Cabelas Bighorn II or Alaknak

[Griz231]

I have been reading reviews on these two and they both get good ones.

Which is better for a few times a year family use and couple weeks of elk and deer camp? Four in the family and prob 3-4 guys in this tent for hunt camp.

I found a bighorn II with Vestibule for $700. Seems like a good price.

13x20 Alaknak or Bighorn II 12x14 ?

[Jingles]

Speaking from experience the 12 X 14 is probably plenty big for a family of 4 even for a month or more the larger one will take a work crew to put up and take down plus more space to heat so larger stove needed. At least that is my opinion and we all know what opinions  are like

[vandeman17]

I just bought a bighorn III and vestibule. Put it up in the yard once and it's pretty cool. I will be testing it out soon. Interested to hear what others say

[Wingin it]

The Alaknak is actually pretty user friendly as far as set up is concerned.

[BULLBLASTER]

With 4 guys and a stove you will be cramped in a bighorn for elk camp. I would do 13x20 alaknak. I have a 12x12 alaknak and couldnt fit more than 3 guys with gear for hunting. Cots take lots of space. I also have the vestibule... and feel it os a must have.

[jae]

With 4 guys and a stove you will be cramped in a bighorn for elk camp. I would do 13x20 alaknak. I have a 12x12 alaknak and couldnt fit more than 3 guys with gear for hunting. Cots take lots of space. I also have the vestibule... and feel it os a must have.

Yeah, that.
I have the Bighorn 111 and 3 Men max without stepping on each other.

[tonymiller7]

I have a 12x12 alaknak and love it.  Only wish I had the vestibule.

[Griz231]

I do like the Alaknak.  I'm just concerned it would be too much pain for my wife and I to set up on weekend trips. 
The bighorn with vestibule that i found supposedly was only used twice then put in storage for 4 years. 

You guys think $700 is a good deal on that?  New would be around $1200.

[Woodchuck]

The Alaknak sets up easy with 2 people, I have no experience with the bighorn. My thought on size is always go as big as you can, you will find stuff to use the "extra" space. 

[kckrawler]

The Alaknak sets up easy with 2 people

  I set my 12x12 Alaknak up by myself without issue.

[Griz231]

The Alaknak sets up easy with 2 people

  I set my 12x12 Alaknak up by myself without issue.

I'm thinking the 12x20.  a 13x27 would be sweet too.
Only concern is how much time the set up is.

[vandeman17]

I do like the Alaknak.  I'm just concerned it would be too much pain for my wife and I to set up on weekend trips. 
The bighorn with vestibule that i found supposedly was only used twice then put in storage for 4 years. 

You guys think $700 is a good deal on that?  New would be around $1200.

I bought a brand new bighorn iii that I found on cl for $500 and cabelas has them for $950. Ended up buying the vestibule, floor liner and roof protector as well. My old man and I set it up in my yard for the first time last weekend and it took us about a half hour but after the first go around of a few mistakes and having to read the directions it should go much faster now. I am sure you and your wife could set it up on your own in the matter of 15-20 minutes.

[Woodchuck]

The Alaknak sets up easy with 2 people

  I set my 12x12 Alaknak up by myself without issue.

I'm thinking the 12x20.  a 13x27 would be sweet too.
Only concern is how much time the set up is.

I have the 12x20. 10min max with 2. Can be done in 15-20 alone.

[Griz231]

I do like the Alaknak.  I'm just concerned it would be too much pain for my wife and I to set up on weekend trips. 
The bighorn with vestibule that i found supposedly was only used twice then put in storage for 4 years. 

You guys think $700 is a good deal on that?  New would be around $1200.

I bought a brand new bighorn iii that I found on cl for $500 and cabelas has them for $950. Ended up buying the vestibule, floor liner and roof protector as well. My old man and I set it up in my yard for the first time last weekend and it took us about a half hour but after the first go around of a few mistakes and having to read the directions it should go much faster now. I am sure you and your wife could set it up on your own in the matter of 15-20 minutes.

This one includes Vestibule and floor liner.  So $700 isn't bad but $500 would be better 

[SemperFidelis97]

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