Hunting Camp Tent

[H&Hhunter]

I can personally recommend the Kifaru Tipis and the Arctic Oven tents as no kidding roomy and rugged base camp tents. Wall tents are nice once they are set up but can be a hand full to set up solo. The thing I like about Kifaru Tipis is the light weight and portability. The big 16 man tent is only 14 lbs. A comparable wall tent is going to be pushing 100 lbs.

 

[jmr40]

Thread is a month old, you may have already made a decision, but since it is still active I'll share. Not saying my option is the best, but it is what I have.

I don't think there has been any bad advice so far. It comes down to preference and budget. I'll only say that if the tent says it is rated for 4 people in reality 2 with cots and gear is crowded. I'd suggest at least an 8 person tent for 4 people. And even that is crowded.

This is what I have

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabe...goryId=734095080&CQ_search=alaskan+guide+tent

It is 12'X12'. almost 7' tall in the center, and about ideal for 2 people, 3 wouldn't be too bad even though it is sold as an 8 person tent. Four could sleep there, but there wouldn't be much extra room. If I had to sleep 4 people I'd buy 2 of these and be within your budget. I can put it up by myself, but it is a lot easier with help.

This isn't designed for a wood stove, but that is the only criteria it doesn't meet. I heat with propane when needed.

 

[Axis II]

A guy I met at elk camp last year had one of these:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/camping/tents-shelters/outfitter-tents|/pc/104795280/c/104779080/sc/104481180/cabelas-alaskan-guide-model-geodesic-tent-with-fiberglass-poles-person/1546762.uts

It was very nice, and was still firmly planted after we had 60 mph gusts come through the camp and I was picking my backpacking tent out of a tree. They also make a larger 8 person version. I'd like the 6 person version, but might wind up buying the 4 person since it's cheaper and I hunt alone most of the time anyway. I mostly just want a tent that has room to set up a buddy heater, and that can take some wind. Once the temperatures fall below freezing, my lightweight tent doesn't cut it, and sleeping in the truck is pretty uncomfortable too.

did you guys get rain at all? I've been looking at these for years cause we hunt 3hrs away from home in the Appalachian mountains and it usually rains all week.

 

[Axis II]

Thread is a month old, you may have already made a decision, but since it is still active I'll share. Not saying my option is the best, but it is what I have.

I don't think there has been any bad advice so far. It comes down to preference and budget. I'll only say that if the tent says it is rated for 4 people in reality 2 with cots and gear is crowded. I'd suggest at least an 8 person tent for 4 people. And even that is crowded.

This is what I have

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Alaskan-Guide-Model-Geodesic-person-Tent/1571266.uts?searchPath=/browse.cmd?categoryId=734095080&CQ_search=alaskan+guide+tent

It is 12'X12'. almost 7' tall in the center, and about ideal for 2 people, 3 wouldn't be too bad even though it is sold as an 8 person tent. Four could sleep there, but there wouldn't be much extra room. If I had to sleep 4 people I'd buy 2 of these and be within your budget. I can put it up by myself, but it is a lot easier with help.

This isn't designed for a wood stove, but that is the only criteria it doesn't meet. I heat with propane when needed.

hows it holding up? are they worth the high price?

 

[Don McDowell]

Biggest problem with using propane heat in a tent, if you don't have good ventilation, the tent will sweat like crazy. Tried heating my old Alaknak with propane, was about like trying to sleep in a freezing drizzle, took about 3 days to thaw the ice layer off the floor after I got it home from elk camp.

 

[buflow]

I have a three pole base, (14 poles altogether) 16 ft. canvas T.P. Set a stove or build a fire in the center, cots around the edge. Plenty of room to cook and loaf when not hunting. Mostly cook under a tarp outside. Not many think of or use this style, has many advantages. a few good books are available on how to use. Can be set set up by one, need a truck to hall the poles. Do not have a picture of it set up.
Give it some thought, different but worked for centuries until the buffalo ran out.

Buflow