Dont over complicate it. I have this.
Or find any random top rated amazon tent. Look. By camping standards. This is like a corolla. Its not ultra light. Its not a mercedes. Its not dirt cheap. But it works. Ive used it in -17c blizzard (with a 500 dollar northface -32c bag mind you). Ive used it thru hiking 100 miles in colorado. And ive used to in chain lake portaging in ontario in billowing winds.
Is it the best tent for any of those scenarios? Not by a long shot. But it chugs along and takes abuse. And sets up in 2 minutes when im drop dead tired. And when i broke a pole. I bought another one and mix and match parts. People will recommend 800 dollar ultralights or whatever but unless youre hitch hiking across america or climbing everest all those things are luxurys.
Having a good frame pack. Good shoes/boots. Stove. Sleeping pad. Sleeping bag. Base layers. Compact down jacket are all things i would prioritize over an expensive tent that i would have to baby. Really depends on your budget and what youre doing. All im saying is dont overthink it too much. You can compensate an average tent with proper guylines, print, and tarp. Those other things are non negotiable.
I have a higher end tent now but its still a tent i use and can loan out to friends who otherwise might not go camping with me.
Dont buy the UCO 3 candle one. It's extra weight and a waste of candles. Your clothing and sleep system should be enough to keep you warm otherwise you're looking at getting a hot tent.
The one candle UCO lantern is more than enough for a 2 person tent. It wont provide a lot of heat but it will keeps the drips off you. The hanging chain is long enough that the heat wont burn your tent down or anything. When you buy them, get the Beeswax candles from UCO as those burn longer, cleaner and add a light honey scent to the air :)
depends, for a smaller tent i have this
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I picked it up for $70, if it doesn't make it back I won't cry, but it works damn well.. also super light, i've got it on my hiking backpack and I've gone on long hikes with it.
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Larger tents, I normally go Coleman or what ever is on sale with amazon. BUT they are also a lot heavier.
Hello. First of all, I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to post, but I really have no idea what I'm doing and I need advice.
My girlfriend and I are 16 years old, and we each live with our parents, who are ALWAYS FUCKING HOME. To get alone time together, our solution has been to find a secluded spot in a forest near us and lay down a plastic tarp and a sleeping bag. This is nice and works fairly well, but we are interested in establishing something more permanent and cozy so I am exploring the option of having a tent set up full time that we can visit.
I really have no idea what I'd be looking for in camping equipment, so this is where I need some help. Obviously, portability is not a concern. But does the tent material have to be a specific kind of fabric for continuous exposure to rain for months on end? Does the tent need to have something specific about its shape and structure to deal with heavy snowfall?
Additionally, what would I look for in a location for the tent? It must be flat, obviously. But is it essential to be on top of a hill to prevent flooding, or in the shade to prevent sun damage?
Finally, what kind of maintenance would be required of a long term tent setup?
Here is what I'm currently thinking of buying:
OUTAD Waterproof Camping Tarp Tent Footprint (do I even need a tent footprint?)
Are these good choices?
Additionally, I'm looking for the following:
Good quality pillows to keep in the tent
a good quality foam mattress type thing to layer the bottom of the tent with and increase comfort
a sealable, scent-proof bag to store snacks in
Again, I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing here so any help or advice is greatly appreciated. If someone has experience with long-term tent setups I would love to hear about that. Thank you for any help.