Tent advice

SteveDallas · 06-27-2005, 07:29 PM

So, I've decided to take the plunge and go camping. Even with the munchkins. It was a combination of being out at Forks on Saturday and then today being up for a retreat at a place in Buck County where my boss has a year-round lot for his camper.

The problem is, we need a tent. (Or a second tent--my old one is a 2-person one. But a big family size one seems a better bet.) Any brands/models/etc. to avoid? I've found a 13 x 13 ft. 3-room Coleman model for $100 (seems to be last year's model I think). There are about 2 dozen customer comments, and 3 of those complained that it leaked in the rain, the others all loved it (including leak-proof-ness). So that's my current leader--I don't want to go much above that price-wise, though I will a little if I'm convinced it's for a good cause. This is going to be mini-van loaded, civilized campground style camping, so weight is no object.

06-27-2005, 07:29 PM	#1
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Tent advice So, I've decided to take the plunge and go camping. Even with the munchkins. It was a combination of being out at Forks on Saturday and then today being up for a retreat at a place in Buck County where my boss has a year-round lot for his camper. The problem is, we need a tent. (Or a second tent--my old one is a 2-person one. But a big family size one seems a better bet.) Any brands/models/etc. to avoid? I've found a 13 x 13 ft. 3-room Coleman model for $100 (seems to be last year's model I think). There are about 2 dozen customer comments, and 3 of those complained that it leaked in the rain, the others all loved it (including leak-proof-ness). So that's my current leader--I don't want to go much above that price-wise, though I will a little if I'm convinced it's for a good cause. This is going to be mini-van loaded, civilized campground style camping, so weight is no object.

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