RE: I am buying a tent !!!

luvourjayco · Feb 28, 2003, 10:53 AM

birolbirol check out your local Canadian Tire we were at ours yesterday and picked up a folding table for $12.99 marked down from $42. They also had screen houses marked down to $89 which is a great deal. Lots of the old stock is being marked down to make way for the new stock coming in. Our CTC has so much marked down I want to shop but meeny dh won t let me spend too much [:@] I checked out the online CTC but none of these specials were available so it must be just the local stores clearing old stuff out.

sandykayak · Feb 28, 2003, 01:09 PM

luvourjaycoEven though Cavman has solved Birol s " problem" (kudos to you Cavman), I ll still post my thoughts.

I was going to suggest that you might want to get a tent for the grownups (you can have some privacy - especially if you set the kids tent waaaay on the other side) and another for the kids - I see you have boy and a girl so that might not be cool, depending on their ages. Remember that kids like to bring friends.

Costco has a nice looking Wenger Sport Dome Tent (9 x9 ) (Item 890270) for $48.79 and there s a $15 coupon from the mailed passport, which brings the price to $33.79.

Gone-Camping · Feb 28, 2003, 10:31 PM

luvourjaycoThe TARP could be used for a lot of things, but the last place you want to put it is under the tent, unless of course you re real careful to make sure nothing is poking out from underneath. Tarp would trap and hold water under the tent, it s best to just place the tent without so that moisture can drain/absorb into the ground.

The reason I mentioned the tarp, is because when ever I go camping, it inevitably rains. A large canopy strung up between the tree s with a big stick holding up the middle so rain runs off to the sides, makes for generous moving around room outside during a rainy day, not to mention it keeps the goodies on the picnic table from getting soaked! Trust me, if it rains, you re going to wish you had one rigged up somehow! The bigger the tarp, the more room you have underneath of it. A 15 x20 works great for covering the picnic table and camp kitchen area. Oh, and they are dirt cheap too!!!

topcat7736 · Feb 28, 2003, 10:49 PM

luvourjaycoCliff s right about tarps. When Peggy decides on a campsite, I scout it a few minutes, deciding where the tent will go, and then setup my main tarp. Once its up, the tent goes underneath. (If you do the tent & then the tarp, inevitably you can t get the tarp to completely cover the tent.)

A ground cloth (tarp) under the tent is ok, but it should small enough to allow at least a 6" overhang of the tent on all sides. Having the tarp extend beyond the floor of the tent will divert water toward the tent. Many recommend having the ground cloth inside the tent rather than outside.

Gone-Camping · Feb 28, 2003, 11:41 PM

luvourjaycoUmmm, perhaps not the greatest pictures or the best use of a tarp, but enough to give you an idea...

[link=http://www.gonecamping.net/images/wells/dsc00059.jpg]Picture 1[/link]
[link=http://www.gonecamping.net/images/wells/dsc00060a.jpg]Picture 2[/link]

Camper Dan · Mar 01, 2003, 08:09 AM

luvourjaycoBirol[

],

When you talk tents...think Eureka! Tents. Quality doesn t really cost that much more, especially when you are talking durability, dependability and COMFORT, PIECE of MIND.

And no " roof sag" .[

]. No sway! No Reese Min -350 s![

]

Check this out! Eureka!Tent model: the " Sunrise 11" : sleeps 5-6, floor size 11 X 11 , Ht. 7 , pole dia. 12.5 mm, Wt. 22 lbs.. Made of multi urethane coated nylon floor and Stormshield polyester hooded fly, breathable roof, sealed fly and floor seams, No-see-em netting. Easy to set up. Three large hooded windows with storm flaps. $249.99 @ Campmor, catalog item # 20265. Phone: 1-800-CAMPMOR or: http://www.campmor.com

Room to move around, room for some gear, not stuffy (if you vent it properly, like a popup)!

Eureka!Tents has all types of tents. Campmor sells about most, but maybe not all, of the models they make. I own 5 different Eureka!Tents. Even though I have a camper, now, I am still reluctant to part with my tents. Besides, I can t take my Kiwi backpacking.[

] (3 are different sized/rated backpacking tents).

And, Birol, most of all, keep the faith[

]. We started looking at popups back in 97 and didn t get our camper until June 02. It took us five years![

] to finally get out of our tent. But, the only way I could hack the wait, was by being able to go tent camping/backpacking when I wanted. There is a lot to learn about ANY KIND of camping. Learn as much as you can before hand, about tent camping and you ll have a safe, comfortable " first time" experience and everybody will love it.[

]

Just start gettin out there and doin SOME kind of campin ![

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Good luck!

birol · Mar 01, 2003, 09:01 AM

luvourjaycoI am going to the second RV show yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

NightOwl · Mar 01, 2003, 01:27 PM

Camper Dan

QuoteORIGINAL: Camper Dan

And, Birol, most of all, keep the faith[]. We started looking at popups back in 97 and didn t get our camper until June 02. It took us five years![] to finally get out of our tent. But, the only way I could hack the wait, was by being able to go tent camping/backpacking when I wanted. There is a lot to learn about ANY KIND of camping. Learn as much as you can before hand, about tent camping and you ll have a safe, comfortable " first time" experience and everybody will love it.[]

Just start gettin out there and doin SOME kind of campin ![]

Good luck!

birol, this is some of the wisest and most heartfelt advice you will ever get, so copy it down and keep it with you in your camping gear at all times[

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cavman · Mar 01, 2003, 01:42 PM

luvourjaycoBirol,

I know that you might think that I have dropped off the earth since you haven t seen (heard from) me lately.

I just went out and set up the tent to check for wear and tear. Guess what, it is just like I removed it from the box when I bought it. I m taking pictures so you will have an idea of size and setup. When I get the pictures, I ll note the information and give instructions with each picture. The poles are in a ripstop bag to protect the tent from damage and the pegs are in a separate little bag. Also, the size is 10 X 15 6" on the base. The side walls are 5 up to 80" .

(NOTE: I haven t used the camera lately and DUuuH, the batteries are dead. Charging now and will complete picture taking in a little while.)

Keep the faith bud, it is on the way!

Cavman

Ab Diver · Mar 01, 2003, 02:24 PM

luvourjaycobirol, I know you plan on keeping it simple for the time being (the Henry David Thoreau school of camping). You may find yourself wanting to take a bit more gear than you thought possible, and decide you like having tables, chairs, screenrooms, camping kitchens, sleeping cots, bikes, etc., etc. If you re wondering how in the world you re gunna get all that stuff into the Windstar, consider a small utility trailer. Units capable of carrying a thousand pounds go for about $200 new, and used ones can be found for next to nothing. Not that you need to carry that much weight, but such a trailer could easily carry four bikes, a cooler, some plastic (non-folding) patio chairs, and bulky stuff like that (AND since it s so small and light, there d be no trailer brakes to worry about). Believe me, your Windstar would never know it s back there. Backing problems? Fogedabodit! With a tongue weight of about 40 lbs., just unhitch it and walk it to where you want it.

It may sounds funny, but it works. I ve seen a lot of families with just such a trailer behind their mid-sized sedan, happily on their way to our coastal campgrounds.

And it ll be there for other jobs as well. It s also good for moving furniture when you need to, and taking the occasional white elephant to the dump. [

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ShirleyT · Mar 01, 2003, 05:05 PM

Ab Diver

QuoteORIGINAL: Ab Diver

You may find yourself wanting to take a bit more gear than you thought possible, and decide you like having tables, chairs, screenrooms, camping kitchens, sleeping cots, bikes, etc., etc.

There were times I wished I had a utility trailer to take with me! But with some ingenious packing and only have me and my DD I was always able to pack everything I needed in my Chevy Metro. My family is still amazed I could pack so much stuff in such a small car. I pretty much packed everything you are talking about, minus the bikes. Everything was always the fold up kind.

When ya get ready to go just don t pack at the last minute that way you have time to rearrange stuff without getting stressed.

birol · Mar 01, 2003, 05:11 PM

cavman

QuoteORIGINAL: cavman

Birol,

I know that you might think that I have dropped off the earth since you haven t seen (heard from) me lately.

I knew you were up to no good [

]

QuoteI just went out and set up the tent to check for wear and tear. Guess what, it is just like I removed it from the box when I bought it. I m taking pictures so you will have an idea of size and setup. When I get the pictures, I ll note the information and give instructions with each picture. The poles are in a ripstop bag to protect the tent from damage and the pegs are in a separate little bag. Also, the size is 10 X 15 6" on the base. The side walls are 5 up to 80" .

Wooow, it is humongous !!!! My apetitie is getting bigger and bigger for it

Today at the Rv show we were looking at all the Pu s and small TT s and babbette said, Hey we can camp in our tent, we don t have to wait for a PU anymore, made my day

Quote(NOTE: I haven t used the camera lately and DUuuH, the batteries are dead. Charging now and will complete picture taking in a little while.)

Same thing happens to me a lot you know, when I need to use the camera, batteries dead, and I can t find any batteries, DD and DS go thru the rechargables like nothing.

QuoteKeep the faith bud, it is on the way!

Hey let me know how much it will cost me to ship plese, do you know how to, calculate it ? if shipping is going to be costly, I might jsut as well drooop down on march break and get so say hi to you (If you wish that is) and grab it.

If it is huge, it might cost enough to justify a short trip to VA. Son is goinf to Washington DC, Williamsburg and all that area with his Air cadet team, so we wouldn t mind a short trip. It is only a days drive away after all.

Say, you don t have the instruction manual for it right ? So please jot down enogh for me to set it up properly. I don t want to rip it off or break anything first time we want to camp.

Once again, thanks a lot for your kind offer [

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birol · Mar 01, 2003, 05:13 PM

ShirleyTAb DIver, I was thinking that we will take thre bench seat (third row) out and that should be enough to carry everything. You don t think so ? We have a rack on top of roof, so bikes would probably somehow go there ? I need some sort of mechanism to keep them there though. WE will go to the bike business once we get the hang of camping first

We can t wait till it is summer ?

Is it camping season yet

??

cavman · Mar 01, 2003, 07:40 PM

luvourjayco

QuoteIf it is huge, it might cost enough to justify a short trip to VA. Son is goinf to Washington DC, Williamsburg and all that area with his Air cadet team, so we wouldn t mind a short trip. It is only a days drive away after all.

Woooooo ----- Wait a minute here. Are you going to be coming down with your son?

You do that and I ll load you up with more " STUFF" and just about get you camping with little or no cost.

You know, lanterns (Coleman Fuel type), sleeping bags, maybe an air mattress (if I have one that dosen t leak air), etc, etc. (Don t have a portapottie. DS put it in the trash by mistake when he was told to clean the yard. Sides, Nightowl was providing that little nicety.)

I ll have " MYCAVE" open by then and your family could try it out for drools.

Let me know.

RamblingWreck · Mar 01, 2003, 08:21 PM

birolEureka make a tent whose name is something like the Outside Inn you might want to look at. It s basically a tent with attached screen room.

Eureka have a plant in upstate NY with an outlet store. Check their Website. Tents from the outlet store do not carry same warranty as their new ones.

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