent Question #3: Common Tent Setup and Maintenance Mistakes?

Mark M

I've done a lot of scout camping in my younger days, was our pack's campmaster for 15+ years, and continue to do a lot of camping every year, sometimes with larger groups of family and friends. I often hear stories about how this or that model tent stinks, but upon listening further, I realize that the problem primarily is due to the user not setting-up the tent properly or not preparing/maintaining the tent properly.

So what are some of the tent setup and maintenance mistakes you've seen, and how do you prevent them from happening. For example:

Do "modern, high-quality" tents need to have their seams sealed before use? Exactly which seams need to be sealed? Do you apply sealant to the inside or outside? Do the seams need to be periodically resealed? What about tape?

With heavy-duty, sealed, waterproof, bathtub floor designs, is a ground sheet still a necessity, and if so, what kind? Is a larger ground sheet better than a short one?

Orienting your tent versus ground features, the sun and wind?

Protecting against water, animal and overhead dangers?

Anything else you've experienced.
So far some great answers. I like to make my own ground sheets as well, but they do need to be shorter than the floor of your tent, or tuck the excess under, to avoid rain from running down the tent walls, collecting on the ground sheet and then possibly pooling between it and the tent floor.

Making a nice layer of dried leaves, leaf duff, pine needles or dry grass not only protects the floor of the tent, it adds insulation and padding while crawling around on your knees. I don't trench; on hard ground I think it's too disruptive, and on loose or sandy ground it's generally unnecessary. But I will take advantage of existing trenches if aligned conveniently.

I'll admit the rolling vs. stuffing argument is new to me. I've seen a few fathers stuff their tents back in the bag, but always chalked it up to laziness. I've always been anally-retentive enough to try and roll my tent as neatly and compactly as possible. Maybe it's why my tents have lasted so long?

Haven't seen anything
... about cheap or incorrect type of stakes. Are they all the same?

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I've seen more tent damage from mis-use, carelessness than anything else, here are some off the top of my head (Scout Leader)

#1) Tent not fully dried when packed. Mold will destroy a tent fast.
#2) Not fully opening zippered doors prior to entry/exit. My little twits can not get out of the habit of opening the fly with the double zipper juuuuusssst enough to step through. At best this puts a lot of stress on the zipper and eventually they will no longer close the zipper coils. Worse, though, the little buggers overestimate their grace and frequently trip on the small opening, causing a tear.
#3) Along the lines of grace, tripping over guy lines.
#4) Tent pole jousting (rolls eyes and sighs)
#5) Food in tents (including other objects that smell like food to animals). Ever see what a determined squirrel can do to a tent? I hope to never see what a Bear would do after seeing a tent destroyed by a small furry mammal.
#6) Failure to pin and guy the tent. I've been in the middle of a 50 mile long lake when a tent went rolling by. I was impressed with it's ability to shed water, but never did locate the owner. My Scouts frequently are running after tents, but have never lost one...yet.

We do use ground tarps cut from large sheets of plastic, seems a good practice.
I have read, but am unable to locate the source, about a test between high end and cheap tents pitched in direct sunlight. The gist was that both were functionally destroyed within 150 days.

Seam sealer, if it is not broke, don't fix it. About every other year we gently hand wash the tents and re-apply nickwax as per the instructions. We only seam seal if there is a leak noticed as we begin the wash process.

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who created concentration camps and who is responsible for people killed there?

Dawid

I am doing a research about knowledge about it and WWII

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The Polish historian WÅadysÅaw KonopczyÅski has suggested the first concentration camps were created in Poland in the 18th century, during the Bar Confederation rebellion, when the Russian Empire established three concentration camps for Polish rebel captives awaiting deportation to Siberia. The earliest of these camps may have been those set up in the United States for Cherokee and other Native Americans in the 1830s;[attribution needed] however, the term originated in the reconcentrados (reconcentration camps) set up by the Spanish military in Cuba during the Ten Years' War (1868â1878) and by the United States during the PhilippineâAmerican War (1899â1902).[7] The English term "concentration camp" was used more widely during the Second Boer War (1899â1902), when the British operated such camps in South Africa for interning Boers.[7][8] They built a total of 45 tented camps built for Boer internees and 64 for black Africans. Of the 28,000 Boer men captured as prisoners of war, the British sent 25,630 overseas. The vast majority of Boers remaining in the local camps were women and children.[citation needed] Between 1904 and 1908, the Imperial German Army operated both concentration camps and the Shark Island Extermination Camp in German South-West Africa (now Namibia) as part of their genocide of the Herero and Namaqua peoples.

Which tent should I buy?

Don

I'm thinking about purchasing a 1 or 2 man tent for when I go backpacking and camping. I want something light and durable. I never had to purchase one because the tents were always provided through scouts and now the outdoors club at school.. happened to be the same Eureka! tent.

Let me know your thoughts on the different brands.

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Two trees are not hard to find in any woods..funny that....gotta be something in that..errr..hmmm...bit difficult to find at 13 000 feet in the Andes or high in the Alps or in the Atacama Desert or on the sand dunes on the west coast of Spain.
My Coleman's have done all of them and stood up well.
And seen loads of forest and green valleys around UK and Europe, and in Chile and Peru, South Africa and India,,,green India that is, in lovely Kerala.
Maybe one day they'll see the Adirondak and even the Appalachians and get some dulcimer music through them to add to the sitars and the drums and the bagpipes of bonnie Scotland.
I take a tiny Coleman Raid everywhere now for easier terrain and as a back-up for hostelling trips in case I get stuck anywhere or find some place nice and decide to stay. I used a Coleman Viper for years on the mountains and still have it...looking not far off new.
For the money they cost you can do a lot worse than Coleman.
I've got Vango tents as well and use one for rough weather trips in the Scottish Highlands where the gales can be freezing and the rain comes in torrents. It's been brilliant, but maybe you can't get one in USA. The ultimate heavy duty trekker tent from Vango is the Force Ten series, of which there are several dozen on Everest any day of the year.
http://www.forcetentents.com/expedition/expedition.htm . . . .
All my Colemans and one Vango have a long side entrance for easier moving around and they air out great.
The Viper can be bought for $80 or so in USA, £60 in UK.
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Coleman-Viper/326 . . . .
Bottom two tents on here are the Coleman Raid and Epsilon
http://www.singersoutdoors.co.uk/pages/backpacking_tents.htm . . .

The Viper and one of the Force Ten models are together on here...old but you can still get them
http://www.meharris.co.uk/10besttents.html . . .

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090731173821AAVOKbj . . . . .

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Where is a good place to go tent camping in Ohio?

Elizabeth

I would prefer the eastern side of the state.

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When I go camping I like Like to go to salf fork. There lodeges lake house and places to camp. Plus they have bathroom and shower units. I live in green ohio, and its about an hour drive

Best tent camping in Ohio? Family Friendly, Flush toilets and private sites?

atheso

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Not sure how private you mean...

We camp at the state parks and have never had a bad experience..

We live in SW part and love East Fork... Stonelick is nice as well.

East Fork has a lot of sites, that you can pitch a tent in the "woods" and not just on the grass by the road...

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What is a good ultralight tent?

Josh

Not sure if this is the right section.

I am looking for a good ultralight tent that takes up a very small amount of room in my pack. I was looking at this tent- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdtaCCjCnWw
but the guy said it cost $300. Does anyone know a 1 person tent that costs $200 or less that is durable, light, and small?

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Here are a few tents and a bivy that is ultra small that might work for you all under $200, you can find all these at http://www.thesurvivalplace.com , they carry all sorts of Cool Camping Gear and Discount Hunting Supplies.
Bear Creek - Solo
Manufacture ID: BC100

The Bear Creek Solo Tent is Paha Que's first backpacking tent. With a full mesh body, it is designed to provide a wide-open, "sleeping under the stars" feeling on dry nights, as well as a dry and secure environment when the weather turns nasty. Designed to fit on a regular or oversized cot, or as a free-standing tent, the Bear Creek Solo will provide complete protection, in any weather. Enjoy bug-free nights sleeping next to the fire, or button up tight for foul weather, this versatile design provides Paha Que' quality at an affordable price.

High-quality 8.5mm T6 6061 shock-corded pole set provides a strong and lightweight frame. Bathtub style floor keeps ground water out so you stay dry. Almost 20 square feet of usable interior space makes this a roomy one person tent, and the rainfly vestibule adds an additional 6.5 square feet of protected space for gear and other items.
Features:
- Super Lightweight design
- trail weight 3.55 lbs.(tent, rainfly and pole set)
- 100% mesh body provides bug-free protection
- Floor and rainfly seams factory seam-taped for total waterproof performance.
- Rainfly includes a vestibule for extra gear protection.
- Will fit on a regular or oversized cot for off-the-ground sleeping
- One-Person design can be easily set up in under 5 minutes.
Specifications:
- Floor Size: 86" x 32"
- Inside height: 36" at peak
- Packed Weight: 4.15 lbs(tent, rainfly, poles, stakes, carry bags, etc.)
- Trail Weight: 3.55 lbs(tent, rainfly and pole set)
- "Bathtub Floor": Extends 3" up sidewall
Materials:
- Poles: T6 6061 Alloy 8.5MM shock-corded
- Floor and Rainfly fabric: Ripstop nylon with heavy duty silicone waterproof coating
- Body mesh: Rugged nylon mesh "no-see-um" grade
- Pole sleeves: 100% poly power mesh,150 denier
- Special fabric treatments: All fabrics meet CPAI-84 standard for fire-retardancy. Rainfly and body fabrics treated with U-V inhibitor.
- Zippers: Nylon coil with corrosion-resistant, self-repairing sliders
- Webbing and cordage: 100% nylon


Zephyr Aluminum Poles, Sage/Rust Tent - 1
Manufacture ID: 5022619

The Zephyr model is ideal for those hot, muggy nights when you want to feel a breeze in your tent. The walls are composed entirely of mesh, allowing maximum ventilation and fresh air. The unique 2 pole design gives you more head room to sit up, without feeling cramped. The Zephyr features aircraft alloy aluminum poles, which are strong and lightweight. There is one door placed on the end to make it easy to get in and out of the tent. There is also one vestibule over the door that creates a great place to store your extra gear. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. Incredible ventilation, great head room, and lightweightâ¦a great combination, creating a high quality tent!

Features:
- Free Standing 2 Pole Design with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
- Easy Assembly with Pole Clips that quickly snap over the tent poles
- 75D 185T Polyester Fly resists UV damage and stays taut
- Factory Sealed Fly & Floor Seams give best weather protection
- 75D 185T Taffeta Floor with 2000mm coating
- Extra Large #8 Zippers on Door and Vestibule
- Great Ventilation with entire mesh walls
- Vestibule for gear storage and extra weather protection
- Weatherproof Fly Buckles on for maximum adjustability and protection

Materials:
- Fly: 75D, 185T, Poly Taffeta, 1500mm Multi-pass Urethane coating
- Floor: 75D, 185T, Poly Taffeta, 2000mm Multi-pass Urethane coating
- Walls: Nylon No See-um Mesh, 40D
- Frame: 8.5 mm 7000 Series Aluminum Poles

Included:
- Rain fly, 7000 Series Aluminum Poles, Pole Bag, Stake Bag, 6061 Aluminum Stakes, Guy Rope, Repair Swatches, Mesh Storage Pockets, and Tent Bag with Drawstring

Specifications:
- Base Size: 3'8 x 7'2
- Center Height: 3'
- Vestibule Depth: 23"
- Tent Area: 23 sq. ft.
- Vestibule Area: 5.5 sq. ft.
- Tent and Fly Weight: 3 lb. 10 oz.
- Total Weight: 3 lb. 14 oz.
- Packed Size: 6" x 18"
- Pole Diameter: 7.9 mm
- Color: Grey/Coal/Sage/Rust
- Style: Two-pole Freestanding
- Use Rating: 3 Season


No Fly Zone Bivy Regular -
Manufacture ID: 55101531

Looking to escape the bugs? The No Fly Zone Bivy is a lightweight mesh protection unit that keeps the bugs at bay as you sleep under the stars.

Features:
- Lightweight mesh protection from bugs
- Delrin hoop keeps mesh up and away from face
- Stretch cord along bottom provides a tight fit around sleeping bag and pad keeping insects out
- Matching stuff sack

Specifications:
- Carry Weight: 14 oz
- Packed Size: 11 x 11 in
- Fits to: 6 ft
- Size: 34 x 84 in
- Height: 15 in

Camping Gear Inventory?

Jackie Sma

In general, what do you carry when you are planning to go camping?

What kind of bag do you use, if any?

Which of these are the bare essentials (in your opinion)?

What do you have on you at all times (in case a camping opportunity comes up at the last minute)?

Is there any gear you'd like to have more portable and/or convenient?

Any other comments appreciated as well. :)

Answer
You can see the gear from Mount Elbert in my day pack.

I carry a Never Summer down sleeping bag rated for zero degrees. I always pack a down jacket for nights and emergencies. I have a Big Agnes Fly Creek tent. I have an MSR water filter. I have four water bottles attached to my backpack. I have a Big Agnes Dual Core sleeping pad. I am using an emergency blanket as a footprint to protect the bottom of my tent. I have food and a JetBoil backpacking stove. I am packed and ready to leave for the wilderness today.

In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.

In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.

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What first time campers NEED bring to Joshua Tree?

mimi

Some friends and I are exploring the idea of heading out to Joshua Tree this weekend for some hiking and camping. This would be a first for all of us and we have no clue what to bring. Do they rent out tents or do we have to buy? also we like to hike? what trails would you recommend we explore? and what are must do things while at Joshua Tree? what about food wise? what should we bring? what about showering? greatly appreciate all responses.

Thank you

Answer
You're going to love Joshua Tree. It's unique.

I had actually started to respond to your questions because I hike and camp a lot and have been to Joshua Tree many times. But then I realized that YOU need to do the research on your own.

Here's just one of many links that you can access. http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/camping.htm

I will offer one bit of advice. You say you want to go camping and it will be your first time. That's awesome. Camping is something special and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. But anytime you walk in to a natural setting, whether it's a National Park or not, you need to understand that nature is not a theme park. Joshua Tree is very safe in some ways but very dangerous in others.

In terms of hiking there are many established trails throughout the park. Joshua Tree has exceptional hiking. But don't forget. It takes just a second for a great time to turn bad. You screw around on a boulder the chance for injury is high. You're in rattlesnake country so if you stick your hand in an area you can't see in to or don't watch your step, the chance for a bite is there. You decide to head off trail to go explore and the next thing you know you have no idea how to get back. It happens. So have fun...but be smart.

Oh...and don't talk loudly at night at your campsite. That's just the worst camping etiquette there is. Just groove on the quiet and the stars. That's where it's at.

Good places to go camping in Southern California?

drtoucan

Can someone recommend some places for camping in southern California (preferably San Diego county, but doesn't have to be) for camping.

Especially a place that is good for backpacking (you know, carrying your tent and all supplies in a backpack, then setting up camp wherever)

I will give out best answer

Thanks :)

Answer
My favorite place in Socal to camp is Joshua Tree National Park, it ROCKS! Literally. Fantastic landscape and fun but don't go in the summer. It's best in spring but good in Fall and not bad in the winter as long as the winds not howling.

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