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Last year, my tent of many years and many camping trips and three Roos finally bit the dust, and it's time for a new one. I'm not sure what I want to get yet, so I am asking you, friends, to post your tent, both for my benefit and the benefit of anyone else who is tent-shopping.
Things to include: picture of it in action, capacity/size, price, neat features.
Post by Яoo-me-sidewayz on Feb 13, 2014 15:16:55 GMT -5
Just posted this on another thread....
Last year I took a 10x 26 canopy and used a blow up couch that converted into a queen size bed. We just use sheets and a blanket for my wife and I. Will never sleep in a tent/sleeping bag at again at Roo.
Post by crazykittensmile on Feb 13, 2014 16:52:08 GMT -5
I have a Marmot Limelight 3P(erson).
I love this tent! It's compact and very light, yet still roomy. It has doors on both sides and lots of screen/mesh for ventilation. It's a little pricey but it's really well made and I intend to have it for a very long time. I didn't have to seal the seams and it's been through multiple bouts of rain with no leaking. Although it says it's a 3 person tent, I'd say this is a nice size for 2, or more than enough room for 1. It's extreeeemely easy to set up, I love the clip-pole (vs pole sleeve) set up. I can set the tent up by myself in <5 minutes.
Post by krunchykat on Feb 13, 2014 23:01:55 GMT -5
I'm a cabin tent type of person. They aren't the easiest to find and are normally huge but the space and headroom are great to have. I bought a Eureka Copper Canyon 6 four years ago and have used it through four Bonnaroos and multiple camping trips. It's kind of heavy but the poles are beefy and it's fairly simple to assemble. The Copper Canyon 6 is 10x10, they do make larger and smaller versions of it. I think I picked mine up for about $180 on Amazon but the quick search I did on it looks like it's going for about $250 now. You can get the 8x8 version for about $180-$200. I don't have any pics of it in action since I'm not on my personal computer.
I'm a cabin tent type of person. They aren't the easiest to find and are normally huge but the space and headroom are great to have. I bought a Eureka Copper Canyon 6 four years ago and have used it through four Bonnaroos and multiple camping trips. It's kind of heavy but the poles are beefy and it's fairly simple to assemble. The Copper Canyon 6 is 10x10, they do make larger and smaller versions of it. I think I picked mine up for about $180 on Amazon but the quick search I did on it looks like it's going for about $250 now. You can get the 8x8 version for about $180-$200. I don't have any pics of it in action since I'm not on my personal computer.
We have been very happy with our Eureka N!ergy 9 tent ( www.ecanopy.com/eun9facate9x.html ). Great 3 season, easy and fast to put up and take down, small when packed, 12v power outlets and built in led lighting. Once you plug in your 12v power pack/solar panel its easy to charge multiple phones and cameras and LED hoops. Held up to multiple roos and other trips so far with no signs of wear and tear.
Coleman is a generally respectable brand, right? This is my first camping fest. I don't want to break the bank, but I also don't want complete garbage. Basically, I'm looking for a for a quality entry level tent that I won't feel too bad about if something happens to it. Does this fit the bill?
I use a Coleman Hooligan tent. It's awesome and can take beating if the weather gets rough. It can easily hold three people. I've took mine in the desert, in swamps (really good at keeping those pterodactyl mosquitos out), in the mountains, and of course Bonnaroo. One of the things I really like is the vestibule that also closes. You can take your shoes off there, keep the tent clean, and the shoes will stay dry if it rains. If you get one, make sure to bring a hammer for the stakes. There are fourteen of them you will be putting in the ground if you include the rainfly.
Coleman is a generally respectable brand, right? This is my first camping fest. I don't want to break the bank, but I also don't want complete garbage. Basically, I'm looking for a for a quality entry level tent that I won't feel too bad about if something happens to it. Does this fit the bill?
This should do the job. You'll probably see a lot of people at Roo with this identical tent. It's a Coleman, but's its their entry level budget tent. If it's staked down and tied out properly, it'll do fine in a moderate rain storm. If you don't do a lot of camping throughout the year, this is fine. It's probably on Amazon too, so you should search to see if you could get it with free shipping or a better deal. Wally World may have the best price though.
Coleman is a generally respectable brand, right? This is my first camping fest. I don't want to break the bank, but I also don't want complete garbage. Basically, I'm looking for a for a quality entry level tent that I won't feel too bad about if something happens to it. Does this fit the bill?
I've been using this tent for the last four years at Bonnaroo as well as other festivals. It's just a few feet bigger than the one you posted. It's done just fine in the rain and wind as long as it's staked down. The only problem I had was a very hard piece of grass/hay/weed/something poked through the floor, but I found some good repair tape and have used it the last two years with the repaired floor and still had no problems.
11/2/19: Tool 5/17/19: Blues Traveler 5/9/19: Tool 11/10/18: Tenacious D 9/20/18: White Denim 7/23/18: Radiohead 6/4/18: Jack White 5/20/18: Tool 5/18/18: A Perfect Circle 5/18/18: Alice in Chains 5/6/18: Blind Melon
I use a Coleman Hooligan tent. It's awesome and can take beating if the weather gets rough. It can easily hold three people. I've took mine in the desert, in swamps (really good at keeping those pterodactyl mosquitos out), in the mountains, and of course Bonnaroo. One of the things I really like is the vestibule that also closes. You can take your shoes off there, keep the tent clean, and the shoes will stay dry if it rains. If you get one, make sure to bring a hammer for the stakes. There are fourteen of them you will be putting in the ground if you include the rainfly.
I use a Coleman Hooligan tent. It's awesome and can take beating if the weather gets rough. It can easily hold three people. I've took mine in the desert, in swamps (really good at keeping those pterodactyl mosquitos out), in the mountains, and of course Bonnaroo. One of the things I really like is the vestibule that also closes. You can take your shoes off there, keep the tent clean, and the shoes will stay dry if it rains. If you get one, make sure to bring a hammer for the stakes. There are fourteen of them you will be putting in the ground if you include the rainfly.
I've been using this tent for the last four years at Bonnaroo as well as other festivals. It's just a few feet bigger than the one you posted. It's done just fine in the rain and wind as long as it's staked down. The only problem I had was a very hard piece of grass/hay/weed/something poked through the floor, but I found some good repair tape and have used it the last two years with the repaired floor and still had no problems.
Thanks for the input! How many people do you fit in your tent? Right now I'm planning on me and a buddy. I'm about average male size (6'1, 220lb), but my friend is linebacker sized. Will we have enough room for us to sleep comfortably? We were thinking about sleeping on cots.
I use a Coleman Hooligan tent. It's awesome and can take beating if the weather gets rough. It can easily hold three people. I've took mine in the desert, in swamps (really good at keeping those pterodactyl mosquitos out), in the mountains, and of course Bonnaroo. One of the things I really like is the vestibule that also closes. You can take your shoes off there, keep the tent clean, and the shoes will stay dry if it rains. If you get one, make sure to bring a hammer for the stakes. There are fourteen of them you will be putting in the ground if you include the rainfly.
That looks pretty neat. How is the ventilation? This being my first Roo, I'm concerned about keeping cool, and I don't know how much ventilation is enough.
I've been using this tent for the last four years at Bonnaroo as well as other festivals. It's just a few feet bigger than the one you posted. It's done just fine in the rain and wind as long as it's staked down. The only problem I had was a very hard piece of grass/hay/weed/something poked through the floor, but I found some good repair tape and have used it the last two years with the repaired floor and still had no problems.
Thanks for the input! How many people do you fit in your tent? Right now I'm planning on me and a buddy. I'm about average male size (6'1, 220lb), but my friend is linebacker sized. Will we have enough room for us to sleep comfortably? We were thinking about sleeping on cots.
I use a Coleman Hooligan tent. It's awesome and can take beating if the weather gets rough. It can easily hold three people. I've took mine in the desert, in swamps (really good at keeping those pterodactyl mosquitos out), in the mountains, and of course Bonnaroo. One of the things I really like is the vestibule that also closes. You can take your shoes off there, keep the tent clean, and the shoes will stay dry if it rains. If you get one, make sure to bring a hammer for the stakes. There are fourteen of them you will be putting in the ground if you include the rainfly.
That looks pretty neat. How is the ventilation? This being my first Roo, I'm concerned about keeping cool, and I don't know how much ventilation is enough.
Just two of us, but we have been using a "king size" air mattress, which means we have two twin mattresses that zip together to make one king size bed, so there's plenty of room. We always talk about upgrading the mattress to a taller version, but ours still functions just fine, even after being patched. I think you'll have room for two cots. We bought one, but have never used it at Roo. It was very cheap and I push it's limits, not to mention how much I toss and turn while sleeping, so I don't think it's the best choice for me personally.
11/2/19: Tool 5/17/19: Blues Traveler 5/9/19: Tool 11/10/18: Tenacious D 9/20/18: White Denim 7/23/18: Radiohead 6/4/18: Jack White 5/20/18: Tool 5/18/18: A Perfect Circle 5/18/18: Alice in Chains 5/6/18: Blind Melon
This is the small version, I believe. There is a larger version that you can find at Walmart for about $20. It is in the camping section and in an Ozark Trail brand box, but it is made by O2 and is the same fan. We have two and they are the best thing we've found short of having some form of power set up and normal box fans.
11/2/19: Tool 5/17/19: Blues Traveler 5/9/19: Tool 11/10/18: Tenacious D 9/20/18: White Denim 7/23/18: Radiohead 6/4/18: Jack White 5/20/18: Tool 5/18/18: A Perfect Circle 5/18/18: Alice in Chains 5/6/18: Blind Melon
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Coleman is a generally respectable brand, right? This is my first camping fest. I don't want to break the bank, but I also don't want complete garbage. Basically, I'm looking for a for a quality entry level tent that I won't feel too bad about if something happens to it. Does this fit the bill?
This should do the job. You'll probably see a lot of people at Roo with this identical tent. It's a Coleman, but's its their entry level budget tent. If it's staked down and tied out properly, it'll do fine in a moderate rain storm. If you don't do a lot of camping throughout the year, this is fine. It's probably on Amazon too, so you should search to see if you could get it with free shipping or a better deal. Wally World may have the best price though.
I have this tent and love it. It's especially great if we don't get rain, because you can leave the rain fly off and it's very open.
rustyautoparts you should be fine with the two of you. I'm 6' 250 lbs. and it could fit two of me comfortably (it's a three person tent.) It's an 8'x7' tent so just make sure the cots aren't longer than the tent and you will be fine. Cots and geer will make it feel a bit crowded though. With the rainfly off, you will have all the ventilation you need. What good is a rainfly though if it isn't on while you are in Centeroo and it starts pouring the rain though? It will be pretty sweltering inside of it during the day, but, you shouldn't have any problems at night. I don't know how hot it get's where you are from so it may just depend on how well you handle the heat. I wouldn't go to Bonnaroo with just a tent though. I would definitely bring an EZ Up for shade during the day and to move under when it in the morning when it starts getting hot. Last year I didn't even sleep in my tent until it came that storm Sunday night/Monday morning.
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Coleman is a generally respectable brand, right? This is my first camping fest. I don't want to break the bank, but I also don't want complete garbage. Basically, I'm looking for a for a quality entry level tent that I won't feel too bad about if something happens to it. Does this fit the bill?
I used the 9x7 version of that last year at Bonnaroo. I've only set it up 3-4 times and have maybe 10 nights in it, but it has been good. I think it was $40-$50 at Walmart. Good ventilation with the rainfly off, easy to set up and take down, packs up pretty small and has been completely dry for me so far. Thumbs up.
7x7 is a little small for two people, but certainly usable. Staking it down properly is good advice, but that is true with most any tent. The cheap, simple Colemans are a good value if you don't plan on doing a lot of camping.
I also use a battery-powered fan, a 10ish inch O2 - available at Walmart and some sporting goods and camping stores. One set of fresh batteries has always been enough for one festival, for me. I remember balancing it right on my lap and using it a lot at Roo in 2011, barely used it at all in 2012, and only after 9 or 10 AM in 2013. If you can spring for a canopy ($50 E-Z Up?) or borrow one it is highly recommended - pit it right over your tent for added rain protection, or at least over the side facing Southeast to block the morning sun. Even the cheapest tent is okay if you have a canopy over it - as long as you don't rip the crap out of the floor.
i just purchased this tent from academy.com, i set it up really quickly and the size is decent. i'm 5'3-4ish and was just touching my head to the ceiling in the middle though. will probably fit two queen sized mattresses with just a little room left over, i don't see 5 people fitting comfortably though... it was only $50 + $8 shipping, it arrived in i think like 4 or 5 days. the best part about it, which you can't tell from this picture, is that the entire top is mesh that goes like 1/3 of the way down the back side too, which i think will be really good for the heat. on the flip side of that if you're not putting a canopy over your tent it'd be a little strange sleeping with the rainfly off because it is so open.
I love this tent! It's compact and very light, yet still roomy. It has doors on both sides and lots of screen/mesh for ventilation. It's a little pricey but it's really well made and I intend to have it for a very long time. I didn't have to seal the seams and it's been through multiple bouts of rain with no leaking. Although it says it's a 3 person tent, I'd say this is a nice size for 2, or more than enough room for 1. It's extreeeemely easy to set up, I love the clip-pole (vs pole sleeve) set up. I can set the tent up by myself in <5 minutes.
Here my tent at Coachella Here is an adorable cat inside my tent
I second everything she has said about this tent. I have had the same tent for several years and it is still in excellent condition. It has been through 2 roos as well as many nights backpacking in Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and the Smokies. It is the best tent I have ever owned.
REI half dome +. Had this tent a few years and it works great for Roo and backpacking. Doors and vestibules on both sides. Sleeps two with lots of extra room. Been through some serious storms and stayed dry. Lots of netting so it stays cool (I always try to set it up so I get morning shade, hence the cramped in positioning behind RV). Reasonably priced for a good backpacking tent that will last many many years.
just sleep in centeroo... 
