QUICK EVERYONE! Get your tent lets go Camp outside Costco?

Not St�fy

I hear they're going to have 50 dollars off their Microscopes and the pizza is going to $5 a pie instead $9

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no way :S

and it's so cold outside :( even for CA

this sounds like I've told you before but... I don't know what kind of crazy Costcos you have in NYC but I've never seen any microscopes or $9 pizza (cost $10 here)

Instant up tent comfortable?

Has anyone used the Coleman "Instant Up Tent " ?
It is a new product in their lineup.
Six months ago a small vendor was displaying a fairly durable and expensive line of tents at Costco that look similar in design to the new Coleman Instant Up Tent. I have been trying to find them on the internet, but to no avail.
The Coleman product is cheaper but clearly is not made of the same materials.
My camping tents have been the 3 season quictent 2 man 1 room tent. I gave it to my son and now I wish I had it back.
My last boating/tent trip we got caught in fowl weather the last 2 days. I set up my Quick Shade canopy over my tent and we stayed dry but it took two structures to do that.
Hoping for experiences with an instant up tent.
http://www.quictents.com/peaktop/2-3man-pop-up-camping-tent.html

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My friend is using peaktop family tent, a valuable tent,easy to set up and portable.
We used an "instant up" tent for a few years and enjoyed it. The rain fly was not great but we live in the desert so didn't much care. I could never get the hang of twisting it "just so" to get it back into its bag but my wife as adept at it. The biggest gripe I had was that when it was stowed it was still bigger than I liked; not convenient for stowing in a car's trunk but ok for a pickup bed. When our last one got worn we just bought a regular rectangular tent.

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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.

Need advice on selecting a camp tent?

Debating reading this on my vacation next week. we have 6 person to go camping,so I quite set one this 6 man 3 Rooms Family Camping Tent,so is it enough for our family? is this kind of tent cozy? And besides,is it worth? http://www.quictents.com/peaktop/6-man-3-rooms-family-camping-tent.html

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My main concerns when buying a tent during my tent camping years (25+) were:

1) Enough room- Usually 6-8 people means 4 comfortably by the time everyone gets a sleeping bag, over night bag and a pillow in them along with leaving a place inside for shoes by the tent. If you cut the max number of people in half, that generally is what the tent will support comfortably with everyone having a little room to throw a bag on the floor and not have to sleep with it.

2) Ease of setup- I always went with the breakdown-shock corded poles because those were so much easier to set up other than the metal tent poles and guidelines staked all over the place. Often if there is not going to be a lot of wind, the weight of sleeping bags and clothes bags inside the tent was enough we didn't even stale downt he tent. Windy days means put a stake in each corner at least.

3) Enough windows- If your going to be using the tent in the summer at all, you will want enough windows that you can get good cross breeze moving through the tent to cool it off at night. Very important.

4) Good rainfly- a rainfly that actually covers the majority of the tent and especially the entrance is nice. Some tents even have a little porch covering on the front which can help keep the entrance area a little drier.

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Small campgrounds for tent camping in MD, DE, VA, WV, or PA?

Lepke

Does anyone know of any small campgrounds (I realize that "small" is relative) in the abovementioned states. We had a great time at Burton Island in Vermont, and would love to find a small campground (either state park or national park or private) that's not too crowded and the tent sites are relatively private. I am looking for personal experience, since I know about the websites and books that rate campgrounds. Thanks for the help.

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Try Elk Neck State Park in Cecil County Maryland. I was raised about 10 miles away and it is an excellent small site, for camping, fishing, hiking, whatever. Wonderful!! I know youll love it!!

Anybody know a good place to tent camp (not in a campground) in PA's Allegheny National Forest?

stubbs157

Hi. I want to tent camp in PA in the Allegheny National Forest - just park the car and walk into the woods, but I don't know where to go, or if I need a permit or what. Nearby fishing would be a plus. Any help would be cool.

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i have camped there for over 20 years, no permits, no pay, jsut watch for trail signs and DO NOT drive on them. Get onto Route 666 in the Village of Lynch. It is at the end of State Road 1003. you cross over the Tionesta River. now you can go right or left. then just look for gravel roads. i would suggest heading toward Minister Creek. about 2 miles down the road from see through bridge, is a great spot on the left. it is secluded and great fishing. if you need more info let me know.

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we want to go Camping in england?

Youngsairr

Me and my friends want to go camping in england, somewhere in woods and where we can set up tent and start fire and do some fishing stuff like that. is there a place like that in england?

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yes it certainly is, no freebies though you must pay for access.
http://www.camping-england.com/

I want to go camping (read below)?

Dora

(In About 10 weeks) No Caravan Camping, or Cabin but Tent Camping in the Woods with Bush Walking, Fishing, Camp Fires, etc. A good place for Me and my Friends to get together. I live in Newcastle, any places like this? Btw I don't want to be around other ppl (Obiously there will be ppl there BUT like not near ppl or bush walking with a group of ppl and stuff), I want it to be like, you chose I place to set up a camp and run by your own rules.

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Is that Newcastle as in Irn Bru? In north east England?
Where the A167 goes out to the A1 and then the other side of the roundabout the A696 goes past the airport and then to the Northumberland National Park where you can get lost in the woods for weeks and not see a soul for a fortnight and run out of fish and chips and mushy peas and have to live on what you've got?
Cos if it is the Northumberland National Park is the place for that.
Or up in Kielder Forest where there are miles of trails, a huge lake, loads of fish, sailing, swimming, canoes, places for tents, and a bus every three weeks...nah, not that bad.
The post bus goes every day to Kielder village. Sit in with the mail and go the scenic route while it gets delivered to all the lonely farms on the way.
Or is it Newcastle on the east coast of Ireland with the lovely Slieve Donard right behind it and a view to live for when you've run to the top and space for thousand tents in the hills all around where nobody will come by for days on end.?
Or is it one of the several Newcastles in USA, or in New Zealand or Australia or South Africa?
And you want your own rules too? Well, that could mean none of those places.
You need your own country for that and then you make the rules cos it's your very own country.

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any tips when going 4 camping, especially in the tropics? what if i get lost?

nuijnoob

what kind of tools should i bring, food... what kind of clothes n shoes should i wear? any other things that i should be aware of... like danger animals, insects, poisonous plants... or something else... more information would be better, as much as possible...

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Tent camping in the jungles of Central America and Mexico may provide one with the freedom to "set up camp" anywhere a whim may lead. This is true to a certain extent. But, there are certain considerations which must be exercised to facilitate an enjoyable experience.
My main motivation for writing this article is the huge volume of mail I receive requesting information on "how to camp in the jungle safely and comefortably." My several years of camping and expeditioning in the jungles of Mexico and Central America, has given me by trial and error, learned practices from the local indians, and invention brought about by need, some invaluable tips on keeping safe, dry and happy, in this environment of highly active microbes, insects, reptiles and tropical precipitation.

Where to set up camp:

Tenting is generaly safe to do in most 'national parks', biosphere reserves, and protected areas -- at most times of the year throughout Latin America. I usually recommend not camping near streams or rivers, which may be prone to flash flooding after a rain - rain which may be falling unknown to you in another valley far from your location. The most common mishap while jungle camping, usually ending in the death of the camping party, is the flash flood. One should endeavor to camp at least 25-feet above rivers and streams -- if possible. Setting up camp along beaches in or near an urban center may be a dangerous idea. Avoid this practice if at all possible. Beach camping near urban centers will make you an easy, high profile, and vulnerable target for the criminal. There are always cheap accommodations to be found at around $2-$5 per night. I've generally found that camping in remote areas of Central America near small villages, to be a much safer practice. When camping outside National Parks and Biosphere Reserves, try and track down the owner of the land you are contemplating setting up camp on - if at all possible. And, ask permission!

Biting insects and snakes:

I've found that poisonous snakes encounters are not that common while camping/tenting in Central America & Mexico. The fer-de-lance is just one of many many pit vipers (poisonous snakes) found on the jungle floor, and, in the trees. The general rule for setting up a jungle camp is: In areas where no clearing is provided for set-up, clear the camping area of low growth with a machete. Always use a hiking staff to probe unseen areas under thick growth for snakes before cutting. The best situation is setting up on a raised platform, off the jungle floor. Remember, many species of poisonous snakes are remarkably small. Some coral snakes are merely a foot long, and, thinner than a small finger; they could indeed slither through a minute opening in the zipper closure of your tent. If platforms are not available, check the forest floor carefully for ant trails and anthills. Avoid camping on or near an ant metropolis. Brushing away ant trails will simply empower these little survivors to bridge the gap again. When planning a camping foray into a protected area reserve, find out where the designated camping areas are before you clear any potentially near-extinct flora.

Do all your bathroom business before getting into your tent for the evening. Avoid drinking fluids in large quantities before sleeping -- which will cause you to exit the tent at night to urinate. Getting bitten by malaria infected mosquitoes is exponentially proportional to the quantity of times you exit your tent at night. And remember, snakes such as the fer-de-lance, or "barba-amarilla" in local lingo, are most active at night. Avoid walking around in the jungle at night if at all possible. Or, if you must work in this situation, purchase "snake chaps" before doing so. When walking in the jungle, watch where you place every footstep. When stopped in the jungle, you may look up into the trees. When walking, concentrate on where you place each footstep, not on looking up into the trees! The most common place for a poisonous snake to bite you is on the foot or ankle. Be careful when climbing over logs blocking the trail. Some species of poisonous snakes may be found in higher numbers living along river banks. Ask the local people if there is a snake problem in the general area. Its also a good idea to hire a local to accompany you into the jungle. It probably won't cost you much and his/her information and guidance may prove to be invaluable.

Antivenon. Yes or no?

One member of your camping group must have at least two "Sawyer venom extraction kits." Learn how to use the kits before venturing into the jungle; especially when you may be many hours or days away from emergency medical facilities. You may be able to purchase the snake antivenon from several sources in Costa Rica (ie. Instituto Picado); just the administration of the "horse syrum" snake antivenon itself may cause the bite victim to fall into shock and die of alergic reaction. You need to be a trained medical specialist to administer snake antivenon. A sheep syrum based antivenon is currently being worked on, which is far less likely to induce shock and death to its recipient. But this is still far from being available commercially.

Keeping your food from being eaten by critters:

The most efficient way to keep your food safe from rodents and insects, is to keep everything edible inside sealed containers -- such as the Nalgene plastic bottle. If you have just a few crumbs inside your pack, (inside your tent) a rat will certainly snif it out and chew through the wall of the tent, and the pack's cloth to get at the crumbs. You can be absolutely certain of that. Practice good housekeeping in the jungle. Keep all food outside your living quarters in sealed bottles. Hang all sealed foods from a tree limb inside a food net. Avoid eating in your tent. Store your washed pots and pans in the hanging food net as well. For cooking and drinking water, you'll have to filter then purify. I use the "Katadyne" filter, because it has proven over the years, to be the most reliable. Period. You can't afford to fool with your health in the jungle. A new Katadyne "Pocket Filter" will clean 50,000 liters of water on one ceramic filter. There are no filters made that will trap the dreaded virus. Only chemical add-on attachments to some water filters will accomplish this. After filtering the water, add one drop of chlorine (or equivalent POLAR-PURE) per liter, to kill the viruses.

Some of the viruses which may be found in the Central American water (fresh and saltwater) include: hepatitis-A, Polio, and worse. These are incurable diseases once they are contracted.



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Recommended equipment:

Tents:
Use a tent which is very well factory seam sealed including the fly - if possible. Make shure there are NO small holes around the zipper closure of your tent. A nasty, vicious biting ant called "sanpopos" crawl out of the ground during heavy rains, and have been known to get inside poorly sealed tents. Getting bitten by one of these ants is like someone putting out a lit cigarette on your skin. Use a sticky "duct tape" to seal the zipper opening if possible after you've crawled in for the night. Your tent should be of a design which promotes air circulation under the fly and is the most water resistant possible given your budget. Four-season tents are not a good idea for jungle use. They have a very restricted "air flow" under the fly and are large and heavy to carry. Use a "summer or biking" tent. Remember to seam seal all sewing/stitching in the corners of your tent if this in not already done. Applying a seam sealant in a high humidity environment is not a good idea as the sealant will take forever to cure! Seam seal before you leave for the humid jungle.

Some light-weight $120-$220 tents I recommend for jungle camping:

Walrus Arch Rival two-man. Has factory sealed heavy duty fly made of tough polyester fabric for extra UV and rain resistance. Has no-see-um netting tight weave over a greater area for super ventilation. Optional very heavy duty footprint to keep those sharp spear-like stems you may have cut away to clear your camp area from puncturing your tent floor. This tent is VERY water resistant under heavy tropical rain (provided you set up on well drained ground). Weight about 4.2 lbs.

Similar tents: Kelty Windfoil

Eureka Apex two-man. Has "high-low" climate control system door design to allow greater control of air flow through the tent. Has greater surface coverage of no-see-um netting in four locations throughout the tent. You need to seam seal this tent but after a good sealant job, its quite water-tight. This tent may be used in locales where you are exposed to possible lightening hits - the use of fiberglass poles over aluminum makes it less conductive/attractive to lightening strike (I said "less conductive" not a guarantee). This tent is a little heavier at about 6 lbs.

Similar tents: Eureka Zephyr

Eureka Summer Breeze is a one-man ultra light tent with fiberglass poles. Total weight is 2.9 lbs. This tent needs to be seam sealed well but, is quite water- tight after. This tent is for technical trekkers who want to travel light. There is not much room inside but one could fit their 80-liter pack inside in a squeeze.

Similar tents: Outbound Clip Corona Plus Bivouac, Outbound Clip Andromeda Bivouac


Sleeping bag/sack under $100:
Archipel 900 Gram extremely small packed size about 14" x 5.5". Has 350gr of Thinsulate Liteloft. Keeps you warm when fill is saturated with humidity. Dries out very quickly in tropical sun. Weight 2 lbs.

Similar sleeping bags: Archipel Bikelite, Kelty Nomad 55 deg


Camping stoves for use in developing countries under $30:
Transporting any type of fuel for your camping stoves such as naphta, methyl hydrate, kerosene, propane/butane etc...aboard a commercial passenger aircraft from the USA and Canada is absolutely not permitted!. This includes the packing in your luggage of a used camp stove (one which has had fuel in its container). You'll have to bring down a new campstove in your check-in luggage which is COMPLETELY factory clean of fuel. Compounding the problem of transporting your used camp stove is the fact that there is no naphta or any fancy propane/butane bottles for ministoves available in most of Central America. The only exceptions are some city centers in Mexico and Costa Rica. Even so, you may not be able to find naphta or white gas even there. Also, virtually ALL the unleaded gasoline in Central America is contaminated with suspended solids and sometimes water. This includes K-1 or kerosene. You will clog your generator on your stoves very quickly if you do not double filter any fuel bought in Central America. Finding "clean" kerosene at a gas station is very difficult at best. Last time I was in Honduras (1997) it took us hours to find any facility with decently clean kerosene at all. If you want to bring your Peak I or equivalent, buy at least three spare generators for each week you plan on camping and using the stove. You'll also need to bring down heating paste to "pre-heat" your generator if burning kerosene. I would have to recommend using "denatured alcohol" or "isoplopyl alcohol" burning stoves - mostly used in Europe. It will take you longer to boil water and heat your food but the fuel is generally available in most pharmacies and hardware stores in developing countries.

Trangia Denatured Alcohol Stove extremely small packed volume with the stand -- about the size of a large electric shaver. Weight about 6.5 ozs. (minus the pot & pan set and wind screen). I would highly recommend you get the aluminum wind screen and pot & pan set with the unit (about 14 ozs). This stove is used by the Swedish army and for good reason. The unit is so small that I would bring a second one (minus the wind screen $25) to heat water with. Remember, never use this stove in your tent. The flame is almost invisible. Because of the clean burning nature of this stove the burned fuel produces absolutely NO smoke and therefore NO sooty black pots to scrub. You can also burn isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) in the Trangia but because isopropyl alcohol has 3-carbons instead of denatured alcohol's 2-carbons, it will produce black smoke and therefore dirty black pots. Trangia products are available from MSR and any MSR dealer. To further decrease the heating/boiling time with your Trangia set, I would recommend you buy a "Hurricane" pot & pan set (sometimes quite difficult to locate a retail store with any stock). This increases the heating efficiency of the Trangia stove by up to 20%. The Hurricane has its own built-in wind screen therefore you don't need the Trangia's pot & pan set or the Trangia wind screen. A similar pot & pan set to the Hurricane is the "MSR XPD Heat Exchanger". The major difference between Hurricane & MSR XPD units are the MSR's lack of a built-in wind screen. XPD prices are around $34.

Similar alcohol stoves:There is another European (German) made "isopropyl alcohol" stove about the size of a coffee mug but I could not find a reseller in North America. The translated price of this unit in US dollars is: $25.


Special "must-have" clothing for tropical trekking:
Avoid any cotton clothing (underwear and socks included) when trekking and camping in the tropics. Though, I broke this rule once and wore a pair of cotton/canvas expedition shorts. Cotton will never dry out completely in the 80-99% constant humidity of the rain forest. Cotton clothing will go mouldy after stored in your pack in as little as 5-days. You'll find it very difficult to bleach out the mould and you can never get rid of the "horrible odour" of some moulds. Cotton will get damp and wet and stay wet during your entire expedition -- even the so-called "tropical light-weight" cotton clothing. Cotton socks and underwear are absolute no-no's. Trekking in the hot tropics with a pair of socks with greater than 10% cotton content will almost certainly ruin and blister your feet. Use a "thin topped" and "dense soled" sock such as the ULTIMAX, THOR-LO, DU-RAY, WIGWAM, etc...brands which are made up of apprx. 38% wool, 45% acrylic, 9% nylon, 6% holofil and 2% spandex (for elasticity). If you wish, you may use a thin polypropylene liner sock to wick away perspiration). The above type of sock will keep your feet relatively dry and with good boots, relatively blister free. The above socks will also dry much quicker than cotton socks. Polypropylene underwear is an absolute must in tropical humidity. Cotton underwear will chafe and irritate you and may render you immobile. The cost of this underwear is about four times that of cotton but it is more than worth it.

4 Season camping tents?

wolf_in_hu

Lately I've been getting into the whole wilderness survival thing, and I've done a bit of a background research in it. I've come to find out it's best to get 4 season tents because 1. You're not limited to any type of season and 2. They're vastly more durable than regular tents but I've still got a few questions I'd like cleared up.

Are the best tents really dome shaped? I've heard the dome or "cross bar top" shaped tents provide the best structure in high wind situations, I'd like the opinion of someone with experience. Is it really the Tent design or the way the person sets it up? Also I've heard that low profile tents are better suited for high winds just how low exactly? I'm more than willing to sacrifce head room for preformance (come on it's a camping tent, you're suppose to sleep in the thing not throw a dance party)

Are they're any good 4 season tents that ARE NOT school bus yellow? I know some may argue this is a safety thing so you can find your way back to camp, but if the weather is really bad common sense says not to got wandering around. Plus my mother and father have gone hunting together, they say you can't see the orange "safety" outfits even at 10 feet. This is just a personal choice thing.

And finally, are there any dependable, highly rated 4 season tents for 1 person? I'd like to travel as light as possible, I'll settle for a 2 person tent if I have to but 1 person tents would be ideal.

As far as price goes it really doesn't matter to me, I've come to find out as far as camping equipment goes you truly get what you pay for. And any additional information camping wise is welcomed by the way.
By the way I should point out that I'm mostly interested in preformance of the tent and it's color, I'll deal with a little extra weight in the pack if I have to but still it's nice to look around for what you want.

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I would recommend a good three season tent check under Sierra designs they make some great tents. I have had one now for a three years and camped in below zero weather in it and had some nasty rainfalls and have never had a problem. North face makes some great products as well. I am not sure where you live but in Canada we have a store called MEC they make their own brand of tents and are very good as well if you google MEC it will come up and you can look at their catalog. But if I was you check out Sierra Designs I would say they are the best tent on the market. I have the Electron a great two man dome tent with two vestibules.

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Tent camping in bear country?

MissK

The last time I camped in bear country (a variety of states) I was married, so I wasn't too concerned ... plus my husband at the time had a 44 w/ him when we slept. For the first time, I'll be camping in bear country (Yellowstone) ... alone. I was reading on the nps.gov site re: bear safety. It mentions properly store beverages (even water). Don't mind my naive question ... but is it UNSAFE to have bottled water in my tent? Of course I will NOT have any food in my tent, nor toiletries (which I never knew about not having toiletries in a tent till I read the NPS info) ... but I'd like to at least have water. What's your thoughts? Safe or not?

Any other info I need to know? Things to consider?

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You will be fine with a bottle of water inside your tent. The problem is when bears see bottles in the open they think food will be nearby.

Don't bring anything into your tent that has any scent, even if it is in an airtight container. If you store food or beverages in your vehicle, even if in an ice chest, place them in the trunk or over with a blanket so they cannot be seen by curious bear.

It is good practice to setup your cooking and dining area as far away from your tent as possible to avoid any lingering scent from attracting bears. 100 feet is recommended. It is also good practice to change your clothing and wash-up after dinner and before you enter your tent, again to remove as much scent as possible. Use scent-free soaps, deodorants and other hygienic products, and even if unscented, store them as you would your food. Trash also needs to be stored as you do food.

The good news is that improvements in wildlife management, particularly in regards to bears, has significantly reduced the incidents of bear raids and attacks in Yellowstone. There have been 43 bear attacks on humans in Yellowstone between 1980 and 2011, an average of 1.3 per year, out of 21 million overnight campers in the same period.

Contrary to a prior posting, you can legally carry firearms in most areas of the park, subject to Wyoming and Montana state firearms laws. Open carry is allowed without a permit. Concealed carry is allowed with a concealed carry permit (except that Wyoming residents do not require a CCW while in the Wyoming section of the park). Both Montana and Wyoming has reciprocal CCW agreements with other states. Firearms may not be brought into the visitor centers.

However, firearms are not considered the best protection against wildlife attack. If you are concerned for your safety you should consider keeping bear deterrent spray at hand for quick use. Use the spray only if you are threatened with attack, do not use it as prophylactic to try to keep bears from visiting your campsite. Bears will actually be attracted to the smell of the bear spray, so if you do need to discharge the spray to fend off an attack, immediately leave the area and notify the park rangers of the time and location of the encounter.

Tent camping near Yellowstone at the end of May. Do you have any suggestions for areas and tips?

Donnie

I will be camping near Yellowstone at the end of May. I have never been. The area between Yellowstone and Tetons seems like a good general location ... but I really don't know anything. Ideally I will be in an area that allows dispersed camping. I welcome all suggestions, tips, and advice.

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Check in at the ranger station give them an itinerary of your plans and get the dispersed camping permit. Some area's even for dispersed camping require a reservation ie wilderness area's. Be bear aware and know your limitations.

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I want to buy a camping tent.?

Q. I find that there is a much better selection online, the only problem is that I dont use credit cards. So, is there any websites out there that sells camping tents that will let you order and then pay after you recieve your mercandise. ABC Distributing and LTD Commodities are both great websites, but unfortunately they do not sell tents. Can anyone help?

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Well, you can buy a prepaid credit card, just like a gift card. I saw some American Express cards you can recharge at the grocery store just the other day.

As for the tent. Go to an outdoor store (like REI or Sports Authority), tell them what you are looking for in a tent. Have them show you some models and have them set them up for you.

THEN go check out sierratradingpost.com

You will be happy you did, happy camper!

what is the best tent i could get?

Alex

I'm looking for the best possible tent i could get in the 50$ price range.

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For $50 go to walmart, Target or Sports Authority.

If you`re camping for the first time or taking someone else who has never been camping I`d get a tent more expensive than $50...you definitely get what you pay for. Would a $50 tent work? Of Course but if it rains you may be swimming inside of it. I`d buy a small tarp to setup over the tent if they are calling for rain. Cant go wrong with Coleman tents in that price range.

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what is the largest "alpine" tent you can buy and where might I go upon buying it ?

Q. Ok, basially I am new to camping. The camping that we do is not really camping. we pitch a tent in a clearing in the woods at my house. I am looking to buy a very large tent. the tent that we are using right now fit 8 people.Now what I have been looking for a tent with multiple rooms. what would be the largest Alpine tent that I can buy and where might I buy this large tent.

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http://www.gearworld.com/camping-hiking-tents-family-large-tents_86-stype_2-gear.html

http://www.fingerhut.com/search.aspx?searchstring=tents&cxid=0

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/search/index.jsp?categoryId=2279634&f=PAD%2FType%3A+Tent%2FCabin%26%23047%3BFamily&fbc=1&fbn=Type%3A+Tent%7CCabin%26%23047%3BFamily

camping??!?

ana

i kno nuthin about it ! lol any tips on what to take i kno u need to bring a tent ! but what else!? like what do i need to look out for and what games can me and ma cuzins play!!! and is it fun? lol any suggestions??? xcuse the typing grammer i dont like to spell out the words! ;]

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Shelter
Bedding

__Tent __Sleeping bag
__Ground cloth/tarp __Sheets/blankets
__Extra stakes __Pillow
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes __Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Axe or hammer __Air pump
__Mat for tent entrance __Repair kit for air mattress
__Dust pan/brush __Utility bags for storage




Cooking

__Large water jug & water bucket __Potholders/oven mitts
__Coolers/ice __Pots and frying pans with lids
__Thermos __Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Stove with fuel/propane __Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Matches/lighter __Tongs
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner __Skewers/grill forks
__Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc __Can opener/bottle opener
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill __Folding table
__Fire starters/newspaper __Dutch oven
__Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips __Pie irons
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls __Mugs/paper cups
__Silverware/plastic silverware __Mixing bowl
__Measuring cups __Cutting board
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil __Ziplock bags
__Paper towels __Napkins
__Trash bags __Dish pan
__Dish soap __Dish rags/towels
__Clothes pins __Scrub pad/brillo
__Cooking oil/Pam spray __Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Containers for food storage __Potato peeler




Clothes Personal
__Shoes/boots __Shower shoes/flip flops
__Jeans/pant/belt __Towels/washcloth
__Shorts __Soap in plastic case/shampoo
__T-shirts __Tooth brush/tooth paste
__Socks/extra socks __ Deodorant
__Hat __Comb/brush
__Bandana __Razor
__Sweatshirt/jacket __Feminine products
__Underwear __Toilet paper
__Sleep clothes __Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket
__Rain gear __Camping shower/shower pump
__Swim suit/towel __Other personal items
__Laundry bag __Personal medications--take extra




Miscellaneous
__Sunscreen/chapstick __Flashlight/batteries
__Lantern with fuel/mantles __Pocket knife
__Extra batteries/bulbs __Plastic grocery bags
__Compass __Binoculars
__Bug repellant/candles __Rope/clothes line
__Whistle __Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
__Water filters/purification/treatment __Bungi cords/straps
__Camera/battery/film/video (see photo jigsaw puzzles) __Cards/games/toys/golf
__Books/magazines (a Kindle would be better) __Duct tape/electrical tape
__Candles __Notepad/pen
__Maps/directions __Reservations info./confirmation
__Misc. tools __Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies
__Backpack/fanny pack __Small shovel
__Fishing gear/license/bait __Safety pins
__Radio __Money/ID/credit card/quarters
__musical instruments/song books __Bikes/helmets
__Camp chairs __Travel alarm clock
__Sunglasses __Work gloves
__Hammock __Umbrella
__First aid kit __Hand wipes
__Tissues __Drinks/snacks
__Saw/axe __Small sewing kit
__Park map/guidebooks/trail maps __Fire extinguisher
__Lantern pole or hanger __Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
__Collapsible drying rack __Scissors
__Popcorn __Watch
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
__Tell someone of your plans - give details of where you are going and when
you expect to return, give directions and possible alternative roads that you may take, provide cell phone numbers, vehicle description and license plate numbers, hand-held radio channel and codes that you will use, and provide local authority phone numbers (State Police, Game & Fish Commission, Sheriff Dept, etc.) for the county or area that you will be in.

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This question is for the people of noosa.?

fUnKi BaBi

My partner and I have a 5 month old daughter and are currently staying with relatives in Tewantin, Noosa. In the next week to two weeks we need to move out as there are too many people staying for christmas. I need to find a place where we can stay for 2-4 weeks and that will cost around 100-130 per week. Please let me know as time is running out.
Sorry guys but camping is NOT an option. And if your going to be rude please do not answer, i do not need to be abused just for asking a question.

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Are you kidding?! You won't get a holiday rental for that amount per night, let alone per week. And you won't find anyone willing to give you a couple of weeks in a permanent rental. Why don't you have a mini-holiday and go camping? You could try Coolum, Peregian... maybe around Cooroy? I'm struggling to think of camp grounds actually.. but I'm sure there's more around. You can pick up small tents and airbeds pretty cheaply nowadays (there's a BCF, Boots, etc around Maroochydore - you could set yourself up for less than $150 if you're not too fussy). If you'll still be in and out of the house you won't need all the cooking facilites and extra stuff. We did loads of camping when our kids were babies and it's not really a hassle. It'll be a LOT less stressful than trying to find accommodation.

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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.

largest commercial camping tent?

James Madi

I am looking for the largest commercial camping tent I can find, preferably one that sleeps like 20 for a party. any suggestions on where to look?

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The Eureka Condo is one of the largest commercial camping tents I know of. It's 10'6" x 20'. Depending on how close you want to be to each other while you are sleeping, you might be able to squeeze 15 people into it. I would guess that you could fairly easily sleep12. Here's a link for it.
http://www.ultimatetentstore.com/store-products-37215-Eureka-Condo_41440723.html

Your better option might be to get 2 small tents that would each sleep 10 pretty comfortably. I think price wise you would come out about the same. Here are a couple of options that could work for that route.
http://www.ultimatetentstore.com/store-products-44206-Eureka-Copper-Canyon-1512_41440754.html
http://www.ultimatetentstore.com/store-products-37251-Eureka-Blue-Mesa-1610-(3-Room)_41440711.html

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I need a cool spot to camp near los angeles?

Phil

I'm going with my wife and two young children. I am willing to drive a few hours or so, if it's a good spot. It would be nice to be near water because I know it's going to be hot. Any recommendations would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

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Here are a few areas. I do believe you can pitch a tent at these areas as well.

Where can I go last minute tent camping? In Los Angeles area?

Kirby[Hale

Trying to find somewhere cheap and somewhat close I live in culver city

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Your best bet would be to go to reserveamerica.com and see what's available. This time of year, you may find openings. Doheny State Beach is pretty close, down in Dana Point. San Celemente State Beach is just a little further. To the north, you have Leo Carillo State Park in Malibu, and Carpinteria State Beach.

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Primitive Camping Around NW Ohio.?

Jared and

We have a pop up camper and all we need is a pump for water, a outhouse, fire ring, and dumpster. I don't want a large campground I have tried Indiana's, Ohio's, and Michigan's state sites and maybe I am not looking in the right place. I am from Oregon and used to BLM camping you pull in put your money in a slot and usually don't see more than one or two people the whole time you are there. We want to go camping next year we didn't go this year because we are sick of crowded places.
I dont want electric, flushing toilets, a water hookup, showers, a pool. I really dont care if we have to bring in our own water and take out our own trash. I want a fire ring and a outhouse.

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Hi!
This may not help much, I don't have an Ohio map in front of me .I moved here (Oregon) from Ohio, and remember what a struggle it was to find quiet camping. Hocking Hills is great, or the park near Cleves (Miami something Park? less great, but site 13 is quiet) Other than that, not sure. They have a different idea of camping in Ohio, less wildernessy, far less primitive (they don't have much protected land left) and private. I know what you mean, the facilities are unimportant if the site and park are about nature loveliness. The area around Blue Creek, near Peebles, has some cool caves and streams, maybe there are parks in the region. Good Luck!

By the way, I am going tent/car camping tomorrow, want to head away from Portland to a warm lake, but am weary of RT. 26 and 84, and the Mt. Hood area. Any ideas or places that stand out as stellar /low elevation (we want a warm quiet lake) within 2 or 3 hours that you recall?

I do remember heading out of Ohio to fulfill nature needs. Hocking Hills is a highlight, but may be far way for you, but Red River Gorge in KY is lovely, and has good tent camping for those who want to be away from RV'S and other things of man. I spent a week there once, resting after the Appalachian Trail. Lots to see, cool rock formations, and creeks. Best to you!.

Help w/ campgrounds in OR.???!!!!?

Christina

My boyfriend and I are looking for camp sites (tent camping) in OR. They need to be affordable, have restroom facilities, showers (would be nice but not mandatory), a fire pit, and most of all FUN!! We are considering Loon Lake Recreation Center, Rogue River, or Mt. Hood...are these any good?? Any suggestions on specific campgrounds would be appreciated! Thanks! :o)

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I have done tons of camping in Oregon. The only public camp grounds that I have stayed at that has every thing you are asking for and I can say anything about from experience is these. Cove Palisades State Park in Central Oregon. Fort Steven's State Park near Astoria, and Barview Jetty County Park outside of Tillamook. All of my camping experience in or around Mount Hood has been off the beaten path and more "primitive"

The three above are all tremendously fun. All three have everything you are asking for, including showers. My personal favorite is the one at Barview Jetty. Here is why. I am a fishermen and the fishing is good here. You can catch various types of fish from the jetty. You can even buy a device that attaches to you fishing pole to catch crab. I would make a seafood feast of fish and crab at the end of the day for dinner. They have fish cleaning stations here that make it easy to do. Just up the road from the campground (walking distance) is a small store where you can buy bait, beer and even pizza! I will post links for all three that tell you more specifics about them, what there is to do, how much they cost, etc. Have fun!

http://www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/parks/Campgrounds.htm

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_179.php

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_32.php

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How hurricane Katrina exactly effected southern Louisiana?

Q. I need to know exactly how southern Louisiana (mainly Arcadiana) was effected. I'd like to know the time the hurricane hit, damage, death toll. Please. It's for a project.

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I was camping in a tent at the time.

Ya'll know any good camping spots down in louisiana?

Ashley;Nic

Im goin down there to go camping With a few Friends for a week or so.. we dont got no idea where we can go.. HELP!! ;D
Thanks(:

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State parks are always a great place & a lot safer these days. Also are you going in a tent or other? Some helpful hints...get a site with water & electricity hook ups, a camping site that is close to a bathroom & showers. May want to choose a site that offers great fire wood for a cheap price. Do not leave any coolers in your tent or garbage outdoors due to creatures. Find a camp site that has possibly a hiking trail or something you & your friends will enjoy doing together. I searched for some sites for you & placed them down under my sources info. Happy camping & Many blessings!

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Camping Tent Recomendation?

Hysol

I would like to purchase a camping tent and am looking for a manufacturer recommendation. It would be a 3 season tent. I need it to be water proof.

I checked Consumer Report and they have never rated tents. Every time I look at some tent online there are good and bad reviews that often counterdict each other.

Do any of you out there know of a good unbiased site that has reviewed and rated tents?

Do any of you out there own a tent brand that you really like? ( waterproof, zippers work well, well made).

Thank you all in advance.
Wow, thank you for all of your responses. Great questions that you asked.
OK, I would be using this tent for two uses. One would be hauled with a motorcycle in a pull behind trailer (Marine Corps vet here-Run to the Wall and Rolling Thunder rides done every year.). And I would be using it with a car for traveling. No back packing. I am 60 years old, not much hiking done here. I need waterproof. I don't mind spending some dinero on the tent. I would prefer a 4 person tent (might have a young lady friend with me now an then) and I would prefer being able to stand up in the tent. I am 6 foot tall.
I hope that supplies more info for all of you.
Thanks for the help.

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You failed to provide critical details: size, weight, type of camping.
When I am car camping, I am fine with the cheap department-store tent that holds a queen-sized air mattress and all of my gear. However, I use very different tents that are one-fifth as heavy and ten times more expensive when backpacking in remote mountain tundra locations. Generally, within a class based on weight and cost, you will find many similar models that are about equal in quality. If you spend a few hundred dollars, you will get a good tent.

Big Agnes Fly Creek UL-1, $330
MSR Hubba Hubba 2, $300

A few great tents are manufactured for:

Big Agnes
MSR
GoLite
Marmot
The North Face
Sierra Designs

Backpacker Magazine has good tent reviews.

Need a good sturdy water proof tent. What is a good brand?

highrange1

Camping at Talledage speedway at the end of April. I'm looking for a good cheap ($150) tent to buy. My last one was to big. And It stayed cold inside. It was a colman 2 room with screen room, about 5 ft tall, I need a sturdy, warm/cool, dry tent for 2 adults plus gear. need one that wont rip easy like my last one.

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A big tent will be harder to warm up from body heat. A small tent will not have much room. A tent that stays cool will be hard to keep warm. A low-end tent might have a hard time meeting all your requirements.

I've shopped often at Campmor's and Cabela's. Campor has a lot of good deals; a lot of their stuff is surplus/overstock/leftovers, but still name brand or good stuff. Cabela's is a good all around supplier; plenty of stuff, reasonable prices.

My interest in tents is 3-season backpacking ones, so I'm more interested in a light compromise tent than a car-camping family tent.

Consumer Reports, July 2005, in order of score for MEDIUM 60 to 80 sq. ft.; all are dome tents:
Coleman Sundome 10x10 #9180-101 CR Best Buy $100, fits 3-4 people
Kelty Yellowstone 6, $160, fits 3-4 people
Coleman Crestline #9277E107, $75, fits 2-3 people
Ozark Trail 9x9 5-Person Easy-Set, $58, fits 3-4 people
Wenzel Cedar Brook Family Dome #36149, $85, fits 2-3 people
Eddie Bauer Sport Dome 3- or 4-Person, $80, fits 2-3 people

SMALL 30 to 40 sq. ft. All are domes.
Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3, $225, fits 1-2
L.L.Bean Duolite, $200, fits 1-2
Eureka Apex 3XTA, $170, fits 2
Sierra Designs Meteor Light, $230, fits 1-2
Cabelas Trekker Classic Dome CR Best Buy, $50, fits 2
Kelty Gunnison 2, $140, fits 1-2
Eureka Tetragon 7, $80, fits 2
Coleman Sundome 7x7 9180-707 CR Best Buy, $50, fits 2

Check prices and any reviews at Amazon.

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Is this a good tent for the money?

Pancake Ef

I'm deciding if I should get this tent. I will use it for vacations/camping/hiking/hunting etc. It will be used in the rain, snow, daylight, etc.

It seems like it's everything I want, but the price is so low for a 4 season tent, which is why i'm asking.

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Alpinismo-Season-Tent-Aluminum-Poles/dp/B003ZZHS84/ref=lh_ni_t
Would something like this be better?
http://www.amazon.com/Mountaineering-Person-Aluminum-Backpacker-5-Feet/dp/B0036R8K10/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1338326296&sr=8-2

Someone else said that 3 season tents can make it through 4 season weather..

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Do yourself a favor and stop shopping for tents on Amazon. Buy your books and records there but NOT camping gear.

Go to the Campmor site and limit yourself to the brands they sell.

What distinguishes 4 season tents from 3 season is that they have better wind resistance, have a roof design that will not collapse under a load of snow or ice and usually have vestibules that allow external storage of gear plus a sheltered area to cook in during bad weather. If you are not planning to camp out in the snow, a 3 season will work fine.

PS If you are just one of those stubborn people who is going to keep posting the same question until somebody agrees with you, please stop wasting our time and just buy the thing. Then when it doesn't quite work out like you hoped, don;t say we didn't warn you.

which 2 person tent? please help?

Josh

need to buy a 2 person tent for some camping. Mainly car camping so not really backpacking. I am looking at one of these two:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043HM5M2/ref=s9_simh_gw_p200_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0W4AEST4BY4MPV5E260H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016HMBN0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p200_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=09V0JNX5ZMT0F5ZZA7JT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

which one would you prefer? Thanks in advance!
figured amazon link would be sufficient enough, but here they are:

Eureka Apex 2XT FG Backpacking Tent

Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent
Thanks

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There is a big weight difference between these two, almost 4lbs. Also a 2 pole dome design verses a single pole both are 3 season tents the Coleman is a full mesh so for hot starry nights the better tent both have equvilant guarantees and reputations for me as a backpacker weight is criticle I would choose the Apex.

Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes, Tunnels and Sacks
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

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can u pls tell me the the minimum price of a single skined camping tent in usa?

zrkhans

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You can pick up a cheap tent (both quality-wise and price-wise) for about $20-$40 at K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc.

Overall, these tents are not good. They may get you through a relatively dry weekend, but they don't hold up in the long-run.

A safer bet is to get something from Campmor or Sierra Trading Post. I bought a 2-person Eureka! tent from Campmor in 1999 for $100. I used it daily for two summers as a backpacking guide and it is still in good condition.

Spend a few more bucks and get something that will last. The North Face, Sierra Designs, and Kelty make some great tents too, but you will pay through the nose. Most of them start at $160 for a 2-person tent.

Year round tent camping in the smokies?

Isaiah

What would I need and how to stay out of site? I have list my job and I need advice on how to camp all year. trying to save $by doing this.

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I've seen the best tents money can buy blown into the night off mountains.
There are rags of those that were torn apart when ground placement held
on some of my uphill climb. I've had a tent in-hand drag me over icy stone.
I suggest a mid-level tent like Coleman, cheap, well-made. Dome with rain
fly, window flaps, with zippered mesh bug protection and portal closures.
You absolutely must apply seam sealant on all exposed interior stitching.
Stand tent turned inside out to seam seal if possible as you can't sleep
with the fire hazard and toxic odor. When dry sealant is your best friend.
Avoid fouling zipper teeth with sealant. Have extra sealer for repair. Duct
tape also for short-term patching; cold isn't duct tape friendly. Two areas are
likely to tear first: 1. Tent floor. Tent should be on a hillside but level, with
tarp under floor, and layers of cardboard inside tent over flooring for insulation.
Expect deterioration of floor cardboard and renew if damp or issues arise.
2. Mesh, it tears easily, and you need to respect that. You want room for
stuff. Higher tents have contain more air to warm (heat rises and bleeds fast),
there's wind resistence, so you need a shed shelter over it with sides facing
an expected weather frontage. Logs in a three side layer work and better hold
exterior tarp. It won't have to be waterproof but it must blunt wind chill / speed.
Digging into hillside requires wall support to avoid untimely burial. Log steps
with hammered pegs work. Double weather walls and roofing need vented air
space to vent moisture. Tents are designed as temporary shelter. You'd better
be filling sandbags to build better. Build around your tent. Work around the
braced exterior of stacked log grid. Focus on foot diameter logs, hand saw,
saw file, file oil, rags, hand winch, nylon sling lengths for log tow and hoist.
Tree nails. Claw hammer. Shovel. You won't have something. Find ruins
you can salvage. Dead cars to strip. You want a location with water that if
frozen you can still access. A USA hermit was arrested in 2013 and he
said that after a half-lifetime of being totally self-sufficient the only thing left
of personal property were prescription eye-glasses. Don't be a hermit. Using
Google Earth it wasn't hard to find a limestone grotto for boys in the UK to
sleep in and they were half-planet distant. Maybe you can do better in a chair.

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Where are the closest camping grounds to Chicago?

misterbiso

I just want to pitch a tent for the night, doesn't need to be anything spectacular. Needs to be close to Chicago though (preferably a little north).

Thanks!

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ZIon national park in zion illinois very nice place about 2 hours north right on the lake
Starved rock another national park about 1 - 2 hours away
indiana dunes 40 minutes from chicago
lake schafer in indiana 45 minutes from chicago
yogi bear campground near mendota 2 and half hours west of chicago
woodhaven lakes also near mendota

Where can I go tent camping in Wisconsin without bothering with the State Parks and/or reserved camp grounds?

Edward M

Any ideas? A couple friends and I would like to go camping no further than 4-5 hours away from Chicago without bothering with State Park nonsense, etc... Is this possible? Any stories good or bad? We're planning on next weekend and we'll be bringing everything we need, and are prepared to rough it in a beautiful setting. Thanks ahead of time!

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Any National Forest near you will allow primitive camping, for free, unless otherwise posted. Maintained campgrounds, even in these forests, may charge a fee...they are providing water, waste disposal, etc. and can't do that for free. There is one forest in Wisconsin, and another in Illinois...I don't know enough about their location, relative to where you live, to know which would be the closer.

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Best tent camping in Southern California during Jan/Feb?

Rob James

I'm looking to take a 2 or 3 day trip with the girlfriend and was looking to find a camping area that's good for pitching a tent during January. I live in Orange County and was hoping to not go too far north. I'd say Santa Barbara and below. I hear Joshua Tree would probably be too cold at night. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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Any of the coastal ranges are good this time of year, In the O.C. there is a nice hike in campsite in the crystal cove state park, few know about it it's about a mile and a half into the back portion of the park. Up the coast is Malibu state there are many car camp sites and a couple of hike in campsites there as well. If your looking to car camp, Casper's regional park on the ortega hwy in the OC has some great tent sites and Doheny beach is popular. Going south to San Diego county I like Rancho Cuyamaca state park they have hike in camp sites as well as car camp sites. Keep in mind jan/feb are the coldest months for camping in Kalifornistan and many campgrounds close for the winter definitely those above 5000ft.. here is couple of links to get you started

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/recreation/camping/index.shtml

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=614

http://www.crystalcovestatepark.com/

Where can I tent camp for free in Southern California?

Katie

I want to tent camp next weekend and I was wondering where the best places are that are free. Here are my stipulations:

-No chains/ snow tires required
-Around San Bernardino
-FREE
-Tent camping

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this time of the year your best bet is probably in the desert. You might try Anza Borrega or the Mojave National Preserve. You can camp pretty much where ever you want for free, but be aware there would be no facilities and you have to pack everything out that you bring in. Sweet time to be in the desert.

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Where can I find a tent like this?

climbing-r

i need to find a tent this size & shape: http://fuckyeahbedrooms.tumblr.com/post/773335641/belongings
where can i buy one?

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Well, that's an unusual site for Y!A but what you're looking for is a teepee, sometimes spelled tipi, or a ridge tent.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3400803.htm . . .
Argos do a teepee cheaper than most ridge tents that size but it's still quite a bit to fork out and it'll likely need a bit a bit of work on it before trusting it in wet weather.
It's much better if it's put up in Arabia with nice silk curtains and gold ornaments around and white fluffy carpets on the floor and some warm nights that are more comfortable for suitable night time activities like star gazing.
The sight of the heavenly bodies at night can be truly awesome and for many of them no telescope is required.
Here is some gen about the Argos 12 person teepee and the smaller 4 person one with a photo of the smaller one on the second link in my answer and comments from users of 12 person and the smaller one.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amnw6vKT6b2.jruBph08yg4hBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20101123124210AA5f0XI . . . . . .
In the photo with the girl reading the tent she's in is a large ridge tent which you can get from many manufacturers all over the world.
In UK Blacks do a big one and the early Vango Force Ten tents were that shape too but now they are geodesic domes and tunnels.
Here is the classic Force Ten, as used by hundreds of Everest climbers.
You'll see Force Ten tents on Everest all through the year...if you go there.
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/happy-birthday-vango/3780.html . . . .
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Force_Ten_Classic_Mk5_Tent.html
http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?14759-Vango-Force-10-Classic-Review&s=2061677d9c6d6db2d1b1f3126a1a4d73 . . .
A look in any camping shop or the on line sites will give a good choice of large ridge tents cheaper than the Vango and capable of providing a comfortable living area for three or four people.
These are up-market..as pricey as the Vango Force Ten.
http://www.tortugatents.co.uk/category/ridgetents/ . . . .
For space to move and have a party one of these would fit.
http://www.tents-direct.co.uk/show_tents.php?productid=1513 . . . .
The Relum Giant Pearl is probably more the size you had in mind though. It's a nice tent, well made and with good headroom.
http://www.jacksons-camping.co.uk/relum/ridge.htm . . . .
Have fun.

Another camping question...what tent?

OpDieBerg

I asked a question about camping in a previous thread and people were very helpful.

I called the UK store www.gooutdoors.co.uk but they don't ship the tent that I want to the US nor can you pay with a US credit card. So I'm screwed.

I've been looking on all the camping websites like rei,com, marmot.com, sierratravelpost (something like that), cabalas, etc. I cannot find a tent on a US website that matches up with the High Gear Mojave 5 or High Gear Atakama 5 tents from that UK store. I'm looking for a tent with no less than two rooms, waterproof at least 3000mm HH, and sleeps 4 plus. Oh and the rainfly must be all the way to the ground if it has one.

Is there any other tent site in the US that has more variety and that has possible matches like thos High Gear tents I mentioned? They are also cheap. The ones I found so far that more or less match those are a lot more expensive than the High Gear ones.

Any ideas? thanks guys.

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Hi, I'm in the UK. Only people who know little about tents or who want a cheap tent for a one-off camping holiday in good weather or for garden use would buy those High Gear tents you're after.
You can get a good one and you can also get a very bad one. Luck of the draw what you get.
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Hi-Gear-Mojave-5/1005
For decent quality, good waterproofing and a reasonable price look at Coleman. I have three Coleman tents of different sizes, the tiny super-lightweight Raid and the Viper for treks and a family tent for use on camp sites and I never regretted buying any of them.
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Instant-Foot-Person-Room/dp/B003QUT9OE

Vango and REI also do good ones at a decent price. Vango's Force Ten tents like the Spindrift are used on Everest and other high peaks.
http://www.forcetentents.com/
Many original style canvas Force Ten ridge tents were also used on Everest... Mine is over 30 years old and still good.
http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?14759-Vango-Force-10-Classic-Review
Their family tents are well made and good value.
http://www.surfmountain.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30543&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedStates
REI do all sorts of good quality equipment at reasonable prices
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+base+camping+tent.html
Camping allsorts.
http://home.gwi.net/~spectrum/camping.html

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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!

Where can I buy extra long tent stakes for beach camping?

Glenn Beck

Some friends and I are camping at on the beach this summer. Every guide I've read about beach camping says that we must get extra long stakes because of the sand. I'm having a hard time finding these - does anyone know a good store to buy them at, or what terminology I should use to search for them online?

Thanks!

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You need curved or v section pegs, not the straight rod type unless they are very long ....and then you find a rock buried eight inches down just where you're knocking the peg in. Beaches do that deliberate..
If you can find some pegs with a saw-tooth edge, even better.
You can get thick plastic ones like that or straight-edged, quite cheaply, or wide alloy pegs fairly cheap or stainless steel, even titanium...very expensive for those..
Wide pegs can be shorter than thin ones and then you get still more grip in the sand without having to go very deep.
Another trick is to put heavy rocks over the pegs. Bang or push the pegs right in to the sand so they're flush,and use big hopefully flattish rocks so they don't tip or roll, to put some weight on them. Same on snow. Pile some rocks over the pegs and build a bank of snow along the sides and back of the tent for better stability. Some tents have snow valances for doing that...very handy.
You can also use boulders to tie onto, scooping sand out from the base to get low. Sometimes handy for one peg at least to get a good fix in one corner and use the boulder for shelter or privacy. Put the cord through the peg loop and right round the boulder, then tighten up and tie it off. Put the sand over again and you've got a low fixing without using a peg.
Of course sands vary like soils vary. On the west coast of Denmark we drove a convoy of big Army trucks right along the beach for twenty miles on the hard sand ....as good as a road.
Even cycling on it on holiday later was a dream....not hard going at all..
Normal pegs were fine in it too.
Here are some sand and snow stakes...a lot of companies make similar ones.
http://www.buachaille.com/p1852-2-66/Tent-Accessories/Cotswold-Snow-or-Sand-Stake-Alloy.html . . . . . .

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What was the worst camping trip you've been on?

Isabel

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When I was younger and more foolish my brother and I went on a tent camping trip in the bayou land of Louisiana. The back water comes up in my area and the swamplands flood. So we went by boat and motor for about 10 miles in the swamplands to a ridge I knew would be out of the water.It was in January and it was almost freezing.

The ridge was not under water but the water was higher then I expected. So we pitched the tent, laid out our sleeping bags and went scouting for a good deer stand to take.All seemed to be going well at that time. But when the backwaters are rising sometimes they make inches a day and sometimes a foot or better rise will come into play. And when I say a ridge in the swamplands it may not be but a foot or more higher then the surrounding terrain.

So we went to be bed, snug in our sleeping bags, dreaming about the big hunt we were going on in the morning. But sometime just before daylight the water had gotten into the tent, got us and our sleeping bags wet, with no dry ground to build a fire on to dry out and warm up. The entire ridge was under water. And now we had a ten mile boat ride, while soaking wet and almost freezing.

There is nothing more colder then a boat ride over water while you are wet and the temperature is almost freezing. We almost didn't make it. When we got to the truck, my fingers could not hold the key to unlock the door. It seemed forever before I could get the door open. But a lesson was learned. The hard way.

Where can I go primitive beach camping in Florida?

porkstar3

My wife and I love to camp on the beach. There are numerous places in Texas and Louisiana where you can set up a tent either very close to the sand or on it. Any suggestions?

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You can get a back country permit to camp directly on the beach at Canaveral National Seashore In New Smyrna Beach. This is a "hike in" only location, so may have the entire twelve miles of beach to yourselves.
Most of the locations already mentioned by other answerers are in developed parks and while quite nice, are still developed and you will have plenty of neighbors.

You can also go to Everglades National Park and primitive camp on Cape Sable. You cannot reach this place by car or foot, only by boat.

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How uncomfortable could tent camping be at the Grand Canyon's south rim be in mid November?

veropie13

Weather forecasts are clear and sunny to partly sunny ranging from 9-56 degrees Fahrenheit with no severe wind. I've never been camping in cold weather with a 5 and 3 year old. Been told that the GC is beautiful in fall. Any advice?

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Thanks Steve
This isn't really a GCNP question; it's more of a sleeping in a tent in really cold weather at 7000' question
If you're sleeping outside once you get below around 25 F you are dealing with a new world that has new rules and new strategies to deal with such as:
Peeing before you go to sleep b/c sleeping with a full bladder will drop your core temp
Sleeping with your boots inside of your sleeping bag
If you put bottles of warm water inside of a wool sock and then inside of your boots.you will have a pre-warmed sleeping bag and liquid water in the AM
Make 100% sure that the bottles don't leak
Sleeping with your mini -flashlight and digital camera inside of your sleeping bag b/c batteries die real quickly as the temp drops
Not using any kind of air mattress under you b/c the convective property of air will rob you of heat :Use closed cell foam instead
In cold weather I normally sleep in poly-pro long johns ,a wool beanie and wool fingerless gloves ..and then i graze on hi-calorie food during the night
I once came within 400' of literally dying of hypothermia while hiking the White Mountains of NH...so I take hypothermia seriously
I'm a big strong person with huge amounts of energy reserves ...and still I almost died within sight of safety
However if I was a 3 or a 5 year old child I of course wouldn't have anywhere near those kind of reserves and if I was the parent of those children I would be very aware of how easy it would be for their core temps to drop and how hard it would be to get those temps back up to where they need to be
Just so you know there is a clinic in GCNP But the nearest hospital is in Flagstaff which is at least an overland hour away
Speaking of Flag ,Peace Surplus will rent you zero degree bags.Since you're not going to be carrying them weight is not an issue so save the money and get a synthetic bag or two
http://www.peacesurplus.com/
If you place the two children in one bag and yourself in the other you might be able to do this safely
Oh yeah GCNP is really pretty in late Fall [even more so if it snows ] and the smell of burning the Ponderosa pine that the lodges burn just fills the air
Enjoy the Park

camping/tent and cabins ma. r.i.me.and nh.?

seanomc70

looking for a different place to camp this 4th of july. small cabin would be great but tenting is ok also.

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Ok sorry bout that, My favorite place to camp is Dolly Copp Campground in Gorham, NH. The write up on the site doesn't do it justice to tell you the truth. They should hire me to do their PR..lol. Anyway Dolly Copp site at 3000 feet althought you would never know it and has 176 secluded sites with many of them having great views. The site vary from wooded, river side to open field. You can have an RV or tent and hook ups are available for both. The field sites have AMAZING views of the Presidential Range and other towering mountains. If you interested in Hiking you can take the Daniel Webster trail to the top of Mt Madison which is over 5200 feet high! If you enjoy swimming you can jump in the rushing river adjacent to the campground! If have a fishing license head up the trail a quarter mile and toss a line in at the rangers pool for some nice trout! It costs about 15 bucks to camp per night and they do have onsite wood and ice for a charge. Dont buy at home cause it will def be cheaper at the campground...how unusual is that!!!! 15 min north of here is Gorham and you will find all the comforts of home there so if you get up and don't feel like cooking a meal then head on down to the local pancake house! This location is close to civilization (relatively speaking...lol) but very remote at the same time and will offer just about everything a true camper would need or want!

There is a map of the sites here and you can make reservations here too...not the best site but you can see the sites http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/nrrs/nh/dolc/newindex.html

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