Which tent is better Northwest Territory Front Porch or Coleman weathermaster elite?

Kim

My husband and I have been looking for a tent for some time now. We have narrowed it down to the Northwest Territory Front Porch and the Coleman weathermaster elite. My question to you all is which do you believe is better? We would just be using it for occasional weekend camping. We have seen reviews on both that neither are real good in the rain but honestly all tents have some issue with different amounts of rain. Thank you for your opinions!

Answer
Both are fair weather, car camping only tents, The Coleman brand name stands alone with high quality and ample high ranking reviews everywhere, The Northwest Territory is a Sears/K-mart low budget competition model with few reviews to be found.

The Coleman is a semi dome style so stand up room is concentrated in the center and it's screen room is not functional so it then becomes wasted space and the actual sleeping capacity is reduced. Where as the Northwest Territory Front Porch is a grand style cabin model with ample standing room even on it's screened in "porch". Both are made with similar materials and have the same similar weather coating and floors.


As for any weather claims that is in the way and where the tents are set up, and using seam sealer on either tent will improve things. As for breath-ability for hot summer days the Northwest Territory Front Porch wins hands down but those big windows also present a leaking situation for those summer down pours as well. As for looks again the Northwest Territory Front Porch has a great deal of appeal over the Coleman and it is better suited for adjoining easy up canopies as well.

Well the choice is yours in the end and what fits your budget, Again the winner price wise is the Northwest,

Good luck!

Tent heaters...are they worth it?

InNeeD

I'll be camping in 30 or 40 degree weather for a week and have invested a lot in everything necessary. Everything except for a heater. Have you used one and how do you like it? What brand? how much was it? How does it run? propane or battery?
Thanks!

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Tent heaters that run on any kind of fuel produce carbon monoxide gas, a deadly killer. To use them you need to have very good ventilation and then you defeat the purpose of having a tent. Electric heaters require an electric hook up campsite or a generator. Again negating the need of a tent because you could go with an rv instead like a tent trailer. Generator sound is what it is, nobody wants to hear that all night.

As for brands Coleman makes the best in camping heaters.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/subcategory.asp?CategoryID=3000

Your tent choice being already made you could have chosen a tent that allowed the use of a stove heater, these vent to the outside and heat the tent radially.

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Keeping warm in a tent with out heaters is no big deal insulation is the key. Start with the right size tent for the number of folks your camping with, think small is better since this means less space to heat up. Next is tent site choice you want all the sun you can get in a level dry spot. Set the tent over leaves or whatever natural ground insulation material is around put a ground cloth over that and then set your tent over that.

Follow that with a good quality closed cell foam mat under your sleeping bag the thicker the better. Then use a sleeping bag rated for colder then the weather, zero or below and add a fleece liner. Now some folks say sleep in the buff and some say wear your wicking winter thermal under ware both have there arguments. Also some say share your sleeping bag arrangements with a double bag set up.

Now before you hit the sack eat a good meal with lots of carbs and drink plenty of fluids as these are the fuel makers for your body. If you gotta get up and use the potty do so because it takes away energy to heat a full bladder and you can't sleep anyway. For more winter camping info here is a good link,

http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/winter/wintcamp.shtml

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How to pack for camping and have everything organized?

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rocio

we enjoy the outdoors and camping, we have bought many items during the years and now we have many things, and they get everywhere in the car during the trip. How do you pack kitchen items: paper plates, utensils, paper towel? bed items (they are bulky)? mosquito repellent bottles ( they love me )I usually put kitchen stuff in a plastic container, but to reach the bottom I have to take everything on top. Any creative ideas? tips? I may buy a space saver bag for the bedding, has anybody tried that.

Answer
For car-camping I use a medium-size Rubbermaid Action Packer bin with sheets of plastic (lexan? stuff from Home Depot) cut into 11" tall dividers and duct-taped into place for my kitchen box. There's room in the box for my pots and pans, three propane canisters, plastic plates and bowels, napkins, trash bags and space for most of my dry foods. On the very top I lay my large griddle, cutting board, campfire grate, collapsible sink, axe, folding saw and 1/2 rolls of paper towels. I have a mesh organizer I made myself and screwed to the inside of the bin's lid to hold my cooking and eating utensils.

I can then strap my Coleman stove and el-cheapo propane grill on top of this. When I get to camp, all the stuff on the top of the bin comes out and generally stays out until it's time to pack-up and go, and the stuff underneath is stored vertically instead of flat, so there's no digging for buried items. The lid, with the utensils attached, also comes out and stays on the mesh shelf under my camp kitchen unit (small folding table with grill shelf).

Generally speaking, each person -- child or adult -- is responsible for carrying their own clothing and sleeping kit. All our sleeping bags compress well into their stuff sacks, and we use self-inflating mattresses that also roll-up tight. The sleeping bags go inside each person's duffel bag or backpack on top of their clothing and personal items, and the mattress gets strapped outside to the top or side. Clothing is organized into dry bags to protect from any weather or mishaps, and for organization. We also use one of the drybags full of clothes with a pillow case instead of a pillow. Each person is also responsible for their own toiletries, which go in a small nylon bag stored the outside pocket of the duffel bag or backpack, along with sun block, insect repellent, flashlight or headlight with extra batteries.

If you are using regular bedding you'll find that sleeping bags will take a lot less space and weight, particularly if you use a compression bag (just remember to loosen the compression bag during storage at home so the insulation doesn't go flat). Our bags compress down to about 9x12". As mentioned above, we put a pillow case over our clothing's dry bags to use as a pillow, or you can get inflatable pillows. Also, camp towels or large "Sham Wow" type towels take up much less room than regular household towels but work just as well, and dry more quickly.

The tent, 2 LED lanterns, 2 bag chairs, roll-up table, dining tarp with poles go into one large duffel. This sometimes leaves one or two loose chairs to sling over your shoulder.

If necessary, I can stack the two coolers, Rubbermaid bin, stove and grill onto a folding luggage cart and drag it to the campsite on one trip, then return and strap the water container, large duffel, and camp kitchen to the cart for my second trip.

What is a good, relatively inexpensive tent to buy?

fraucarlso

I am not really planning on backpacking so I am more interesting in a one or two person tent that can withstand all weather possibilities. I know the best tents tend to be expensive but I would like to find the best one at the lowest price. So can you tell me which tents are best for what I want and if they are expensive or not? Thanks! :)

Answer
To be clear, Coleman tents leak just as much as most other manufacturers, but they will replace/repair the tent if you send it in. For the price, they are good tents and you can pick up something that will work for around $50.

For my money though, you can upgrade to an REI tent for about $100. Their Camp Dome 2 is a tried and true tent. It's well built and they will also work with you if there is a manufacturing defect. If you go to their website, the tent has been reviewed by over 100 people and received very positive remarks.

http://www.rei.com/product/731378

Lastly, if you buy from REI, if you try the tent out and decide you don't like it, you can usually return or exchange it as long as you didn't damage it.

Most tents are for 3 season use. A 4 season tent is designed to hold up the weight of snow during winter. If you aren't planning to use it during the winter, or it doesn't snow in your area, a 3 season tent is all you need.

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How can someone who hates camping make the most of it?

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ADB

A friend invited me on a 3 night, 4 day camping trip with her and her family. I would really like to spend time with my friend, but I've never been much of an "outdoor girl". I like a nice hotel room over sleeping on the ground. That said, I need to get away and would really like to try something new. How do you make the most of a camping trip? What's the best way to sleep comfortably and avoid getting eaten alive by mosquitoes? Any hints, tips, or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Turn it into a glamping adventure by bringing all the comforts of home. The easiest way to do that is to use a recreational vehicle they can be rented for the day, the weekend, the week or all summer. These are a hotel on wheels basically and all campgrounds accommodate them.
http://www.cruiseamerica.com/?utm_source=adcenter&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=full

If that is not your thing then tenting can still be a clamping adventure but still just as costly for the first timer. You start with getting a spacious tent and then outfitting it with the state of the art air beds, warm fluffy sleeping bags and or bedding, and comfy camp chairs and a nice side table with a coleman lamp an indoor/outdoor rug by the door and you have a wonderful and comfortable set up.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-8P-Instant-Tent-BONUS-Tent-Fan-Light-Value-Bundle/24909154
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Big-Game-Extreme-Sleeping-Bag/13849007
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Quad-Lantern/13848584
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Quik-Fold-Side-Table-Desert-Clay/16503226?findingMethod=rr
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Trans-Ocean-Cargo-4877-03-Indoor-Outdoor-Area-Rug-Aqua/20423520


Skeeters can be kept at bay the same way that you would in your own back yard and decorate your campsite to. You can set out citronella oil lanterns and candles and then use a deet based product on your clothing.
http://www.rei.com/product/850867/repel-sportsmen-max-formula-pump-spray-insect-repellent-40-percent-deet-6-floz
http://www.rei.com/product/815045/coleman-citronella-candle-lantern

What should I look for in a new tent and where should I look?

Q. I have an old Coleman tent which was junk the day I bought it but now I want something much nicer.
I shouldn't be cheap.

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What kind of camping do you do? Backpacking or car camping?

How many people are you trying to fit in your tent?

What is the climate like where you typically go camping? Will you be winter camping?

Do you want a basic tent or one with some bells and whistles?


Too hard to answer without that info. However, check out REI, the tents they sell are awesome, especially the REI brand and Big Agnes.

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