Husband and I are looking for a new tent. We love our current tent but it’s getting worn out. It was like $75 on Amazon like 5 years ago, and the company no longer exists. We use it 5-10 times per year at least and in any weather so it’s been well loved. I don’t want to spend more than $200 on a tent because we use our gear frequently and in windy/rainy conditions so stuff gets worn out.

Here are some things I like about our tent:
- lightweight and packs down small (can be used for canoe camping/backpacking)
- fly and tent are separate pieces and the fly is large enough that items can be stored under the fly but not inside the tent (great for wet shoes, tackle box, etc.)
- entire tent is made of screen (except the floor) so very breathable.
- floor is tarp like material and goes up the sides about 6 inches so you don’t get splashed from under the fly in heavy rain.
- two doors so we each have our own and theyre two different door styles so they’re versatile for warm weather camping.
- doors can be rolled up and there are strings to tie them so they stay open and don’t flap around.
- easy to set up (only two poles).
- interior pockets to store small items like phones and headlamps.
-reflective tie downs so you don’t trip on them at night

Some things that I’d like to have in a new tent:
- a little longer floorplan, husband is 5 9” and he fits, but there’s not a ton of room at his feet for his backpack. (I think the length is only 6ish feet)
- would like the tarp material to go a little farther up the sides, just in case of very wet weather.
- better waterproofing overall (we sprayed and silicone taped all seams on ours to make it more waterproof, and we often set up a tarp over top anyways to increase dry storage area for items).

I bought the Gazelle T4 Tandem overland edition used. But I was pretty shocked when I first saw it. The length makes this incredibly difficult to move around. Any recommendations on how to move your beast? Even getting out to the car can be a bit of a chore.

I'm going camping in Missouri in a little over a week and I'm worried about the temperature.

The forecast is showing it will be in the high thirties to low fifties. I am a small woman and struggle to stay warm already. Anything below mid sixties gets uncomfortable fast. I'm not used to camping during cold weather and I'm looking for ways to stay warm. I found a mini propane heated online, and am wondering if it would be okay to use that to heat the tent. I don't plan to sleep with it running, just to warm the tent to get ready for bed and to settle in, as well as changing in the morning. Would it be safe for this or not? Any tips or advice is appreciated.

Sorry if this is against a rule or poor formatting, I got a 1 man tent (mamaku 1 torpedo 7) with no poles and looking to either get a replacement set (can’t seem to find it anywhere online, it’s a New Zealand brand so maybe it’s only available there) or get some kinda close and make something work. Is there a way I could guestimate the length? Thanks a ton

Hey everyone! Looking for a 70-80l hiking pack available in Australia. Problem is that I have a tight budget -250 aud. I mostly do 4+ day hikes, and have fairly bulky equipment 16-18 kg most of the time.

I have tried my dad's Caribee pulse 80, but couldn't get the fit right- I couldn't move the harness up enough.

Looking on marketplace there aren't any great options, mostly cheap stuff that's pretty beaten.

Thanks!

I’m really interested in this style of tent for a number of reasons. The best I’ve found is the Snow Peak Fal Pro 3 but it’s a little pricey for what you get (I mean it’s Snow Peak.) I’m curious what other options I might be missing. I’ve seen KUIU and Hilleberg make similar ones but they are heavier and even more expensive. It’s important to me that the tent is freestanding and quick to set up - no tarp shelters.

Reasons I’m interested in this:

* I’m not particularly sensitive to bugs, and I have more lightweight ways of keeping them off my face at night than a full mesh tent.

* I sleep on a cot, so ground moisture isn’t a problem, and the cot legs put too much pressure on a tent floor anyway.

* I do a lot of raft/kayak camping and beaches in general - whether sand, gravel, or cobble - are not very compatible with tent floors. Cobble is pretty much a full no-go.

* A tent that doesn’t die from floor wear and tear is really appealing. I have a like 15 year old REI Quarter Dome and its only issue is the floor is getting torn up.

* I like to cowboy camp and often bring my tent only as an emergency shelter - would be nice to strip it down to the bare essentials and ditch the inner/footprint.

* A common selling point of this style of tent is that you can pitch it in the rain without the inside getting wet, which is definitely a bonus.

There’s just so many reasons to have this feature, I’m surprised it’s not more common. The handful of tents I’ve found that have it are pretty high end, and it seems to be more common in Japanese/European designs. (I just picked up a different cheaper Japanese tent of this style, but it’s too bulky for kayaks and backpacking.)

Anyway, I’ll probably suck it up and get the Snow Peak one but I’m curious if anyone has seen any better options out there. Thanks!

Hey folks

What is your recommendation for a good quality inflatable queen with built in air pump?

Durability Comfort Noise

Hi everyone!

If you have ever used a tent from Zempire, I'd be very grateful if you could tell me what model it was, and what your experience with it's durability was. I'm particularly interested in how it handles high winds.

Thanks!

Has anyone tried this? Or kingcamp premium foam sleeping pad?

Looking for a double sleeping pad for car camping in the cold with high R value and comfortable for side sleepers. I know everyone recommends exped but it’s a little out of budget right now. Any opinions appreciated!

I'm in the market for a 1p tent, main criteria being that it is extremely compact when packed and not that expensive. I'm willing to make some compromises such as single wall design and non free-standing.

My wife and I have a Big Agnes Rapide SL double wide mat and their Dream Island 20F/-7C synthetic double sleeping bag. The Dream Island is very comfortable but doesn't have insulation under us and relies on the mat to keep warm. When it gets down to 32-35F/0-2C we find we need extra insulation below us.

Wondering whether it would be better to put a wool.blanket between the mat and the sleeping bag vs a down sleeping bag opened wide. Ignoring weight differences, it seems like the compression of sleeping on the down may not actually provide as much insulation as wool which wouldn't compress.

Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations?

Hey Everyone,

Interested to see if anyone has a Luminaid Lantern in their setup. I had a Packlite Max 2 in 1 a while back that died since I stored it uncharged😅. It looks like they have 2 new models which kinda reignited my interest.

- PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern
- PackLite Survivor 3-in-1 Power Lantern

Looks like they’ve also upgraded to a “Twist to open” design which is a welcome change compared to having to manually blow it up which I didn’t like because it would get moldy over time.

I’ll give a brief barebones summary of stats for convenience

PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern
- 300 Lumens
- 4000 mAh battery
- 1 Charging port
- 2 Color modes: White, red
- Up to 100 hr runtime (Assuming low mode)

PackLite Survivor 3-in-1 Power Lantern
- Max 600 Lumens
- Built in flashlight
- 6000 mAh battery
- 2 Charging port
- 3 Color modes: White, warm, red
- Up to 130 hr runtime (Assuming low mode)

I completely understand there are plenty of better options for power banks, solar charging v, and ligh sources. Just curious if anyone’s come across these.

For anyone looking to get a budget bag/case for the ignik skullet. Got these for less than 20$ at walmart. Online they sell dedicated bags for the skullet for 100$++

Ozark trails 50 can cooler tote 10$

Hyper tough 5 gallon bucket 8$

Anyone purchased from them recently? The most recent posts seem to be 3 yrs or older. I'm just concerned about the legitimacy of camping gear that comes from there.

Please help. I have used mainly merril vapor gloves but I just did a. Very rocky terrain and I know I cannot use these shoes for several day hikes as the soles are way to thin.

I just purchased solomon ortholights. I like them. They are aggravating my bunion. I loosened my boot and immediately got a shin splint. Just from two miles. I thought I would try moving my laces up and skipping the first holes on the toe box. I could also try a wide?

I am wondering what people use that are more sturdy than vapor gloves. But still let you feel where you are walking, are flexible, don't feel like heavy bricks, or feel too containing. I had a paid of keen hiking shoes and I thought by the end of 6 miles I was walking on bricks and one of my hips was not doing well.

Anytime I wear shoes other than a basic converse or a vapor glove, I end up regretting it. Any advice? It's like a stuff boot wrecks my hips, a loose boot my skins, and barefoots start to make me feel rock daggers after so many miles. Any help!

I want to move away from paper plates for every trip and invest in some reusable plates and bowls.

I don’t really care too much about weight since I’ll have my car close by.

I decided to get dedicated camp blankets. I saw these were well recommended in this sub, so I got 2 queens! I'll get to use them on my camping trip next week to Elijah Clark. SP Ready for cooler weather!

I was able to grab this tent for the family. We set it up and it had a few small leaves inside, otherwise perfect. The kids are very excited to try it out.

I like to overland and use a ground tent, low to the ground cot and Exped air mattress. I use a sleeping bag currently but always looking to improve. I’ve always wondered about camping blankets. What’s the pros vs cons to traditional sleeping bags? Do you just put a sheet over mattress then blanket? I like to reduce the size of my equipment in the back of my truck.

Been traveling for a while now, and this is how I keep my food and drinks organized.

Hi. I have this Ozark tent I am trying to give away. Before I do that, I'd like to repair this issue. It seems that I need to sew it back together. I'm not quite sure of what stitch to sew, since I can see where the fabric ripped right out of the seam on the vertical part. Does anyone have any advice here?