In search of: The Best Ground Tents

[XFZJ80X]

I've had my rei 1-2 man tent for years and it's still great. I think if you have a good sleeping bag (0 degree +-) it don't matter much. My friends wake up cold while I'm nice and cozy!

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[druff6991]

Oooooooo a tipi. Do you know anyone who has one?

Yeah, you! Lol. I was looking at the zircon 5 or 7. Just gotta save up for it. Until then though, it appears my Ozark trail will have to do

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[Cottonwoody]

I'm thinking I'm going that way too.

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[Defender 90 Keith]

I'm thinking I'm going that way too.

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Again I don't to appear that I'm trying to push Tentipi as a product but I am more than happy with my purchase. It provides me with everything I need in a tent. I'm hoping to buy the eldfel stove at some point in the future.

 

[Cottonwoody]

I've been looking into it further and I like the approach and features. I also like that it was built on a design with a history.

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[Defender 90 Keith]

I've been looking into it further and I like the approach and features. I also like that it was built on a design with a history.

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Yeah not just a historic idea but a tried and tested design. It's a fairly thick canvas which helps with heat retention.

 

[Cottonwoody]

I also like the round circular shape, sitting on a circle group feel. Amazing that they offer open [emoji91] inside. They also offer a alcohol stove heater option which I like. I used that type of stove on my sailboat and was very safe and simple. Runs for 5 hours, open flame....

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[ChefboyRD]

Made it through tropical storm Hermine on Hatteras Island in our Kodiak. Yes they are pricey, yes the weight is substantial compared to a nylon tent but we stayed dry when all nylon tents were swamped. We have camped in our two person Kelty on the ground and I used to put it on the rack when I had my Disco. We had a pop up for a while and it was fun but not really for overlanding. The Kodiak is the best tent I've ever owned! IMHO get something to do the job for now and save to get something you really want. I will try to post some pics.

 

[ChefboyRD]

From newest to oldest, the one with the Kodiak was the day we were leaving....you know when the sun came out!

 

[Phase2]

I went with a rei kingdom 6. How much space do you need? Bought it for $500 plus got the garage to go with it and a footprint. Very nice tent. Well made I think. I believe Mr. Overland bound himself had a rei in the beginning. Saw it in his one video.

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I have this tent for family trips, and then an REI Quarter Dome for solos or 2-person trips. Both are excellent in my opinion.

 

[ColoradoRick]

I've had my rei 1-2 man tent for years and it's still great. I think if you have a good sleeping bag (0 degree +-) it don't matter much. My friends wake up cold while I'm nice and cozy!

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I have been using an REI 3 person Dome for about 20 years or so, it looks very similar in looks the 3rd tent in this picture without the fly. It has been all sorts of places with me, and in all sorts of conditions. Rain, Hurricane Hugo residual winds in New Mexico, Alaskan and Pacific NW rain for a week at a time, Sandy beaches, desert sand and heat ... name it.. it has been an excellent value. I had to reseal the seams a few years back on a flooded river rafting trip, always use a footprint and the fly. I still love it and it keeps on ticking, believe it or not, it still looks almost new baring some faded color. Just a few weeks ago I found a lightly used OzTent on craigslist.. going to give it a go for overlanding and see how that works out. I do have to say the Oz is not cheap, is friggen heavy and has absolutely nothing going for it in the packed up department. But set up it seems pretty dang neat.
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[XFZJ80X]

I have been using an REI 3 person Dome for about 20 years or so, it looks very similar in looks the 3rd tent in this picture without the fly. It has been all sorts of places with me, and in all sorts of conditions. Rain, Hurricane Hugo residual winds in New Mexico, Alaskan and Pacific NW rain for a week at a time, Sandy beaches, desert sand and heat ... name it.. it has been an excellent value. I had to reseal the seams a few years back on a flooded river rafting trip, always use a footprint and the fly. I still love it and it keeps on ticking, believe it or not, it still looks almost new baring some faded color. Just a few weeks ago I found a lightly used OzTent on craigslist.. going to give it a go for overlanding and see how that works out. I do have to say the Oz is not cheap, is friggen heavy and has absolutely nothing going for it in the packed up department. But set up it seems pretty dang neat.
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Rick

Yup I've had mine probably 20yrs. Looks great inside but the fly not so great. Funny I worked on boats after hurricane Hugo and lived In New Mexico where camping was where you placed your tent. A little more challenging in socal, they got laws against that! Lol.


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[ColoradoRick]

Yup I've had mine probably 20yrs. Looks great inside but the fly not so great. Funny I worked on boats after hurricane Hugo and lived In New Mexico where camping was where you placed your tent. A little more challenging in socal, they got laws against that! Lol.


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laws indeed.. for everything!

 

[Defender 90 Keith]

I made a trip to Norway last year to find that you are legally allowed to pitch a tent anywhere that takes your fancy. this includes in people's garden. the only rule is that you don't block access in or out of the house. I don't know why you would choose someone's garden as there are many many beautiful spots available to set up camp.

 

[Amabob0]

Im actually really considering a turbo tent, freestanding, pretty simple to set up, has an awning, 10x10 design with 6'3 ceilings
Only thing that worries me is that the windows and doors cannot be zipped from the inside. The mosquito net doors and windows can, but canvas covers that most tents youd zip from the inside if it rains or for privacy can only be velcroed from the outside. Pretty dumb if you ask me

 

[somerset-andy]

We love our Safari Bow tent, but it's not small or lightweight tent when packed. However, it is strong and stands up to all weathers.

 

[Defender 90 Keith]

We love our Safari Bow tent, but it's not small or lightweight tent when packed. However, it is strong and stands up to all weathers. View attachment 22657

I like the pic. where was it taken?

 

[somerset-andy]

Last summer we had a 3 week tour of Alps. That site was in Switzerland, Ithink the peak in the background is Ruchen, near the town of Glarus, at the head of Klontalersee lake. I think the campsite was called Camping Vorauen.

Cracking sunset the night we were there.

 

[Defender 90 Keith]

we're off to Switzerland in July. looking forward to it

 

[somerset-andy]

I tried sending a massage, I have no idea if you got it.