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Re: Tent Camping - Any Suggestions?
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
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05/14/19 11:36 AM
05/14/19 11:36 AM
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Joined: Jul 2005
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straycat
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Old Mossy Horns
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For basic car camping and light use with room for 2 plus a dog....go with at least a 6 person to have plenty of room for larger air mattresses or cots. Plus room to store your gear in there is a lot of rain one day. For Alabama warm weather camping, get one with lots of mesh for airflow and a big enough rain fly that protects the entry door from rain. Bathtub style floors are much better. Coleman is a good brand for a basic tent. Check out the Coleman Sundome 6 person tent. Basic dome tent with decent reviews. $129 at Cabelas. Unless you are camping a lot, this should be a good fit. https://www.cabelas.com/product/cam...undome-person-tent/2314983.uts?slotId=14 I've had an 8 man family Magellan tent for 13 years that has been heavily used (and abused) by kids and it still works but it is showing its age with some mesh rips, zippers that stick and some duct tape in spots. We've camped in in multiple times a year since purchase. I know nothing about Ozark Trail. When I replace it, I'm going with a Kodiak Flexbow. My older boys will be doing their own thing but we are still camping with Jacob for 10-15 more years I hope. The Kodiak should last me until I no longer want to tent camp ever. Money....gimmicks raise prices, but I'd look in that $100-$200 range for a decent tent for your purposes. Should be plenty of options.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Re: Tent Camping - Any Suggestions?
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
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05/14/19 01:01 PM
05/14/19 01:01 PM
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,013 Madison County
grundan
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Madison County
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Are you gonna be camping wherever you park your truck or will you be packing tent and gear on your back? Will make a big difference, if your just camping beside the truck take all the amenities. Backpacking, better consider weight. I have a big Agnes tent that sleeps 2, has 2 rods for assembly and weighs about 2 lbs. we use sleeping mats to sleep on, after we don’t get any sleep the first night.
Last edited by grundan; 05/14/19 01:04 PM.
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Re: Tent Camping - Any Suggestions?
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
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05/14/19 01:48 PM
05/14/19 01:48 PM
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Goatkiller
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The most enjoying setup I've ever had was one of those roof top tents you can put on top of a Jeep... we had it on a 4x4 Suburban. You can pretty much go and do anything with that setup and leave all your junk in the truck. Hike, hunt, fish, whatever you want to do during the day. When you are ready to go throw it all back in the truck, fold the tent up on top and drive away. This is a setup for forest service roads out west and that type thing.
They really aren't that expensive all things considered and if you have a place to store it... great setup for truck camping which I enjoy more than just straight hiking. You can do some really fun excursions
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Re: Tent Camping - Any Suggestions?
[Re: MANGLER]
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05/17/19 11:33 AM
05/17/19 11:33 AM
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straycat
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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I suggest you find a little spot like I found Tuesday. This was Wednesday morning. It shouldn't take long for someone to identify this place. That looks like Guntersville....Town Creek area?
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Re: Tent Camping - Any Suggestions?
[Re: !shiloh!]
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05/17/19 02:53 PM
05/17/19 02:53 PM
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Posts: 4,925 FL
mw2015
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I prefer to sleep off the ground especially in summer. You folks have a lot of scorpions in your state. Cots and or an air mattress. Instant tents are good. Get a Tent. Bigger than you think you need. Some folding chairs and a table. Couple of lanterns. A stove or grill. They also have the crappers with th bags that actually works well. Roll up and throw in garbage as biodegradable. You can find most if not all at Walmart. Coleman has a nice website you can go nuts buying stuff like hot shower and all kinds of stuff. Even battery powered fans are available at Walmart. Enjoy! Don't trust those pos fold out toilets! I took one to bama jam years ago. I was dropping a duce on in and the dang thing collapsed....it was bad day . Must be one of those Cheap ones rated to 275 pounds. One I ordered online is rated to 500 pounds. Same height as your home commode so you can be comfortable taking a dump. Used by forest service, government etc. do your business and double bag with powder and throw away. Easy.
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Re: Tent Camping - Any Suggestions?
[Re: straycat]
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05/18/19 12:48 AM
05/18/19 12:48 AM
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Posts: 19,803 Hueytown
MANGLER
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That looks like Guntersville....Town Creek area?
Si senor. It was nice and empty to. I had never stayed over there but I will again.
One day the right woman will come along and the next thing you know you'll be wearing her underwear!
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Re: Tent Camping - Any Suggestions?
[Re: IDOT]
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05/18/19 08:44 PM
05/18/19 08:44 PM
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,993 NW Florida
fireman176
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I bought a slightly used one last season for $200 regular price was $799, its bigger than the one you posted.
Is it Hunting Season Yet?
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Re: Tent Camping - Any Suggestions?
[Re: Cuz-Pat]
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05/24/19 12:24 PM
05/24/19 12:24 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 30,910 Clanton, AL
Out back
Grumpy Old Man
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Grumpy Old Man
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 30,910
Clanton, AL
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That's exactly right swampy. All you need to do is join any expeditionary force, in the military, and it'll cure you of the camping bug.
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