Basic tent - AR15.COM

Posted: 5/12/2016 11:43:57 PM EDT

Hi All,

Looking for a basic campsite tent for my 3 yo daughter and I... and occasional maybe the wife... lol

Under $200. Water proof with fly. Something we can see the stars with at night.

April through November.. nothing extreme.

Regards

Posted: 5/12/2016 11:57:40 PM EDT

[#1]

Basic Coleman tent will work for that. Cheap and you can find a good size.

Posted: 5/13/2016 10:58:21 AM EDT

[#2]

PIcked up a brand new coleman at a yard sale for $10, exactly what you described...

Try CL or drive over to walmart for what you seek.

Posted: 5/13/2016 11:57:17 AM EDT

[#3]

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000018017-6-Person-Instant-Tent/dp/B004E4ERHA/ref=sr_1_3?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1463154504&sr=1-3&keywords=coleman+instant+tent

You can most-likely find it cheaper somewhere else. Try overstock.com too.

- 6-man because if you bring the wife along you'll want the extra room.
- Instant tent because if you're out by yourself with the kid you'll have to do twice the work and will be too tired to actually have fun otherwise.

Posted: 5/13/2016 4:17:20 PM EDT

[#4]

I like both of my ALPS Mountaineering tents, a Jagged Peak 2 2-person 4-season and a Lynx 4 4-person 3-season. The Lynx 4 end walls are mesh from the middle of the walls upward, and it's very roomy inside. I've never gotten wet inside it.

You can get any of their gear for a total of 60% off if you sign up to be a Pro Tester

Posted: 5/13/2016 9:25:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Tagged old school

Posted: 5/13/2016 10:12:15 PM EDT

[#6]

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Agnes-Fairview-Tent-3-Person/dp/B0145E00S8/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463191435&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Big+Agnes+fair+view+3

Posted: 5/15/2016 1:39:04 AM EDT

[#7]

I'd recommend a 4-6 person tent, if you won't be hiking with it.
For a comfortable night, average 1/2x the number of people it is designed for.

Coleman, REI, Kelty, or some others will serve you well. You don't need to go extravagant or $$$ on this one.

Posted: 5/15/2016 11:48:40 AM EDT

[#8]

These days, $200 will get you a decent tent. I'd stick to one of the major manufacturers if I were you. Even if you have to go to the used market. Most of them make a pretty good variety of tents from basic car camping houses to expedition worthy bomb shelters.

Whatever you decide, since you're on the east coast, get something with a FULL fly sheet. Nothing is more pitiful than seeing some new campers trying to rig a tarp over their crappy tent in the middle of a thunder storm.

edit. the REI Halfdome has been a solid contender for years now.

Here's a good review site: http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacking-Tent-Reviews

Posted: 5/15/2016 8:16:11 PM EDT

[#9]

we love this mountainsmith
http://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith-Genesee-Person-Season-Lotus/dp/B00452C2KA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463357345&sr=8-2&keywords=mountainsmith+tent

Posted: 5/15/2016 9:29:04 PM EDT

[#10]

Any known outdoor company will sell you a good tent for $200.

Just stay away from <$50 stuff. They generally are not waterproof in the least.

Posted: 5/16/2016 7:33:46 AM EDT

[#11]

Thank you all for the info. Years ago I had a basic Eureka that was ok. I like the Coleman and others you listed.

Posted: 5/16/2016 8:11:10 AM EDT

[#12]

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We still use a Eureka that is probably ten years old. We are looking into actual trailers now for the next few years though.

Posted: 5/16/2016 8:11:30 AM EDT

[#13]

DT.

Posted: 5/16/2016 10:30:48 PM EDT

[#14]

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Someone make this link hot. I am too stupid.

Posted: 5/17/2016 7:52:57 AM EDT

[#15]

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Agnes-Fairview-Tent-3-Person/dp/B0145E00S8/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463191435&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Big+Agnes+fair+view+3

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