Post by: whitey on July 06, 2010, 08:40:54 AM
Well I finally got to use the tent.N.E Washington dirt bike trip.Rained at night and overcast in the day.Mid 60's to the Lows in the Low 50's.
Putting up the tent was as simple as it could get.
The tent material was real nice and the storage bags were big enough to reuse after unfolding it.The stakes are heavy duty.The extra removal floor made for a super quick clean up prior to taking the tent down.
I am very pleased with the room this 12x12 tent had and the head room was great..
Me and My Daughter..
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The Outback lodge..(Cabela's)
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Post by: ICEMAN on July 06, 2010, 09:25:17 PM
Post by: whitey on July 07, 2010, 05:37:13 AM
No the tent is large enough to where it isnt even noticed.
On the outside up on the tip it has a loop to where a Guy can attach a cord and pull it up without using the center pole..
Thats cool if the place You happen to be camping has a tree.. :dunno:If not use the pole..
Im back on the road again this weekend and will keep everyone posted.I will try and use the cord to pull the tent up with this time..But I will take the pole just in case I dont have a tree.
Whitey..
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 07, 2010, 05:52:46 AM
Post by: ribka on July 07, 2010, 07:33:03 AM
I have read some guys put stoves in their tents. I am looking into this or I might try a heater buddy.
Thanks for sharing
Post by: whitey on July 07, 2010, 09:50:27 AM
Post by: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 10:16:11 AM
Post by: whitey on July 07, 2010, 11:58:09 AM
This Guy says He has been tent camping for some 54 years.
It is well constructed and holds up to wind and rain better than any other tent I have owned.
Another 1 wrote.
"I chose this tent because it is simple and reminds my of my old Pyramid, which was easy to set up and stood up to terrible storms.
Well the Outback Lodge is just as easy to set up, stood up to some nasty thunderstorms and high winds. Shed rain and ventilated well.
Well from what Im reading everyone gives it 5 stars and most all talk about some sort of concern with wind.If I cant get into any wind this fall Im sure to get into over in Oddessa for next Desert 100..This past Year all of Our standard dome tents blew down flat to the ground..It was bad..We will see how it does.
All I know is Im loving it as of now. :rolleyes:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 08, 2010, 06:05:17 AM
Post by: whitey on July 08, 2010, 07:02:38 AM
Thanks Brother and look forward to seeing You Guys up there.
Take care.
Post by: huntinhick on July 28, 2010, 04:12:42 PM
hey on that 12x12 is there room to put cots close to the walls? I am thinking that this might be a good option for me (easy set up, good price and roomy) I will be sitting it up for me and my hunting buddies by my self (at 8 and 9 they try but well....)
thanks
carl
Post by: woodswalker on July 28, 2010, 04:18:47 PM
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I've also used it in high country (6000ft) where it was WINDY and it held fine...tho I cheat on the stakes and get 14" soil nails. the center pole is no problem, its OK in the 10x10 and will be even less of an issue in the 12x12.
room enough for a decent size airbed and a few chairs.
Post by: whitey on July 29, 2010, 10:33:21 AM
The cool thing about this tent is the sidewalls.It allows the cots to be placed tight against the wall and that opens up mass space..The tent will hold 3 cots no problem plus all the gear..It has been a nice tent I can set it up by myself in less than 15 minutes..
They offer a removeable floor and I would say get it.Its nice to keep the dirt on a replaceable floor instead of the permanent floor.
Post by: br8kitoff on August 02, 2010, 09:13:17 PM
Post by: whitey on August 03, 2010, 05:51:19 AM
This is My tent so when I fly east to go hunting I have a tent with a zipper. :chuckle:
Seriously they have nuked so many tents We now have 2 of the coleman tents with the hinged doors..They work great..
No need to zip..The Kids cant screw these up..Yet :yike:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 03, 2010, 05:56:03 AM
Post by: Alchase on August 04, 2010, 02:01:50 PM
The Kids have blown so many zippers out of My tents that they arent allowed to even look at the zipper on this tent. :o
This is My tent so when I fly east to go hunting I have a tent with a zipper. :chuckle:
Seriously they have nuked so many tents We now have 2 of the coleman tents with the hinged doors..They work great..
No need to zip..The Kids cant screw these up..Yet :yike:
The only malfunctions I have had on any of my tents has been either the zippers or the pole sleeves getting ripped. :bash:
You would think after all these years they could make a kid or Alchase proof zipper!! :dunno:
Post by: boneaddict on August 04, 2010, 02:23:58 PM
Post by: flashover52 on August 04, 2010, 02:37:15 PM
It also has the stove jack that melted, so I had to fix it with some cheaper tent material, velcro and my wife's sewing machine. I think I can use it better than she can now!! :chuckle:
I was a bit apprehensive about the layout but there's plenty of headroom for a 6'+ person in the middle and can easily get 3 cots in around the perimeter.
As for wind, as long as the stakes and ropes are tight, the wind seems to go right around it.
Hope this doesn't count for hijacking the thread...... :sry:
Thought I would provide my experience/review of another Cabela's tent that is similar in design.
Post by: ICEMAN on August 04, 2010, 07:31:14 PM
Post by: youruhnate on August 20, 2010, 01:19:06 AM
Post by: flashover52 on August 30, 2010, 09:15:28 AM
First, sorry for the delay...I missed your question some time back and haven't been on much in the past few days (actually got out yesterday to set my first trail cam!). This is an older Cabela's Outback (12'x12') made by Montana Canvas. Below are a couple of pictures from last year -- pardon the mess but it was an early start that morning and I just got back to take a nap. ;)
You can see what I mean about the mesh just inside the door as it's about a 1' wide strip that runs the entire length of the side with the door. If I get the tent set up again before this season (gotta wait for the grass to dry now...), I'll try to get a good picture of the interior without the bins/panniers and cot in there.
Post by: ICEMAN on August 30, 2010, 05:10:29 PM
Post by: flashover52 on August 30, 2010, 09:16:53 PM
You could get creative and put in a 3' x 4' rectangle just in front of and to the side of a door; opposite the stove cut out. That would give you more surface area for boots coming in the door.