Comments on: Backpacking tent buying guide

By: Darkwater

Darkwater — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:38:05 +0000

I have to disagree with you on the hammocks. I backpack out of a hammock. I sleep great and it’s light weight. Most of my gear stows in the pockets and the rest stays nice and dry under my tarp.

By: Stumpknocker

Stumpknocker — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:45 +0000

Try a good hammock on your next camp out. Something like a Clark jungle hammock or an ENO Double nest. Light weight and much more comfy than sleeping on the ground.

By: mathteamer101

mathteamer101 — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:54:29 +0000

If you really wanted to cut down on your pack weight, then go under a tarp. super light and super cheap.

By: iPad

iPad — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:24:01 +0000

I need a tent any recommendations?

By: Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101)

Knife Xpert 157 (aka Chad 101) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:20:25 +0000

I use a light wight Kelty grand mesa 2 two person tent works great for me!

By: Smitty

Smitty — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:04:54 +0000

I have the north face mess 22 tent…it’s Awsome

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:20:39 +0000

I am considering the Eureka Spitfire 2 tent. any advice?

By: stuy

stuy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:23:46 +0000

you got to go with the Big Anges ” jackrabit2″

By: Tenderfoot scouts

Tenderfoot scouts — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:50:33 +0000

Has anyone tried the Sierra Designs Light Year one person tent?

By: alaska joe

alaska joe — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:00:49 +0000

thnx, i need a cheap, solid tent

By: alaska joe

alaska joe — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:56:41 +0000

before you make a purchase, you should look around for a lower price. the same tent could be slightly used, but a less money.

By: jdw91ag

jdw91ag — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:56:22 +0000

I purchased the Blanca Peak as a closeout sale item and used it this past weekend. Cold and raining whole weekend. The tent did a great job. Rainfly kept me dry and with a good sleeping bag, I did not mind the cold. Real easy set up and take down. This is a 2 person tent, but I used as 1 person and stowed me gear. I think you will like the Blanca Peak tent.

By: JRY3

JRY3 — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:24:32 +0000

The Eureka! Apollo 2 is pretty good

By: Tex

Tex — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:00:56 +0000

I got a ‘No Limit Kings Peak’ Tent Christmas 2009. Excellect tent for price-weight-pack size. Great Tent.

By: monkeyman

monkeyman — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:16:50 +0000

the Seirra designs electron rc2 is a good choice but spendy. Also the zippers get caught on the tent so when it is 1:30 in the morning and your pack is in the vestibule and you are reallllllly thirsty this can be upsetting. But the rainfly is AWESOME!!!!!!. This is a two person tent but we had to have three people in it and there was a torrential downpoor outside the rainfy held up great (we were the only patrol that did not get totaly soaked).

LOVE THIS TENT!!!!!!!!!

By: LifeScout1995

LifeScout1995 — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:15:05 +0000

Good,Brand how much did u pay?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 19:20:48 +0000

I bought a wenzel at a garage sale is this a good brand

By: Patrolleader1

Patrolleader1 — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:31:40 +0000

Somewhere else walmart is unreliable and it could be a cheap tent

By: LifeScout1995

LifeScout1995 — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:38:30 +0000

Please Answer, Does anyone know about the No Limits Blanca Peak tent, I was looking at this tent and wondered if it was a good tent for the price.I need a durable and sturdy tent so please tell about this tent.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:37:20 +0000

I love this tent & at 3lbs $60.. who wouldn’t! The 2-person version is lighter than the one person & can actually fit 2 people. Easy to assemble. The only downfall is that it has to be staked down.

By: ps-fsb

ps-fsb — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:22:09 +0000

I agree. Good tent if you have the money for it.

By: ps-fsb

ps-fsb — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:21:10 +0000

Colemans are allowed but disscouraged due to the weight. Marmots are good quality tents however again weight is an issue. SwissGears (eiger hikers) tend too be less durable and tear, which can be life threatening at Philmont if smellables are in the tent or if the tent is used at high elevations.

By: ps-fsb

ps-fsb — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:16:14 +0000

Any tent will survive Philmont. I’ve been there 3 times, and all the tents I used (not Philtents, heavily discourage using) have not recieved a single scratch, that is, if you take care of it. REI halfdome 2, REI quarterdome 2, and ALPS Mountaineering Comet 1.5. It is illegal at Philmont for youth (not adults) to be alone in a tent except if there is an odd number of scouts, in which case crew leaders will choose who gets their own tent

By: ps-fsb

ps-fsb — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:09:57 +0000

No, I would suggest buying tents from outdoor recreation stores (REI, Cabelas, Gander Mountain, etc.). You will get 20 lbs. low quality tents for $20, but you would much rather have a tent that is durable and lightweight.

By: lightweight gu-ru

lightweight gu-ru — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:55:02 +0000

Check out the MSR Hubba. May be expensive, but for the MSR quality, lightweightness, and durability. GREAT pick.

By: no-limits king peak

no-limits king peak — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:26:52 +0000

I have this tent and I am very happy with it. It is very good in rain. I spent many rainy nights in it and never felt a drop inside because the fly is good. It covers the entire tent and reaches down all the way to the ground. It is also a good balance of lightweight and durability. For the money, this is a much better tent than I expected to get.

By: ASM T

ASM T — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:59:01 +0000

I have the No-Limits Kings Peak. The Brand is a good brand. Very sturdy tent. Nice and light. Very well warter proofed. You will need to leave the windows open unless it is raining or really cold as they coat the inside of the fly and bottom of the tent with rubber and it won’t breath. Repels rain very well. Nice big vestibule for storing you gear under.
Hope this helps you mak your decision.
Camp On.
ASM T

By: Life Scout 1995

Life Scout 1995 — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:37:34 +0000

I was thinking of buying the no limits blanca peak tent for camping trips with my troop has anyone tried this tent and if so please reply.

By: the most awesome guy

the most awesome guy — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:05:46 +0000

do you think i should buy tents at walmart or somewere else

By: woason

woason — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:18:58 +0000

you need a rain fly too

By: OAdude

OAdude — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:49:36 +0000

The 1 man eureka solitaire 1s 70 dollars from campmor and its awesome

By: Rainman

Rainman — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:29:16 +0000

I noticed nobody mentioned the Eureka Timberline. Our Troop uses them and they are pretty durable. Eureka has the Forte out now, it looks like a good tent. Our Troop has ordered a couple for testing.

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:20:58 +0000

If you do a lot of summer backpacking, then you might think that a hammock or a bivvy sack are the way to go. Trust me, go with a tent instead! With a tent, you get more room, a floor, and you can store your gear with you, rather than leaving it sitting outside.

By: Life Scout 1995 says

Life Scout 1995 says — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:27:42 +0000

Here is some very important tent advise, after every camping trip you take make sure to set your tent up and let it dry completely also clean the dirt,rock particles,sand,etc…out of your tent because it will wear away your tent floor after extended use.

By: Life Scout 1995 says

Life Scout 1995 says — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:19:41 +0000

I was planning on buying the no limits kings peak tent for my brother and I.I was wondering how does the tent stand heavy rain and cold weather.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:34:13 +0000

I have a Serria Designs Clip 3 which I used for about 10 years. They don’t make this tent anymore, but they still make the Clip 2. The tent is very light weight (less than 5 lbs ) and very water proof. Our crew used three of these tents when we went to philmont. They were alot bettter than the a frame tents philmont provided.

By: shotgun36

shotgun36 — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:30:59 +0000

dear penguin boy the coleman sundome should be a good 2 person tent for 50$ does any body know if a swissgear eiger hiker is any good or any of the marmots?

By: bob

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:52:38 +0000

mountain hardwear makes the best tents ever i think anyting but a mountain hardwear is junk. i personly use a 4 seson muntain hardwear and wheighs 7 lb and thats light compared to the tents my troop uses by a lot. and it is very large inside compared to others . and its 2 person. the lightest mountain hardwear tent 2 person is 2 1/2 lb. mountain hardwear is the best lighest roomyist and most advanced tents in my opinion.

By: THE D

THE D — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:14:47 +0000

the info was very useful. im doing a trail in new mexico next summer and i need to find supplies.

By: Penguinboy

Penguinboy — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:11:09 +0000

I am going to Philmont next summer and our scout master said that we should bring our own freestanding tent instead of the one that they give you. Do any of you know of any freestanding tent under $200 that would support two people and survive the wear of Philmont?

By: Penguinboy

Penguinboy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:35:52 +0000

Yeah, I brought the Kings Peak No Limits tent on a backpacking trip and it was great, its aluminum poles still folded up even though they were frozen. Just a thought, it takes a little time to set up by yourself but it still is great for the price, size, and weight.

By: SMBama

SMBama — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:41:49 +0000

My scouts use Tyvek or lowes home wrap for ground cloths, we pooled our money and bought 1 roll for 98.00, we then got a grommet kit and some small diameter bungee cord. we used the method above to trace our footprint, make sure you cut the footprint smaller than your tent base. fold the corners over and stick a grommet there, use the bungee to make a loop from the grommet hole to your tent stake, what you end up with is a ground cover that is taught under your tent, and they can be reused forever, they can be washed, but air dry. They can also be decorated however you want. great project for any age scouts. also make sure to put the emblem side to the ground and the clean side up. These type ground cloths weigh ounces. Happy scouting

By: TexasASM

TexasASM — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:18:22 +0000

A great article! Regarding the Kings Peak No Limits tent; I took it backpacking in the Colorado Rockies. I picked one up on sale, and the second was purchased at full price. Be advised, you MUST drive stakes for it to function. A great tent for a great price.

By: joldtown

joldtown — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:41:04 +0000

One more thing about the No Limits Kings Peak tent. Buy a 10×10 tarp and spread it out. Set up tent on tarp, without rain fly on and trace outline of the tent with a permanent marker. Take down tent and cut out the tent shape. Using duct tape seal edges of cut tarp to stop unraveling… Instant footprint, helps keep tent bottom clean and also stops rain from soaking underside of tent with rain fly on. Happy Camping!!!

By: joldtown

joldtown — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:33:55 +0000

I AGREE with the No Limits tent. VERY TECHNICAL tent without the high price.

By: penguinboy

penguinboy — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:16:35 +0000

I bought a Kings Peak No Limits tent and it works pretty good. It only weighs 5 pounds and it is made for 2 people! It only cost $60 at Academy Sports. I went on a camping trip where we had a torrent of rain and some people had to get a towel to wipe up the water, while only about 30 very small drops got into my tent and I will tell you, it was raining hard! The only problem is that it is not a free standing tent, so if like 4 of your stakes come out it might fall on you.

By: qwert5

qwert5 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:30:09 +0000

good info, but could you give us a list of tents

By: mister J

mister J — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:53:30 +0000

thanks for the info. my tent is okay…for 3 people. now i know what to look for when i get my solo tent

By: bobret

bobret — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:29:30 +0000

thanks for that info for our trip to Minasota,and for tips about tents!!!

By: bob

bob — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:44:36 +0000

That is useful. I have been planning on getting a tent.

By: Survivor12

Survivor12 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:46:42 +0000

Good info! This will come in handy during our hiking tripto Mt. Kathadin!!

By: Old Scout 1960 era

Old Scout 1960 era — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:16:09 +0000

Some bad news and a remedy:

Here in the Minneapolis- St. Paul, Minnesota area TWO troops have had their tents stolen from locked Troops’ trailers in the last year. One Troop may have had to cancel this weekends camping trip.

Remedy:

Back in the 1950-60s many Troops had large Troop numbers, Patrol emblems and home towns painted on the canvas of their tents.This kind of Jamboree Decorated tent would be quit a surprise to anyone who steals a scout tent and would cause many questions from other campers and park rangers.

Perhaps “Boys’ Life” should reprint the past articles on tent painting. It would be fun to see the Fox Patrol in tents decorated with Fox Tracks, or a “Mutual of Omaha” style Indian in war bonnet for a patrol with an Indian name.

By: blackbird

blackbird — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:58:40 +0000

i love camping

By: camper63

camper63 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:29:28 +0000

thank you for the advice. i am going on a backpacking trip in 3 weeks and on a 50 miler this summer. I will be sure to us your advice when i buy a tent.

By: alex404

alex404 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:53:02 +0000

i like your advice to try before you buy. i went camping a week ago and had a 10$ tent and it worked nicly, and it was 20 degreese outside!

By: avidadventurer

avidadventurer — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:04:25 +0000

This is a good and helpful article. I would like to say I have a Big Agnes Sarvis which is a very roomy, lightweight, one man tent that I would recommend to anyone. My only pet peeve is that it does not have very good ventilation unless there is wind. Last I saw it was selling for $350. Any tent brand can usually be purchased cheaper online, so my advice would be go to a store, try it out, and find a good deal online, never buy a tent without trying it, like the article says.

By: KINGER

KINGER — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:36:38 +0000

I just got a tent for christmas and my parents used these tips and they got me the perfect tent

thanks boys life!

By: viper8089

viper8089 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:29:09 +0000

Good information, but when make an expensive purchase I recommend asking your local outdoor suppliers before making any purchase. I would recommend contacting REI in through Email; there costumer serves is first class and they know what they’re talking about.

By: twotall

twotall — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:35:34 +0000

Thanks for the good info,need to print this one out for reference when looking to buy a tent.

By: love guns

love guns — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:12:12 +0000

this is awesome!