randy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 been doing research on this site and Advrider. found a couple suggestitons but the tents I liked were older models and not sold. Ideally three person tent, say around 49sq ft, with around 56" inside height is what I am looking for. will be camping at race tracks. would ideally like freestanding. will be using air mattress sleeping bag, and have very small portable air conditioner for hot summer nights. current top of the list is this item, but little bigger foot print than I would like. Sierra Designs Yahi 4 Tent Link to comment
JR356 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Look at rei.com/outlet,steepandcheap.com and sierratradingpost.com all carry new closeouts,non current year or color items at significant discounts. JR356 Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I bought my tent from sierratradingpost.com for about 1/2 the cost of what it should have been. Even if you are just researching, they tend to have very well written customer reviews for most of their products. Link to comment
randy Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 yes I am looking there and campmore Link to comment
Mike Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 The REI Habitat 4 is worth a look. Maybe a little bigger than what you're looking for, though. Link to comment
Selden Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 The REI near me just had one of their Members Only Scratch and Dent sales, which are an excellent way to pick up good gear for cheap. Each store has its sale at on a different date, so perhaps one of the others has a sale coming up soon. Although it doesn't apply to Scratch and Dent purchases, REI-branded gear comes with what amounts to a lifetime warranty; if something fails, bring it back, and they'll replace it. I had a zipper fail on a jacket that was at least 5 years old, and they told me to go over to a rack and pick out a new one. I didn't like anything available at the time, so they said they would replace the zipper if I was willing to wait a few days for the work to be done. Keep your sales receipts. Link to comment
randy Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 yep REI right by my house, and my wife is a member. plan on going by there this week. maybe stop in on way home. Link to comment
randy Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 correct, was looking at REI Habitat 4. ideally something about 80% of that size, but might end up with something like that. it is for camping at track days. and I go to track days with diesel 2500 ram truck, so it might be able to handle the extra weight :-) Link to comment
Mike Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 correct, was looking at REI Habitat 4. ideally something about 80% of that size, but might end up with something like that. it is for camping at track days. and I go to track days with diesel 2500 ram truck, so it might be able to handle the extra weight :-) Should be able to haul it! I've got a Half Dome 2 for moto camping. It's a good value for the quality you get There's a Half Dome 4, but it looks like you'd have to give up the height you'd like. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 When we sold the toy hauler in 2004, we still had some stateside time left and off-road trips to go on so we bought a Wal-mart tent. We have used the crap outta that tent ever since and not so much as a fray in anything. It is a two room tent, I don't know the square footage, but it's decently big, and one can stand up in it. Say what you will, but sometimes, cheap gear really does last. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 if you decide on anything at Sierratradingpost, here is a coupon code for 25% off ALDEALSWOOT2 Link to comment
randy Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 thanks for the coupon I just bought this bag, comes in tall size, REI sales person said it will be perfect for my intended use. and it is on sale today http://www.rei.com/product/780211/the-north-face-allegheny-40-sleeping-bag Link to comment
pbharvey Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 When we sold the toy hauler in 2004, we still had some stateside time left and off-road trips to go on so we bought a Wal-mart tent. We have used the crap outta that tent ever since and not so much as a fray in anything. It is a two room tent, I don't know the square footage, but it's decently big, and one can stand up in it. Say what you will, but sometimes, cheap gear really does last. +1. I've had very good tents and very cheap tents. They all leak if it rains hard enough and they all melt if you fling a flaming marshmallow onto it. For non-critical weekend camping go get a big cheap tent and then get a new one in a few years if you need to. Link to comment
Mike Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 +1. I've had very good tents and very cheap tents. They all leak if it rains hard enough.... A while back I had four-season tent by North Face that was absolutely waterproof. I was in snowstorms and all-day downpours in that thing and not a drop of moisture got through. Of course, I can't think of many worse places to pass a rainy day than zipped inside a two-man tent. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 When we sold the toy hauler in 2004, we still had some stateside time left and off-road trips to go on so we bought a Wal-mart tent. We have used the crap outta that tent ever since and not so much as a fray in anything. It is a two room tent, I don't know the square footage, but it's decently big, and one can stand up in it. Say what you will, but sometimes, cheap gear really does last. +1. I've had very good tents and very cheap tents. They all leak if it rains hard enough and they all melt if you fling a flaming marshmallow onto it. For non-critical weekend camping go get a big cheap tent and then get a new one in a few years if you need to. I dunno, we've been in some nasty downpours and have stayed completely dry in that tent. BTW, we still have that cheapo tent and still use it. Link to comment
pbharvey Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 For me, the best part about a cheap tent is it removes the anxiety from the camping trip. I'm not all wigged out about a rock tearing through the floor or an ember hitting it or whatever. I don't worry about mice or moths or mildew or dry-rotting when I store it. Link to comment
Gregori Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (...) Of course, I can't think of many worse places to pass a rainy day than zipped inside a two-man tent. How about out in the rain without a tent? Link to comment
Huzband Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I know from another thread that you're planning on camping at Jennings. Whilst I don't have a recommendation on tents, I can tell you this. It gets damned COLD out there. Be sure you have a sleeping bag rated to at least 30f unless it's past March. And if your bag has vents, be sure they're closed. DAMHIK. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 A silk liner adds warmth w/out much bulk. We carry two when camping along w/a couple microfleece throws . There are a bunch of things you can do to up the warmth rating. We went 40 degree zip together Xlong bags and have room to carry the extras in cold weather (on the bike) as we like to be comfortable. (inflatable air matresses/pillows etc.) If using the truck we use our big tent which I can sortalmost stand up in at the center pole. Link to comment
Mike Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (...) Of course, I can't think of many worse places to pass a rainy day than zipped inside a two-man tent. How about out in the rain without a tent? A good point! Link to comment
randy Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 interesting, as I am very torn between small ceramic heater or not. of course there always the chance of fire, but a fire could come from a nearby night fire spark. On the other hand I just got the 40+ bag, and I have very nice mid weight long johns, so I am thinking why take the chance. I am tempted to just get a good pop up tent, put it over the back of my truck bed and just sleep off the ground in the truck bed. about as low cost as you can get. then use the pop up to sit under during the day. For this first event I may just try that. Link to comment
HoMa506 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Have you looked at or heard of Coleman's Instant Tents (http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/subcategory.asp?CategoryID=11020) that have a 1 minute put up and take down time? The Instant 6 is 10'x9' and 71" high. The Instant 8 is 14'x8' and 76" high. You can also go to You Tube, type in Coleman Instant Tent and see if this is something for you. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Randy, Seent tents on trucks? there are others like this. Link to comment
randy Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 yes a truck bed tent is being looked at. Many options Link to comment
Fightingpiper Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The REI Habitat 4 is worth a look. Maybe a little bigger than what you're looking for, though. I have an older model Hobitat 4 that I really like. The newer models rain fly look to have better coverage than mine but I have never gotten wet yet although I haven't been in a heavy wind storm. I am a big guy a love the fact that I can stand up and get dressed in the morning plus I have a dry "porch" that I can lounge under on the rainy days. Link to comment
randy Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 thanks for the real world feed back, that is great. heading to rei this saturday Link to comment
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