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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: sabot92 on May 28, 2018, 09:49:02 PM

Title: Backpacking tent questions
Post by: sabot92 on May 28, 2018, 09:49:02 PM: I’m going to be hunting on the go this elk season (muzzleloader) instead of setting up the wall tent. Basically camping where ever the truck is parked so I can move to new locations if I’m not finding any animals. Looking for a 1 person tent that’s most importantly waterproof. Weight isn’t a concern since i won’t be carrying it far. Let me know of any recommendations. Thanks in advance.
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Post by: chester on May 29, 2018, 12:10:54 AM: If you’re going to be going back to your gig every night I’d have to say the kodiak canvas truck tent is a pretty sweet setup .
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Post by: LongBomb on May 29, 2018, 12:38:30 AM: I just run a canopy with a platform built in and big mattress when im moving alot between areas. It's fairly snug but it works good for solo trips.
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Post by: jdb on May 29, 2018, 03:49:53 AM: I'd look at a tentcot
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 29, 2018, 05:23:50 AM: Do you have a price in mind you want to spend?
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Post by: Zuus on May 29, 2018, 05:49:18 AM: Another tent cot fan. They set up in a minute, comfortable, roomy, waterproof with the fly. A good rig for truck camping.
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Post by: fillthefreezer on May 29, 2018, 05:57:32 AM: Rei half done or north face talus 3 if you want an easy to pitch waterproof tebt
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Post by: Jonathan_S on May 29, 2018, 06:30:58 AM: I wouldn't limit it to one man tents, very small and for about the same price you can get a 2-3 man tents.

Of the commercially made variety, dome tents are most reliable in weather IMO.
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Post by: farmin4u_98948 on May 29, 2018, 06:54:31 AM: Get a 2 person tent. Also a 4 season construction. We were in Wyoming last November My KUIU Storm Star was the only one that withstood the winds. 2 person size gives you more comfort room.
Title: Re: Backpacking tent questions
Post by: trophyhunt on May 29, 2018, 07:02:03 AM: Quote from: farmin4u_98948 on May 29, 2018, 06:54:31 AM
Get a 2 person tent. Also a 4 season construction. We were in Wyoming last November My KUIU Storm Star was the only one that withstood the winds. 2 person size gives you more comfort room.
:yeah: Except I don't own a storm and I didn't go to wyoming last year.... :chuckle: But yeah that to the rest.
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Post by: Odell on May 29, 2018, 07:05:24 AM: If you plan on moving I'd sleep in the bed of the truck also. You can leave in 1 minute without tearing a tent down and then setting it up again every day. Plus if it rains, then you don't have to mess with trying to keep a wet tent dry on the inside when you move it a bunch.
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Post by: Elkcollector82 on May 29, 2018, 07:38:05 AM: I’d go with a roof top tent. Takes couple minute to set up/break down. Plenty of room and comes with an annex room. Great for changing and sitting out the weather. You can also run a buddy heater in the annex room to warm up. Plus the memory foam mattress beats any air mattress hands down. Down side is. They ain’t cheap. Wife was optimistic bout them. Tell I showed her how convenient and easy they are.
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Post by: follow maggie on June 01, 2018, 10:44:25 PM: I’d also recommend a 2 man. They always have actual capacity of one less person than they say
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Post by: X-Force on June 01, 2018, 11:04:41 PM: Sleeping under a canopy is nice, easy to move and pack up.

Having a pop up shelter for cooking, sitting etc.
Title: Backpacking tent questions
Post by: jackelope on June 02, 2018, 06:14:01 AM: I might as well always figure a 1 man tent is too small for 1 man and a 2 man tent is really a 1 man.
Having said that, if I was wanting to do what you want to do, I’d put a canopy on my truck. Build a little elevated platform and put a mattress on top and have storage underneath. Get an easy up to cook or whatever underneath.
Title: Re: Backpacking tent questions
Post by: kselkhunter on June 02, 2018, 08:15:33 AM: Quote from: jackelope on June 02, 2018, 06:14:01 AM
I might as well always figure a 1 man tent is too small for 1 man and a 2 man tent is really a 1 man.
Having said that, if I was wanting to do what you want to do, I’d put a canopy on my truck. Build a little elevated platform and put a mattress on top and have storage underneath. Get an easy up to cook or whatever underneath.
:yeah:
Coleman makes a "EasyStay" mattress at 72x26x6 dimensions, and gives room for my large cooler and other gear on the other half of the truck bed so it all fits between the wheel wells. Sportsmans Warehouse carries it. So more of a "half platform" approach. My truck bed is only 74" in length, so some mattresses are too long.
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Post by: Candcrods on July 13, 2018, 05:20:36 AM: I have a 1 man marmot force tent that id part with. Love it but as others said, when I'm in the woods i wanted more space for my stuff so i upgraded to the two man. But i really did like the 1 man tent, so quick to set up and roomy enough to sit up in and very light. Id let it go for reasonable offer...

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Post by: yakimanoob on July 17, 2018, 10:58:48 AM: +1, literally in this case, for the 2-man tent or larger option.

If weight is no object, there's no sense in limiting yourself to a cramped shelter. Give yourself enough room to get some good rest.
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Post by: swanny on July 17, 2018, 11:13:43 AM: With the weight of tents being so light these days, the 2-person tent is nearly the same as a 1-man weight wise for probably around $50 more in most cases. Go with it and you'll be happier, especially if the weather gets crappy. I've slept in one man tents plenty, they are fine if the weather is good, but if your holed up for long periods of time or even for the fact that it gets dark much earlier during hunting season, the extra space to stretch out, change, read a book, etc is nice to have.
Title: Re: Backpacking tent questions
Post by: quadrafire on July 17, 2018, 11:14:42 AM: Quote from: jackelope on June 02, 2018, 06:14:01 AM
I might as well always figure a 1 man tent is too small for 1 man and a 2 man tent is really a 1 man.
Having said that, if I was wanting to do what you want to do, I’d put a canopy on my truck. Build a little elevated platform and put a mattress on top and have storage underneath. Get an easy up to cook or whatever underneath.
That's exactly what I do. Canopy on truck bed. Easy up makes a nice dry place to cook and covers the back entrance of the truck to keep dry if weather strikes.
Title: Re: Backpacking tent questions
Post by: Jpmiller on July 19, 2018, 06:50:06 AM: I was very surprised at the three man tent I recently got. I went with a brand id never heard that was considerably cheaper as I planned only on using it on the rare occasions my wife would come out with me but after setting it up I think I'll use it more often. Packed size and weight is neglibly more than a smaller tent but the larger interior space is like staying in a hotel. So much more room for activities!