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20. Texsport Saguaro Single Person Personal Bivy Shelter Tent for Backpacking Hiking Camping

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Texsport Saguaro Single Person Personal Bivy Shelter Tent for Backpacking Hiking Camping
Specs:
ColorBlue/Red
Height4.3 Inches
Length27.5 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateOctober 2018
Size44" W x 51" H x 92" D
Weight4 Pounds
Width4.3 Inches
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u/Hart2375 · 2 pointsr/festivals

FUCK YES to making festivals a larger part of your life. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made :) I don’t know about the best shoes for dancing, but I always wear Vans to shows and festivals and I’ve never had an issue with my feet hurting. I think they’re a great option :) As for things to take the night of or after partying I would recommend a multivitamin, tylenol and a smoothie. The best thing you can really do to help yourself out is to eat lots of fruits and veggies in the days leading up to an event (or all the time!). Also constantly drinking water. I’ve tried a lot of extra supplements and misc. vitamins but they all are kinda extra and not needed to me. Also I constantly eating Cliff bars at festivals even when I’m not hungry. I feel better usually when I really really load up on calories. Healthier ones though!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LCBRQK5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just bought this air mattress this year so haven’t tested it longterm, only used it for one festival so far. It stayed inflated well for the first 2 days and then we just topped it off with some more air for the remaining days and it worked great for us. Super comfy and it’s nice being higher off the ground. We put the air mattress in the tent before we inflate it, way easier. No air pump needed we use a car plug adapter and an extension cord. Its super easy to run your car for 5 minutes to inflate it. Make sure you pay attention to the number of prongs on your plug so you don’t buy the wrong adapter or extension cord too! For camping without a car nearby this method won’t work obviously but we always have the car by us.

https://www.amazon.com/Foval-Power-Inverter-Converter-Charger/dp/B01H2XD2DY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=QOQ31WLDSSM1&keywords=outlet+car+adapter&qid=1562429828&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sprefix=outlet+car+a%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Sundome-4-Person-Tent-Green/dp/B004J2GUOU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=coleman%2Btent%2B4%2Bperson&qid=1562429920&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

My boyfriend and I purchased this tent 2 years ago and its made it though a decent amount of festivals. No signs of wear or damage. I know you mentioned a black out tent. I’m assuming to help sleep once the suns up? The heat usually gets me out of the tent before the light, it gets so unbearably hot once the suns up. You said you’re not new at this though so I’m sure you already knew that! :)

For staying cool I would recommend a cooling towel. Get it wet in your cooler ice water and it’s great to keep around your neck. Also small hand fans are a GAME CHANGER for guys and girls. It’s shocking how much they help honestly. Sitting with your feet in a small pool, bucket, or cooler when you’re hanging out at the campsite is super nice too. Just fill with water and some ice cubes and it really helps cool your body down!

https://www.amazon.com/Amajiji-Chinease-Japanese-Nylon-Cloth-Festival/dp/B07FMCF4G1/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=hand+fan&qid=1562431437&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Cooling-Instant-Chill-Athletes-Workout/dp/B00XKLYWFU/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=cooling+towel&qid=1562431333&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Hope this info helped you out!

u/xiaodown · 17 pointsr/camping

It's really not too hard to get started - just go where there's no buildings, and then stay there!

I like to find places that say "primitive" camping, which just means "less likely to be trashy people". I don't like to be at a campsite with 93 different tent sites, 92 of which are occupied by people playing music and drinking their bush beer at 3am and burning their styerfoam coolers. This may mean you get a campsite without restroom facilities, or with only a "vault toilet" (permanent porta-potty) - that's OK, you can go a day without a shower, it won't kill you. Be conscious that this is slightly more difficult for girls, if you have to pee in the woods, though.

Embrace the solitude; look up at the stars.

What kind of gear do you already have? You can get started super cheap if you're just doing some car camping and you don't want to get really involved in it.

There are a lot of posts and discussion all over the internet about how to shed weight so that you can go long-haul backpacking and do cool things way out in the wilderness, but cost scales like this with lightness. If you're just doing casual / first time / car camping, just go with some inexpensive gear until you decide, for you, what kind of camping you want to do.

For example, a three season sleeping bag will do you just fine for $23, for casual use. You may only get 20-30 uses out of it before you wear it out, but it's cheap. It's also good to have a sleeping pad; the old classic thermarest for $20 has worked just fine for people for 20 years, or an inexpensive inflatable pad at $25 makes a great choice. I usually don't bring a pillow, I usually wad up my clothes or jacket or both and use that as a pillow.

You typically want to have a tent that advertises (number of people actually sleeping +1) if you're doing simple / beginner camping, so for 2 people, get a 3-4 person tent. This is so you can fit all your gear in the tent. See if you can borrow one from a friend, or if you want your own, a 3 person tent or a 4 person tent will do just fine at $50.

It's a good idea to have some way to see in the dark, so bring a flashlight, or a mini lantern, or better yet, a head lamp is super useful.

You'll want to also remember to bring trash bags and toilet paper, in addition to the things you'd normally bring for an overnight trip (change of clothes, toothbrush, etc). Bring warmer clothes than you think you need, too - just in case. I can't count the number of times I've been camping, and thinking "Oh, it's only going to get down to 50 tonight", and because I'm far away from the city that the forecast was for, it actually gets down to 30 and I'm cold. Bring a jacket, bonus points for water-proof (in case it rains). Also, grab a small first aid kit (some bandaids, gauze, travel size hand sanitizer, neosporin, and a compression wrap should be able to handle most of what you'd need).

Bring water - especially if you don't know if there'll be potable water at the campsite. Just grab one of these things at the store is the easiest way. Bring a couple of disposable plates and some plastic cups.

Bring a folding chair! Don't bring anything that plays music! (annoys other campers).

For making food, I wouldn't bother with buying a stove or anything - just bring some charcoal and make a camp fire, and do "pocket dinners" or "hobo packs" - a great way to make a meal that is personalized to your tastes, and super easy. Grab some kielbasa or pre-cooked sausage, some onions, potatoes, brussel sprouts, bell peppers, mushrooms, whatever, make a big-ass sheet of aluminum foil by taking two big ass pieces of heavy duty foil and folding the edges together, dump the veggies in, wrap it up except for one end, put in about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water, then just put it on the coals for 20 min, flipping halfway through, and then when ready, grab it with some tongs, put it on a paper plate, open it up, and eat right out of the foil. Makes clean up easy - just throw the whole thing away. For breakfast, poptarts or energy bars or bagles (toasted on the fire on a marshmallow fork!). My favorite camping breakfast, though, is hard-boiled eggs with bacon salt sprinkled on them. We boil the eggs ahead of time, but it does mean you'll have to fit them in a cooler.

At night, make sure all the food stuff is back in the car, or in a secure (bear-proof, which really mostly means racoon proof) location. Same thing with the trash - put it in the dump location, or put it in your trunk to pack it out. Before you go to bed, also fold up your camping chairs, and put them in the car, or under the picnic table, or whatever, so that they don't get the dew on them.

And lastly, but very important, remember to read all of the state, local, and federal regulations about where you'll be camping. Some places won't let you have fires, some will let you have fires only in established fire rings, some make you sign a thing and print it out and bring it with you, etc. In California, we have to have a shovel and a bucket of water. Some places, you have to sign a wildlife / "crumb-clean" pledge, some places you have to pay in advance. Most places don't want you to bring firewood because of pest infestation risks, so plan to either gather firewood at the site or buy it from the rangers if they offer it. Some places will have restrictions on where you can park and how many cars are allowed, or how many people per site, etc. Some places allow dogs; most don't (?). A lot of places have specific regulations about alcohol, and some have regulations about smoking. Just be aware of all of this ahead of time.

Hope this helps! Dunno if it's what you're looking for, but ... well, there it is!

u/matjam · 2 pointsr/motorcycles

I just bought a whole bunch of camping stuff for the bike. Basically, I focused on a two things; Pack size and weight. I'm aiming to fit everything in some hard cases, and I think I have enough space for all of this plus food and clothes for a week quite comfortably.

The thing I realised is that the tent and sleep system will cost the most. The tent you can skimp a little on if you're ok with it wearing out after a few seasons.

So, I was able to save a lot by getting a Kelty tent; they make some great 2-4 man tents that are super portable. The Salida 2 might be the most appropriate for you. I'm able to set up the Salida 4 in about 5 minutes. It's not quite as easy as the "pop-up" tents, but its pretty damn light and packs down into a manageable size. $113 and you'll want the footprint $32

Self inflating mattresses seem to take too much space. So I went for a Therm-a-rest all season mattress. There's a new model coming out I think but the one for $109 seems fine. Yes, expensive but I think it will be worth it - it improves the temperature rating of the bag and will fit inside the sleeping bag I got.

Get a warm sleeping bag. Something like this Big Agnes $179 is good. It will accept the mattress so that you don't fall off it during the night. It will back down tight and unlike a down sleeping bag it will stay dry longer and will perform well for longer. Down is "the best" but unless you need to sleep through sub freezing temps you should be ok. Can always stick one of these underneath $22 to improve things.

This is an awesome stove for $14. Fits on standard camp stove bottles and is very wide and stable. You need to buy the gas at a camping store.

You'll want other stuff:

  • Cook set. Lots of single person/2 person cook sets out there that are great on a small stove.
  • Cutlery and plates. I have a lightweight aluminium plate set and some cutlery for it.
  • A collapsable bucket thing so you can wash your stuff when you're finished, and also so you can carry water from a water source.
  • A water filter if you're counting on drinking water from a water source.
  • A tool kit for your bike.
  • A first aid kit.
  • Paper maps of the areas you will ride through.
  • LED rechargeable lanterns/lights etc so you can find stuff in the dark.
  • A multitool, a nice big camping/hunting knife to cut stuff with when you're bored, a camping axe and a shovel so you can bury your excrement if needed.
  • Some way to start a fire if needed, matches, lighter, etc.
  • Inflatable pillow.
  • This seems to work great for coffee.
  • dry bags/sacks to store stuff in.
  • Something to store food in.

    And you'll want some motorcycle specific luggage that fits to your bike. I'm a fan of Kriega system bags for sports bikes as you can strap a whole bunch of the bags together to store everythign you need nicely. A bit expensive but when you start looking at the options you might find it's hard to fit everything you want on the bike without investing in some good luggage for the bike.

    People may disagree with some of the things I've said, thats cool. I just went through all of this myself so figured it might help. YMMV etc.
u/travellingmonk · 1 pointr/CampingGear

Stansport Scout, about as basic a tent as you can find. You can find others on Amazon, but they're all pretty much the same. I used one in the 70's as a Scout and I really wouldn't use one today for a lot of reasons... but the main one was that it was hard to get in and out as a teen without knocking the pole out of place and collapsing the tent (or have others steal your poles in the middle of the night). Can't see it being easy as an adult to get in and out without knocking over the poles.

Klymit Static V. Pretty good pad for the price. Of course you can find cheaper knock-offs, but this one is fairly well rated and comfortable enough and warm enough for three seasons. But if you want something for winter, you'll need something a lot more expensive like the Exped Downmat 9.

A sleeping bag down to -18C, think you need to go with a good bag like the Feathered Friends Widgeon. Not something I'd like to carry with me during the summer, you might want to pick up a nice 30F bag for the other three seasons.

Amazon Basics now carries a very popular cookset. The Etekcity Stove is a good stove for the price; the quality isn't as good as the MSR Pocket Rocket 2, but you get two for $20 which is a really good deal. While you can buy one for $15, might as well spend a few extra bucks and get a spare.

As for the FAK, I try to carry the smallest one possible, one that I've whipped together based on what I usually need. However, if you're looking for a bug-out bag, you may want a nice big kit like the Adventure Medical Sportsman Series which can deal with more serious wounds. Still, you can just look around, there plenty of lists for building your own kit.

The other thing you'll need is a water purifier. The ones backpackers use like the Sawyer Squeeze are considered "filters", they're designed to draw water from clean fresh sources and can fliter out things like Crypto and Giardia but not pollutants like heavy metals or pesticides; for a bug out bag you may want a more expensive purifier that can remove heavy metals and chemicals. Actually don't have a recommendation there... but you could just pick up a Sawyer and make sure you draw from clean sources.

u/cwcoleman · 1 pointr/CampingGear

You'll need to list a budget if you want valuable advice. Like most camping gear - these items can go for a wide range of prices / quality. You generally get what you pay for - so the bigger budget the better quality.

Are you shopping in the USA or abroad? Online or local shops? Different areas have different brands available.

When / where will you do the majority of your camping? Don't need to list the specific parks - but a general idea of the temps and terrain you'll be using this equipment would be idea. Warm beaches or snowy mountains, Windy plains or thick forests, etc.

You said car / base style camping - that's a valuable distinction. Backpacking / wilderness style gear would be very different.

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Tent - 4-person tent for 2 people is best for car camping, you could even go higher for more room/comfort.

Stove - a 2-burner propane stove would be ideal. Coleman brand is classic.

Lantern - a propane lantern is old-school, but bright / effective. I'd probably go with a battery powered option though, easier to deal with.

cookware - tons of options here. You could start by going to your local Thrift Store. Get the basics, they even have cast iron there often. Then get a plastic tub to store it all in - as your kitchen kit grows it will be valuable to store it all together for transport.

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Without knowing the answers to my above questions, I'll throw out some basic gear options for you to check out:

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u/RumpleAndBelle · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
  1. Pasta shells, my husband makes the best damn stuffed shells I've ever had. They are cheesy and delicious! They are a bit fattening though so we do not have them often but when we do the house smells amazing and the food tastes even better. We usually make cheesy onion bread with it as well. Yum!

  2. We love camping, fishing, hiking, ect as a family. My kids love being out doors if it were up to them they would never come in the house.

  3. I would bring a art kit for each kid, and add some stickers a book and a few extras to keep them happy, quiet and calm.

  4. How to train your dragon it is a great family movie that we all enjoy!

  5. Before my dad passed on he used to make chili all of the time, it was spicy but sweet at the same time we couldn't get enough of it. Anytime I smell or make chili now I always think of him and memories of sitting around the table with my siblings passing the corn bread around on chili nights.

    I am going to guess 9! Thanks for the contest :) Sandra Bullock was great in the Proposal.
u/CedarWolf · 2 pointsr/Shoestring

Hey, you can also make quite a bit of your own gear if you're feeling up to the challenge. Check out /r/myog for more information about that.

Fancy, fold up cook kits can run you $20 to $70 or more, plus fuel, but you can also make your own cook kits real easily from soda cans, cat food cans, and grease pots. You can get one from Walmart for $7, and an aluminum pot handle from any outdoors store for a couple of bucks. Here's a basic one for $4, but you can find them for $2, too. You can also use a folded bit of aluminum foil as a wind break around your stove.

The best part about those is not only are they light and cheap to replace, but your can stove and your aluminum handle should fit neatly inside your grease pot. Depending on how tall you made your windbreak, you might be able to fit it inside your pot, too. If not, it's just aluminum foil; it'll fold up.

It really depends on what your budget and your conditions are. You can grab a cheap, fairly light tent for $50 or $60. (If you want to go crazy cheap, there are $20 tents that you can set up between two trees or support with trekking poles.)

I wouldn't suggest depending on a cheap tent for the long term, but use them as something you can test out, beat up, and not be too heartbroken over. They're just the basics.

Woot.com often has sales on camping gear, including backpacks, light blankets, sleeping bags, and hammocks. Decent backpacking hammocks usually run about $15 to $25 online, don't stress about getting one that's really expensive and has a lot of features. They're pretty much all parachute hammocks. Worry about investing in the expensive stuff later.

My advice, though? Don't stress about your gear at first. Get some cheap starter gear, read about it, test it, make a plan. Drop on by /r/trailmeals and find some simple recipes that you like. Find a nice state park nearby and look at their maps. Find a camp site and see what's there: Do you have trees available for hammocks? Is there a fire pit already set up? Do you have wood available for fuel? (You probably won't need much more than your cook pot and utensils if your campsite has a firepit with a grill, for example.)

Make your plan and execute it. Let people know where you're going, and what you're up to. Invite a friend if you can. Put your comfy shoes on, toss your crap in a backpack, go out for a weekend, and test your gear. Get some experience with your new stuff, see what works for you and what doesn't. Learn where you want to focus if you want to shed weight, and check your reviews. Go to places like REI: they'll often let you see or set up any tent you're interested in, in advance, so you can check out how easy or how difficult it might be on the trail, in the dark. That last part's important. You can have the fanciest tent in the world, but it doesn't mean a hill of beans if you can't set it up in the dark. (Because at some point, you will be setting up your tent in the dark, in the rain, in some sort of adverse conditions. It happens. Be prepared.)

Practice with your gear, learn your gear. Learn your limits and your preferences.
Knowledge is easy to acquire, useful to have, and doesn't weigh anything, so pack a lot of it.

You're gonna want to get that experience on your cheap stuff, so you can learn and make mistakes without ruining some high-end piece of kit that's really gonna cost you. Get your experience in and add the expensive, fancier stuff as you go. I like to focus on pack, shelter, and shoes. They're going to be your main sources of weight and your big comfort items. Bad shoes and ill-fitting packs hurt. Insufficient shelters suck. Upgrading those early on, or starting with some mid-tier gear if you can afford it, is handy.

And if you decide that maybe this isn't for you, that's okay, too. You can back out without having dropped several thousand dollars on all the latest gear. It's easy to spend hundreds on fancy gear. Try to avoid falling into that trap.

It's probably ultralight heresy, but I often bring a cheap paperback book with me. Sure, it's sort of heavy for a luxury item that I don't need, and if it falls in a creek then my book is destroyed; I get that. However, for me, you can't beat hanging out in a comfy hammock under the trees with a good book. That serenity is why I go hiking and backpacking in the first place.

I also tell myself that if things ever go incredibly sour, a cheap book or a trail journal is also a good source of tinder and toilet paper. Not that I would do such things, but if I was ever stranded somewhere and I had to, the option is there. Similarly, you can signal other hikers or other people in your party if you have a trail journal - just pull out a page and leave a note for them.

Oh, and it's also wise to bring a couple of trash bags along with you. Get the big, kitchen sized ones.

They're great for:

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| holding trash | separating wet clothes | good laundry bags |
| dirty shoe mat | tent hole repair | emergency ponchos |
| emergency pack covers | food bag | extra warmth |

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Oh, and remember the simple principles:

Pack it in, pack it out. - Any gear (or people) you bring, you're responsible for getting it (or them) back out.

Leave no trace. - You have a responsibility to leave your campsite as you found it, or better than you found it. Any trash you bring, you pack it right back out with you. If someone before you has been an asshole and has left a bunch of trash all over the campsite, try to clean it up, even if you can't pack it all out.

Hike your own hike. - This means that you can have all the excellent advice in the world, but how you do your hike is up to you. No one else can tell you how to live your life, and if you want to carry a little extra weight for a luxury item, or if you prefer a bit of kit that isn't quite in vogue this season, or if you can't afford the high-end, cuben fiber this or that, don't stress about it. You're out there to enjoy yourself, focus on that.

Be prepared. - This is the Boy Scout motto. Things will happen that you're not going to expect. Don't go overboard and don't get too crazy about it, but have a plan and know how to execute it. Learn the area you'll be at and know what sorts of conditions to expect. If you get hurt, know who you can call. If you're in a state or national park, those phone numbers are always on the freebie trail maps they provide - grab one at the ranger station or the trail head and keep it with you or keep a photo of it on your phone. Are you going to need extra batteries? Is your phone going to have service? If you can, sign up for a first aid course or a trail-specific first aid course. That's information you'll want to know if you ever need it.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/camping

i love my REI half dome 4 and loved the REI kingdom tents. however, i wouldn't recommend it for you.

this is based on a few points you mentioned.

  • you are relatively new at this

  • this is going to be for a long time (2 months)

  • i doubt you're going minimalist camping but rather plan to be comfortable.

    so based on that, you'll need a relatively big tent. i would go for a 6 man tent minimum. usually, 3 man tent is good for 3 people on a 20inch sleeping pad and that's it. no space for gear or bags or anything. a 6-man tent will be good for 3 people and some gear. you'll have to go to an 8-man tent if you want space, but some of the bigger 6-man tents are just as big, depends on the model.

    now the downsides to a big tent. pretty much all sub-$100 tents are not meant for mountaineering, thus they do not protect as well from big storms or winds. however, they will suffice in pretty much any national park. you might get a little rain or water coming into the tent, but that's the sacrifice you pay to save money. you'll be dropping $500 to get a NICE tent you don't have to worry about.

    there's the coleman montana 8 that gets relatively good reviews.

    but if you can pick up an REI kingdom 6 for cheap at an REI garage sale, i'd go that direction. pick up the REI kingdom garage if your budget allows for it, and you'll be good to go anywhere. most importantly, you'll be extremely comfortable.

    the REI kingdom is much easier to put up than the coleman and will protect better from the elements. but again, nothing wrong with the coleman given the price.
u/eyesontheskydotcom · 2 pointsr/camping

I would say go to an REI and poke around their clearance item bins. I found an REI Taj 3 tent for $40 last weekend. Granted, I'm sure I got REALLY lucky with that, but there were other options I'd been seriously looking at before I scored that deal:

Ledge Sports Tarantula 2 - Before finding the Taj 3, I was leaning towards getting this to use for a season or two before upgrading to something better. Looks to have a full rainfly and decent options, but I don't know how well built it really is.

Slumberjack 3P Trail tent - This was $80 a few months ago; for me it shows up as $109 now (Amazon does goofy stuff with pricing). But it's fiberglass poles, so for the price, I preferred....

Mountainsmith Morrison 2P - Aluminum poles, full fly, looks to have nice options like pockets (and IIRC, a gear loft) and zippered mesh windows, so this might have been my "upgrade" tent as some point, unless I decided to go "good" and get the....

Kelty Grand Mesa 3P tent - which is only 30% more dollars for 50% more space than the 2P version, has aluminum poles, and the good Kelty name brand.

Just my thoughts as someone who got a fair amount of advice elsewhere and look for a LOT of different options. Aluminum poles will definitely last you longer (fiberglass breaks), and the better materials will last longer as well. Oh, and I'd also recommend the book Camping's Top Secrets by Cliff Jacobson - I learned TONS of great things in there.

Sleeping bags depends on what temps you plan to camp in - there's some decent deals in the Outlet section of REI, but they aren't exactly cold-weather bags. But there's some 3-season ones that are $50 - $60 that should be good.

Hope that helps - I'm no expert, so if others chime in with poor experiences on anything I've listed, feel free to defer to their expertise. But that should help point you in some useful directions to consider.

u/MacGrubR · 5 pointsr/CampingGear

Couple of different ways to go about it. You could get multiple tents or get one big one. I have a Coleman Tenaya 8 Person tent and it's pretty fantastic for two people and a dog. Not sure what your budget is, but with Black Friday coming up it might be on sale.

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I love this tent because it's enormous. First tent I've been able to stand upright (I'm 6'0") and walk around. Has enough room for two full air mattresses and sleeping bags as well. Selling point for my girlfriend was it came with a closet (she had never been camping before we met). Floor of the tent is substantial enough that I don't feel the need to put a tarp down. One of my favorite parts is the top of the tent. The rain fly is substantial and has good coverage. But if the weather is good, you can remove it and the entire top of the tent is mesh, leading to some fantastic night time views.

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One of my favorite sayings is "I'm too poor to buy a cheap pair of shoes." I'm usually willing to spend a little more to make sure I'm happy. The issue with cheap tents are many of them lack water proofing and sometimes the bug mesh is less than stellar.

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Happy Camping!

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Tenaya-8-Person-Camping-Built/dp/B00TFY8Z54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542133883&sr=8-1&keywords=tenaya+lake+fast+pitch+8-person+cabin+with+closet

u/CupcakesAtWork · 3 pointsr/Seattle

It may not be what you're looking for, but I have an 8-10 person dome-top tent with a tarp-bottom in good shape. It's very much a summer-tent (great when it's hot, but zero warmth provided), but it's about 6'1" tall in the middle so most people can stand up, and is about 10' x 10' square. That said, as you're offering $50 to rent it, and I think I got it for $80 (was on clearance) at Big 5 a few years ago, I imagine you're looking for something nicer / warmer / bigger.

If you're really just needing a simple camping tent though, let me know. I would have to make sure it has all the pieces, but I would be happy to help you out if that works for your needs. Again, it does not provide any warmth, but it's waterproof and can be set up incredibly easy (can be assembled by 1 person, but only if absolutely necessary. 2 people suggested).

Found a reasonably similar product on Amazon for reference, although given the price, I would suggest that if one of you has the room to store it in the off-season, it might be better just to buy one new. That's assuming you have Amazon Prime though, and can get it in time. Otherwise check Target, they may have them on clearance for end of the season.

EDIT: Just realized you're looking for mid-september, not this weekend. If the above fits your needs, I would suggest getting an inexpensive one brand-new, as it'll give you the piece of mind to not worry about it missing pieces or leaking. Plus having one already will potentially inspire you and your friends to go camp more often next summer.

u/alohaBonobo · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I've done a lot of camping in the Catskills and harriman, and backpacking on the Appalachian trail. The lean-to's i know of in that area can only be reached by backpacking. Be wary of "car-camping" advice. Honestly you might be better off "car-camping" at Stephens State Park or Mills Norrie State Park, which are both close to harriman, and have "tent" campsites available this weekend. (reserveamerica.com)

But, if your still interested in "backpacking" to a lean-to, here's what i recommend.


Might be better off on Amazon, unless there's a storewide discount at your local REI.

https://www.rei.com/c/sleeping-bags?r=category%3Acamping-and-hiking%7Csleeping-bags-and-accessories%7Csleeping-bags&ir=category%3Asleeping-bags-and-accessories&sort=min-price

I recommend getting two of one of these bags:

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Brazos-Cold-Weather-Sleeping-Bag/dp/B00363V3OK

https://www.amazon.com/Semoo-Lightweight-Portable-Compress-Compression/dp/B016I9SXL4

and a 4-person dome tent:

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Sundome-4-Person-Dome-Tent/dp/B019N9W7WC

Also, an alcohol stove kit:

https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Maple-Alcohol-Backpacking-Portable-Ultra-light/dp/B01DA53MP6

https://www.amazon.com/Klean-Strip-QKGA75003-Denatured-Alcohol-1-Quart/dp/B001FOSX9U

https://www.amazon.com/Magnesium-Starter-Flint-Stone-Lighter/dp/B00K5I058Y

Also, grab some Mountain House meals, they are expensive, but worth it on a first time backpacking trip. https://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=mountain+house

Check out Davis Sports Shop in Sloatsburg, ny. They've got a lot of camping gear, as well as hunting and fishing.

http://davissport.com/files/2015/03/10646840_373164796209673_7535081532103820525_n.jpg

I have become a huge fan of Coghlans gear over the years.

Good luck and have fun! :) bring star charts too :)

edit: if you want to practice making fire, this is a very safe way to do it and it is large enough to house the alcohol stove as an alternative https://www.amazon.com/WoodFlame-Lightweight-Burning-Backpacking-Stainless/dp/B01BPUEGNK

u/fruntbuttt · 2 pointsr/backpacking

I hike the mountains in MT multiple times a month. Mostly day hikes but I also do 1-5 day trips whenever possible. I prefer the cold so my gear is oriented to that. I won’t give full descriptions but I’ll link you what I use very comfortably. You can check the items out up/downgrade as needed. At least you’ll have an idea of what can work.


Also, the bulk of my gear money is spent on comfort clothing, not the main items I list below. All wool. Head to toe. Can score nice wool at the good will/thrift store sometimes. Good luck!


Tent – 110.00 got mine on sale for 75.00 so look for deals


sleeping bag – ICW 84.95. I’m certain I paid less so shop around


backpack – Tenzig 2220. 149.95. Most comfortable pack I’ve owned. Currently year 2 of using it. I think I paid 200 so this might be a good deal


Boots – for day hike I use Field Blazer – 100ish bucks for above 0, and Woody Elite – 200ish bucks for below 0.


For multi day trips with no snow I use Ventilator – About 100ish bucks. They have low and mid. I own both but prefer the low.



My kit is always evolving but these are some things I always carry no matter what -


--My knife + ferrocerium rod. (I put hundreds of dollars into my knives - but you can carry a mora for 10.00)

--A lifestraw. (10 bucks?)

--My own medkit (pieced together based on needs over the years) (10-25ish bucks?)

--Extra socks. (Good wool socks - 6-15 bucks)

--Day hike - plastic military canteen. (buck or two at thrift) Multi day - Stainless steel cup/bottle system (40-80+ bucks, or can go aluminum for short term and half the price)

--Paracord + tarp. (15 bucks or less for both and in good weather + fire the tent isn't even necessary with these. If the bears are out I always use a tent though)

--Pocket fishing kit I made with extra fishing line. (5 bucks)


What's in my pocket - Bic lighter, phone, compass, chapstick, whistle, hand warmer packx3, instant coffee.


This is for me, solo hiking in the mountains. I often carry much more depending on what i'm out to do, but these are items that in my experience will never leave my pack. I also always carry my Alaskan.

u/Huskie407 · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I would not recommend this. choices differ between if you are backpacking/hiking to a camp or just driving in/car camping. Gear can be expensive or reasonable but If you are just starting out, I would not recommend buying expensive gear before you know what provides you value. Everyone's different so some questions only you will be able to answer once you go a few times. I would recommend going conservative on cost to start out until you know what you prefer (Checking out other peoples gear on camping trips/ REI browsing sessions are a gold mine)

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Sleeping Bag depending on what the night time low temps are (based mostly on how high the elevation youre going to be sleeping at this time of year) you don't need a sleeping bag, I would instead recommend a light packable down quilt like the one from Costco or This cost: $20-$40

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pricier sleeping bag option

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XE2SKG2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=darwionthe-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00XE2SKG2&linkId=faa0813c08ae84dc66e192d16eef9fde

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Sleeping Pad Basic sleeping pad :https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZWW2FD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=darwionthe-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01LZWW2FD&linkId=7f466defe405f13e4d8f457436a33b6c $35-$40

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I personally use the Klymit Static V, You can get them refurbished for very little on Amazon/Ebay

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Tent Lots of options here, a few of them good for a low price. Decision is if you're going to be going solo or taking company (Size) and again how light you want to go on the weight. Freestanding tents generally provide more shelter but can be hotter in the summer and generally heavier. Some people choose only a light tarp setup for ultralight backpacking. its a personal choice but I would definitely take some time to think what suits your need on this. A few options.

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(requires trekking poles) light

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J9XWJEI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=darwionthe-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01J9XWKHY&linkId=df511cfe28f404892810dfcda5f5560d&th=1&psc=1

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Freestanding option $112

https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Salida-Camping-Backpacking-Tent/dp/B00NFCFO0Q/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1563337921&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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Cheaper $95

https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-1-Person-Tent/dp/B00BMKD1DU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=1p+tent&qid=1563338006&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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For the tent I would recommend spending a little more if you are strictly buying for car camping, itll have more longevity and youll be using it for a few years. This is my car camping tent. $260

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M87LPMU/ref=twister_B07BWCR88J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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I would highly recommend investing in some permethrin/bug spray, a good hat and a Head Net to go along with it.

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Happy trails.

u/WhiteMountainsMan · 1 pointr/CampingGear

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Powerhouse-Dual-Fuel-Camping-2-Burner/dp/B00006I56J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MJLK6B5SM31I&keywords=coleman+powerhouse+stove&qid=1556851905&s=gateway&sprefix=coleman+powerhouse%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1

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I like this stove, if you are car camping, as you can use gasoline and don't need to carry around propane tanks.

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As others said, leverage the REI beginner packs such as:

https://www.rei.com/product/127720/rei-co-op-backpacking-bundle

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https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Sundome-4-Person-Tent-Green/dp/B004J2GUOU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=28ZQTQZ7X04R3&keywords=coleman%2Bsundome%2B4%2Bperson&qid=1556852004&s=gateway&sprefix=coleman%2Bsun%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

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Is a fantastic starter tent.

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As others said, totes are your friend. Remember to bring TP and sanitizer. Water storage is useful too https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Desert-Patrol-6-Gal-Water-Jug/16537207

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Do some research on fire starting to save yourself some headaches. Try to save up some newspaper or packing paper to make your lives easier.

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Good luck and have fun. Sounds like an amazing trip!

u/SuddenSeasons · 1 pointr/CampingandHiking

Check out this guy: https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-1-Person-Tent/dp/B00BMKD1DU/

It's lighter (just under 4 Lb), it's listed as JUST too wide for your bag, but do you think you can squish it in? It's lighter, cheaper, really well reviewed, and a much bigger floor space. Your tent only has 20 sq feet!

Listed as 6"x17.5" so the volume works, may just need some re-configuring? Ditch the stuff sack.

I have a tent which is almost exactly these dimensions and man, I love it. I backpack, so it has room for my sleep pad, stuff next to me (water, phone charger), room for my pack at the end by my feet, and I never ever feel cramped. It sucks to be unconstrained by weight (motorcycle) and still sleeping like you're UL hiking. It's heavy, so it's not my ultra-light setup, but it takes literally 45 seconds to set up camp.

edit: You can get the Static V insulated for cheaper. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klymit-Insulated-Static-V-Sleeping-Pad-06IVOr01C-/191504068900 $62.76 right from the manufacturer - it's a great pad. I have the regular and the insulated as my only sleep pad (side sleeper, wide dude), just switch out based on weather. You have the best in price/class product there.

edit2: This could be had for $90 if you're an REI member, or can find one who will let you use their coupon. https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/110867/kelty-dualist-22-sleeping-bag

This one is 8x13: https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Tuck-Degree-Sleeping-Bag/dp/B00NFCFIR0/ref=sr_1_14?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1491157929&sr=1-14&keywords=20+degree+sleeping+bag

Can't really speak to any of those specific bags, but if price is a primary concern it looks like you can do all around a little better, especially if that tent can fit. I think youll have a much comfier trip.

u/sneevley · 10 pointsr/CampingGear

No experience with this exact model, but I have this Coleman tent and I absolutely love it. It's held up great for a few music festivals and car camping. It's a three person and fit two of us and our gear comfortably, so I would think a 5 person would be enough for you two and your smaller dogs! I'm very happy with the Coleman brand; everything I have from them has served me well.

u/CodySpring · 1 pointr/CampingandHiking

Since I'm new at this (I have however been camping in wilderness multiple times for 3-5 days, just never backpacking) I've been reading a ton of guides. I don't have a huge budget since this is something I'm just getting into, but looking around at different reviews this seems to be the best stuff I can get within my price range. If anyone cares to take a look and possibly give any suggestions I would appreciate it.

  • Tent - I wanted a two person because the weight difference between this and similar-priced one person tents didn't seem large enough, and more importantly I plan on backpacking with SO or my sister, so the split weight from only having one person carrying a tent seems better.


  • Backpack - Once again, budget, but seems to be exactly what I need.


  • Sleeping Bag - I'm in Louisiana, so nearby backpacking spots such as Texas don't warrant me buying a super low F rated sleeping bag. I don't want to be burning up and I figure once I get to the point where I'm hiking in colder weather I won't mind dropping more cash on a better rated sleeping bag.
u/Lftshrk · 2 pointsr/ElectricForest

This is the perfect tent for you, I promise. I have been using this tent for years and it has been to four festivals with me. The 4 person size is ideal for sleeping 2 people actually, and is still only $68. It is super easy to assemble, and super easy to pack up. It has a durable bottom and has survived multiple rainstorms, although I always suggest spraying tents down with a sealant as an extra layer. Seriously, I can't recommend this tent enough especially for your first purchase. Happy camping!

u/RoboNinjaPirate · 0 pointsr/CampingandHiking

It's got some pretty significant bad reviews on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-Saguaro-Bivy-Shelter-Tent/dp/B000IU11MS

You are probably not going to find anything significantly less expensive, but you may be better off going with something higher quality that you will not need to repair/replace as often.

For lightweight camping, I'm a big fan of Hammock Camping - Often lighter weight than a single person tent.

I stay drier off the ground, and It's a LOT more comfortable than a foam pad on the hard ground - A good night's sleep makes camping a LOT better for me. :)

You aren't going to find a good complete setup in that price range.

However Hammocks are not as universal, because they aren't great in cold weather(Without significant investment in an underquilt), or in areas without a lot of trees.

u/tesla_100 · 3 pointsr/AppalachianTrail

I'd recommend a light weight small 1 person tent. The lighter the better. Some people get larger tents to fit there stuff waste of weight in my opinion.

Next comes your budget, you can spend a lot of money on a tent. Just like buying a car you can get a 1990 Honda or a new Ferrari.

If your on a budget I hiked the PCT with this tent:

Alps mountaineering Lynx 1-person tent. Used ones going for $78. 3.8 pounds. Held up does the job. https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-1-Person-Tent/dp/B00BMKD1DU/ref=sxin_7_af-pna-1_c600956ebde1baf8592371faedf0cf781eb071ae?keywords=tent&pd_rd_i=B00BMKD1DU&pd_rd_r=33b407bc-ebcb-4ba9-818d-a3a3e7db6d0d&pd_rd_w=e3KvM&pd_rd_wg=Zf92I&pf_rd_p=3892bc23-5fa8-4a18-8855-22c23bd2e202&pf_rd_r=4P2HDHKKN7KQE3CPKBGR&qid=1573250503

If you got a little extra money, you get what you pay for. These tents are lighter and some of them are lighter and a little bigger. You are fighting between size and weight. Some tents are bigger but weigh more, some weigh less but are too small for some people. This is a preference and only you can pick the right answer. Everyone has a different opinion. Here are some awesome tents Ive seen hiking:

Big agnes copper spur

https://www.backcountry.com/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul1-ultralight-tent-1-person-3-season?skid=BAG00B3-GRA-ONESIZ&ti=UExQIEJyYW5kOkJpZyBBZ25lcyBUZW50cyAmIFNoZWx0ZXJzOjE6MTM6MTAwMDAwMDEyX2JjLXRlbnRzLXNoZWx0ZXJz

NEmo Hornet (My personal favorite. )

https://www.nemoequipment.com/product/hornet/

MSR Elixer

https://www.moosejaw.com/product/msr-elixir-1-tent_10368196?hybridPLA=true&ad_id=GooglePlusBox&utm_source=GooglePlusBox&utm_medium=PLA&utm_campaign=MSR&scid=scplp4197589&sc_intid=4197589&adpos=1o1&cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-SC_Shopping_NoPromo_Brand_Desktop|SC_Shopping_NoPromo_Brand_Desktop-_-google|762455646|39930674093|182268966899|aud-223426839163:pla-840516347932|c|9016466|4197589&gclid=CjwKCAiAwZTuBRAYEiwAcr67OVfNzVg9Dx6vr7IfpqP6uLZJNCL0nIHtVHhK7KeYErN6jYeBIASwnRoCCJcQAvD_BwE

These style tents are very light but are very expensive. They are also a pain to set up and break easily. As a begginer id stay away. They are for rich people who backpack all the time.

https://zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent?variant=9365267316772

Hyperlite has a similar style for a stupid

You can also use a tarp, or a hammock. I stay away im a tent person.

A lot of backpacking is what you like! Its personable, if you go with any of the middle tents you cant go wrong! Just recomend finding a light one person tent! let me know if you need help choosing a style! Happy trails!!

u/Lakestang · 7 pointsr/CampingGear

The Coleman Sundome would be a great choice. Entry level price, decent quality. Mine is five years old, used dozens of times and holding up pretty well. They have fiberglass poles and a tarp for a floor, but, hold up to a bit of wind and are pretty much rain proof. Make sure to use the stakes for the guidelines, they add a lot of support

I would avoid the instant up models, as they use a lot of easy to break plastic fittings and just add weight. The regular tents are very easy to set up.


If you want to spend a little more, Alps makes a nice tent, for the price, although I do not have any experience with this model.

If you have a bit more in your budget, look at the REI brand tents, they are a step up.

u/roachy1979 · 1 pointr/hiking

Thanks! I’ll check out that trail. I’m hoping to do a few hikes through the spring/summer to prep for the hike and go from there to see if I’ll be confident in doing the hike.

I plan on doing at least 2 over night hikes to test my gear... which I have yet to buy but will purchase the things I need in the new year (you never know I may change my mind and that’s a lot of gear to buy)... I found the following online...

sleeping bag, pillow, tent, cook set, backpack , and cooking stove

Of course I’ll have my clothing, food and toiletries. I’m hoping to be as lightweight as possible. Any gear suggestions would be great, I’m also ok with crossing the boarder to get a good deal... I’m a Winnipeger after all, I’m cheap! Lol

u/KindGrammy · 4 pointsr/daddit

The tent in this picture appears to be the kind that just has 3 flexible poles. This is an example. Really easy to set up. Camp in a campground. State parks are usually pretty nice. Your car will be right there. They often have pay phones and camp hosts if you run into problems. They usually sell firewood too. Make yourself some Fire Starters, this can be a fun activity by itself. Or buy some. Pack a cooler, something to cook on and something to cook in. Here is a good link to camping food. Check out this kid camping guide and maybe go over to r/camping. Have so much fun! Camping is amazing. I have been doing it my entire life, all of my kids and their spouses camp, so far my grandkids love it too. So many amazing memories to be had.

u/M_Mitchell · 2 pointsr/MTB

I have the Lynx 2 person tent and like it.

The Lynx 1 person also looks like a fantastic option.

Only thing I don't like is their performance in the wind. If the wind hits the sides it'll blow into you a little but if you are not in a field you should be more than fine.

Are you trying to put your bike into it too? I just ran a chain around a tree and through the bike and then ran one of the tents supports through and made it supported by the bike so noone could remove it while I was sleeping.

Here is something that kinda includes your bike but it's not going to shield your bike if that's what you want.

My personal recommendation is to go with one of the lynxs and then use the rest of your budget for a decent flashlight/lantern, and a sleeping pad.

This is my sleeping pad and while nice, I would recommend getting something a little bigger because I would roll on the edges pretty frequently.

u/RedditWhileIWerk · 2 pointsr/motorcycles

I'm back and forth on this. The rest value of a proper room can't be overstated, but given good weather, I think I could get a decent night's rest in a tent.

A campground with showers would be great. Bonus points if it also has laundry facilities, so I can wash stuff every few days. I'd plan on having to wash clothes every 2-3 days, but be prepared to go longer.

There are tents that pack up small enough to not take up an entire side case, and are fairly light. For example, this one at Amazon

I already have an REI sleeping bag that compacts well.

On my last road trip, I took too much stuff. Now that I have a better idea what I don't need, I think I could reasonably take enough stuff to camp, but not so much that I run out of room in my side cases.

u/solatido2014 · 1 pointr/beyondthebump

We haven't camped with baby yet (still pregnant) but we bought our tent specifically so that it could fit a pack and play when baby comes. We got the Coleman 8-Person Tenaya Lake tent off of Amazon for roughly $190. We had a queen sized cot on one end and there would have been plenty of room for a pack and play on the other end. Our favorite part of the tent was the swinging door...it made life a lot easier for the week we were camping!

Here's a link to Amazon for it if your interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TFY8Z54/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499209169&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=coleman+8+person+tenaya+lake+fast+pitch+cabin+tent+with+closet&dpPl=1&dpID=41836oQ955L&ref=plSrch

u/Middle_Eats · 2 pointsr/camping

Keep it simple at first. Find an easy loop (less than 10 miles so you don’t have to plan for water) near you. Alltrails is a good app that will help you start doing that.

There’s no need to start with car camping unless you already have the gear for that. Part of the fun of backpacking is gradually figuring out what gear you do and don’t need, what to bring, and what to leave behind. So release yourself to that journey. There is a joy in the ignorance of starting a new hobby.

That being said, your “big four” items are going to be a sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad, and cooking system. For a cooking system, I would say an MSR Pocket rocket is absolutely the best go-to. That, plus fuel, and a lighter will be enough for you to get dehydrated meals made. I like to bring a measuring cup if I’m using dehydrated meals. That little bit of precision is really worth it.

To start fires at your campsite, you can put cotton balls in a plastic bag and soak them in isopropyl alcohol. Lint from your dryer also helps to start campfires.

Not sure what your budget is on gearing up, but absolutely avoid Walmart/Coleman brand stuff. Speaking from experience on that point.

You can find affordable, entry level stuff on amazon. A good starter tent for one person is here:

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMKD1DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UG5QBb04ZP4E1

High quality sleeping bags that are warm and lightweight are going to be pricey, but you can find some inexpensive ones on amazon that will get the job done.

I really like the Big Agnes sleeping pad. Been using that for a while now. Also, Osprey backpacks are very much worth the price tag.

u/Cualer · 8 pointsr/hulaween

My go to set up is a

  • Canopy ($50 from walmart, but more expensive ones will probably last longer)

  • Tent (4 person tent works for me, I bought this one on Amazon when it was on sale for $50 IIRC)

  • Air bed (standard queen air mattress, but set up your tent a few days before the festival to make sure the air mattress will fit inside the tent)

  • Bedding, blankets, pillows: Put this stuff in your car after you wake up each morning (or in a Ziploc. I use a large vacuum bag). If the nighttime temperatures drop too much the temperature deviation will cause condensation to form on everything in your tent.. aka your blankets will be wet when you come back to sleep.

  • Aside from that, some LED lights (I have a flashlight and headlamp) for walking and some LED lighting for your campsite. The guy next to me hung up 10 or so of these LED Camping Lights on the horizontal bars of his canopy, and it was great for chilling at the campsite at night

  • I have a ENO Hammock as well as the Air Hammock. The latter is what I slept on alot during Okee. I put my phone and everything in the car and just had my keys in my pocket. With a a pillow and heavy blanket I slept maybe 2 nights and several naps like that
u/The_Great_Fapsbie · 1 pointr/camping

I don't have the exact tent as the one you have listed under edit 2. But I have one very similar

Coleman WeatherMaster 10-Person Tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TS8Q94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0Xc9yb7V1YWX4

It's a nice tent, roomy, I can fit 2 queen size beds easily and have plenty of room in the middle. I love the door, makes it easy with kids around to keep the bugs out. However the tent is a pain to put up, you really need 2 people to do it.

I just picked up this 6 person tent. I shied away from the instant tents, I saw a number of bad reviews on these things saying they collapsed in high winds. Figured a normal pole tent wouldnt have that problem and all the reviews were pretty good on this one. I'm 6'2" and I can stand up straight in the center and walk with a slight hunch all around the perimeter.

Coleman Sundome 6-Person Tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J2GUP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Idd9ybACKV4FT

Edit: Just wanted to add the 6 person tent went up pretty easily 2 poles and a rain fly with a smaller pole and your done. Got it up in less than 10 minutes on my first try with a little help from my small kids. Probably would have had it up quicker without their "help"...

u/StormRider991 · 1 pointr/CampingandHiking

Yeah, I ended up doing more research on the tents because to be quite honest I just picked a random one. How does this one look? https://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith-Morrison-Person-Season-Citron/dp/B00452C2IC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502773753&sr=8-1&keywords=mountainsmith+morrison+2 This was on a list of budget lightweight backpacking tent options and it seems decent enough.

On the matter of sleeping bags, does this one seem alright? https://www.amazon.com/Suisse-Sport-Alpine-Sleeping-Bag/dp/B002H10PW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502774144&sr=8-1&keywords=Suisse+Sport+Alpine+Adult+Mummy+Double+Layer+Sleeping+Bag This is another one I found on a list of budget options for sleeping bags.

I'll definitely buy that sleeping pad, that seems like a lot of value for not much more price.


Thanks for your help!

u/endlessvoid94 · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I've been using a Kelty Salida 2 for about 7 years now. It's a solid tent that didn't cost an arm and a leg.

I've eyeballed other tents but honestly, I like it because it's not too heavy, and can be set up in a pinch (there are just two poles, and the tent snaps onto them).

I've used it only a couple of times in the rain and it held up well. I've used it in the snow as well and it works just fine.

https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Salida-2-People-Grey/dp/B00NFCFO0Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522942630&sr=8-1&keywords=kelty%2Bsalida%2B2&th=1&psc=1

EDIT: I did immediately buy better stakes (the red MSR ones). It's worth the expense.

u/MindlessSir · 2 pointsr/camping

I just sold my tent that I used about 6 times for $80 because it was too big, but it fit every requirement you wish for. I loved it, but for just me? It was too boujee. Perfect size for a couple with one queen mattress with enough room to make a small "living room" with two chairs, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Tenaya-8-Person-Camping-Built/dp/B00TFY8Z54

I live in Florida and it would survive torrential downpours with zero leaks. Winds gusting 30+ with zero issue. It took me about 5 minutes to setup alone. It will fit two queen air mattresses with room to spare. Everything is color coded. Every window has a zip up rain fly.

u/Oreoloveboss · 8 pointsr/CampingGear

Spend the extra $20 on a Kelty tent if only for their customer service. My gf, myself and our dog fit in a Grand Mesa 2 we got for $125 CDN on Amazon. It's 4lbs even and the design is smart, I have nothing but good things to say about it.

https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Salida-Camping-Backpacking-Tent/dp/B00NFCFO0Q/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=grand+mesa+2&qid=1563807872&s=gateway&sr=8-2

There is the Salida 2, I believe the difference between it and the Grand Mesa 2 is that the door on the Mesa is by your head rather than the side, so you can slide out instead of having to crawl over your partner.

For car camping I have a cheap-o $40 Walmart 4-5 person tent that can fit a double air mattress, and a bunch of packs. It's whatever the equivalent to Ozark Trail was 7 or 8 years ago. Super simple design but it's been dry through rainstorms as long as you stake out the fly. We use it several times per year, it takes like 5 minutes to set up.

We wouldn't want to use the backpacking tent (or sleeping pads) when we don't have to, so it's worth it for us to carry around the extra tent and cheap $10 air mattress but YMMV.

u/IM_THE_DECOY · 3 pointsr/CampingGear

Eh, I'd suggest just going outside to smoke, but if you absolutely can't...

I have this one. Yeah, it says 8 person, but my girlfriend and I use it all the time just the two of us and it goes up and down in no time with two people.

You could easily unzip the windows in the front section and smoke there. The roof of both sections is mesh, so you wouldn't have to worry about it getting trapped in. Obviously, that only works with the rain fly off, but what I usually do, it attach it on the backside and roll it from the front to the back and secure it while rolled up. That way if it does start to rain, you can quickly and easily roll it to the front and attach that end too.

Not sure what kind of camping you plan on doing, but this definitely isn't a hiking tent. It weighs 27 pounds so its pretty much car camping only.

Either way, it's a great tent. I have a few friends that have bought the same exact one after seeing how much they liked mine.

u/pheoxs · 4 pointsr/festivals

So basically you want to look for backpacking equipment. REI (US) / MEC (Canada) are really good starts but are on the pricey side. Mountain warehouse is really cheap and decent.

You want a basic 4 person dome tent like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Sundome-4-Person-Tent-Green/dp/B004J2GUOU/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=4+person+dome+tent&qid=1575132084&sr=8-3

Get a small thin air mattress like this. Skip the pump, you can either blow it up with your mouth (as a backup, takes 5 min) or just ask people around you and chances are someone will lend you a pump

https://www.amazon.com/Outbound-Mattress-Portable-Air-Bed-Inflatable/dp/B07QMTN59C/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=single+air+mattress&qid=1575132122&sr=8-8

Bring a minimal sleeping bag, it'll be warmer than a blanket:

https://www.amazon.com/oaskys-Camping-Sleeping-Bag-Lightweight/dp/B07MFTD2YS/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-c2xlZXBpbmcgYmFn-ac_d_rm&keywords=sleeping+bag&pd_rd_i=B07MFTD2YS&pd_rd_r=6c66e499-5eb2-40e1-87b7-6d4437e76964&pd_rd_w=vX8o4&pd_rd_wg=Zyh0M&pf_rd_p=e2f20af2-9651-42af-9a45-89425d5bae34&pf_rd_r=SZ36790VW0SSX7V8MB9V&psc=1&qid=1575132166

For a pillow you can actually just stuff some of your clothes or a hoodie into the sleeping bag case and then use that as pillow. Maybe bring a pillow case so its softer against your face.

Thats about it, I usually skip the cooler and just accept I'll spent more $ on food that weekend but you can pickup a lot of food that doesn't need to stay cold. Pop tarts, nuts, PB&J sandwiches, fruits, etc can all be picked up when you land and get you through the weekend.

I usually skip the chair, just bring a nice little blanket and sit on the ground (though if its gonna rain thats not so much of an option)

u/hargenshnargen · 2 pointsr/CampingGear

If you're really just wanting a tent for easy car camping, go with a Coleman Sun Dome 4 Person from Amazon. $65 bucks for the green model. I have this exact tent and bought it for this exact reason.

Took it to burning man twice, held up great. Took it to a car camp in the Sequoias, hailed on us hard, no rain leakage at all. Road tripped in September with it--Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Mt Hood--worked great in every scenario.

Sets up quick and plenty durable. Only real issue is the weight, but that shouldn't be a problem for you. I'm pretty sure a queen blow up can fit inside.

u/yurnotsoeviltwin · 11 pointsr/Frugal

For 3 season car camping? No way.

  • Sleeping Bag - $30.25 - that'll get you down to 30-50 degrees. I saw a 5º rated bag on Amazon for under $40. Or for you, here's an extra long 30º bag for $33.99
  • 3 person dome tent - $49.99 - plenty of space for a couple and their gear.

    That's literally all the specialized gear you need for camping, and it's Coleman stuff which isn't high end but it lasts just fine. Everything else you can find around the house—a knife (any will do), some matches, sunscreen, and bug repellant. OK, if you never go outside you might need to buy those last two. You don't need to buy a first aid kit. You have basic medical supplies around the house, right? Toss a few of each item in a ziplock.

    I've just outfitted two people for $110 without even shopping around. If you want extra comfort, add an air mattress for $40 tops (unless you can borrow one or already have one for guests). You're still at less than the cost of two nights in most hotels.

    Granted, if you want to do backpacking you're going to want to invest in some lighter weight items. But for car camping? No need, the cheap stuff does fine.
u/theKiltsbaneMan · 1 pointr/travel

Have you considered going ultralight? A tarp and trekking poles will serve just as well as a tent and pack down much smaller. I did Besseggen Ridge last June, and while I didn't camp there I did in other parts of Norway. A flat tarp folded half under me as a ground cloth, as well as over me with a trekking pole to hold it up kept me dry and sheltered through rain, sleet and wind. 1.6lbs tarp, stakes and trekking pole.

These fit in carry-on nicely -> http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/trekking-poles/alpine-flz-pole-BD112175_cfg.html#cgid=trekking-poles&start=2

There are many flat tarps to choose from, the super high end ones will run you ~$300 us.

Or go for something like a one person tent like this -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EQCVNY?pc_redir=T1

It's small enough for carry on as well and won't break the bank.

u/oh2ridemore · 1 pointr/motocamping

https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Salida-Camping-Backpacking-Tent/dp/B00NFCFO0Q/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=kelty%2Bpagoda%2B2&qid=1565751951&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0&th=1
This is the one I have been using, not as big as my old 3, but the poles are perfect sized. In super hot, could use more mesh, perfect 3 season tent. Enough room for all my gear and vestibule for boots, and drybag.

u/JohnnyKonig · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

I just used this one on a 900 mile ride in warm-cool weather.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00452C2IC

Pluses

  • Having a two person tent is great, it let me keep my gear inside without being cramped.(
  • The tent goes up very easily and quickly.
  • Great price
  • Held up well the whole trip
  • Has two doors. I liked using one of them to put wet clothes and such outside of tent overnight as both doors have good coverage from rain.
  • Packs up well with the included compression bag.

    Minuses

  • A little rain got inside a couple of times. I attribute this to not having sprayed the tent as I should have.
  • While the tent held up in strong winds by being tied down, it would make a better sail in the wind.
  • The floor is a bit thin, I would not recommend for very cold or very wet rides. It worked fine for me in heavy rain, but still there is better.
u/aedinius · 2 pointsr/TXRenaissanceFestival

Camping gear does have a startup cost. Basics are: tent, sleeping bag, and something to put under the sleeping bag. The under and sleeping bag can obviously be substituted somewhat: sleeping bag or blankets/quilts, air mattress or cots, etc. A decent tent will cost at least $50. $69, 4 person, good for two+stuff. A good sleeping bag is $20-$80. $30, 0F rated. Cots can vary, if you can find them cheaper, it's worth it. $30. MILSURP is good for cots, they're incredibly simple and very much worthwhile. Most of this stuff will last for a while, especially if well taken care of.

u/AnticitizenPrime · 5 pointsr/Ultralight

I'm 6'5 and went with this, for under $55:

https://www.amazon.com/River-Country-Products-Ultralight-Backpacking/dp/B07537XGKQ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=river+country+products&qid=1555882270&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Comparable in weight to the TarpTent Rainbow.

Note that it does not have poles, and requires either trekking poles, sticks, or convenient trees + cordage in order to pitch it. But that's true about tarp/bivy setups too. (You could always just pick up some collapsible tent poles from REI or somewhere, too, if you're not a trekking pole guy).

Their 2.0 version is basically the same price, and provides better ventilation, at the expense of a few ounces of weight:

https://www.amazon.com/River-Country-Products-Ultralight-Backpacking/dp/B07537XGKQ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=river+country+products&qid=1555882270&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Check out reviews for both, overwhelmingly positive. Great for the price.

Edit: One thing I'd like to add that I like about it are the vertical sides where your head is. I don't care for dome tents because they usually slope over your face, which can feel claustrophobic. Especially when it rains, because that pitter patter of rain happens inches from your face. Much prefer 'pup tent'/A-frame setups to dome style tents.

u/Drowning_Trout · 5 pointsr/camping

I recently purchased this tent and really enjoy it. I'll link to the 6 person tent that is 150ish however I got the 8 person and really enjoy the extra space. All the windows zip far down for lots of ventilation. However I got the 8 person which can be a little more expensive but really worth the extra space. When we were attacked by the rush of mosquitoes in the evening we had plenty of room to keep our bedding as is and still move our camp chairs and coolers inside the tent comfortably and hung out for an hour or two until it got dark and they backed off. Also setup and take down is super easy and fast. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004E4ERHA/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

u/BlueKnight8907 · 2 pointsr/soccer

Use Camel Camel Camel. It's a website that will notify you when the price of the product you are looking for has a price drop. http://camelcamelcamel.com/Coleman-2000007827-Sundome%C2%AE-4-Person-Tent/product/B004J2GUOU

All you have to do is enter the URL of the exact product you want and enter the price you want it to drop to and your email so you can be notified. Great thing is, they don't spam you with junk emails in between the notifications!

Polo and Izod shirst are pretty cheap, I got a couple for work at about $17, they are usually about $40. I

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O2SQEU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

This is something you don't need, but they are super fun to throw around the office. A shitload of styrofoam planes for less than 10 bucks!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D99IUA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

This tent, I actually got it for $48 when I bought it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J2GUOU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

u/take_a_hike_pal · 1 pointr/CampingGear

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000IU11MS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1463510939&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=bivy+tent&dpPl=1&dpID=41zy3AnUuQL&ref=plSrch

I don't really know Texas so well, I live in California and in mild weather want the option to see the stars while I sleep. I've swapped to a bug tent/tarp combo set up with trek poles.

This thing linked trades any sit up room for star gazing. Relatively light. I have had it for years and it is now my loaner since I swapped. People treat it like crap and it has held up. Just two nights ago my dad was lifting it roughly and trying to insert the poles in the wron spot on the kern. Only been in mild rain, but survived relatively high winds well. It was recommended to me by someone who uses it in the rain often. It is light and cheap. Get new stakes and tear off their seam seals and use sealer liquid pen. The bag it came in was worthless, but everything elsee is tough. Not roomy, but tarp offers room in front for if I need it. I got longer stakes to leave 2 inches out of the ground at an angle to keep ventilation even with tarp on by hooking it to the top of the stake and leaving that clearance, and it ventilates very very well.

Listing in case you like to star gaze and your storm worries are more just-in-case. Otherwise likely tend towards someone who can truly vouch for storm worthiness on their suggestion.

Possibly some quality control issues based on reviews, but from what I can tell if you get a fine one it is not going to have any issues, if you get a bum one swap it out.

u/Relleomylime · 2 pointsr/camping

My husband is 6'7" and loves to primitive camp. He got the Mountainsmith 2 man 3 season tent on Amazon and loves it. The two of us are able to share it though he really got it for himself for when he does solo trips. It weighs about 4 lbs 11 oz.


Mountainsmith Morrison 2 Person 3 Season Tent (Citron Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00452C2IC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bzvgybC7Z4HWP


We have yet to find a sleeping bag he's 100% satisfied with so feel free to share if you find one!

u/BurdenedBeast · 1 pointr/motocamping

Ya know I actually put that tent and the footprint in my cart online, but I was wondering what was better about it.


Do you have some insight on what ways it is better?




Edit, for additional content: is it safe to say that the REI Half Dome 2 Plus is worth over 50% more than the Alps Lynx 2?

u/theg33k · 0 pointsr/Ultralight

I feel like I don't know enough information about you, what you're looking for, and what you plan to do to give you an honest impression. However, here's some thoughts. As the other poster suggested this isn't an ultralight tent. It's a quality tent that will last you many years of camping. If this is what you're thinking about camping in for years then I say go for it. If, however, you are just looking for a starter tent to get you going and are likely to want to invest in something nicer/lighter later I would suggest a different route. That Kelty tent is just shy of 4lbs. You can get something like this one for $26 shipped and it claims to be 3.8lbs. I'm confident you could swap out the stakes lose the carry bag and get it even lower. If you were really feeling spunky replace the ropes with something like this (I like hi-vis cordage, but they have camo or whatever).

Alternatively I bought my first tents at yard sales. Got some great $200+ tents for like $40. Of course that's hit or miss. Just spray them with sealer first.

u/oneelectricsheep · 2 pointsr/CampingGear

Even really cheap tents hold up ok IME. I mostly backpack but I go car camping several times per year. I have the 8 person version of this and it's been fine during some really bad storms
(sheltered by trees). I like the flatter front and spacious entry because that keeps things cleaner. I also have taken this on two trips down the east coast. The porch gets wet but it was fantastic for keeping bugs out of the bedroom when we camped the Everglades. For reference I have a 50 lb mutt and the main issue I have is that he's figured out the doors so must be on leash.

I don't really like the "instant" tents though. Almost always harder to set up and the poles seem fragile. Much harder to clean too. The only one I've had that I liked was the Coleman popup. Can't beat the 3 second setup.

u/MafHoney · 2 pointsr/Ultralight

Basically, where do I start? I hadn't camped since I was a little kid in Girl Scouts. And I hated it then. But, I also lived in Florida, and we were camping in the summer - so everything was wet, and there were mosquitos and bugs EVERYWHERE. I'm in my 30's now and live in Seattle, so a much different climate. Last September we spent a week driving around Utah car camping and I loved it.

I want to do some weekend trips out to the North Cascades, Rainier, and hopefully we'll get a permit for the Enchantments (I'm not holding my breath on that one though). We've only ever done day hiking, and I know our backpacks won't work for overnights. And I don't want to be overloaded with heavy gear, even if it's cheaper, so I'm really looking into ultralight stuff. But what the hell should I get? There are so many options it's mind numbing. We'd be camping in the summer/early fall, just two of us. We've got about $500 to spend as an initial investment, which won't get us really far, but some of the essentials would obviously be beneficial.

Any recommendations? Brands to stay away from? So far I've been looking at these options:

Tent 1

Tent 2

Tent 3

Backpack for me

Backpack for him

Sleeping Bag 1

Sleeping Bag 2

Any tips/help would be super appreciated. I don't expect trips to be longer than 2 days at a time, unless we score a permit for the Enchantments, and that I would want to do 3-4 days.

u/ansiz · 2 pointsr/CampingGear

For the mattress, hard to beat this price - Intex Inflatable Fabric Camping Mattress with Built-In Pillow, 72.5" x 26.5" x 6.75" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005BAIB/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_WLB6xbKDWT2SS

I've used them and they are quite comfortable. And only $8!

For the tent - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J2GUOU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_aHA4xbNBG6KXX. $60

Technically only a 4 person but 9x7 is pretty roomy for just four.

For the sleeping bags - All Season Mummy Sleeping Bag [87x32in] - Comfort Temperature Range of 32-60°F. Constructed with a Ripstop Waterproof Shell, Woven Polyester Liner & High-Loft Fill. Comfortably Fits Most up to 6'6. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DFT0R00/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_MRB6xbG9GZKH7. $42

u/TheBest1233 · 1 pointr/CampingGear

Trust me when I say you don't want to cheep out on your tent, I learned it the hard way haha.
But if you are looking for a new tent I recently bought this one https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Sundome-4-Person-Tent-Green/dp/B004J2GUOU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1550065392&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=ogman-20&linkId=76e6709343313199c8feb3459705a571 and I'm pretty happy with it.
I took it for a spin last week and I can say that it's very roomy and it stayed dry and warm even though it was raining all weekend.

u/amesaroni · 3 pointsr/paradisofestival

Coleman Sundome 4-Person Tent, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J2GUOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D6l8CbJ85YSX1 this one is super roomy and durable, me and a friend share a 4 person which is only like $50 and its suped roomy and nice for such a cheap price

u/Texaz_RAnGEr · 1 pointr/camping

I appreciate all the answers everyone has given me. You guys definitely gave me options for next summer. Despite what everyone has said up till now about not cheaping out, I think I'm going to go with this Eureka! Solitaire - Tent (sleeps 1)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EQCVNY/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8. Next year when I hopefully delegate more time for the Adirondacks than I have this year, I'll get a nicer one. The reason I'm not looking into bigger tents is, I already have a 4 person for those occasions. I also recently bought a hammock I've used a few times that I really dig, I just have to figure out a rainfly for it and I'll be set. Thanks again everyone, keep any other suggestions coming!

u/BigT2011 · 7 pointsr/motorcyclesroadtrip

I went with a ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent for sleeping with a Camp Solutions Lightweight Self-Inflating Air Sleeping Pad. Had a 40 degree bag/quilt from Walmart since I was traveling in August time frame.

Took this chair that really came in handy Moon Lence Outdoor Ultralight Portable Folding Chairs with Carry Bag Heavy Duty 242lbs Capacity Camping Folding Chairs Beach Chairs

Cooking set I used was 12pcs Camping Cookware Stove Canister Stand Tripod Folding Spork Wine Opener Carabiner Set Bisgear(TM) Outdoor Camping Hiking Backpacking Non-stick Cooking Non-stick Picnic Knife Spoon Dishcloth. It was good enough for the 3 weeks on the road and im still using it to this day.

Seat cushion which was good but I needed something much thicker by the end of the trip MadDog GearComfort Ride Seat Protector

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I just put all that into a waterproof 45L bag I had and then shoved my clothes into a backpack on top. Jerry rigged a canvas bag on the side for quick access things like tools and such. The net thing on top of my bags was very very helpful as well. I used these hammock straps to tie everything down on the bike since I could use them again PYS outdoor XL Hammock Straps Heavy Duty 20FT & 40 Loops&100% No Stretch (Set of 2) Fits All Hammocks

Other than that it was miscellaneous stuff...

u/thomasjordan717 · 1 pointr/CampingGear

Here are a couple options with brands that have a bit better of a reputation. Ultimately it’s your choice, but I would recommend going for a company that has a bit more of a following:

Kelty Salida 2:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFCFO0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PhXyCb0V6QC8Y


Kelty Acadia 2:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBSFI1M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RiXyCbT3QEMH0


Alps Mountaineering Lynx 1 (also has a 2 person available):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMKD1DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pdXyCb85G6NR9


I don’t personally own these tents, but I know the quality should be there and the price point is in line with what you were thinking. Hope this helps ✌🏻

u/gooberlx · 1 pointr/CampingGear

$149 Kelty 6 person @ REI: 5'11" peak height.

No experience with it, and I wonder how wind worthy it is. The great REI return policy allows for some peace of mind though.

The Juniper lake you linked is only 4'2" at peak, and the 4 person Instant Cabin is only 4'10", too low for comfort imo. I think you're pretty much looking at 6+ person tents if you want to be able to stand. Maybe just a Sundome 6 would do, or Evanston 8. Both have 6' peak height.

u/telpnar · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

Can’t help with sleeping bag but just picked up this tent and really like it.

https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-1-Person-Tent/dp/B00BMKD1DU

Also that’s such a fun trail ! Make sure to bring a front light for the pawpaw tunnel.

u/idontcarethatmuch · 1 pointr/motocamping

I have the one person version of this and love it. Great value and pole size is small so it's a pretty short package. And all mesh under the fly, so it's nice in fair weather.

u/Socializedintrovert · 1 pointr/motocamping

I'll help. That's an Alps Mountaineering tent, probably a Meramac model. I have the two person version of this and really like it. As a 6'3" guy who seems to enjoy camping in the rain, this tent has served me very well for 2 years so far.
Edit - like someone posted earlier this seems to be the Lynx

u/ficus_deltoidea · 2 pointsr/CampingGear

I came here to post a similar question. I hope you don't mind if I piggyback with my questions since I am looking for very similar specs.

I've been looking at the featherstone, TNH, and the Kelty Salida 2-person tents. I've gone though a lot of the reviews on amazon's site, but I'm hoping reddit can point me in the best direction of these (or if there's another that is superior).

u/iamprobablynotjohn · 3 pointsr/CampingGear

I use the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1. It's 3 pounds 8 oz and only $78. Not the absolutely lightest, but I've used it for dozens of nights camping in all conditions and it has never let me down. I also have an ALPS 20 degree mummy bag that is fantastic. I love their gear

u/Dumpy_Creatures · 1 pointr/Bushcraft

This kelty is great if you are backpacking. If you are car camping and weight isn’t a factor most name brand tent will do.

Like other have said the tent protects you from the elements it doesn’t keep you warm. A warm sleeping bag and pad is what will keep you warm. I usually do 2-4 very cold (0°F to 10°F) trips a year in a hammock and tarp.

u/riseupagainst · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I am saving up for a nice, New, roomy tent. We currently have a really old and tiny tent that does not work very well for my tall husband and is very cramped with the two of us and the dog. It also does not keep moisture out very well. I am trying to decide between [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001TSCF96/ref=aw_ls__5?colid=3DTDJLPVNHVYM&coliid=I22WCGA3UW40TL) and this one. If anyone has advice on which is better, that would be great too. Saving Private Ryan!

u/Suspendedskinnykid · 4 pointsr/CampingGear

what is your main goal here? Do you need a cot? or are you looking at this saying comfortable, and offers protection? You could get a cot and pretty decent tent for that price. That thing is 25 lbs. My 8 person tent weighs the same and it's humongous. Depending how tall you are, you can get a pretty decent cot for $50, and a really nice tent for $120. it'd probably even be lighter, and just more practical. You could go this route. I think even this, a cot, plus a sizable tarp would probably be plenty of shelter, or orrrr strap this on top of a cot.

u/mechchic84 · 1 pointr/pics

Yep. I paid $49.00 for a 4x6 fits two Walmart special. I actually ended up getting two of them in the long run. It says two man but my son and I didn't want to share. They are suitable but I really want one of the lighter even more collapsible ones for backpacking that has better wind/rain resistance. We lugged them out on an overnight backpacking trip in case it started raining but we didn't even end up using them. We really just wanted to test out our cheap hammocks. Carrying all that junk starts to suck a little after 8 miles so lighter is better. We intentionally over packed a little bit because we were practicing for a section hike on the Appalachian trail.

I want one like this one

u/BunsenBurnerButt · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

a tent would make springtime more enjoyable by letting you sleep outside in the nice cool spring air.

my favorite part of spring is the smells of the new flowers and budding trees

u/justhisguyouknow · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I got a Mountainsmith Genesee 4 for less than that, and it's 6 pounds. You can get one on Amazon for 134. I like the full cover fly; I went to an aircraft convention where we camped, and the tent I brought ripped and flooded and it was a disaster, spent a lot of time fixing it that I could have been seeing aeroplanes, and that's when I got this badboy, which I camped in, and it was pretty good. I would highly recommend a full tent rainfly, you can always open it up, but it's hard to water proof it more. Plus the mountainsmith you can open up if it's not going to be wet and you have mesh sides and can sleep under the stars.

Edit: Here's a link-
https://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith-Genesee-4-Person-Tent/dp/B004QP6YSC

or if you really want one you can stand in, that's very cheap, that you're only going to bring not too far, Coleman isn't a bad option-
https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000007828-Sundome-3-Person-Tent/dp/B004J2KDHK/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

Edit 2- Actually the Coleman is only 8 pounds which is not too bad. The one you have is a behemoth it looks like. Then again you may need a 6 person tent, I don't know.

u/roadalum · 3 pointsr/Ultralight

I'm in the same boat. I had not seen the Zephyr, but I was looking at the ALPS Lynx. Any idea where the price difference comes from?
p.s. Nice sleeping bag! It's on my list! :-D

u/unconcealable · 1 pointr/tall

I've used this one, and have been very happy.

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMKD1DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i3TzybB4ARH9P

It's easy and quick to set up, has held up well through several trips, and there's sufficient room for me and just a few other items (boots and pack stay outside for me).

I'm a bit taller than you, as well

u/micro0637 · 8 pointsr/CampingGear

That is a giant heavy tent. And the frame required to set it up is sold separately.

You say you want to car camp, how many people will be sleeping in the tent? For weekend or month's at a time?

I bought this tent for car camping and it's been great. Room for an air mattress, plus the porch is a great way to keep bugs out of the main compartment.

u/Tornainb0w · 1 pointr/camping

Thanks so much for your advice! I will check out REI. One of my friends mentioned Coleman and I found the Coleman Sundome 4 on amazon for fairly cheap. Would something like this Coleman be enough? Or should I just bite the bullet and get an REI half dome 4 that grantizzle suggested?

u/real_parksnrec · 6 pointsr/CampingGear

I've been very happy with the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1, which is less than $100.

However, since you have the van for when the weather gets rough, why not get an inexpensive 2-person tent at Walmart or Target? If you look at these links, you'll see some decent ones for around $50 or less. It would certainly be roomier for you and your furry pal. :)

u/bbernzy · 1 pointr/Coachella

I bought this tent for last year. Personally I was not a fan and bought another for other festivals. We fit 2 people in this tent and it was tight. I also did not like that I always had to bend down in it (it is not tall enough if standing). For the price, this is the most economical... But if you want space and the ability to stand I would not suggest it. I ended up buying the following and love it... we sleep many ppl in it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TSCF96/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/hossalicious · 2 pointsr/CampingandHiking

Coleman Montana 8 Tent

$100 + shipping

This tent was purchased new from Amazon last May, and has been used only once. It's nice, and quite spacious, but turned out to be larger than what we needed for just me, my wife, and our dog. If you've got a larger group and are doing some car camping, this is the tent for you. We fit the two of us with sleeping cots, our dog's bed, and had a large area at the opposite end of the tent where we brought in our camp chairs and stowed our packs.

Here's a photo, and the link to the Amazon product page. I found the Amazon photos to be pretty representative of how it looks when set up. Unfortunately, I don't have a space to set it up right now, but if you have any requests, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

u/FattPatricia · 1 pointr/Ultralight

I have the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2 person tent. It is great, it has doors on both sides, it’s easy to set up and it has a nice rain fly.

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2-Person Tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J4AZSQ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/rtothewin · 1 pointr/CampingGear

We are in Texas so i think that will help in some aspects. It can get cold but the "comfortable" temp zones will be around a fair bit this fall.

This is the tent ive been leaning towards. Not full on tarp only but light enough to get the job done and with good reviews. Affordable enough to not hurt too much.

River Country Products Trekking Pole Tent, Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 2 Person All Weather Tent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07537XGKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NDcXBbSG9JNKH

u/interglcticspacehero · 1 pointr/CampingGear

Yeah, i got the tent for my first ever trip (superbloom 2005 in death valley) and wasn't really thinking about weight at the time. But i'm the worlds cheapest man so since then i've just sucked it up and humped it but i have been thinking about replacing it.
Was thinking about getting an A-Frame like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Stansport-Backpack-Forest-6-Feet-X4-Feet/dp/B0006V2B2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453219793&sr=8-1&keywords=scout+tent

Any thoughts?


Ive really only done summer trips so far, but definitely want to start doing 3 season so you're definitely right about the bag. Was thinking about going the old school route for cold weather and getting a queen and twin size 100% wool instead of a bag. Not sure if anybody has any experience with that.

Thanks brother

u/smashwell · 2 pointsr/Dualsport

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1

Overall pretty happy with the tent. Sometimes I wish I got the two person version but then I see how much smaller it packs compared to my friends' two person tents and I'm reminded why I got this one.

u/schmuckmulligan · 1 pointr/WildernessBackpacking

You've got a few of these, but just in case you want to hit the trail soon, these are Amazon available. I'm emphasizing lighter but similar gear to what's in the package. I think buying ultralight gear when you first start backpacking is questionable. It's expensive, there's a learning curve for a lot of it, and it's hard to know what you like until you've done some actual backpacking. My "bundle" weighs in at 7-ish pounds and costs $180.

A 2.5-pound sleeping bag of similar rating to the Siesta one:

https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Tuck-Degree-Sleeping-Bag/dp/B00V84TXMI

A 14-oz standard sleeping pad that's less comfortable than the one in the bundle but will serve decently well and can act as an adjunct to an inflatable as your needs evolve (I still have one in my winter kit):

https://www.amazon.com/Therm-a-Rest-RidgeRest-SOLite-Mattress-Regular/dp/B004534D6K/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1469111490&sr=1-3&keywords=thermarest+zlite

For a tent, I'd grab the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1 instead: https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-5024617-Lynx-1-Person/dp/B00BMKD1DU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469111834&sr=8-1&keywords=alps+lynx+1

u/lvl12TimeWizard · 1 pointr/bonnaroo

We used Coleman 2000007825 Tent Evanston Screened 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004E4AW1K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2eD5CbACFE6Y7

For 3 people, would fit 4 pretty well still.

Nice part is you can leave the front of the tent open while having the 'screen porch' sealed. Adds a bit of air.

u/r_syzygy · 5 pointsr/CampingGear

$100 tent is hard to come by, especially a backpacking size one, especially one that will be used daily for over a month.

I would check REI garage, classifieds/craigslist, /r/geartrade, ebay, etc. Otherwise your money won't go far.

This is about all I can recommend, but I'm not necessarily recommending it.. Kind of the lesser of all evils

https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Salida-2-People-Grey/dp/B00NFCFO0Q

I have a Kelty tent and it's fine, but the stitching has come out in places, the fabric can rip more easily than a nicer tent, and it isn't my favorite thing to set up. The price can hardly be beat for a new tent though.

u/BigJewFingers · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

The REI backpacking bundle is too heavy for a single person. You can do better for about the same price:

This tent is only $100 and almost 2lbs lighter than the one in the REI bundle: https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-1-Person-Tent/dp/B00BMKD1DU/

The Kelty Cosmic 20 is lighter and warmer than the REI bag and can be had for $120: https://www.backcountry.com/kelty-cosmic-sleeping-bag-20-degree-down

Klymit Sleeping pads are great for the price. Their insulated one is lighter than the REI bundle one and can be had for ~$80:

https://www.klymit.com/insulated-static-v-sleeping-pad.html

u/nicodemus055 · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

Based on your choices, it seems like you're concerned about budget. This is a better sleeping bag for $40 or $50 depending on zipper side (bummer- I bought 2 when they were at $30. Even at $50 it's better than most bags twice as expensive: compresses smallish, weighs in under 3 lbs, and has a better temperature range than what you link.)

Here's a decent actual tent for $100- Eureka Apex 2 weighs under 6 lbs. The Solitaire is under 3 lbs if you want a solo tent.

u/nayrlladnar · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I have a Eureka Solitaire. It's a nice little tent as long as you aren't claustrophobic. I'm 6' and hefty - I fit but it was cozy. Also, I'm sure I looked silly as shit getting in and out of it.

But, if all you want is a small, easy to set-up, single person tent, it's a good option.

u/Maga_man89 · 1 pointr/camping

Coleman Sundome 4-Person Dome Tent, Navy/Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019N9W7WC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_nLtF1kAflvQK3

I've used a version of this tent for over a decade. Perfect for car camping, and if it's just the two of you, you can definitely fit a cot in for the girlfriend.

u/khovs · 1 pointr/Ultralight

Anyone have any experiences with the Trekker Tent2 on amazon? At 62" wide and 44oz, it's as large as some advertised 3p tents and pretty darn cheap. Design seems fine, and at $44 it is by miles the cheaper enclosed single wall option. Could be an interesting 2p shoestring option.

u/TheTrain2000 · 1 pointr/camping

I have and use the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1p, and it works great. It seems to fit your price range and requirements, as well.

u/mainlydank · 1 pointr/camping

for low to mid price range....I love coleman tents for their waterproofness from the factory.

Some require sealing of the seams for complete waterproofness, but the last 2 I have owned havent. They have been thru some very severe rain storms and only ended up with few drops in the tents and that's after 15-20 uses. They are nothing fancy and only really good when its above 40 degrees, however for the price you cant go wrong.

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-17-Foot-10-Foot-8-Person-Modified/dp/B000W7BHJY
That is our current one, got on an amazon/slickdeal sale for $79 shipped

The older one is 10.5x10.5' and paid about the same. The older one we have taken to multiple music festivals where dozens of tents were uprooted and blew away, ez ups snapped, etc from severe rain storms and it survived and was relatively dry inside each time.

Gotta get the 10" long, heavy duty tent stakes for whatever tent you get and severe storms.
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-10-Inch-Steel-Tent-Stakes/dp/B002HU086C/


u/SocraticSwagger · 2 pointsr/camping

I think it would be interesting to throw you into the ultralighting scene immediately, but I know in my heart it would be cruel.

Tent: [$25] (http://www.amazon.com/Stansport-Backpack-Forest-6-Feet-X4-Feet/dp/B0006V2B2I/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1418161376&sr=8-26&keywords=bivy)

Nalgene water bottles: Get 2, ~$8 = $16

Sleeping bag: $50

Backpack: $35

Stove: $18

Cookset: $11

Flashlight: $6

Knife: $8

That all comes out to around $169. These are items to get you started. Everything will eventually be upgraded as you understand yourself as an outdoors(wo)man.

Cheers, SS. Eagle Scout. 800+ nights camped.

u/SilentBunny · 3 pointsr/bikepacking

For some reference I fit my entire sleeping system into a Regular Handlebar Bag which consists of:

Tent not freestanding $90
Sleeping Pad $50
Sleeping Bag $114
Silk Liner $40? can't remember

Picture of bike packed up, I can fit some clothes in the front as well. Everything else goes into the saddle bag.
Running drop bars will limit how worthwhile the handle bar bag is unless you pile stuff on top of the drops then you'll have ton of carry capacity.

u/johnfoof · 1 pointr/okeechobeemusicfest

If you're not trying to sleep too many people


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004J2GUOU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480421828&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=4+person+tent

Is a good tent for the price. Make sure you have a cooler and some solar chargers too. Gum, gold bond, baby wipes, comfortable shoes are all a must.

u/tony3011 · 4 pointsr/bicycletouring

I completely ditched my rear panniers. I went from this to this. If I can do it, so can you.

Having space constraints has been the biggest help for me. Simply forcing yourself to take fewer panniers will quickly force you to make the best use of the space you have.

The specific products that I bought were a compromise on packability and price. Tent was $80, sleeping bag was $40 ($60 now?). Bottom line is your don't have to break the bank to upgrade your equipment.

u/uneakbreed · 4 pointsr/motocamping

It's the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent. Got it on amazon for a good price. Fast set-up, mostly mesh for ventilation but has a waterproof fly you can put over very quickly.
If you're on a budget, fantastic tent.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BMKD1DU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/HazenThorne · 2 pointsr/ElectricForest

Huge Coleman 8 person tent for $67.99 for you Good Lifers out there!

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000027941NP-Montana-8-Person-Tent/dp/B001TSCF96/ref=sr_1_4?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499777040&sr=1-4&keywords=tent

EDIT: Looks like the price is over despite the 17 hour timer I saw this morning.

u/GremlinDoesThat · 1 pointr/AustralianShepherd

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent, Clay/Rust https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMKD1DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MGKYCb58N5DJQ

First solo tent I’ve ever purchased has done me wonders in three seasons and got me through a 3 day hike in the Colorado Mountains in October.

https://www.rei.com/product/110837/rei-co-op-passage-2-tent

The second is what we bought before we got the dogs, also great for 3 seasons. Definitely heavier than I’d like but for short excursions it does the job.

Both are on the cheap side but have done well for what I need.

u/AT2017 · 2 pointsr/Ultralight

Here are a couple options. Alps Mountaineering 2P or the Kelty Salida 2P I have a featherlight FL version of the Seirra Designs Lightning 2P and its an awesome tent but the budget version.. maybe not so much at 4.5 lbs. For a little more money you can get nice weights and features.

u/Big_Bank · 1 pointr/WildernessBackpacking

I picked up one of these tents recently. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZ0Q7RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jGS1xbZ4XFG8R

I haven't tried it without the fly, but the entire tent body, besides the bottom obviously, is mesh. So I would imagine it would be nice and cool

u/emdoc18 · 3 pointsr/CampingandHiking

Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 2: https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Zephyr-Person-Tent/dp/B00B7MPL5E

I have been in this during thunderstorms and never felt a drop of rain. Easy to set up and take down. pretty light at 4.75 lbs.

u/nitroracertc3 · 2 pointsr/motocamping

I have the ALPS Zephyr 2 tent. It packs pretty damn small. only 2 poles so it goes up fast, and its pretty cheap. I would definitely say a 2 person cause it give you room for all your gear too.

u/Tymanthius · 6 pointsr/motocamping

Yea, spend more. I bought mine online, but I don't recall where now.

It's designed similar to this one, but is classed as 2 man. It is, if you snuggle. But good enough for me & gear. It rolls up to about 18" long, 6" diameter. Probably a little smaller.

I saw a similar one for $20 when I was browesing, but no idea how good it is.

What you want are 'backpacking' tents.

u/RonnieTheEffinBear · 1 pointr/motocamping

Haha, We might be overpacking a touch...

  • Rain Jackets & waterbottles in the tank bag
  • 2 sleeping pads (1 on top of each saddle bag)
  • tent on top of the dry bag
  • in the dry bag - 2 sleeping bags, some clothes, camping stove & pot, freeze dried meals, toiletries and a towel. Couple paperbacks to pass the time.
  • tool roll nestled under the luggage rack
  • saddlebags are mostly empty at the moment, couple odds & ends.

    It wouldn't seem like much in a car, but it adds up on the bike! About 35 pounds of gear on the rack.

    Tent is a nice little mountainsmith 2 person.
u/Rmsuchy · 2 pointsr/GearTrade

Have you looked at this? I’ve seen some pretty good reviews of it.

u/Durkbeef · 1 pointr/motocamping

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000IU11MS/ref=sxl1?qid=1465238490&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

Just a cheap amazon tent. But I like it a lot. Easy to pack up and fits decently enough on my bike.

u/Rando_Thoughtful · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I recommend this one: http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000007827-Sundome-4-Person-Tent/dp/B004J2GUOU/

Amazon Deal of the Day, normally $65 on sale for $40 today only, tons of good reviews. I'm getting one.

u/ConsciousCourtney · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I have this tent in 1 man and 2 man and they're both awesome! Top notch qulity for the price. Just read the reviews for yourself. Don't sleep on amazon. Plus you'll have extra money to spend on other camping gear that you'll need. https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-1-Person-Tent/dp/B00BMKD1DU

u/davidigital · 14 pointsr/Coachella

Things I've bought on Amazon and highly recommend:

u/BlueFalcon2009 · 1 pointr/GearTrade

17.5x5x5 according to https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZ0Q7RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_D4OEzbFRAF01W

Got a zlite style ccf pad (folding) and a hyke and byke 15 deg down bag coming from Amazon as well. Bag comes with a compression sack. Rest of my gear is gonna be either gear from my military days, some surplus, and some backpacking gear. Following the Frugal Backpacker list that starts under $300. Replaced some items as I plan on doing some 14ers and stuff :)

u/patrickeg · 1 pointr/CampingandHiking

If I'm not mistaken its an ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1 or 2. The weight is 3 pounds 12 ounces and 5 pounds 13 ounces respectively.

I have the lynx 1, so Im reasonably sure this tent is one of those although it could just be really similar colors/design.

u/daessa · 2 pointsr/canada

Stansport Scout Backpack Tent https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0006V2B2I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Cq91Ab3N4DTZS

BESTEAM Ultra-light Warm Weather Envelope Sleeping Bag, Outdoor Camping, Backpacking & Hiking - Fit for Kids, Teens and Adults (Dark Blue) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00X63R57O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Br91Ab5E6R6C8

Used these two for solo camping trips, they worked really well. I would suggest seam sealer for the tent though.

u/radioman1981 · 1 pointr/camping

I have the Coleman Evanston 6 which is pretty spacious and has a screened "porch" area that I like. It is square, so I don't know if it would be big enough for your group.

I see the Coleman Montana everywhere, Costco sometimes has a version, videos of it make it look very spacious.

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000001594-Montana-8-Tent/dp/B001TSCF96/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407784102&sr=1-1&keywords=coleman+montana

u/pandas_mom · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

If I was saving for something for funsies and not melodramatic life stuff... it would be a vacation... or This SunShade so my son can sit outside this summer... or The Dream Tent for summer camping! :)

u/TheOriginalVaj · 1 pointr/hearthstone

Make Her Sushi!

Go Camping!

Kindle!

Roomba!

Hopefully I helped a bit! <3

u/wilk8940 · 1 pointr/ElectricForest

Save your self almost 200 dollars and get a coleman. I bought this one 5 years ago, it has made it through 9 festivals, at least as many camping trips, and is still 100% waterproof. No need to purchase anything extra other than a tarp to put it on if you really, really want to. It is tall enough to stand up in (I'm 6'2), has enough floor room for 2 queen size beds (3 if you put them side-by-side-by-side), has two sections that you can divide off as little rooms (comes with the dividers as well), and has an impeccable rain fly. The only water that's ever gotten in mine is from people walking in with wet shoes or leaving the door open when it starts raining.

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u/Kovoo · 2 pointsr/camping

Thank you! Any particular pad you'd recommend for a tenth? We bought this one after the advice we got here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J2GUOU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_2G6SybJPFQDHR

u/Fivecent · 1 pointr/BurningMan

I've taken this one out for two years and it's suited me just fine. I roll a tarp around it all to use as a groundcloth and it all fits into the storage bag. I also try to bring as much in on my back as possible (also coming in from the east coast) and this takes up one side of the outside of my camping bag with my sleeping pad taking up the other.

https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-2-Person-Tent/dp/B008J4AZSQ

Just a note: Put the rain fly on (tuck one side under if you want), stake it down as low to the ground as possible. Do not EVER open the vents and keep the fly closed unless you're actively getting in / out of the tent. Do not suffer the same fate as me, sleeping through my first dust storm and waking up with like a quarter inch of playa in my ear

u/Just-IN · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I bought my sister this tent. They've loved it!

u/Physics_Prop · 2 pointsr/camping

I assume your car camping, so weight dosent matter that much.

An advertised 2 person tent is gonna be 2 people "sleeping mat to sleeping mat" and no room for gear.

So I would recommend the coleman 6 person tent. Might be a little big for 2, but your gonna need the space if you want cots or an air mattress or something like that.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004E4ERHA

u/nootay · 2 pointsr/camping

This Wenzel Klondike tent is considered an 8 person tent, but isnt huge and also has a nice "screened in porch area". Also has an $18 coupon on Amazon right now.

u/unclebillscamping · 1 pointr/CampingGear

This is the first big tent i ever bought and it has great reviews. Buy some seam sealer and water test it before your trip. Coleman 8-Person Red Canyon Tent,204" L x 120" W x 72" H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W7BHJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZZRQCbF1KN986

u/UseUrMind · 2 pointsr/backpacking

This one is the one im considering, being in a similar situation to yourself. The reviews are great, and its ~$50 cheaper than its competitors...

u/thoughtofficer · 1 pointr/CampingandHiking

The mountainsmith has a tent that is very fast to put up and take down. I timed myself for their 4 person variation and I got it up in 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Their 2 person variation goes up much faster, I'm sure.
It's a nice tent too. Bathtub bottom, titanium rods, and plenty of mesh for the summer nights.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith-Morrison-Person-Season-Citron/dp/B00452C2IC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370495156&sr=8-1&keywords=Mountainsmith+3+person

u/Chernoobyl · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I use one of these for car camping, light enough and plenty of room - great quality for the cost too.

https://www.amazon.com/Mountainsmith-Morrison-Person-Season-Citron/dp/B00452C2IC/

u/SqueakyMouse · 2 pointsr/BurningMan

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000001594-Montana-8-Tent/dp/B001TSCF96

This is the tent I'll be using this year. It comes pretty recommended from several BM blogs I read while googling around before the purchase.

u/theone1800 · 1 pointr/ElectricForest

Depending on who you're gonna be sleeping with and whether or not you feel like cuddling with them, a hard and fast rule is whatever the tent says it sleeps on the package, half that number is the ideal.

My Coleman tent made for 4 slept 2 comfortably. Had room for an air mattress and our duffles. Caught it crazy cheap on Amazon by using CamelCamelCamel

u/atetuna · 2 pointsr/camping

When is your trip? These tents go on sale occasionally. I got this six person Coleman cabin for $100, but right now it's selling for $130. If you can wait, I suggest keeping an eye on Slickdeal. Also set up a camelcamelcamel alert on Amazon.

u/Hotsauceeverywhere · 4 pointsr/CampingGear

I can't comment on the MSR but I figured you wouldn't mind someone else's comment about their gear. I use the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx and have been nothing but happy with it. Of course since the top is a mesh you need a very warm bag in the winter, but it's light, freestanding, and has kept me dry in the rain.

Unfortunately, the only vestibule for gear is a small hanging pouch that came with it. But it's actually on sale for about 90 bucks on amazon if you want to check out some other reviews.

(http://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-5024617-Lynx-1-Person/dp/B00BMKD1DU/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1452111816&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A2204488011)

u/vishbar · 2 pointsr/camping

A hammock setup can be REALLY cheap. I use a Grand Trunk Ultralight...it'll run you ~15-20 dollars on amazon.

If you'd rather stay on the ground, how about a Eureka Solitaire?

I've never used one, but the reviews seem solid and the price is right.

u/Raptor01 · 7 pointsr/motocamping

This is a good relatively cheap tent that packs small because of the short pole lengths (short poles are hard to find in a tent): https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Salida-Camping-Backpacking-Tent/dp/B00NFCFO0Q That's the cheapest short-pole tent I was able to find when I was looking.

Any Amazon inflatable sleeping pad will do for Summer camping. For winter camping, if you don't want to freeze, get a good insulated inflatable pad.

Any 'ole pillow.

This stove: https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Ultralight-Portable-Backpacking-Ignition/dp/B00B4FY8YO

A chair like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y2A74L2

The complicated part is the sleeping bag. I spent big bucks on mine because I wanted a zero degree down sleeping bag that packed small but wasn't a mummy bag. For your first kit, just look for something that packs small and is rated for 15 degrees less than what you'll think you'll encounter on your trip.

u/crick2000 · 3 pointsr/CampingGear

This tent weighs around 8 pounds. If you are ok with the weight, then you can go for it. Alps Mountaineering has some really decent and well priced products. If you think you can manage with 3 season tent, then consider the Lynx.- cheaper and lighter.

https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-2-Person-Tent/dp/B008J4AZSQ

u/foolishrobot · 4 pointsr/camping

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J2KDHK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's the one I purchased a few years ago. Still use it today! I had to seal the seam where the gray tarp meets the green material, especially in the corners. The rainfly is 100% waterproof out of the box.

My first time using it, I was caught literally in a flood with some friends. We had monsoon style downpours every day. Didn't seal the thing one bit because I didn't know sealing tents was something you needed to do lol. There was some water puddled up in the corners during the downpours, but I was the only person there to stay dry during the whole trip!

u/tupperwhatever · 6 pointsr/bicycling

[kelty salida 2 tent](Kelty Salida 2 People, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFCFO0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Wa9DybZ8ZZ4D0)

[kelty cosmic 40 bag](Kelty Cosmic 40 Degree Sleeping Bag, Regular, Smoke/Dark Shadow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JQA8VG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Cb9Dyb45TFRWD)

re ipad


on this trip i got a friend visiting who is gonna be renting a bike, so gonna be packing some of his stuff too.

u/burgruss · 2 pointsr/Ultralight

Bryce 2P Two Person Ultralight Tent

I just received this tent as a gift and have loved it. It's a little heavier than a lot of other options but for the price you can't beat it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZ0Q7RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9wIJybFEKNJJV

u/markevens · 2 pointsr/CampingGear

Absolutely it is.

I used ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 ($120) for a few years and loved it. The only issue I had was that the top of the rainfly opening was actually over the floor of the tent. When you have the door and rainfly open, you can stand with your feet in the tent and your body coming out the rainly, but if there was any rain then you ran the risk of water dripping into your tent.

Because of that, I recently got the Big Agnes Happy Hooligan UL2. I found it on sale for $260, but it retails for almost $380.

u/haigins · 2 pointsr/CampingandHiking

All valid points, my wife likes MEC and those were the ones she brought to me. Doing a little more investigation any thoughts on these?

u/HonorRose · 1 pointr/ElectricForest

This is our tent, here, pretty massive, but I did that math and it fits into the allowed space with room to spare. I think you''ll be fine.

u/slainte-mhath · 1 pointr/CampingandHiking

Anyone have experience with these 2 tents, or have any other recommendations? Kelty Salida 2 and ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2

My gf and I (and our little dog) are looking for a 2 person tent under $200 CDN, and less than 5lbs. It's for 3 season camping in Nova Scotia, more like 2 season because the trees don't turn green until midway through May. Just weekend warrior stuff, our longest hike this year will probably be 4 days/3 nights at Cape Chignecto. It's very humid here but we probably won't go out if the forecast shows a lot of rainfall.

Worried with those 2 that we won't all fit, especially the Kelty one. Our dog is pretty small and we sleep on 2 thermarests (or MEC equivalents). We use a piece of Tyvek as a footprint.

u/annjellicle · 1 pointr/Frugal

You could bundle up while you are awake and watching tv (or whatever) but then when you get ready to go to sleep, setup a bivy tent like this or this.

I've slept outside in a tent similar to the second one in 40F weather without having that "cold nose" thing when you wake up. (and the sore throat that comes with it after a while.)

u/Circle_in_a_Spiral · 1 pointr/camping

I have this and like it, especially for the price:

https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lynx-1-Person-Tent/dp/B00BMKD1DU

The vestibule is a pretty roomy space for a pack.

u/daneelo · 3 pointsr/CampingandHiking

This has served me well so far, been on a few backpacking trips with it now, held up well and not too heavy

u/whiskeythief · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

Reminds me of this "tent" I was considering for a while. I decided to go with a bivy instead, mostly for the reasons that LeTiger already mentioned, especially not being able to sit up inside. Also, without a rigid center line I would foresee drooping and water or snow pooling on top creating places for condensation to drip on you or water to seep through the fabric.

u/planification · 1 pointr/hiking

ALPS seems to be having a sale right now. It's really difficult to get a durable, lightweight tent at that price, but sometimes you can luck out and get something on sale farther into the season. According to the manufacturer, that one's about 1.8 kg.

u/Pappy3223 · 1 pointr/bugout

That's a good choice, while I was searching, I also found this one

u/WillowJoe · 0 pointsr/Coachella

You'll be fine with just two people in one spot.
We used this tent last year and it took up the remainder of the space: http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-17-Foot-10-Foot-8-Person-Modified/dp/B000W7BHJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404665454&sr=8-1&keywords=8+person+tent.

You can run your engine but just not for too long. If you look towards the front, nearly all the cars are powering the big party campsites that arrived early for camping.

If you are just charging your cell phones, why not get a large battery pack? http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Lightning-Thunderbolt-Incredible-connectors/dp/B00EHEEFWY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404665544&sr=8-1&keywords=rav+power This thing worked wonders and 2-3 people were able to recharge phones for the whole trip with one. Solar chargers barely charge and are annoying to deal with.

If you want to get more fancy, you can get an inverter. I ran xmas lights in my campsite and speakers. You'll probably have to jump your car at the end of the weekend though. http://www.amazon.com/PowerLine-PowerCup-Mobile-Inverter-90309/dp/B0042X8XQE/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1404665802&sr=1-1&keywords=car+plug