Post by: huntinhick on June 03, 2010, 10:55:35 AM
Has anyone used the cabelas guide model dome tent or the outfitters series extreme outfitters tents? they get great all season reviews and the price is not to bad. sounds like it might work for family camping then make a good hunting tent for my boys and I.
thanks
carl
Post by: Woodchuck on June 03, 2010, 11:22:36 AM
Post by: wastickslinger on June 03, 2010, 01:51:06 PM
I have an Alaknak, that i am very pleased with especially for the money i spent
Me too, only I got mine at Liquidation World in Spokane. Brand new $100. I really didnt know how good a deal it was until after I bought it and got home. Mine is the 12X12. Super light and easy to set up. I think I will string a line next time and hang the peak insted of using the center pole inside. I also picked up a the Cabelas XL cot for $20 and the big meat slicer for $80. $200 out the door for about $1300 worth of stuff. All because the boxes were damaged. :IBCOOL:
Post by: Woodchuck on June 03, 2010, 01:56:55 PM
i have the 12x20 with vestibules on both ends, i put a tarp over it at setup or it will condensate with snow
Post by: sisu on June 03, 2010, 05:07:06 PM
I have an Alaknak, that i am very pleased with especially for the money i spent:yeah:
Post by: ICEMAN on June 03, 2010, 05:50:28 PM
Post by: rougheye on June 03, 2010, 06:38:30 PM
Post by: woodswalker on June 03, 2010, 07:09:18 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=pod&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20077-cat550002&id=0003770 (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=pod&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20077-cat550002&id=0003770)
works well in the snow...have a pic of snow camping with one in the Methow
[smg id=7447 type=preview align=center width=700 caption="Snowy Deer Camp!"]
Post by: whitey on June 07, 2010, 06:52:32 AM
After alot of research and reading reviews I decided to get the 12x12 outback lodge.And the sod cloth/Floor.
I hope its as nice as everyone says it is.I am really looking forward to this season.
whitey.
P.S do You have any more pictures of Your tent in action?
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on June 07, 2010, 07:11:35 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 07, 2010, 07:50:29 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 07, 2010, 07:52:19 AM
Post by: whitey on June 07, 2010, 06:00:26 PM
Those are some good looking tents.
I also noticed the "Beer Coolers" arent far out of reach.. :rolleyes: :chuckle:
I went with this tent based on 2 things.
Reviews and easy set up.
It dont get any better than 1 pole.
We will see. :dunno:
I will post back.
Thanks for all the input.
Whitey..
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Post by: MichaelD on June 08, 2010, 12:55:46 PM
Post by: Crunchy on June 08, 2010, 01:38:01 PM
Post by: GoldTip on June 08, 2010, 01:46:29 PM
The Bighorn can be put up by one person, but easier with two. I can put mine up in about 20 minutes alone.
I would agree, my buddy Silent Bob has the Bighorn II and it is an awesome tent, but much easier to put up with two guys. I have the 8man Alaskan guide model and we love it as well. Just depends on what we need, if there is lots of room in camp, we take the 26' Vortex Toyhauler, less room and the Bighorn II goes, less room still and the Ak guide model dome tent goes. Works out well.
Post by: whitey on June 08, 2010, 08:06:02 PM
That's right the cots are coming also..Just 2.. :rolleyes:
1 for Me and 1 for "my Lab" :yike: or a buddy..
I don't think I could go wrong with buying this tent from Cabala's.
I will be using mine north of Deer Park on the 4th of July weekend .
With fishin boat in tow. Me and My Daughter are going to kill them fish..And enjoy Our new tent..
OUTBACK LODGE 12x12.Yes Sir..
Will post pictures..
Thanks Guys.
Whitey.
I will have to take pictures of it the day I get it,Who am I kidding.. :dunno:
Post by: Nosferatu on June 09, 2010, 11:28:15 AM
What kind of a chore is it to put up that Bighorn II? One man gig or two plus to put it together?
It takes me 15-20 minutes to do it by myself. Takes 30+ minutes with help. ;)
Post by: ICEMAN on June 09, 2010, 06:48:19 PM
What kind of a chore is it to put up that Bighorn II? One man gig or two plus to put it together?
It takes me 15-20 minutes to do it by myself. Takes 30+ minutes with help. ;)
Funny and so true. Want something done quickly and correctly, do not seek help.
Post by: elkhuntindad on October 11, 2010, 09:29:23 PM
Post by: Crunchy on October 11, 2010, 09:45:22 PM
Post by: haugenna on October 11, 2010, 09:46:08 PM
I could change a couple things, I would make the vents closeable. I would also put a small "wood" trap door on the opposite side to get wood instead of hauling it in the front door over all your stuff dropping bark, branches, etc.etc.
Post by: rasbo on October 11, 2010, 09:47:29 PM
Post by: actionshooter on October 11, 2010, 10:06:54 PM
I also have a 12x20 Alagnak, its been a pretty good tent, had it for 3 years.
The bighorn was nice, had one for 3 months, but it wasn't big enough for 4 guys. :twocents:
Post by: Whitelightning on October 27, 2010, 09:32:48 PM
Post by: phishisgroovin on October 27, 2010, 09:46:03 PM
We stayed dry as a bone and warm and toasty inside.
Cabelas outfitter series with 2 pods attached. Pods are like $100 extra and also has an option for a covered entry (like a mud room).
Post by: Ghost Hunter on October 31, 2010, 01:22:51 PM
I have the Alsakan guide Tent it has been awesome, bought it in 2004. I have had 18 inches of snow on it and it never wiggled. I bought the six man and it is perfect for two guy's with all the gear and room to move around.
Have the same tent. Kept us dry in the CF spring bear. Haven't had the opportunity to try it in snow, even at 10,000' in Wyoming two weeks ago. Did keep me warm. At 23 degrees, woke up with heavy condensation on sleeping bags. Maybe that's normal?
Post by: ICEMAN on November 01, 2010, 05:33:34 AM
I have the Alsakan guide Tent it has been awesome, bought it in 2004. I have had 18 inches of snow on it and it never wiggled. I bought the six man and it is perfect for two guy's with all the gear and room to move around.
Have the same tent. Kept us dry in the CF spring bear. Haven't had the opportunity to try it in snow, even at 10,000' in Wyoming two weeks ago. Did keep me warm. At 23 degrees, woke up with heavy condensation on sleeping bags. Maybe that's normal?
Condensation on your bag in lower temps is normal. You body pumps out over a pint of moisture thru your pores each night in an attempt to maintain proper humidity level of your skin, so the moisture then migrates to the cold spots, sort of the dew point of your bag, often leaving moisture within the bag mid way thru the insulation or on the surface. This is why mountaineers use a vapor liner inside their bag. They basically sleep in a plastic bag inside their sleeping bag so that their bag does not absorb water and loose insulative value over a few nights.... Heck, it was reported that Jeff Iditarod King had a bag gain 50 lbs over the course of the idatrod one year....