I have a magellan 9 person dome tent that I want to replace. I didn't like the layout of it. With all your hunting supplies and bedding materials we can sleep 3 people in it when we go mule deer hunting. With the rain flap on top when it gets real cold and if we have any moisture it SUCKS! LOL Anyone have any suggestions on a tent somewhere between $100 and $200?
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I don't know of anything in your price range, but some of the best tents that I've ever owned were from Cabela's.
I have a 8 man Alsaskan guide tent that I really like. It's one tough tent.
I also have the 6 man Outback lodge that works really well for quick set up and takedown in the summer and fall.
If you are going to be in some potentially bad weather, then I would go with the Alaskan Guide model, or a canvis wall tent.Last edited by Flint knapper; 04-16-2007, 09:15 AM. -
I am going to get one of the guide tents before our next mule deer trip in Dec. Just not right now. Looking for something now for some beach trips this summer and a trip to Florida in Sept.Comment
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Jason I personally like this one.
And this one
This one is good and right at $250
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Jaspros,
It's a long addy, but here's some you may be interested in:
These are in the Ad I just received in the mail from Bass Pro:
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My buddy has the second one aggie2000 posted and used at the texas shootout this year it worked great for three guys and all our stuff.Comment
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Like anything else, you get what you pay for. In the lower-priced tents, check out Target online. I've seen the Eddie Bauer and Coleman tents there which looked good in the $100-$200 range. Here's one for $149.
6-8 person tents work well for 3 hunters. I have a large Coleman like that.
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I will say one thing. I always try to get a tent that will stay intact in high winds. Where I hunt, the wind always blows, so if I'm tent camping, I use a tent that won't catch the wind.Comment
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I'll second knapper's suggestion. After having several cheapo tents shredded in high winds, I bought one from Cabela's - Alaskan Guide series. It was more than I initially wanted to pay but after using it for several years I think it was worth it. They're very well made and I've camped in some pretty big storms with no problem.Comment
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I own a Marmot and my brother owns a North Face. We've used these tents in Alaska, Colorado, Arkansas, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington State, New Mexico & Montana while fly fishing. When buying a tent, do not go cheap if you are camping out in "mountain country." You want a tent designed to keep you dry and will sustain winds up to 50 mph or more. Look for tents with an "aerospace shaped" design. I would suggest a good tent for you to sleep in and a lesser expensive tent for you to store your gear in. You can always water proof your gear in plastic. Tent purchases is something that you do not want to go cheap on.Last edited by ruthunter; 04-16-2007, 01:59 PM.Comment
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The magellan I have is identical to the second one Toby posted. Anyone have any idea what it costs to have a new zipper on the front door of a tent replaced? I figured it would be close to the same price as the tent. When I bought it at Academy it was on sale for $99.99Comment
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check out the big tents at walmart, some really good features for under 125.00 i was impressed!Comment
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I also appreciate the input on this thread. I bought a $159 tent from Wally world on closeout for $49. Nice big tent. Not worth a dern in cold weather. 2 sides are open mesh and the rain top does no good for wind. I tried throwing a tarp over it before putting the rain top on, but with any winds, I'm afraid the poles are going to collapse. Need input for a cold weather tent....Comment
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North Face sells 4 season tents used on Mt. Everest. If you want to stay warm, I would consider their tents.Comment
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Jaspro, I'm getting rid of mine. Pretty sure we still have it, I'll have to ask Val. Here's a pic of it...oh, and it's red.Comment
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