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bergdh

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Spork said:
If it were me I would look at Springbar http://springbar.com/explore/tentmodels/index.html or a kodiak (Cabelas sells them). The Vagabond 7 is $499 and claims 6-8 capacity the Vagabond 4 is $399.
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Have you had good experience with the springbars in the wind? Ive never used one but they look like a kite to me in a strong wind. Im talking about the 30-40 mph wind guts that are the usual as a storm blows through in the west desert....ya know?
 
Corban_White

Corban_White

Well-Known Member
Location
Payson, AZ
I know I'm gonna get bashed for shopping at REI so bring it! ;)

Anyway, this is an awesome tent:
http://www.rei.com/product/777755

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I have the 4 man version (which sleeps 4 GOOD friends with gear in the ample vestibules-of which there are two) and love it. ( I have linked the 6 man version) I have had it in 50 mph wind, snow, hail, etc and it has logged over 50 nights over 3 years and still looks almost brand new. It doesn't hardly even ripple in the wind, is quite warm during -20* nights with 2 adults and it is easy to pack in the duffel. The poles are stout Al and the stakes are burly (I even pounded one into a tree root on one campout requiring use of the hatchet to remove it-none of them have ever bent) and the fabric is top notch. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great tent at a great price-just know that REI does support SUWA among other enviro groups. I use both the footprint and a tarp for protection (tarps are like $5 at HF). I've never gotten wet
 
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bergdh

New Member
Corban_White said:
I know I'm gonna get bashed for shopping at REI so bring it! ;)

Anyway, this is an awesome tent:
http://www.rei.com/product/777755

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I have the 4 man version (which sleeps 4 GOOD friends with gear in the ample vestibules-of which there are two) and love it. ( I have linked the 6 man version) I have had it in 50 mph wind, snow, hail, etc and it has logged over 50 nights over 3 years and still looks almost brand new. It doesn't hardly even ripple in the wind, is quite warm during -20* nights with 2 adults and it is easy to pack in the duffel. The poles are stout Al and the stakes are burly (I even pounded one into a tree root on one campout requiring use of the hatchet to remove it-none of them have ever bent) and the fabric is top notch. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great tent at a great price-just know that REI does support SUWA among other enviro groups. I use both the footprint and a tarp for protection (tarps are like $5 at HF). I've never gotten wet
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This one is my second on the list. I read some bad reviews on it on rei.com, but your seems to be much better.
 
Spork

Spork

Tin Foil Hat Equipped
Location
Saratoga Springs, UT
bergdh said:
Have you had good experience with the springbars in the wind? Ive never used one but they look like a kite to me in a strong wind. Im talking about the 30-40 mph wind guts that are the usual as a storm blows through in the west desert....ya know?
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From what I've heard they are great in the wind. Church group took an assortment of tents up to Wyoming with winds about 30-40 mph and the Springbar's were one of the few models that survived the wind. They advertise high wind resistance. http://springbar.com/explore/springbar/design.html
 
solidfrontaxle

solidfrontaxle

Toyota jihad
Location
Casper, Wyoming
I want an Oztent really bad. It's a little higher than you want to pay and packs a little big, but it is such an incredibly perfect tent.

If not one of those, I'd go for a springbar or that Sierra Designs one you posted. NO REI, EVER!!!!
 
DOSS

DOSS

Poker of the Hornets Nest
Location
Suncrest
I have used a few springbars and just recently picked up a Kodiak Canvas (similar to springbar). I would fully suggest you take a look at them. The style holds up great in wind rain, hail and snow (as long as once there is a couple of feet on top you brush it off). Contact Mesha on here about the Kodiak Canvas tents :)

I have a 10X10 and it fits my family of 4 with 2 large dogs and gear great..
 
Rusted

Rusted

Let's Ride!
Supporting Member
Location
Sandy
I have done well with springbar tents even in the wind. I have 4 different sets of tent stakes for them. Pick the set that holds into the ground the best, and stake it down at all points. And streach the floor out. When the scouts get lazy and think that just the 4 corners are good enough they find themsleves out in the middle of the night looking for the hammer :rofl:
 
mesha

mesha

By endurance we conquer
Location
A.F.
Here is one called the Asolo Chameleon. it is close to your price range retail(I can do much better than that). Really good tent. Asolo tents are high quality units. they are made at the same factory that makes 70ish percent of the middle to upper end tents in the industry. Check out the mm of water proofing. heres the specs.
CHAMELEON 6
Asolo

FEATURES
6 person, 2-room tent
Internal room divider can be removed to make one huge sleeping area
135 qu. ft. vesibule/entertainment area has a stand-up height of 6'9"
Rear access/exit
Convertible "no-see-um" mesh windows throughout
Sturdy duffle carrier bag
Heavy duty aluminium pegs
Fly: UV resistant rip-stop polyester, 3000 mm PU coating
Floor: Heavy-weight nylon oxford, 5000 mm PU coating
Poles: 7000 series aluminium on main, vestibule and ridge poles
Inner tent: breathable polyester with large mesh panels
Colour: Blue/Grey
Dimensions: 19'10"x13"x6'8'
Wt: 27lb
Persons: 6.
Price: $529.95
A little big maybe.
I can also do the Kodiak tents and any msr tent. the kodiaks are all about PROPERLY staking them down. use the guylines that come with them and all the stake out points and they do very well in the wind. they are heavy though. about 10 pounds more than the springbar due to the higher quality floor.
 

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Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
I've been using Springbars for years for anything that I don't need to pack in. If properly staked down, they hold up to just about anything. I've been down at Lake Powell when a fierce wind storm came through. We had about a dozen tents in our group. The ones that weren't Springbars ended up with snapped poles and torn sides while the ones that were Springbars were all just fine. Another experience, camping at Flaming Gorge and a huge rainstorm came through. It caused a mudslide right through our camp. Our tent that was not a Springbar, but was a very nice tent, got clobbered. completely ruined. The Springbar stood strong. To top it off, Springbars take about 2 mins to setup and take down, much quicker than most tents.
 
Cody

Cody

Random Quote Generator
Supporting Member
Location
Gastown
I've had a Mountain Hardware Trango 3, 4 season tent for about 15 years. Spent hundreds of nights and it's held up amazingly. My only complaint is that in warmer weather it doesn't have the ventilation to keep it cooler inside. Unless you're seeing lots of snow and winds well over 30-40 a 3 season would be sufficient.

I'm going to pick up the Mountain Hardware Hammerhead 3 next spring to replace it.

Here are some other big options...never looked at them in person though.
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorg...abitat-5-Tent-5-Person-3-Season/MHW1090M.html

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorg...ead-6-Bx-Tent-6-Person-3-Season/TNF1344M.html

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Mantra-Tent-5-Person-3-Season/KEL0359M.html
 
WayneXJ

WayneXJ

grocery getter driver
Location
So. Jordan
Rusted said:
I have done well with springbar tents even in the wind. I have 4 different sets of tent stakes for them. Pick the set that holds into the ground the best, and stake it down at all points. And streach the floor out. When the scouts get lazy and think that just the 4 corners are good enough they find themsleves out in the middle of the night looking for the hammer :rofl:
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I've helped the tent fall on the scouts a few times when they only stake the corners. :greg::rofl:
 
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