WANTED WALL TENT

[Ivan Henry aka Moose]

PIP will be the wife and I first encampment (can't wait) We are amassing a good amount of household items, just looking for the most important part - a tent. I would really like a wall tent, but would consider a good deal on a wedge if it's big (I'm 6'3").

Help is appreciated.

[theM.A.dDogge]

heard these are pretty good...and price seems reasonable...tho havnt tried em meself....and they doo make em tall!!

http://www.redhawk-trading.com/

but then again...it is Keywest...could just show up and tell someone to scootch over....!?!?!...wouldnt have been the first time....and in the morning there are always several people found just sleepin on the beach

...with the Beach...tehetehe....

Edited June 16, 2009 by M.A.d'Dogge

[Dutchman]

hey mate,

grace and i have a 8x8x7 wall tent and it barely works for us. of course you have to take into account the bed, the mattress, carpets, vanity, sea chests, air conditioner... aw heck, nevermind.

the tent fills up fast so if you can swing it, buy one a little larger than you think you may need so you don't have to upgrade later.

[theM.A.dDogge]

wot are ya talkin about Dutchie.....

ive had this one for years now...and perfer it over my wall tent....the lean too drops down to a wedge for nasty weather.....

[Dutchman]

mad dogge, how can i say this without getting into trouble.......you've seen our tent and what gets packed into it. I'm simply saying things tend to multiply and spread out sometimes.

[callenish gunner]

Redhawk tents are excellent tents these are other sources that makes a good tent

Falls Creek

&Yakima Tent

Edited June 16, 2009 by callenish gunner

[Ivan Henry aka Moose]

Thanks everyone!

[Sjöröveren]

Red Bess & I have a 10.5x12 from Fall Creek Sutlery. They seem to have the best prices around, and I don't think the quality suffers for it. It does fill up pretty fast, like bbcddutchman said, especially with 4 of us, all on cots. (Our sleeping setup is still modern. We only keep the outside looking period, for now.) I'd like to get another one of the same size, then join the 2 tents with a fly between them. I've seen this done at several events, and it looks real cozy. I'd assume that you'd be using it in PA as well as in Florida, so I would highly recommend getting a sod cloth and a hole for a stove flue. That way you could use it even in the cold months.

[Silkie McDonough]

I purchased my fly from Tentsmiths I am very happy with it and have heard from others about the quality of their tents.

[Ivan Henry aka Moose]

Thanks all! I'm impressed with how cool everyone is and eager to help!

My first choice would be a used one, so if anyone spots one out there, please PM me.

Thanks again!

[callenish gunner]

Finding a used tent is not always easy or timely ...it happens at random ....good luck with it!!!

[silas thatcher]

stumbled across mine on craigslist here in st. louis... in case you don't know about craigslist, there are listings for practically every city... might give that a try :)