TENTS

MA_Buffett_Fan23 · Post by **MA_Buffett_Fan23** » June 26, 2008 12:11 pm

Can anyone recommend a good tent that can be purchased for under $100?

We will be camping on the Outer Banks next week and are wanting a tent that can sleep at least three that you can stand-up in. A friend mentioned that they had a Coleman 7'x7' Sundome that they are using however it appears that you can't really stand up in it.. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!!

pair8head · Post by **pair8head** » June 26, 2008 12:19 pm

MA_Buffett_Fan23 wrote:Can anyone recommend a good tent that can be purchased for under $100?

We will be camping on the Outer Banks next week and are wanting a tent that can sleep at least three that you can stand-up in. A friend mentioned that they had a Coleman 7'x7' Sundome that they are using however it appears that you can't really stand up in it.. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!!

Check Wallmart and Joes.

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » June 26, 2008 1:20 pm

Like Don said - Walmart.

They have a bunch that should fit your needs. I have a Coleman 9x9 that's about 6.5' high that I really like. I think I paid around $90 for it a few years ago.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » June 26, 2008 1:35 pm

They'll leave the light on for ya...

http://www.motel6.com/

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » June 26, 2008 1:56 pm

Target has regular sales throughout the summer.

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » June 26, 2008 2:00 pm

Here's one on sale this week:

http://www.target.com/Coleman-Ara-Tent- ... rh=&page=1

I guess the standing up part depends on your height.

BottleofRum · Post by **BottleofRum** » June 26, 2008 2:15 pm

You get what you pay for, the cheap quality tents don't hold up well to wind and rain. I once bought a cheap tent and thought no big deal, until it rained and the tent leaked, one of the worst sleeping night I ever had, by the morning my pillow was like a sponge and I was soaked, sick and not happy. A moment didn't pass that night that I didn't wish I paid a few bucks more for a better quality tent.

Eddie Bauer tents are sold at Target and are real good but finding one that you can actually stand up in may cost more than a $100. I now have a 5-6 person Eddie Bauer tent that I can pretty much stand up in. It sleeps 2 and a 65 pound dog very, very comfortably (I assume the dog was comfortable, he didn't complain) with plenty of extra room for storage.

The one I have is similar to this one just a tad smaller... I think I paid about $140 for mine....

http://www.target.com/Eddie-Bauer-Sequo ... rh=&page=1

SunsetChef · Post by **SunsetChef** » June 26, 2008 2:19 pm

Take a look:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... 000P?mv=rr

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » June 26, 2008 2:19 pm

whatever you buy just get 1 tent. no one wants to be 2 tense.

yeah . . . back to bed for me.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » June 26, 2008 3:05 pm

Realize that a 3 person tent is really not for 3 people + gear. It's more like for 2 people snugly.

We have a Coleman tent that has a screened in front porch - I love it!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » June 26, 2008 3:29 pm

ph4ever wrote:I love it!!

Until you want Don to turn it around.

We have a huge Coleman 8 man dome we've used for a while. Bought it at Target about 5 years ago and I doubt we septn more than $100.

We just inherited a Jeep 12 man tent from my FIL. Has two separate rooms and is actually bigger than my son's bedroom. I'm certain it was $100+++++

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » June 26, 2008 3:56 pm

buffettbride wrote:
ph4ever wrote:I love it!!
Until you want Don to turn it around.

We have a huge Coleman 8 man dome we've used for a while. Bought it at Target about 5 years ago and I doubt we septn more than $100.

We just inherited a Jeep 12 man tent from my FIL. Has two separate rooms and is actually bigger than my son's bedroom. I'm certain it was $100+++++

The porch should have been closer to the fire so I could have sat in it and still been around the others in the group.

pair8head · Post by **pair8head** » June 26, 2008 3:56 pm

buffettbride wrote:
ph4ever wrote:I love it!!
Until you want Don to turn it around.

We have a huge Coleman 8 man dome we've used for a while. Bought it at Target about 5 years ago and I doubt we septn more than $100.

We just inherited a Jeep 12 man tent from my FIL. Has two separate rooms and is actually bigger than my son's bedroom. I'm certain it was $100+++++

Ain't gonna happen.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » June 26, 2008 3:58 pm

Ooohhh! Christina! Have you tried Craigslist?

MA_Buffett_Fan23 · Post by **MA_Buffett_Fan23** » June 30, 2008 8:49 pm

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!! I've decided to hold off on buying one and will be borrowing one from a friend. Hoping to get one when they go on sale at the end of summer/fall..

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » June 30, 2008 9:09 pm

I was wondering if you found something yet,
because Bonnaroo was already earlier this month, and you gotta know tents would be selling big time then!!

blowinupinmissoula · Post by **blowinupinmissoula** » June 30, 2008 9:58 pm

one of the best places are REI sales. if your a member you can get great deals, if its not a hassle try to check a few out. like said above, you get what you pay for. a cheap tent will leak and fall apart quickly. a nice tent will stay dry, and you will have it for a long time.

remember no matter what, camping is intents

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

magnus & Mr Moon · Post by **magnus & Mr Moon** » June 30, 2008 11:02 pm

blowinupinmissoula wrote:one of the best places are REI sales. if your a member you can get great deals, if its not a hassle try to check a few out. like said above, you get what you pay for. a cheap tent will leak and fall apart quickly. a nice tent will stay dry, and you will have it for a long time.

remember no matter what, camping is intents !!!!!!!!!!!!!

agree - we got two on sale plus I think I had a coupon too and free shipping to the local store. They worked really nice at the Raleigh tailgate and had the nice wheel carrying case.

Afternoon Golfer · Post by **Afternoon Golfer** » July 1, 2008 9:12 am

I like to pitch my own.

krusin1 · Post by **krusin1** » July 1, 2008 11:59 am

buffettbride wrote:They'll leave the light on for ya...

http://www.motel6.com/

I'm with BB on this one. I go to work every day just so I DON'T have to live in a canvas house.

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