Hah, that was my tiers comment from the other thread. Here it is for tents and quilts.

Keep in mind, these are my personal opinions, but I do think they'll reflect a lot of what the community consensus is.

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TENTS:

Few things first - Pyramid tents are the classic UL 4 season design and will be extremely versatile, but are typically heavier than 1P or 2P dedicated 3-season designs. A lot of these will have directional wind-shedding, whereas Pyramids shed the same from every direction. Something to consider for adverse conditions. That said, most any of the tents in the $100+ range will be very good at shedding wind when pitched correctly. It really comes down to their weight, material and respective feature-set.

• Less than $100: This is a tough category because basically everything will be from China, but the two options I would suggest are the 3FUL gear 1p tent and the ASTA 2P Pyramid with a bug net like this. A few people on this subreddit have bought both of these, and they have decent reviews. The pyramid will be more versatile because pyramids are classic UL 4 season tents. Both of these will have issues with condensation, and I really think you should spend the extra $$ to spring for the next category. Made in China.
  
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• Less than $200: This is easy. Six Moon Designs. The Skyscape Scout is a mere $125 and is quite possibly the best value tent out there. In second place would be the Lunar Solo LE, which comes in at $180 and is also a phenomenal tent for the cash.
  Six Moon Designs takes the cake here though. Handmade in America.
  
  
• Less than $300: This will go to either Six Moon Designs, TarpTent, or LightHeart Gear. There isn't a particular model I have in mind because any offering from these three will be fantastic quality. My personal favorite designs are the SMD Sksycape Trekker and the TarpTent Notch. People swear by the SMD Lunar Solo, as it's SMD's original design, though I think the newer Skyscape line is a better design. For Big & Tall type of people, I'd recommend the LightHeart Gear SoLong 6.
  Handmade in America.
  
  
• Less than $400: Same players as above, but with more design/style offerings. All of those will be good. Also introducing the Gossamer Gear "The One" tent at this price point. I've heard great things about this tent, and Gossamer Gear is known for quality. Like any niche market, it becomes harder to justify the added value as you go up higher in price. This will be for people looking for SUL Sil tents. Lastly, the classic/iconic Black Diamond Mega pyramid comes in at this price point. It's a classic design that is a continuation off of the famous Chouinard Equipment design from the 70s and 80s - the quintessential UL 4 season tent. Handmade in America.
  
  
• More than $400: This is Cuben Fiber territory and where a large variety cottage mfgs come in, because it seems everyone offers a Cuben model now. Most notably, ZPacks offerings will be Super Ultralight, whereas the offerings from HMG will be a little bit heavier but a bit more robust. Both companies make stellar UL products, so any of their tents will be killer. Handmade in America.
  
  I'm sure I've missed some, but that should be a good summary and you won't be unhappy with any of those options in the $100+ range.
  
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  And here are the quilts from my previous comment:
  
  

  QUILTS:
  

  
  

• Less than $100: AegisMax Wind Hard quilt, $90. No other Aegismax. Comfort down to 40F. Made in China.
  
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• Less than $200: HammockGear Econ Burrow 30F, $140. Well made quilt but lacks some features you'll see on higher end ones. Really good value quilt. Handmade in America.
  
  
• Less than $300: Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20F, $255. This quilt is one of the most comfortable things I've ever slept under. I like it more than my down duvet at home. Handmade in America.
  
  

• Absolute Top-of-the-line: Katabatic Gear Flex 22F or Palisade. This thing is a champ, but there is a law of diminishing returns, and $400+ is a lot to pay. Handmade in America.
  
  

My girlfirend and I have this Coleman Shade Tent. We've yet to test it out in the rain, but it's really nice to have when it's super hot, or there's lots of bugs.

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If I had to do it over again I'd size up. This will barely squeeze in a picnic table, but it will comfortably fit 4 adults without anything else in it.

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Our usual go to is to set up the tent around the bear box if there is one, that way we can access the food and cook without fear of bugs (wasps) and use the bear box as a prep/serving table.

Good luck on your first 10k! They can be quite a bit of fun. I would love this screened shelter for camping. Thanks for the generous contest!

Edit: Forgot the raffle word, Girlsplaywow is a jerk!

First hand experience with this right here, my friend. Mine isn't what you may think of as an ez up. mine is a coleman screened shelter. its like a tent ez up hybrid. here is what i bought and im glad i did. i also bought a cot to get up off the ground. my first year i took a tent and hated it. so hot, so stuffy. never again. the cot helps cut down on the spiders risk, and i really haven't encountered many other bugs except ants if you leave food out. one thing i did to help with the sun/rain was bring tapestries and tarps to drape on the sides of the shelter if its sunny/rainy. this year im upgrading even further by picking up some old free haul away carpet from a carpet outlet to set up the shelter on top of. that should cut the risk of spiders as well as be nice to sit on.

In our case, we were able to contain everything inside the car. We had:


The bed, plus the necessary supports (We shoved some stuff into the crates)
Two pillows
Two blankets
A good sized toiletry bag
A bag with 2 pairs of the wife's shoes, a sweater, and two towels
A suitcase as seen in the picture for my clothing, 5 or so of most clothing items fit in mine, plus 5 white undershirts
A backpack for my wife's clothing
2 bags of Jerky from Costco, shoved into the folds of the bed for easy access behind our seats while driving
A bag with sunscreen, bug, and bear spray, and some D&D books/notepads for DM'ing
2 of these chairs from costco. When folded, we put the legs around the front seat headrests and then leaned them onto the dashboard, they kinda served as tables of sorts for stuff.
A screen tent from Amazon so we weren't confined to our car
Our window foam cutouts, and a circular flat folding window screen for the windshield
The OEM charger
An ever growing dirty clothes bag
Two gift bags with shirts, misc items for the return trip.


Had we opted for pretty much anything in addition to the above, it wouldn't have been very pretty. A cooler especially would not have worked out well.


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The driver and passenger side were completely clear while driving. When we were going to set up the camping:


I parked the car close enough to the outlet, turning off the headlights/off the automatic headlight setting.
Left it turned on, while in Park. (This means it was very annoyingly loud to have the driver side open while packing stuff into it, but what can you do)
Used the zip-tie to keep the shifter button pressed. (Stored the zip-ties in the wireless charging pocket of the center console, I'd recommend at least two zip-ties in case you drop one on the ground like I did on the 2nd night, was a pain to find)
Plugged the car into the outlet. I used the mychevrolet app to confirm if the car was charging, since it charges so slowly.
We then moved both front seats all the way forward, both with the bottom slider and then leaning forward.
Between available rear footwell and front seat/footwell space, we could fit all of the above in the car. We also had space so it was easy to have one person crawl forward and change the AC if needed.

Ahh ok, see the one i'm looking at looks more like your original post where the legs are still visible making it easier to clip stuff to.

This is the screened liner i'm talking about:

https://www.amazon.com/EasyGoProducts-Screen-Room-attaches-10x10/dp/B01M6CBZBU/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=screen+tent+room&qid=1554149441&s=gateway&sr=8-4

it's a little pricey but this is the only thing that met all of my requirements.

Its pretty much all screen minus the bottom so lots of airflow, but the PVC bottom is helpful to keep separation from the ground.

Coleman 2000028003 Back Home Instant Screenhouse, 12 x 10 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00339C3FA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-AyXAb8KE37Y3

Cant go wrong with this one. It sells out often though so be careful. Brought this to 4 roos already, its awesome. Just get a cot with this and you'll sleep as well as you can at roo 😎

I have this one by Coleman. Its a 12x10 but has two entrances across from each other and goes up easily. Been perfect for camping - we put it over the picnic bench and there is still room to walk around the table.
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I picked up this coleman tent a few years back for a boonedocking trip to Alaska and it’s awesome. We used it in places where you could wave your arm and hit 20 mosquitoes and very few could get inside the big screen.

Also it’s slightly larger than a normal shade tent and has held up well for three summers we’ve had it. I can put it up and tear it down by myself easily.

We have the Coleman EZ up that has the built in mesh, and love it.
https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Back-Home-Instant-Screenhouse/dp/B01MA2XTG3

In many locales these days, being bitten by insects goes beyond mere discomfort, and can be a threat to health and even life. West Nile Virus, Dengue, Malaria, Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever — there are many good reasons to protect yourself from being bitten.

One option to reduce the number of bites is to burn several punk sticks in the hopes that the smoke will drive away most insects. Native American wilderness travelers would sometimes carry a smudge pot — a hanging pot, a moss bundle, or other container with smouldering material inside. One very good smoking repellent (and also calming and reportedly very healthy) is True Tinder Fungus, which easily takes a spark and smoulders. A fist-sized chunk may smoulder for an hour or more.

A more complete remedy is to use a bug net. Some versions can hang from branches or other supports. Other versions are free-standing. Ex 1 | Ex 2 | Ex 3

Other options include using repellent lotion or spray (the repellent pendants and bracelets apparently don't work well), and sitting in high, dry, windy spots. Some outdoorspeople wear permethrin-impregnated clothing, but then they are killing insects just by virtue of arriving in their area, maybe not the best thing for a caring meditator.

I go camping and to festivals often, so I have a big tent from REI and I just got a new shelter to replace my $40 walmart "take forever to put up and let water thru" specials. If you think Bonnaroo will be the first step in you getting into camping, I'd think about getting a decent tent before the shelter.

Consider getting a bigger tent than you need so you have room in the middle to chill. Any 6-8 person tent should be able to satisfy both of your needs. Coleman, REI, Kelty: take your pick they all make good tents. I've never seen this one before, but it looks like they made it for you.

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Oh you have no idea, down in middle Tennessee in the summer so I’m sure you can imagine how much of a god send that bug net was. And the bug net in the photo actually is separate and I just fed my hammock through it on either end and then tied it off so nothing could come in on where the straps meet the tree. And then it’s a double zipper and only about twenty bucks, here’s the link:

pys Hammock Bug Net - 12' Hammock Mosquito Net Fits All Camping Hammocks, Compact&Lightweight, Fast Easy Setup, Security from Bugs and Mosquitoes, Essential Camping and Survival Gear (1.4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072KMG5HP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Zrd7CbAD60D2Z

If you can find one of these, a bug canopy is about one of the best things you could get for yourself. It keeps you shaded in the middle of the day and there will be so few bugs, you'll think it's not working... until you go outside of it again...

Ever since my wife bought me this for xmas last year, I have probably quadrupled the time I spend in my backyard.

Definitely move him if you can.

You could put a net over an x-pen also, to make sure nothing can get in. https://www.amazon.com/EVEN-Naturals-MOSQUITO-California-Installation/dp/B014J3O32O/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=net+for+bed&qid=1562026504&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Back-Home-Instant-Screenhouse/dp/B01MA2XTG3

$179 with free shipping through prime

Hmmm, I'm still tempted though. I'd like to have some shade for my tent.

Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Hex-Instant-Screened-Shelter/dp/B00339C3FA

I have something like this. It's a vango airbeam tent that attaches to the side of my rig. It's really nice but takes up a lot of room when traveling. Also if you wait long enough these go on sale on amazon. I picked mine up for $170 over the winter! https://www.amazon.com/Vango-Galli-Screen-House-Cloud/dp/B01LWU8FC1/

Awareness is most effective. People are often so much in their heads that they don't notice what's crawling on them. But if you brush or wash a crawling tick off before it bites, that's safest. Once it bites, it releases a chemical that can inhibit your perception of it.

After awareness, self-inspection is important. Lyme disease is not transmitted until the tick has been attached for 24 - 36 hours, so thorough daily inspection should prevent infection.

• Long pants
  
  
• Long-sleeved shirts
  
  
• Tie-down cuffs
  
  
• Hat
  
  
• Permethrin on cuffs, collar, boot tops (keep Permethrin away from cats; it's very toxic to them)
  
  
• Other repellents can deter ticks, but Permethrin deters and kills them if they contact it
  
  
• Daily self-inspection; you usually have some minutes or hours before a tick attaches and begins to feed (inspection is more effective with a willing companion; use a mirror if you don't have a partner)
  
  
• Carry a tick key or other removal device
  
  
• Learn proper and improper methods of removal, because if the mouth parts are left embedded in the skin they can transmit disease
  
  
• Be attentive and check more frequently in areas known for harboring ticks
  
  
• Use a screened shelter when sitting for long periods: shelter 1 | shelter 2 | shelter 3

Might be worth it to just bring a separate bug net specifically for sleeping on the ground if you have to. Something like this wouldn't weigh much or take up much space.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IVQ4ADC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1

I bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVQ4ADC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I accidentally ordered 2 in my frenzy to pick gear up when i caught the bug, and they differed in weight by almost a full ounce. Right out of the package the lighter of the two weighed 7 ozs, but ditch the included stuffsack, cordelette and mitten hook and replace with microcord / just wrapping it up in the tarp to save almost 2 ounces.


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Shade is the biggest MUST have when camping. Saw some people last year who didn't bring any type of EZ up and they ended up throwing towels over some small boxes and sitting under it. This is what I use it was on sale at the coleman outlet for $60. http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-15-Instant-Screened-Shelter/dp/B0033990PG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1332080213&sr=8-7

I suggest you plan for mosquitoes to be present. We used something similar to this to sit in during the evenings and were grateful to have it.

As soon as my paycheck clears, I'm buying this. Seems like a good choice, but we'll soon see!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072KMG5HP/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1527640301&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hammock+mosquito+net&dpPl=1&dpID=519yzvlFiAL&ref=plSrch

Sansbug 2 person tent- 1 person tent was too small for me (6 ft, 190 lbs/86kg). Jus propped it on top of my mattress. Also got new (cheap) bed sheets from target so I don't risk transferring anything inside.

https://www.amazon.com/SANSBUG-2-Person-Mesh-Tent-Floor/dp/B00JS2W8EW

Holy shit. I'm in the market for a tent so I think I definitely have to go with one of these. Where did you get yours? I've never seen one with the mesh protection around it, that looks perfect

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Is this it?

How about a mosquito net canopy? I don't know how determined your kitty is to get to your office, but this might work. You could tack the edges down with some gaffer's tape maybe?

https://www.amazon.com/MOSQUITO-Openings-Rectangular-Protection-Repellent/dp/B014NT0QUW

It's also not unattractive. Not sure if that's an issue with you, but it wouldn't be claustrophobic like a portable shower/tent.

If you want a decent one, check Chill Gorilla All-Hammock netting. And if you need an absolute cheap one check this:
https://www.amazon.com/Mosquito-Closure-Barrier-Netting-Included/dp/B01FRANIII

Popup screen rooms are a thing!

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07B5C2LWP/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_ZEFWCbMHFNBAA

https://www.amazon.com/Wenzel-Magnetic-Screen-House-Black/dp/B07B5C2LWP/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?adgrpid=54895946846&gclid=CjwKCAjw4NrpBRBsEiwAUcLcDG2KQHV_ZmbRc7vnROc1Cw5UlMsAtUxZoe5QMxUlPGUZpGp9Szr9NhoCaJQQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274684481970&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9060354&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9931173131872628508&hvtargid=aud-649564993678%3Akwd-303751762005&hydadcr=17141_9496674&keywords=bug+shelter&qid=1563930946&s=gateway&sr=8-12

A separate bug net; specifically this one.

Went hiking very recently, buddy had this on his hammock. It looks awesome....

https://www.amazon.com/Hammock-Mosquito-Net-Camping-Bug/dp/B0725QG13Z/ref=pd_ybh_a_8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A74MGJXFNKF8CR22RB10

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00339C3FA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h311CbQ2FXDZ8

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-10-Instant-Screenhouse/dp/B00339C3G4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496715391&sr=8-1&keywords=coleman+screen+house

just a quick search brought up many choices with mosquito netting

https://www.amazon.com/SansBug-1-Person-Free-Standing-Pop-Up-Mosquito-Net/dp/B003BWF9WI/ref=asc_df_B003BWF9WI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198072135009&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17416512349791161160&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019864&hvtargid=pla-347834670660&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/SANSBUG-2-Person-Mesh-Tent-Floor/dp/B00JS2W8EW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1GN0Z01ECQAP8&keywords=sansbug+2+person&qid=1567542814&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=SANSBUG++2%2Csporting%2C132&sr=1-2

NTA, have you considered a screen house type thing so the dogs can be outside? Since you rent I don't thing a doggy door will happen.
Tailgaterz Magnetic Screen House https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KJNLYFS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VE.hDbTE6ZF8C

Try a mosquito bed canopy.

If you are as terrified of roaches as me, (I woke up to a HUGE one crawling on me once), then I suggest getting this to put on your bed. I travel with one now anytime I go somewhere that is known for the large roaches. https://www.amazon.com/SansBug-1-Person-Free-Standing-Pop-Up-Mosquito-Net/dp/B00FLXJSTK/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1524255176&sr=8-24&keywords=pop+up+mosquito+net+bed

Im looking at shit like this. Tents got so fucking hot

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Instant-Screenhouse-10-Feet/dp/B00339C3G4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519694870&sr=8-3&keywords=screened%20in%20canopy%20for%20camping

If you are just car camping and worried about bugs flying into your food you can try this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033990PG?ref_=ams_ad_dp_asin_3

Isolation is important. Buy this if you can afford it.

https://www.amazon.com/SansBug-Free-Standing-Pop-Up-Mosquito-Net-Floor/dp/B00FLXJSTK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466684897&sr=8-2&keywords=sansbug

Becareful not to contaminate it. also buy these traps for all kindsa furniture you have

https://www.amazon.com/Trap-Interceptor-Insect-Monitor-Control/dp/B0186A8ARK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466684970&sr=8-1&keywords=bedbug+traps

see if you can get it for cheaper price anywhere else, or try using cups/saucers.

use this around the house instead of baby powder & put some of this powder in the above mentioned traps/cups/saucers-

https://www.amazon.com/CimeXa-Insecticide-ounces-bottle-Rockwell/dp/B0085HRWI8

vacuum everyday everywhere

There's at least two ways to deal with that.

You can use a hammock sock. They simply slide over the hammock and the ends cinch closed. They give you protection above and below. They can be a hassle to get in and out of though. I don't have that hammock sock, but I do have the hammock and tarp I linked to in my last post.

There are also hammocks with a netted cover that zips closed. All the netted hammocks I've seen on Amazon are way too short, and the hammocks that are long enough aren't on Amazon and may blow your budget all by itself. I'm sure there will eventually be a full length netted chinese hammock on Amazon. Keep in mind that full length is 11 feet. I swear the chinese try to be purposely confusing by making their straps 11 feet long and then using vague descriptions. The downside to this type is mosquitoes can still bite through underneath unless you get a double layer and stuff something between the layers. The Dutchware Chameleon does all that, and exceeds your budget too.

Or you can wear a bug net over your head, but I hate that because it doesn't protect my hands when I read at night. Again, there's no protection below you.