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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: huntinhick on December 14, 2011, 01:02:06 PM

Title: question on tent size
Post by: huntinhick on December 14, 2011, 01:02:06 PM: We are looking at getting the alaknak tent, in either 12x12 or 12x20 however we are a little worried it might be hard to find spots big enough to fit it a camp grounds and in the mountians. has this been a problem for anyone?

carl
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Post by: Woodchuck on December 14, 2011, 01:19:36 PM: I have a 12x20 and been okay with spots big enough.
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Post by: rasbo on December 14, 2011, 01:23:09 PM: go big,there is always a spot for a tent
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Post by: GoldTip on December 14, 2011, 01:31:52 PM: Go with the 12x20, you will always be happy you have the extra room.
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Post by: Larry S. on December 14, 2011, 06:52:42 PM: I've had the 12 x 12 (with vestibule) for 6 years and have never had a problem finding a spot anywhere.
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Post by: ghosthunter on December 14, 2011, 06:55:42 PM: If you can get the tent there, there will be spot. Go big.
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Post by: huntinhick on December 15, 2011, 08:21:08 AM: can the 12x20 be set up by yourself?
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Post by: rtspring on December 15, 2011, 08:25:42 AM: I have a 14X16 and I set it up my self. Its a wall tent though.
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Post by: Woodchuck on December 15, 2011, 08:48:14 AM: Quote from: huntinhick on December 15, 2011, 08:21:08 AM
can the 12x20 be set up by yourself?
Easily, I can have mine up in about 15 min myself :twocents:
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Post by: high country on December 15, 2011, 08:55:14 AM: How many will stay in it? A 12x12 with vesti is perfect for 3 hunters and gear. 4 is ok, more is a crowd.
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Post by: Rick on December 15, 2011, 09:14:09 AM: Any particular reason you want an Alagnak over a canvas wall tent?

We have a 16x20 CWT,and have never had an issuse finding a spot to set it up.
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Post by: huntinhick on December 15, 2011, 11:39:52 AM: couple reasons for the alaknak over the canvas tent. weight is a big one, sewn in floor another my family is very bug shy, also like the idea of the vestible. also it sounds like the material of the alaknak handles the wet conditions of washington better.
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Post by: wrongway on December 15, 2011, 11:58:48 AM: go big, I have a 12 x 20 wish I had a bigger one
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Post by: Woodchuck on December 15, 2011, 12:06:10 PM: Quote from: huntinhick on December 15, 2011, 11:39:52 AM
couple reasons for the alaknak over the canvas tent. weight is a big one, sewn in floor another my family is very bug shy, also like the idea of the vestible. also it sounds like the material of the alaknak handles the wet conditions of washington better.
The vestibules are kind of nice for storage but have no floor and do not seal real well to the tent. They also come with no instructions so it can be an adventure getting them put on especially the first time. I highly suggest a "dry run" in the back yard first.