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Q: What is the best tent when camping with kids?!?
My husband and I are going camping in August and we trying to find a good tent. We want a dome tent for 6-8 people. It is actually going to be just my hubby, my 9 month old and myself, but I want the extra room (which our old 4 person tent doesn’t have). Does anyone have any suggestions? We’re wanting to spend between $100-$200. Thanks!

A: short, but simple answer. you can EASILY find Copeman (or Coleman i think rather) brand tents for ridiculously cheap and they’re HUGE. take a look over there first. you’ll be surprised. and most of them are under $100 too!

Q: Where can i buy a good dome tent in los angeles for camping?
phone number of the store would be helpful

A: Bass Pro Shops- Cabelas- Walmart- Big 5 pick a store any store

Q: Condensation in a small camping tent?
We recently had our first night of camping in our new, cheap, 2 person, freestanding, dome tent. It has one of those little flys that just covers the top and comes a little down the sides. We spent all night in an inner rainshower of condensation, dripping down the sides and from the top. The night was mild and clear – a little chilly and there was dew in the morning covering the ground and car. What is the best way of either preventing this condensation or protecting ourselves from the drips. Thank you

A: Judging by how you described the fly , I’ m guessing that your tent is made primarily with coated fabric and as you have discovered coated fabrics do not allow a tent to breathe.
Enthusiastic physical activity in a tent w/ coated fabric walls will also significantly increase the humidity levels inside the tent.
I would return the tent to where I bought it and get one with a full coverage fly and mesh panels in the walls.
Good luck

Q: Any advice on a cheap, durable camping tent?
Im looking for a small dome tent, not more than 2 or 3 people max and was wondering if anyone had any good experiences with a tent like this that is under 100$ and if anyone can tell me why they like it. it is just important that it is WATER/WEATHERPROOF. i hate the rain…i just want to be able to chill out in the woods by myself and have a tent for me, my gear, and no water.

A: Avoid WalMart and Sears — their products are not well engineered and tend to have seam leakage issues, pole breakage and condensation problems. Most of your dampness problems in camping come not from rain leaking in but your body and breath moisture not getting out. You need a tent with good ventilating design and a well made rain fly that won’t touch the inner tent wall and can protect the open screens from blowing rain so you can leave them open for air flow.

Look at http://www.campmor.com
Their on-line catalog has dozens of good tents and they always have close-outs and special deals. I know there are a several models that would meet your requirements under $100. They have good comparision charts with dimensions, weights and other specs. They give great customer service and will ship quickly. All they stock are brand names that will provide warrantees and support, if for example, you lost a pole or needed a new rain fly.

If you plan to camp in the rain, look for a tent with a lot of ventilation, a fly with good overhang and with a large outside vestibule to stash gear. Less costly tents tend not to have seam sealer added so order a tube of seam seal, set up your tent when you get it and run a line of the sealer over all the exposed seams. It’s kind of tedious but it helps a lot in the end. Choose a lighter or brighter color (avoid blue and dark green). Those new battery operated LED lights are great for inside the tent — I got a disc shaped one with 12 bulbs that hangs up under the ceiling of my tent and makes it really easy to read or play cards during a storm. Another thing that helps keep condensation down in humid weather is a small battery operated fan you run at night to suck air out near the base of the door. Adding a lightweight nylon tarp with grommets and some nylon cord to your gear will help too — you can rig a canopy over your site between trees to add protection to your tent and to give you a place to sit out during the day if it showers. Two or three people (or even just yourself) trapped inside a tent during a few days of heavy rain is a recipe for mental health breakdowns :-)

Q: has anyone used a Magellan Yukon dome tent, and is it any good? I do not want to be wet when camping.?

A: I have not used the Yukon personally, but from what I know and have heard, Magellan tents are high quality products.

I’d buy any Magellan tent without a second’s hesitation.

A coat of Camp Dry never hurts either!

Q: would like to hear pro and cons of camping tents, dome vs. pop-ups tents not travel trailer.?
up tents, not travel trailer.

A: I have used all kinds of tents in my lifetime, dome tents have the quickest set up, but they do not do well in the wind. I have owned a pop up trailer, its a tent on wheels, you get the benefit of a sink, a/c, table, etc… but it is still canvas and you face the same issues with the elements like wet canvas, heat during the summer, the a/c wont do much in temps above 90. What you go with kinda depends on how often you go, we go once a month at least, we took the plunge and upgraded. As far as tents go, I liked the dome we had, I had to put extra tie downs on it when the wind was gonna be up, set up is easy on a dome and they are lightweigt and easy to carry. If you are considering pop up, check it very thouroughly, maybe even ask to try it out for a weekend.

Q: what would you say i need to go camping for a week? (tent)?
we,ve decided we wouldnt mind going camping in the summer but have no equipment at all. i know i need a tent but that is it! do you need a groundcover or do these dome tents have one.

A: Most small dome tents have a built-in groundsheet these days. Get one of these if you can.
Make sure that it has a flysheet too. This may not seem important but it makes a huge difference to the warmth of the tent and is especially good it it’s raining.
Take spare tent pegs.

You will need, as a minimum:

Roll up Camping mattress. This is a thin (about 2cm) foam sheet that goes on the floor under your sleeping bag.
Good quality sleeping bag(s) and blanket (because it gets cold, even in summer); inflatable pillow(s).

Canvas or similar bag to put your wet and soiled clothes and underwear in. You’ll need this even if you don’t use the camp site laundry.
Clothes line to hang out wet clothing on. There’s not much worse in a tent than the smell of wet/dirty/mouldy clothing.
A stick to string the clothes line up to (outside the tent because you don’t want them dripping inside).
Changes of clothing, especially underware, socks and shirts.
At least 2 towels each as well as your personal toiletries.

Avoid strong perfumes/deodorants etc. You may think that they make you smell nice, but in a confined and relatively poorly ventiated place like a tent the aroma can soon become sickening.. The best solution for body odour is to wash properly and frequently, not to disguise it with artificial whiff. This goes equally for men and women.

Cutlery and plastic (or similar) crockery set.
Plastic tumblers; tin opener, corkscrew and bottle opener.
A couple of boxes of tissues.

As well as equipment such as a camping stove, pans etc. You should also take emergency rations because it’s almost certain that you’ll be hungry or thirsty at a time when you can’t cook a proper meal or make a cup of tea. Carry some biscuits and a packet of cakes and some individal size bottles of SOFT drinks (save the alchohol for when you don’t NEED to drink).

Fluorescent lantern to illuminate the tent and, if possible, something to hook it to the roof (if it has a lamp hanger or ridge pole).
Personal Lights. These may be either torches or the increasingly fashionable “head lights”.
Spare batteries.

Books or magazines. Even if you’re not a book reader you will appreciate it when you can’t go out and you’re tired but not ready to sleep.
If you have a radio or MP3 player then remember your headphones – your fellow campers may not like your choice of listening.

Money belts. Never leave your valuables inside your tent when you’re out, but also be aware of theives when you’re asleep. Put them under your pillows when asleep.

Find yourself your nearst branch of Milletts. They will advise you and provide you with everything that you need. It is likely that you could individual items cheaper elsewhere but if you can do it all in one shop then at least you’ll know that you’re well provided. Also shopping-around is not always good value overall especially considering the price of petrol and your self-confessed lack of knowlege.

Good luck and enjoy.

Q: Looking for specific camping tent. Does it still exist or something similiar?
20 years ago I bought an inexpensive 6×6 dome tent that I could pitch in a rain storm in less than a minute. The key to it was the pole design. At the end of the poles there were round plastic balls, so you could just throw down the tent, unzip the entrance just enough to slide the poles in and they would go to the corners. Jump in and move the two poles up and then there was a string located inside the center of the roof which you would tie the two poles together. I’ve looked all over the Internet using search words like interior poles, but with no luck. Not sure if they still make them but hoping someone might know of one similar. Thank you very much to anyone who can help.

A: the tent your talking about has been descontinued for many years,,,,they changed over to the poles being on the outside….It was a neat idea though..!!!!

Q: What kind of heater is best for use in a tent?
I’m looking at getting a camping heater for a 3 man dome tent. I’ve looked at parabolic heaters and catalytic heaters and I’m not sure which kind would be best. I’m most worried about carbon monoxide and ventilation. What would be the best kind to get? Is it possible to get a solar powered heater?

A: Best way to stay warm in a tent? Wear a T shirt and a long sleeved top on top. At night wear a tshirt to bed, and if its really cold, a hat (sounds odd but that the part of you not in the sleeping bag and where the heat loss will be.

You can get warm sleeping bags cheaply now if you dont mind the bulk (which I guess not since you are asking about heaters), and have a camping mat under your sleeping bag.

They are the simplest ways and also the safest.

Oh, and when you need to go to the toilet, you are allread wrapped up nice and warm

Q: Is this a good tent for camping?
Wenzel Sycamore 6-7 Person Tent
http://www.scheelssports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10101&productId=41918&categoryId=24752
http://www.packncamp.com/site/498873/product/10619
Has anyone had any experience with this tent?
How does it hold up? and also, what are the dimensions of the smaller rooms? Would I be able to fit a queen sized airbed in one of them?

How about this tent? http://www.target.com/Coleman-Family-Dome-Tent/dp/B0006U9PB4/ref=sc_ri_3?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=1KRANA7WBVV0SN6KYJQ5&pf_rd_p=465348991&pf_rd_i=B000W4O8JI&pf_rd_s=bottom-11&pf_rd_m=A1VC38T7YXB528&pf_rd_t=201 Coleman Family Dome Tent

We want one big tent, not several smaller tents.

A: The first one gives dimensions and 10 by 18 should be plenty of room for your mattress. They are both decent tents but not top of the line. Coleman products have always been reputable. It is also plenty large for a mattress. One is square and one is more rectangular, so that might be the biggest thing to consider for sleeping arrangements.

Q: What kind of tent is better?
Me and my friend are planning to go camping, travelling for about a month, and wondering what kind of tent is the best? A dome tent, or some other shape?

A: A 2-person or 3-person dome tent is the way to go. I’ve travelled cross-country several times and this is what I use.

Buy a tent that has a full size rain fly and taped seams. (Many department store brands don’t have this, so you will most likely need to go to a store that carries backpacking tents.)

Eureka! makes some very good tents in the $90-$125 dollar range that would meet your needs. (I have two Eureka! tents.) You will find some similar tents made by Eastern Mountain Sports and Kelty for about $130.

The North Face, Big Agnes, Mountain Hardwear, Sierra Designs, and Go Lite make similar sized tents, but they cost more due to the fact they are made with lighter weight materials. Unless you are planning to do a lot of backpacking, you may not need to buy one this expensive.

Also, a self-supporting dome tent is great to use on just about any terrain. Several times I’ve ened up camping where the ground was too hard or too rocky to drive a tent stake in the ground. With a dome tent, I didn’t need to use the stakes…I just piled more gear in my tent so the thing wouldn’t blow away.

Also, some dome tents are just a screen house and let you sleep without the fly. This is great especially on nights when it is hot and won’t rain.

Q: i have recently brought a tent ( dome ) but its single skin, what is the differents between single and double,?
skinned tents, please advise. is there any expert camper out there that can give me some some good advise. this is my second question on camping sorry.
cheers beech for that, will it collect alot then.

A: I dont know about skinned…is the tent made out of deer hide or something, i`m j/k. There are double walled and single walled tents. The 2nd “wall” on a double wall is called the Fly its what keeps the rain off the actual tent. A single walled tent doesnt have a fly because the tent itself if waterproof. There are pros and cons to each. Single wall tents are usually much lighter but condensation can build up real quick inside, causing you and your gear to get wet. Double walled tents tend to be heavier but the fly allows the tent material (that is not water proof and sometimes is just a fine mesh) to breath much better, thus it eliminates or at least cuts down on condensation. I`ve owned both and prefer the double walled to a single wall because there was just way too much condensation in the single walled tent. I now sleep in a Hennessy Hammock, its lighter than both no need to find level ground or worry about roots rocks sticks etc.

Try it out, you may like the single walled tent but if you find the inside is collecting too much condensation for your liking just return it. (You probably should have asked the question before you bought the tent)

I dont know the make and model of your tent, so I dont know. I found that its better to pitch it in the shade so it doesnt heat up and if there are vents on the doors or any windows try and leave them open a bit to get some air circulating

Q: Where Can I Get A Tent Pole?
I have a Highlander dome tent but one of the pole snapped and I need a new one, I have gone to my local army and navy stores (where I got it). My camping shop, another camping shop but nowhere have them, they need to bend. Anyone nowhere I can get one.

At the moment I am having to use the exterior cover and am hanging it from a tree, not the best idea but it is comfortable.

Anyone no where I can get bendy tent poles for a highlander tent in England?

A: Lots of camping shops will sell them. Think I saw some in outdoormegastore. You might have to buy a pole longer than you need and cut it down. Attaching the elastics inside is a bit fiddly but possible.

Measure the inside dimensions of the poles and give outdoor shops a phone – there are loads of online stores and these might have them (look under ’spares’)

try also http://www.blacks.co.uk/category/camping/camping-accessories/tent-accessories.html

Hope that helps

Q: 17 yr old camping birthday party ideas?
I am turning 17 and would like to have my birthday party be a camping party. I would like fun ideas for games,,music, food, decorations, tents, sleeping bags, fires, etc. You name it, i want an idea for it. We’re camping in my backyard though. I dont want any more than like 5 girls & 5 guys to spend the night and i have a two room dome tent on hand.

A: According to Google, it’s somewhat of a gray area, but I’d be happy to do more research if you want to message me. I spent about 10 minutes looking around but it’s not an easy answer. Again, feel free to message me and I hope you are successful in what you are looking for.

Q: Does anyone know where I can find those food domes/tents for a cheap price for camping?
They are like little screened domes to cover food to keep bugs out.

A: here you go

http://www.rei.com/product/678285

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