bruar02
I don't want anything too heavy or bulky, our apartment is small. We have a two person tent, sierra designs lightning. It's too small for two adults, two smaller dogs and our stuff. I was looking at the mutha hubba 3 person tent, it seems nice but I don't want to outgrow it (what if we have kids) so now I'm thinking about a four person tent.
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Depends on how much you want to spend. You have already mentioned two high priced tents of which are really no better the the colman brands or eureka and kelty brands. All three of these tent makers make quality family size tents that fold up into nice convenient size packages. Of these I recommend the Colman sundome series these are nice three season tents that come with a stay dry guarantee that the other three tent makers don't have. And the prices are a third of those high end tents you mentioned.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000001976&categoryid=11020&brand=
In the high end category where price is no object I recommend the REI base camp 6 it is a really strong three season maybe four season, pending on where your camping, multi pole and full rain fly tent. Room enough to stand up in, yet an aero dynamic design for windy weather. Its highly rated for multi use and great for base camps.
http://www.rei.com/product/777755
Now for the Taj Mahaul of family size tents where room is of the utmost importance and yet the price is still affordable I go back to Colman tents. I prefer the WeatherMaster 10 its their biggest tent and again the stay dry guarantee.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/detail.asp?CategoryID=11020&product_id=2000001598
Bottom line you can spend a lot and get just as much if not more for a lot less. so shop around
Depends on how much you want to spend. You have already mentioned two high priced tents of which are really no better the the colman brands or eureka and kelty brands. All three of these tent makers make quality family size tents that fold up into nice convenient size packages. Of these I recommend the Colman sundome series these are nice three season tents that come with a stay dry guarantee that the other three tent makers don't have. And the prices are a third of those high end tents you mentioned.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000001976&categoryid=11020&brand=
In the high end category where price is no object I recommend the REI base camp 6 it is a really strong three season maybe four season, pending on where your camping, multi pole and full rain fly tent. Room enough to stand up in, yet an aero dynamic design for windy weather. Its highly rated for multi use and great for base camps.
http://www.rei.com/product/777755
Now for the Taj Mahaul of family size tents where room is of the utmost importance and yet the price is still affordable I go back to Colman tents. I prefer the WeatherMaster 10 its their biggest tent and again the stay dry guarantee.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/detail.asp?CategoryID=11020&product_id=2000001598
Bottom line you can spend a lot and get just as much if not more for a lot less. so shop around
Family of 7 looking wanting to take our first vacation. Kids age 9-17. Cost is a huge factor. Live in MO?
Jem
We really would like to take our kids on a vacation. We live in MO. Cost is a very big factor. As you can guess, 5 kids are expensive and very busy. But in 3 years 3 of our kids will be in college. We want it to be fun, memoriable and something that all the kids can enjoy. We realize we will need to drive. I am open to any ideas or travel agencies or links I can go to that offer great package deals.
would love if anyone knew a link that would give low priced vacation packages. I would love Disney World, but it out or range. The cost to get into the part, food,hotel is so expensive.
Thanks to all of you for your help. I have been given great ideas and making a choice has been hard. All of you deserve a "best answer".
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I would check out camping as an affordable way to spend quality time together. Our family of 5 spent many memorable, fun summers in the Colorado State Parks. You can rent an RV or pop-up camper (if you don't want to "rough it" in a tent) along with all the equipment you will need, and preparing your own simple meals is cheaper than eating out 3 times a day. We pick up equipment and extra clothing like sweatshirts and jeans at garage sales and thrift stores, too. The weather here can be unpredictable, and if you can layer clothing it really helps. You will also have to have sunscreen, waterbottles and hats for everyone, and especially if you are going up in altitude, watch out for dehydration and sun overexposure.
We found activities like fishing, kayak/paddleboat rentals, swim beaches, hiking trails and ranger lead nature programs, and horseback trail rides among the things offered at various parks. Talking and laughing around the campfire while making S'mores or playing board games or cards inside on a rainy afternoon, it's just nice to get out of the regular routine and do something different.
Do get started on doing some research, though, as rentals and campsite reservations at popular spots can fill up fast. Watch out for the amenities, if that's important to you. Some camping is pretty primitive, and some places offer electric hookups and hot showers. (I would avoid the TV's and DVD'S, though. You can do that at home.) Some parks may charge vehicle entrance pass fees in addition to camping fees. So just be sure you understand all the fees involved so you don't have an unpleasant surprise when you arrive. And if you are going to drive out of state, it might be cheaper to pickup the RV closer to the campground than driving it through a couple of states, with the price of gas plus if they charge for extra mileage. Good luck and have fun on your vacation!
I would check out camping as an affordable way to spend quality time together. Our family of 5 spent many memorable, fun summers in the Colorado State Parks. You can rent an RV or pop-up camper (if you don't want to "rough it" in a tent) along with all the equipment you will need, and preparing your own simple meals is cheaper than eating out 3 times a day. We pick up equipment and extra clothing like sweatshirts and jeans at garage sales and thrift stores, too. The weather here can be unpredictable, and if you can layer clothing it really helps. You will also have to have sunscreen, waterbottles and hats for everyone, and especially if you are going up in altitude, watch out for dehydration and sun overexposure.
We found activities like fishing, kayak/paddleboat rentals, swim beaches, hiking trails and ranger lead nature programs, and horseback trail rides among the things offered at various parks. Talking and laughing around the campfire while making S'mores or playing board games or cards inside on a rainy afternoon, it's just nice to get out of the regular routine and do something different.
Do get started on doing some research, though, as rentals and campsite reservations at popular spots can fill up fast. Watch out for the amenities, if that's important to you. Some camping is pretty primitive, and some places offer electric hookups and hot showers. (I would avoid the TV's and DVD'S, though. You can do that at home.) Some parks may charge vehicle entrance pass fees in addition to camping fees. So just be sure you understand all the fees involved so you don't have an unpleasant surprise when you arrive. And if you are going to drive out of state, it might be cheaper to pickup the RV closer to the campground than driving it through a couple of states, with the price of gas plus if they charge for extra mileage. Good luck and have fun on your vacation!
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