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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: Hornseeker on February 14, 2011, 08:16:45 AM

Title: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Hornseeker on February 14, 2011, 08:16:45 AM: Well, my wife and I decided to sell our little RV trailer that was a money pit and we never used, but we vowed to get a "good tent" that we would all be comfortable in...

Here's my thoughts.... I need a tent that will sleep 2 adults and 2 children comfortably, the children are getting big fast (9 and 11) so, its almost more like 4 adults! But not quite yet! I would love to be able to set up a couple cots for me and the Mrs., kids can sleep on ground..

I want a GOOD weatherproof tent... For several reasons. On our summer trips, there WILL be wind blown rain/thunderstorm activity and I will not tolerate water soaking our gear/clothes. I am not wanting a "4 man" tent... I am wanting something big and roomy.

I am seriously thinking Alaknak...going from our trailer to a "leetle dome tent" would suck. However, I am also considering the Big Cabelas Alaskan Outfitter style domes. Heck, the big ones are 12X12 and have 7 foot ceilings, so they would be nice, and bullet proof too.... When the weather is real good in the summer we could leave the fly nearly off or half off...

I would also like the tent to be hardy enough and weather resistant enough for me and my buddies or kids to use in Sept-Nov for deer and elk if need be.

Anyhow, got any ideas/input?? Lastly... we will commonly run camping somewhere in our van and we have a rocketbox on top...the tent needs to be somewhat packable, so a big canvas wall tent is out of the question.

Thanks much,

Ernie
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 14, 2011, 08:24:12 AM: Are you currently using a hitch hauler? If not a custom made one could hall a canvas wall tent, and that would still be cheaper than an RV. Sounds like your roof hauling capacity is maxed out already.
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: rtspring on February 14, 2011, 08:33:54 AM: DAVIS TENT. Company out of Colorado.......

Very nice guy and will hook you up with what ever you want. He can can customize it how you want. Littel on the spend side but as long as you take care of it, should last you a lifetime......I purchased a 16X24 and could not be more pleased......
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Hornseeker on February 14, 2011, 09:39:05 AM: Quote
so a big canvas wall tent is out of the question.

The rocket box is on the top of the van. I just need something that will fit in there... we have a lot of room, but not enough for a wall tent. I actually have a 12XS16 wall tent, stove, etc.... but this tent is for a different purpose... Mama likes a floor too....
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on February 14, 2011, 10:11:22 AM: Springbar tents.

I have the Traveler 5 and love it. It only takes one person to set the tent up; which was a must for me! I've used it for hunting and family camping, and would buy another one in a heart beat! For hunting, my tent sleeps two with gear easily.

Check them out!

http://www.springbar.com/explore/tentmodels/index.html (http://www.springbar.com/explore/tentmodels/index.html)

Good luck!
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: couesbitten on February 14, 2011, 07:09:03 PM: :yeah: I'll second the Springbars, great tents!
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Jason on February 14, 2011, 07:20:13 PM: Davis Tent has a great February special going on this month
14x16 canvas tent with frame angles, sod cloth, stove jack, ropes
and stakes, for $699 you won't find a better tent for that price
http://davistent.com/html/specials.html (http://davistent.com/html/specials.html)
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Miles on February 14, 2011, 10:08:12 PM: Great for the family and hunting.

http://www.kifaru.net/TIPI2009.html# (http://www.kifaru.net/TIPI2009.html#)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kifaru.net%2Fimages%2Ftipi_colors-lg.jpg&hash=ac3d0269fc751ff03e203c696709aef001229213)
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Hornseeker on February 16, 2011, 06:51:15 AM: I thought about the TP, but they are exceptionally expensive!!! I'd have one already for hunting if they weren't so expensive.

Again...I AM NOT looking for a wall tent.... NO WALL TENT... Thank you!! ;)

I'll check out hte Springbar....
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: whitey on February 16, 2011, 07:11:22 AM: Cabelas outfitters tent super easy to set up loads of head room and has been proven to with stand some serious wind..

Weather proff big time.Awesome.I put a queen size airbed in mine a still have plenty of room for 2 more cots..

This is mine its 12x12.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk157%2Fruger123%2FIMG_2421.jpg&hash=f38e3f748ae3f72081d964b0b069f1dcb5e26d69)
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: buckhorn2 on February 16, 2011, 07:51:15 AM: I have the cabelas guide model that is a 6 man that we set up 2 cots in and it still has room. It has been in some big wind and it has lots of tie downs and has held up fine.
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Hornseeker on February 16, 2011, 10:15:11 AM: Thanks guys
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: mtndew on February 16, 2011, 12:45:27 PM: Kodiak bow-flex. Same design as the springbar, different manufacturer. Canvas tent, sewn in floor, one man set up. Awesome tent!! :twocents:
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: BIGINNER on February 16, 2011, 12:54:33 PM: did you think about getting a wall tent? :chuckle: :bash: :bash: lol i'm kidding, i'm in the same boat as you, need a good tent that will easily sleep 3 with gear, i have a cheap wlmart tent, but that thing is a peice of crap, it capsizes from any hint of wind, and definately isn't waterproof (even though it says that it is)
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Hornseeker on February 16, 2011, 01:24:47 PM: I think purely for a GREAT tent that will stand up to about anything and be compact to transport and such, the cabelas ak outfitter series is phenomenal... and slightly less $$ than the big name expedition tents like NF and Marmot and such...

There are some cool options. One of which is this Go Lite 5 person tent. YOu have to buy two pieces to get a "traditional" tent but it is a kick ass design... dont have name handy, but I think its their only 5 person...
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: atfulldraw on February 16, 2011, 05:22:02 PM: I would go with the Cabelas X.W.T. it has a ton of head room and a big vestibule to stow your gear. It also is capable of 70-80 mph. winds.
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Hornseeker on February 18, 2011, 07:29:49 AM: I found an interesting one... its the Sierra Designs 6+2 WuHu (or somesuch)... 8 person, full coverage fly, nice shape... about $450....

We'll see... thanks for all the replies! (except for the wall tent guys!!!! :bash:) :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: rasbo on February 18, 2011, 07:37:04 AM: I bought this one for the wife and I...at cabelas the westwind
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 19, 2011, 05:06:32 AM: Hornseeker , I found just what you need. Ok check it out dude, it's not a wall tent. How about a party tent? :stirthepot:

Commercial Duty 20 X 40 Luxury Enclosed Party Tent

1 5/8" Comercial Duty and Stylish Canopy Full Enclosed. Perfect for Weddings, Lawn Parties, Sporting Events, Show Booth, and Impromptu Gatherings. The Enclosed Party Tent comes complete with 1 front cover, 1 back cover, 2 sides panels and it is easy to attach and dettach by any occasion to fit.

Just trying to help out BRO. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on February 19, 2011, 08:36:19 PM: Quote from: atfulldraw on February 16, 2011, 05:22:02 PM
I would go with the Cabelas X.W.T. it has a ton of head room and a big vestibule to stow your gear. It also is capable of 70-80 mph. winds.

:yeah:

X.W.T. all the way...or if you did have the coin the Kifaru Tepee
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Rooster1981 on February 19, 2011, 09:21:19 PM: I have the alaknak 2 tent and its great, but it gets small in a hurry mines the 12x12. I would spend the extra $$ and buy the 12x20 for you and your kids just my opinon.
Title: Re: Great Family Tent/Hunting Tent
Post by: Jason on February 19, 2011, 09:40:42 PM: Since you don't want a wall tent you should check out the Arctic Oven from Alaska Tent and Tarp,
Awesome tents!
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB0QqwMoADAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskatent.com%2Foven.html&ei=F6hgTeHCPJP4swPKxoHXCA&usg=AFQjCNEgnJVzMPY9dQ6g94IGINqB4pjJ4w&sig2=YoTrEeuzLewkHbs8jpiOVA (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB0QqwMoADAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskatent.com%2Foven.html&ei=F6hgTeHCPJP4swPKxoHXCA&usg=AFQjCNEgnJVzMPY9dQ6g94IGINqB4pjJ4w&sig2=YoTrEeuzLewkHbs8jpiOVA)