I need a tent

[h2co-pilot]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Cabela's = Great service, great products, and I have seen this tent setup, it looks the tents they used when they found out about E.T. but green.

fixed just kidding- kind of.

We have a Dicks too (heheh....."Dicks" ) and we bought a Coleman tent for 99 or less and it was great. You can put two of them side by side- kids and adults. Plus if space between trees in a factor you can move them how you want. But we also have a larger 3 room with a little porch deal on the front of it but I can't remember who makes it. I'll check. But most of them are pretty easy to set up nowadays which is great. Make sure you look for the rain resistant ones.

[BKLYNH2]

Marinehawk's
tent is very impressive.

i've seen it in person.

[fourfourto]

This ones nice. It cost a bit more than your average tent but its sweet,and those pesky animals wont get to you.
I beleve the seller is a forum member.

[ROX]

Wow! Thanks everyone for the replies. All of em before I was even up!

MarineHawk, that's one serious setup. I think I can get by with one a little smaller, but I like the fact that it's really weatherproof. When it decides to rain over here, it can really get bad. I like CP's idea too, of having two you can put together. Sounds like there are a billion choices.

We don't have a "Dicks", but I can go to the local Camping gear outlet and look for a tent. REI is downtown and parking the Hummer on the street could be risky. I could order one from Cabella's. I love that place.

They don't make the old tent's with one big tall pole in the middle anymore, do they?

What about sleeping bags? Or those pad thingys that even out the tree roots so you don't get one on the spine all night.

How do I pick a tent? What should I look for?
I guess something like 10'x10' would work. I always have lots of crap everywhere I go, so I'd need some extra room inside.
Rain Flaps?
A little thing on the front for muddy kids to undress in?
Is there any type of material that is better? UGH! I just want a pretty one that matches the woods. K? Do they have those?

[CO Hummer]

Rox,
Just get a simple 10x10ish tent, made by a good manufacturer like Kelty. You don't need those fancy "3 rooms" crap tents, just something like this which is super easy to set up in 5 minutes:

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8001&catalogId=40000008001& productId=48047331&parent_category_rn=22000147&vca t=OUTLET_SEARCH

[KenP]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Rox,
Just get a simple 10x10ish tent, made by a good manufacturer like Kelty. You don't need those fancy "3 rooms" crap tents, just something like this which is super easy to set up in 5 minutes:

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8001&catalogId=40000008001& productId=48047331&parent_category_rn=22000147&vca t=OUTLET_SEARCH

Agree. We have a 10x9 for us and a 10x8 for the kids. Both came from Dick's and they're easy/quick to set up and take down.

[fourfourto]

I use a 10 X10 dome it sets up easy.
I was thinking of upgrading to roof top(expensive)link in last reply from me or a behind the truck one. link below.
This seasons over so I will get one or the other by next year.


http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Man-SUV-Truck-Party-Tent-Camping-Sleeping-Gear-w-Bag_W0QQitemZ180027169910QQihZ008QQcategoryZ16041Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by H2 Rocks

I like CP's idea too, of having two you can put together.

This makes it even less inexpensive, but:

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

This makes it even less inexpensive, but:

Too complicated. Kids can be sent to sleep in the H2 if required.

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Too complicated. Kids can be sent to sleep in the H2 if required.

My little guy would probably prefer it. And I would probably never need two tents, as we are stopping with our second son--due Dec. 12, but until they are old enough to shoot bears, people, and other threatening varmints themselves, I think they will sleep with me and Mr. Ruger.

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by H2 Rocks

What about sleeping bags? Or those pad thingys that even out the tree roots so you don't get one on the spine all night.

If the tent's big enough, cots are nice. You have the added benefit of being able to store a large volume of things (for me in tubs) under the cot. Then, you have more room in the tent. I put one of those mattress thingies on top of the cot. It's like sleeping in a narrow bed. I have lightwieght goose down bags for backacking where it's cold, but for Hummer camping, I actually prefer the cotton/flannel bags. A decent one is just as warm--it just weighs 15 times as much. They're a lot cheaper too.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

If the tent's big enough, cots are nice. You have the added benefit of being able to store a large volume of things (for me in tubs) under the cot. Then, you have more room in the tent. I put one of those mattress thingies on top of the cot. It's like sleeping in a narrow bed.

LOL. Slow down man. She's talking about car camping, not a trek up Everest! Leave the bags in the H2 and sprawl out in the empy tent.

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

LOL. Slow down man. She's talking about car camping, not a trek up Everest! Leave the bags in the H2 and sprawl out in the empy tent.

Yeah, but where does the beer go?

I agree. I just don't get to camp all that often. So, when I do, I go overboard.

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by H2 Rocks

Wow! Thanks everyone for the replies. All of em before I was even up!

MarineHawk, that's one serious setup. I think I can get by with one a little smaller, but I like the fact that it's really weatherproof. When it decides to rain over here, it can really get bad. I like CP's idea too, of having two you can put together. Sounds like there are a billion choices...That Is a very Nice BEAR Can, and you Sure wouldn't need much else!...Except the HEAD TENT!

We don't have a "Dicks", but I can go to the local Camping gear outlet and look for a tent. REI is downtown and parking the Hummer on the street could be risky. I could order one from Cabella's. I love that place. ..Like the REI, and Cab's!

They don't make the old tent's with one big tall pole in the middle anymore, do they? YEP! Outfitters/ Guide Tents. Killed the BIGGEST Kalie SNAKE I ever seen with a Mil Spec Tent Pole!

What about sleeping bags? Or those pad thingys that even out the tree roots so you don't get one on the spine all night..Two comfy cotts for you two!, and air mats for the kids!---Put that HOT Air to work!
How do I pick a tent? What should I look for? Shock corded poles
I guess something like 10'x10' would work. I always have lots of crap everywhere I go, so I'd need some extra room inside. Two 10 X 10---One for the younguns, one for the Grumps, And get the smaller, Shower/Head tent
Rain Flaps?---MUST have the rain flaps
A little thing on the front for muddy kids to undress in?
Is there any type of material that is better? UGH! I just want a pretty one that matches the woods. K? Do they have those?

[dochummer]

We just picked up a couple of costco - coleman sleeping bags..they're about $30 bucks each. rated to 25 degrees. The coleman air mattress are pretty good also. Go one last month on clearance at Target for $25 bucks...

[ROX]

Found one!



Think it'll fit in the Hummer? It's complete with a Maseur and Minibar.