what is the largest family camping tent? we have 6 kids.. people plus gear..?

ian t

i want the biggest tent possible. to fit our bags as well..

Answer
You can get tents in any size you want to pay for.
But the bigger it is the heavier it is and takes up more room, both in the car as well as the camp site.

You will only be using it for sleeping and some storage, EXCEPT for food and other smellables!
You don't want furry visitors in the tent.

Get a 3 room rectangle dome type.

Is this camping tent (description below) large enough for 2 people and 2 dogs?

J

My fiance and I want to take the dogs hiking this summer. He is 5'11" and 230-lbs, I am 5'3" and 155-lbs, we have a 34-lb adult Beagle, and a Bloodhound puppy who is currently 16-lbs BUT she could get as big as 100-lbs.

The tent is 9-feet wide X 4.3-feet High X 7-feet deep. It has pockets for side storage. It is only $44 on Ebay, which is a great deal.

Does anyone with camping experience think this will be a good size for us? Thank you.

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Sorry, but any tent you can get on Ebay for $44 is NOT a "good deal". A tent at that price for that size is going to be substandard design and materials. It will most likely leak in rainy conditions and not be sturdy enough to withstand the rambunctious activity of a large puppy. In fact, some cheapo tents will collapse even in moderate use. If you are seriously planning to do this, spend a little more and get a good brand of tent. i would recommend getting a model that has a seperate vestibule at the entrance, kind of like a porch that has a rain fly over it but no floor and let the dogs stay out there. Dogs in a tent is a bad news situation. Their claws tend to damage the floor and they stink the place up with their breath and damp fur. They will be plenty cozy in a good vestibule and you can attach their leashes to ground pegs to keep them from wandering but still allow them to slip out and pee without having to get up and walk them.

Campmor.com has a huge variety of quality tents at all budget levels. Look at what they have and spend at least closer to $100 for a tent that will keep you dry and hold up to use.

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About Camping tents for backyard or backyard porch?

mamac

Hey I Am Almost 19 years old i am looking for a camping tent to set up in the backyard or on back porch just for me to sleep in what kind of tent would be best for me to get and to use to sleep in i need one that has enough room for me to sleep in only i got a sleeping bag but need a tent that fits me like a medium size or large but don't know witch one would be best for me to get at walmart

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if its just for you to use a typical 7x7 foot dome tent would be plenty roomy and quick to set up, there about $20 to $30 at walmarts, i still have one of them i got there over 10 years ago and use it a few times every summer on camping trips and its great. a tent will last a long time if you follow a few simple rules, dont ever put them away wet or they will rot, and dont leave it set up for weeks at a time in bright sunlight, it will become brittle and fall apart. dome tents are great because they can be set up anywhere, they dont have to be staked into the ground to hold there form and stay up, my younger nephew loves it when he comes over to spend the weekend and i pop it up in the living room for him to sleep in. 7x7 is about the smallest i would go with but im 6 foot tall and its annoying if youre feet are touching the end, and if things come to it 3 people can sleep comfortably in a tent that size without having to be touching. you can get the little 3x7 foot pup tents even cheaper but there good for kids and thats about it, and they have to be staked in the ground to stay up. if youve got some extra cash the self setting tents are awesome. just throw them in the air and they land fully set up, about $50+ for a 7x7 size but there priceless if you ever get caught in a rain storm and dont want to spend 5 minutes putting up a tent while youre getting soaked. happy camping to you, even if it is on the back porch. you can get a really nice 16x9 foot tent at walmart here for $80, i got one last summer but there not worth all the hassle to put up unless youre having alot of other people staying over. and they have to be moved every 3 or 4 days or it will kill the grass. ive had many tents over the years and if its just for you or 2 people i wouldnt go with anything too big. if you start getting serious into hardcore camping you might consider getting a nice 3 or 4 season tent, but youre going to be getting into hundreds of $$$. if youre just out in youre yard you could always run an extension cord to plug in a heater and stay reasonably warm even in very cold weather, dont ever use propane in a closed tent, the exhaust fumes can kill you. i do use my coleman dual catalytic propane in my tent with no problems but i keep a window cracked for fresh air and would surely never leave it on while sleeping. a friend of mine uses the cans of sterno to heat his tent even without any windows open, it hasnt killed him but i wouldnt suggest it. also a cheap tarp is a good idea to throw on the ground before putting up youre tent to prevent a sharp rock from making a tear and to protect against moisture from the ground. nothing like being in a tent when its pouring rain and notice that tiny hole in the floor is leaking and youre sleeping bag is soaked.

What tent should I buy?

MamaB

Looking to buy a tent. In addition to myself and my husband we have two boys, ages 5 and 7, and a baby girl, age 15 months. I know I want a big "family" tent, with a screen porch. I have narrowed it down to 3, after researching on line. The price difference is big. One is only $150.00 and one is almost $400.00. Are certain brands better than others? What features should I look for? Thanks!

Answer
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___21597
Coleman WeatherMaster 6 w/Screenroom - 17x9 - 6 Person Tent
$239.99
The Coleman 1 Room WeatherMaster 6 with attached Screenroom tent can sleep up to 6 campers. The tent is easy to set up and with a large sleeping room for your gear and a generous screenroom for the ultimate in relaxing times this could be the tent your family is looking for. A combination of steel and fiberglass poles provide a very secure and stable frame for the latest and greatest version of the famed WeatherMaster series of tents. The waterproof instructions are sewn to the bag for your convenience. The big wide hinged door is so simple and easy to use that it's almost like being at home. Great ventilation is provided by 5 windows and a mesh ceiling. The rugged poly floor will never let you down and the taped fly seams will keep water outside where it belongs. The screenroom offers a nice place for the kids to play or a great place to relax after the kids have gone to bed. This is a another great tent from Coleman for the whole family for either a short or extended trip.

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