Tent for Backpacking
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Refrigerator
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How much do you want to spend? Will you use this tent often on Backpacking trips?
If you want a good tent buy a Name brand tent like Big Agnes, Mountain Hardware, North Face, Eureka. MSR and the list goes on.
Check out Campmor.com, MountainGear.com, Backcountry.com, REI.
Go down to the local outfitter store and talk to them. Weight has a factor in it as well.
Rain proof..... I own 4 different single wall tents and all will shed condensation inside. Every double wall tent I own has never had a problem with inside condensation.
I use Mountain Hardwear skyledge series tents as well as Hilleberg and North Face. Sierra Designs has some excellent tents too.
Go over the Backpacker.com web site magazine and surf for GEAR and tents...they have good information there.
I use the wisdom that if a seam rips in the wilderness, that could spell disaster so I buy only quality tents with quality stitching and fabrics.
I trust my tents to weather anything below a hurricane.
If you want a good tent buy a Name brand tent like Big Agnes, Mountain Hardware, North Face, Eureka. MSR and the list goes on.
Check out Campmor.com, MountainGear.com, Backcountry.com, REI.
Go down to the local outfitter store and talk to them. Weight has a factor in it as well.
Rain proof..... I own 4 different single wall tents and all will shed condensation inside. Every double wall tent I own has never had a problem with inside condensation.
I use Mountain Hardwear skyledge series tents as well as Hilleberg and North Face. Sierra Designs has some excellent tents too.
Go over the Backpacker.com web site magazine and surf for GEAR and tents...they have good information there.
I use the wisdom that if a seam rips in the wilderness, that could spell disaster so I buy only quality tents with quality stitching and fabrics.
I trust my tents to weather anything below a hurricane.
I have this tent:
Coleman - Kraz X Tent -
It packs up pretty small and weighs 3 pounds. I've taken it out in light rain and when there was a good breeze and not had any problem. I haven't tested it in torrential rain or high winds, so I'm not sure how it performs in really harsh conditions.
But so far, there's been no problem. It's also pretty affordable.
Look around and read reviews. I'm sure you'll find a tent that's good for you. Just stay away from brands you've never heard of, since there's no telling how good of a tent they make.
Coleman - Kraz X Tent -
It packs up pretty small and weighs 3 pounds. I've taken it out in light rain and when there was a good breeze and not had any problem. I haven't tested it in torrential rain or high winds, so I'm not sure how it performs in really harsh conditions.
But so far, there's been no problem. It's also pretty affordable.
Look around and read reviews. I'm sure you'll find a tent that's good for you. Just stay away from brands you've never heard of, since there's no telling how good of a tent they make.
IndianaHiker
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Looks very close to my tent http://Coleman Inyo2
Great tent just has keep me dry for 5 years. Only issues is that it packs to big and weighs to much. However with the Kraz it is a lighter.
Great tent just has keep me dry for 5 years. Only issues is that it packs to big and weighs to much. However with the Kraz it is a lighter.
IDIGbigfoot
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I bought a Kelty Crestone 2 when I was camping in Montana.Have used it back home in Western Washington and it has held up in some good down down pours here,I like it.Good luck;}
sh4d0wm4573ri7
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I have some tents but now prefer my tarp setup almost always now:
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Refrigerator
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Had this now for 6 years and have buit 7 really nice systems.....
ICEBOX - Igloo, winter camping tool, Grand Shelters
ICEBOX - Igloo, winter camping tool, Grand Shelters
tacomazach
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I use a kelty stick1. It's a one man tent that is just under 2lbs. I've had it for about 3 years now. It has been through many rain storms and never even thought about leaking. I've tried to find another because I love it so much, but I can't seem to find another anywhere.