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Old 10-08-2002, 23:57   #1
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I need a new tent

I'm sick of my dinky little 2 man dome tent. Time for one I can stand up in. My only requirement is that it has a 6' or more center height. An optional rainfly would be nice too... So, what should I get?
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Old 10-09-2002, 04:50   #2
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The Eureka Equinox will meet your requirements. At 6'3" I can easily stand upright in this tent. While it's specs indicate a 6 person capacity, it will realistically/comfortably accomodate 4 adults and their gear. This is a durable tent with full rainfly. I have been very satisfied with mine.

http://www.thetentstore.com/eureka!_equinox_6_tents.htm
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Old 10-09-2002, 10:08   #3
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Ditto on the Eureks Equinox/Equidome tents.
Also look at LL Beans family tents.
Sierra Designs used to make a large tent called the Mondo Condo.
Check the tents out at Campmor.com and also rei.com.
Good luck and Happy Camping!
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Old 10-09-2002, 10:31   #4
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my favorite tent brands are marmot, north face and mountain hardware. rei brand is also a good light duty tent, but i have questions about their durability if you are camping a lot.

one thing to look for a is a free standing tent design and that uses a hlaf clip half sleeve system. full clip systems aren't always the best because of their sturdiness in high wind and full sleeve designs are a pain to put up.

i use the marmot nutshell for car camping. it's a half clip, half sleeve design. very sturdy. even held out agianst a monsoon. it's a doable backpacking tent at just under 5lbs, but too heavy for my tastes. it might not be as big as you are looking for though. the only thing i replaced on the tent were the stakes that came with it. AZ ground is almost rock hard so the tubular aluminum stakes are necessary.

if you head up to rei in paradise valley they have great people to help you out and their having a sale right now i think.
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Old 10-09-2002, 21:14   #5
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mpol, I like those brands too but the "6' tall being able to stand up in it" criteria rules most of those out!
I have Sierra Designs, Marmot and Mt Hardwear! All good tents.
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Old 10-10-2002, 14:51   #6
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Thanks for the tips!
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Old 10-10-2002, 16:07   #7
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Check out Sierra traders .com to see what they may have.
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Old 10-10-2002, 16:07   #8
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that would be:
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Old 10-10-2002, 17:10   #9
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I slept in a modern style pains indin shelter one night that was magnificent. it was called a "megamid." i would not recommend this if you have alot of bugs because there is no bug net bet it should do alright in most other places.

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catal...tail.cfm/BD102

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Old 11-10-2002, 17:31   #10
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I've got quite a bit of camping experience and have camped monthly with my motorcycle club. This has allowed me to check out many different brands of tents. For a mid priced tent I really like the Eureka! brand. I bought the model pictured below about 7 years ago for a family tent and it has held up exceptionally well. It has 6' 11" of interior height however at 20 pounds it definitely isn't a backpacking tent however I don't think any tents with the specs you want will be light weight. It also has a rainfly that works. I've camped at least 10 times in the rain with this tent and it stayed dry inside.

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Old 11-10-2002, 18:21   #11
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Command Post Tent is one of our most popular Military Tents. Suitable for a variety of uses.

Made from Cotton Canvas Waterproof 450 gms per square meter natural white or olive green. Waterproof and rotproof.

Complete with metal poles, iron pegs and a carrying bag.

Optional inner tent provided with extra inner lining for extreme weather conditions, stove pipe opening in roof optional. Grounsheet to fit tent.

DIMENSIONS
Size 2.8 x 2.8M
Height 2.1 M
Wall Height 1.7 M


http://www.nizamcanvas.com/military.htm
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Old 11-14-2002, 08:28   #12
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This what I have.

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Escort 2 Room 6 person Dome Tent

Product# 0765042

Price $149.99

Two rooms or one big room, the removable divider lets you choose
Shock-corded Durawrap fibreglass poles for quick and easy set-up
Roof and walls made of tough, durable, water repellent UV-Tex 5™
Two giant mesh roof panels for maximum air ventilation
Two side windows and rear window
Includes two gear pockets
Full coverage awning style rainfly
15' x 9' (4.57 x 2.74m) Floor size 6' (1.82m) centre height

Keep in mind that price is Canadian $$, so divide by 1.5 for US$$. I've gone to many a thing with this tent, and it's very water-resistant, but if you're worried about rain you can spray it.
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