Tent Recommendations?

[Matty]

I like the DAVIS wall tents if you're going to be out for 4+ days. But if you don't have a horse or some method of getting in the back country not worth the weight. The super nice thing is that you can stand up ,have a cot, a nice stove. Etc. the cot alone is in my opinion makes all the difference.   if you don't have a horse. Go with a bigger 2 man or 3 man tent that you can backpack in.  Will be a lot less cramped than a 1 man plus gear.

[mjh]

Kifaru, Snowtrekker,Panther Primatives, Davis, Beckel Tents some to look at if you want a stove inside.....what kind of use are you looking at???pack in on your back???  pack in with animals to carry the heavy stuff???  base camp with car truck 4X4?? lots of options but yea got to know what you want it for....

[Bear Heart]

I use a Kodiak canvas tent. We bought the big one. In the summer it fits our family of four and a mastiff with room to spare. My buddy and I used it for elk this year. Plenty comfy. Sets up in about five minutes.

[Kingsnake]

I have visions of my self on back-country, pack-in elk hunts without another human in sight(despite the fact that I haven't touched a horse since grade school pony rides more than 40 years ago).

I think I will try to extend my seasonal camping adventures with my wife . . .canoe/fishing trips...then see if I can get one of my hut buddies to join me in getting our collective fat a$$es off the cabin sofa and out into the REAL woods for a week.  If it turns out that I just end up doin' a solo gig, then I guess I really don't want all the extra expense/headache of the wall tent.

Thanks, again!

Kingsnake

[gringol]

I would stay away from canvas anything if there is any chance you'll have to pack it.  Also domes or variations on then provide the most space for the weight.  One man tents are light, but really small, should be called one-pygmy tents.  Make sure the rain fly for whatever you get extends all the way to the ground.  I agree that 2 vestibules is best if possible.

[Killdeer]

Once the "holidays" are over, we should brainstorm over some foam targets. I am Imelda Marcos when it comes to shopping for hunting/camping gear.

Killdeer

[Keb]

X2 or the cabelas Alaskan tent, I don't think u will find a bad review on it.

[Keb]

Kodak canvass tents are nice too, simple to setup

[stykbow67]

My 10x10 Outback lodge has served me well for the last few years as a base camp tent, simple set up and very durable with plenty of room for 2 people and gear. For backpack/spike hunting you can't go wrong with a Go-Lite Shangri-La 3,It's a single pole set up similar to the Outback. I have used mine on a few backcountry elk hunts and love it!

Steve

[Al Natural]

Kodiak x 3, price is right all season tents, plenty of ventilation for those warm days.  But not going to pack in w/o horses.

[gnihsifnamk]

I would go with what Daz said. Get a lightweight 2-3 person backpacking tent, it works for car camping and backpacking, great for summer camping with the wife.

I think the best brand of backpacking tents are big agnes. My wife and I have a big agnes seedhouse SL3, we love it. I think it is around 3-5 pounds.

[Mike Vines]

Seekoutside 8 man tipi.  8# by itself, add another 3# 8oz for the titanium wood stove.

 

[Cedar&Flint]

Cabella's Alakanak series are really well made tents. I have the 12x12 and really like it. They are on the heavy side, especially the poles. If you're packing in by mule or horse it will really make your trip more enjoyable. Comfort requirements increase with age. I wouldn't go too spartan, good rest is something you'll need on a back country adventure.

[The Night Stalker]

It just depends on the situation. If I am horse packing, I prefer a little more room. Canvas tents in the backcounty are really nice. If I am hiking in 5-8miles, I had a 4man kifaru with small stove. If your chasing elk and setting up camp each night, I really like the hilleberg.

[mtnwalker]

i switched from a tent to a hammock with a light  weight backpacking tarp over it. super light set up. during our bow season it's pretty mild to hot out and with the elevation here in wnc i don't like to have a lot of weight in the pack.

[ksbowman]

I have the Cabela's XWT (extreme weather tent) and it has been great! Wind, rain, hail it takes it.