What size of camping tent should I choose?

Adela

I am planning a camping trip with two friends. We need to buy a camping tent but I don't know what size of the tent is suitable for three people. I did a little search online and someone said should choose a tent which can accommodate two more person because there must be some space for the camping equipment. Is this true? Is a five man tent a little larger for three?

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A five man tent is just fine. I do a lot of camping and I use a 2-3 person tent for just me, and a 4 person tent when I take the wife and kid along.

Unless your back country camping you can't go wrong with getting a bigger roomier tent.

I am looking for a good quality Back Country Hiking tent.?

Rob

I am looking for a 2-3 person tent that is quality but not to expensive ($100-$150). I found a kelty for 230$, seemed high in price. Would appreciate an suggestions.

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http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/teton-2/
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Teton-2-Tent-2-Person-3-Season/KEL0384M.html?avad=397_fa3a083
Kelty Teton 2
2-Person 3-Season
$149.95
*I own this simple, easy-to-pitch, two-pole design tent that offers super ventilation and quick setup.

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/yellowstone-4/
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Yellowstone-4-Tent-4-Person-3-Season/KEL0299M.html?avad=397_fa3a0eb
Kelty Yellowstone 4 Tent 4-Person 3-Season
$144.95
This tent sleeps four, offers a quick, easy setup and is an economical choice for the camping couple or family.

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What tent shall I get?

PETER L

I want a tent. 3 person and it has to be able to withstand alot of pressure such as wind and rain etc. Don't want one that will cont £££'s maybe around £100-150.
Ta,
Pete

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My experence with tents is when it says 2 man u need a 3 man because of camping stuff,and if 4 man U need 5 man etc.John m has a great site listed there.

Where can I get water resistant or water proof tent?

Q. Going camping need 2 or 3 person tent, no poles would be great. my budget is 200 dollars

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For $200 not likely a pole-less nemo runs around $450.
http://www.nemoequipment.com/airsupported-technology

A hammock like a Hennesy with a built in rain fly runs around $200. but they are not great for winter camping.
http://www.rei.com/product/814261/hennessy-hammock-explorer-deluxe-asym-classic-hammock

Coleman does have smaller 2-8 man tents with a stay dry guarantee however only when used as rated for and no "pole-less" designs,
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000009666&categoryid=11020&brand=

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What size of camping tent should I choose?

Adela

I am planning a camping trip with two friends. We need to buy a camping tent but I don't know what size of the tent is suitable for three people. I did a little search online and someone said should choose a tent which can accommodate two more person because there must be some space for the camping equipment. Is this true? Is a five man tent a little larger for three?

Answer
A five man tent is just fine. I do a lot of camping and I use a 2-3 person tent for just me, and a 4 person tent when I take the wife and kid along.

Unless your back country camping you can't go wrong with getting a bigger roomier tent.

I am looking for a good quality Back Country Hiking tent.?

Rob

I am looking for a 2-3 person tent that is quality but not to expensive ($100-$150). I found a kelty for 230$, seemed high in price. Would appreciate an suggestions.

Answer
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/teton-2/
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Teton-2-Tent-2-Person-3-Season/KEL0384M.html?avad=397_fa3a083
Kelty Teton 2
2-Person 3-Season
$149.95
*I own this simple, easy-to-pitch, two-pole design tent that offers super ventilation and quick setup.

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/yellowstone-4/
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Yellowstone-4-Tent-4-Person-3-Season/KEL0299M.html?avad=397_fa3a0eb
Kelty Yellowstone 4 Tent 4-Person 3-Season
$144.95
This tent sleeps four, offers a quick, easy setup and is an economical choice for the camping couple or family.

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I'm looking for a decent 3-person tent, not too expensive. Suggestions on brands?

yogitea01

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Coleman Sundome 10x10 9180-101 CR Best Buy
shouldnt be more than $100

The best tents tend to cost the most, but if you camp once or twice a year, some tents costing $100 or less should be fine. Three of those are CR Best Buys. Small tents can cost more than large ones. Thatâs because expensive small tents use higher-quality materials than inexpensive large tents. Whatever the size, more money buys features such as aluminum poles, a nylon floor, more than one door, lots of pockets, and, usually, rain-fly seams sealed at the factory, so youâll stay dry.

What is the best 4 season 2-3 person Tent, that's not too expensive!?

megiddo

I have been looking at tents lately.I am not too experienced with camping and would like an opinion on tents from someone that is experienced. I have been contemplating getting the Eureka Alpenlite 2xt. Any suggestions?

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I guess its ok if your aren't worried about weight...a 7lb tent makes me cringe and Eureaka! makes decent stuff. The poles are probably aluminum and the fly goes down to the ground...those are the two main points you want in a 4 season tent. That is what makes a tent 4 season. Fiberglass poles become brittle in extreme cold weather and can split or fracture while setup on the tent in cold conditions. The fly goes down to the ground protecting the entire tent. You also want to look for a bathtub floor, ideally. This means there are no seams in the middle of the floor.

I own a Sierra Design Clip Flashlight, its a lot lighter than that tent but its also not as big, but it does include a vestibule and it is not freestanding, meaning you have to stake it out for it to stand. However, I have not used a tent in about 5 years.

I own a Hennessy Hammock. It has a large fly and mosquito netting. You also can not tip over in it due to the lie that runs across the top of it. To get in there is a split in one end of the hammock that is held closed by velcro. You body weight actually seals you in it and to get out you have to pry the velcro apart or kick your foot through it. I use it rain, shine, or snow. I haven't had a problem yet. It super light...just over 2lbs...and thats no the lightest model. And setting it up take just a minute, literally. If you are in the woods it wont be hard to fidn 2 trees. With a tent you have to avoid rocks, roots, sticks, brush and find level ground. Not a prob with this hammock...check it out.

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What do you advise for a good four person tent?

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bruar02

I don't want anything too heavy or bulky, our apartment is small. We have a two person tent, sierra designs lightning. It's too small for two adults, two smaller dogs and our stuff. I was looking at the mutha hubba 3 person tent, it seems nice but I don't want to outgrow it (what if we have kids) so now I'm thinking about a four person tent.

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Depends on how much you want to spend. You have already mentioned two high priced tents of which are really no better the the colman brands or eureka and kelty brands. All three of these tent makers make quality family size tents that fold up into nice convenient size packages. Of these I recommend the Colman sundome series these are nice three season tents that come with a stay dry guarantee that the other three tent makers don't have. And the prices are a third of those high end tents you mentioned.

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000001976&categoryid=11020&brand=

In the high end category where price is no object I recommend the REI base camp 6 it is a really strong three season maybe four season, pending on where your camping, multi pole and full rain fly tent. Room enough to stand up in, yet an aero dynamic design for windy weather. Its highly rated for multi use and great for base camps.

http://www.rei.com/product/777755

Now for the Taj Mahaul of family size tents where room is of the utmost importance and yet the price is still affordable I go back to Colman tents. I prefer the WeatherMaster 10 its their biggest tent and again the stay dry guarantee.

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/detail.asp?CategoryID=11020&product_id=2000001598

Bottom line you can spend a lot and get just as much if not more for a lot less. so shop around

Where can I get water resistant or water proof tent?

cjware1974

Going camping perfer 2 or 3 person tent, no poles would be great as well. Budget is $200.00

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If you can count on having trees to suspend it from, the GoLite Shangri-La can be used without its included pole. Being a single-pole design, it's pole is not much of a burden. A mesh "nest" is also available to keep out bugs if necessary. But, it's pricey.

A more economical option is the two-pole Eureka Tetragon 7.

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