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One Half
04-09-2011, 19:46
So here goes. I have asked this before but I know how much you guys like to give your opinions and I tried searching and I can't locate the info I am looking for.
Here's the deal: 1 hiker 6"3" 200 lbs (husband), 1 hiker 5"3" 130 lbs (me) and our 13 year old son 5'6" and probably only 80 lbs.
We need a tent that all 3 of us can sleep in but isnt too heavy if only 2 of us are going. obviously we will have gear and crap too. some of it will be outside, some in the tent with us. who knows what will be where?
I am willing to pay extra for lightweight but dont want to necessarily pay extra to save an ounce.
We like wide floors and cant have the husband hitting the endwall.
Thanks guys.
Check out the Tarp Tent Rainshadow should fit very well. http://tarptent.com
Feral Bill
04-09-2011, 21:26
Check out the Tarp Tent Rainshadow should fit very well. http://tarptent.com
Maybe there's a misprint on their website, but 30 square feet barely fits 2, let alone three.
sorry - not so great an idea to put 3 in 1 -here 's n idea - get kid his own tent - you guys get a hubba-hubba - get him a single hubba
Camping Dave
04-10-2011, 09:26
So here goes. I have asked this before but I know how much you guys like to give your opinions ...
My opinion is that you should hop on down to your local REI, EMS, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Cabelas Superstore, SuperBoxMart, etc ... look around and form your own opinion.
Maybe there's a misprint on their website, but 30 square feet barely fits 2, let alone three.
Bill the Rainshadow 2 is listed at 42-50sq. ft. and shows 3 bags and pads in the pic. At 78" wide and the listed size of the hikers, it should do them well, IMHO, and the price and weight aren't too bad either, sure worth a look.
Chubbs4U
04-10-2011, 13:48
http://www.steepandcheap.com/?cmp_id=ODAL_RSS5001&%3bmv_pc=r205&%3bcmp_sku=CKT0053
act quick or try and catch it later.
mommayorkie
04-10-2011, 16:01
You might try campingsupplyoutlet.net....Eureka! Closeouts Scenic Pass Series 3XT weighs only about 7 lbs and Eureka tents are know for great quality....hope that helps...
One Half
04-10-2011, 17:35
Thanks guys. The boys are bailing on me so I went out and bought a 1 person UL by Big Agnes today. If they decide to join me later in the season we will buy a second tent for hubby and me and I'll let the teen use my single.
TIDE-HSV
04-10-2011, 18:42
Thanks guys. The boys are bailing on me so I went out and bought a 1 person UL by Big Agnes today. If they decide to join me later in the season we will buy a second tent for hubby and me and I'll let the teen use my single.
Good stroke. Keep on hiking...
Sierra Echo
04-10-2011, 18:52
What 13 yr old boy only weighs 80 lbs???
One Half
04-10-2011, 18:55
What 13 yr old boy only weighs 80 lbs???
He's a stick.
Feral Bill
04-10-2011, 22:29
Bill the Rainshadow 2 is listed at 42-50sq. ft. and shows 3 bags and pads in the pic. At 78" wide and the listed size of the hikers, it should do them well, IMHO, and the price and weight aren't too bad either, sure worth a look.
I'm glad that was a misprint on the floor area. Looks nice.
jbsbestfan
04-11-2011, 08:35
Which BA tent did you get?