tent advice

[Killdeer]

John, I have an EZ-Up and it leaks like it's paid by the drop. I have sprayed it with Camp-Dry three or four times, and still end up putting a tarp over it. What's the secret?

Oh, family camping? How old are the kids?
I just got a Eureka Sunrise for summer shoots. It is good up until the snows hit. Structurally, it can't support a whole lot of weight. It is easy to set up and has a lot of room. Only one door, though. I got some 10 mil poly from Home depot and cut a footprint from that.

 

It rained like crazy at ATAR last year, and I got a small dribble at one corner. I had not sealed the seams. I sprayed Camp-Dry on the outside of the seam the next morning, and that was that, no more weeping. Plenty of ventilation with all those windows.

The tent cost me 2 bills after the thirty-dollar rebate from Eureka.

Killdeer

[hill boy]

Check out the Kodiak flex bow by cabelas.They are the real deal.Kinda of depends also how much you want to spend.Whip has tents also and is a sponser.Might want to browse his website. Good luck

[Bjorn]

This is a Soul Pad; as long as the vehicle is not too far it is a great option.

 

Mine is 13 ft diameter and provides ample room for hunters and gear.
Really easy erection too.  

[lpcjon2]

I have a 6-man Alpine,A 4-Northwest Territory Sierra for the kids(goes up in 10 min) and I just got a Colemans E-tech.For summer family fun I would get a tent thats easy set up and roomy.You don't want to spend all day putting a tent up and boring the kids to death.  

[Tater]

It all comes down to specific tents for specific purposes. If you have the room, and weight is not a huge concern, wall tents are by far the most comfortable, over the last 20+ years hunting and camping in the mountains I have used everything from a bivy sack to a wall tent and for my money (if it is practical) I'm going with the wall tent, comfortable and after 2 weeks it doesn't seem claustrofobic(sp)wood stove for heat and room to walk around not hunched over all the time. I know alot of people don't spend 2 weeks in camp, but this is where the wall tent shines camp comfortable, sleep comfortable and hunt harder!

[troutms]

Cabela's Alaskan Guide tent. I have the 4 person, but I would suggest the 8 person for you.

[Drumstick63]

I have spent many nights camping in Northface and Mountain Hardware tents and must say that they are great tents!  However, if you are car-camping where weight isn't a big factor, there are other good options.  

Last fall I purchased a Springbar Traveler 5 (springbar.com) for more room and the ability to stand-up and get dressed.  Let me say that I am really satisfied!  Springbar Tents are made in the good old USA (Utah) and have been manufactured since the 1960s.  My Traveler 5 is made from canvas and the construction is top-notch.  It is very easy to setup (can be done solo) and withstands heavy rain and high winds very well.  I also purchased a Deluxe Portico Awning as well as a Screen Enclosure to add a little more versatility depending on weather conditions.
 
The Kodiak Flex Bow sold at Cabelas uses the SpringBar design and is less expensive as it is produced overseas.  I am sure it is a fine tent but I like my USA-made SpringBar!    

[azhunter]

Cabela's Alaskan guide 8 person tent.  Have had one for years and it will withstand extremely high winds and torrential rain.  You will have it for many years to come.