Quick and easy tents
Submitted: Sunday, Aug 26, 2001 at 00:00
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Nigel
We have a camper trailer that serves us
well, but would like to get a tent for times when we can't take the trailer. We want something that is very quick to erect and doesn't take up much room in the car. It doesn't have to be spacious as it would only be for overnight stops. What are peoples experiences with dome or other quick setup tents?
Reply By: Mike - Monday, Aug 27, 2001 at 00:00
Monday, Aug 27, 2001 at 00:00
Nigel, domes are quick & easy, but are not good in high winds as they tend to flatten out. Geodetic domes overcome this problem to a large extent with extra cross poles. I have used both a lot and am very happy with my current geodome.(By OZ TENTS) There is a huge difference also in quality of tents on the market. They all look great in the tent showroom, but you don't know their quality 'till you are out there! Also you don't need to buy the dearest to get a good tent, but beware of the real cheapy. We now also have a camper trailer for our big treck next year, but will carry our dome for our Simpson crossing, (don't tow trailers across
the desert.)
Happy
trails, Mike.
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Reply By: Steve - Wednesday, Aug 29, 2001 at 00:00
Wednesday, Aug 29, 2001 at 00:00
We have a small dome tent and a Freedom family wagon touring tent. Dome tent cost $60 had lasted
well, stays dry, is small when packed and lightweight. Freedom tent is quite large when packed but fits under a rear shelf
well, is quick (very quick) to erect, takes slightly longer to pack up, stays bone dry, is tall enough to stand up in, will not blow over, is expensive. I take the dome tent usually when I'm on my own and going for just 1 night and take the tourer for longer stays. I love the touring tent, but the dome has served us very
well for many years.
Steve
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