Post by: Griz231 on March 25, 2015, 06:43:12 PM
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 ?
Post by: Jingles on March 25, 2015, 06:50:40 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on March 25, 2015, 07:00:08 PM
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 25, 2015, 08:06:22 PM
Post by: jae on March 25, 2015, 08:56:15 PM
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.
Post by: tonymiller7 on March 26, 2015, 09:14:38 AM
Post by: Griz231 on March 26, 2015, 09:22:54 AM
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.
Post by: Woodchuck on March 26, 2015, 09:25:52 AM
Post by: kckrawler on March 26, 2015, 09:28:22 AM
The Alaknak sets up easy with 2 people
:yeah: I set my 12x12 Alaknak up by myself without issue.
Post by: Griz231 on March 26, 2015, 09:30:37 AM
I'm thinking the 12x20. a 13x27 would be sweet too.The Alaknak sets up easy with 2 people
:yeah: I set my 12x12 Alaknak up by myself without issue.
Only concern is how much time the set up is.
Post by: vandeman17 on March 26, 2015, 09:33:16 AM
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.
Post by: Woodchuck on March 26, 2015, 09:36:05 AM
I have the 12x20. 10min max with 2. Can be done in 15-20 alone.I'm thinking the 12x20. a 13x27 would be sweet too.The Alaknak sets up easy with 2 people
:yeah: I set my 12x12 Alaknak up by myself without issue.
Only concern is how much time the set up is.
Post by: Griz231 on March 26, 2015, 09:36:09 AM
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 :tup:
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on March 26, 2015, 09:36:26 AM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on March 26, 2015, 09:40:41 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on March 26, 2015, 09:46:18 AM
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 :tup:
$500 was the tent itself and with the other stuff we are in about $900 but it is the III and not the two and all is brand new. $700 sounds like a good deal to me. :tup:
Post by: Griz231 on March 26, 2015, 09:48:02 AM
The one that was on here a couple weeks ago is gone as far as i know. It's not listed anymore.
Post by: Woodchuck on March 26, 2015, 10:12:35 AM
Alaknak all the way we have the 12x20, and love it there was one in the classifieds on here. We had a carpet cut to the dimensions of the tent, and it really makes it comfy. The only pain in the butt to set up is the vestibule, but only the first time.:yeah: We bought the green "all weather" carpet at home depot. Cheap and works good. We used to have regular carpet but it was bulky to store.
Post by: vandeman17 on March 26, 2015, 10:43:51 AM
Post by: 92xj on March 26, 2015, 03:59:49 PM
Carry on in the thin walled tent thread. :P
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 26, 2015, 04:48:20 PM
Post by: gun-dog on March 30, 2015, 12:10:00 AM
Post by: Griz231 on April 19, 2015, 08:12:47 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on April 19, 2015, 08:26:08 PM
Cough, Kodiak canvas, cough, one man five minute setup cough comes with the most heavy duty floor of any tent cough, cheaper new than the others used, cough.
Carry on in the thin walled tent thread. :P
That's funny! :yeah: