Mountain hunting tent

41magfan

Twelve Pointer
Contributor
This is purely a suggestion;

Consider a product that isn't re-branded - you tend to get more bang for your buck. A quick check revealed this tent is made by Alps Mountaineering for Browning and it looks like a slightly more robust version of their Camp Creek 4/6 series.

https://www.leftlanesports.com/prod...A000000000&sc_intid=ALP01401COA10OZA000000000

https://www.campsaver.com/alps-mountaineering-camp-creek-6-tent-6-person-3-season.html

If I were going to spend $350 or more, I'd want it to have a label like Big Agnes, Marmot, The North Face, NEMO, REI or one of the better Eureka models. When you find something you like, just Google the model name/number and look for sales which will routinely turn up discounts on these brands at 25-35% off. I think you'll want at least a 4-6 person sized tent.

Here's just a few places to start:

http://www.backcountrygear.com/family-camping-tents.html
https://www.rei.com/c/camping-tents?r=c&origin=web&ir=category:camping-tents&page=1
http://www.basegear.com/4persontents.html
https://www.campsaver.com/car-camping-tents.html?_iv_sleep-capacity=4-person
https://www.sunnysports.com/l/Campi...rs?sel=Type-Season_3-Season|Capacity_4-Person
 
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shadycove

Twelve Pointer
Take time to watch this. http://www.alaskaoutdoorssupersite.com/tent-reviews/eureka-tlo-6-review
These are some of the best tents ever made and I can say that 2 people can fit well into a Timberline-4.
The T-4 is a true 3-season tent and can be heated to a morning temp of 65 degrees with an outside temp of 18 degrees using a small propane bottle tent heater.
I have 2- T-2s and 3-T4s [I keep spares of everything] and they get used year round.
They have been a leading tent model for way over 40 years for a reason, they do their job well.
T-4s can be bought for +/- $325.00 including the vestibule and foot print mat.
If you use one, you will keep it forever.:D
 
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14chow

Button Buck
This is purely a suggestion;

Consider a product that isn't re-branded - you tend to get more bang for your buck. A quick check revealed this tent is made by Alps Mountaineering for Browning and it looks like a slightly more robust version of their Camp Creek 4/6 series.

https://www.leftlanesports.com/prod...A000000000&sc_intid=ALP01401COA10OZA000000000

https://www.campsaver.com/alps-mountaineering-camp-creek-6-tent-6-person-3-season.html

If I were going to spend $350 or more, I'd want it to have a label like Big Agnes, Marmot, The North Face, NEMO, REI or one of the better Eureka models. When you find something you like, just Google the model name/number and look for sales which will routinely turn up discounts on these brands at 25-35% off. I think you'll want at least a 4-6 person sized tent.

Here's just a few places to start:

http://www.backcountrygear.com/family-camping-tents.html
https://www.rei.com/c/camping-tents?r=c&origin=web&ir=category:camping-tents&page=1
http://www.basegear.com/4persontents.html
https://www.campsaver.com/car-camping-tents.html?_iv_sleep-capacity=4-person
https://www.sunnysports.com/l/Campi...rs?sel=Type-Season_3-Season|Capacity_4-Person

Thanks for the info. Looks like I’ll be busy browsing for awhile.

We saw that it was rebranded but liked the heavier materials, ability to stand up, and also room to have two cots in there.


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shadycove

Twelve Pointer
Thanks for the info. Looks like I’ll be busy browsing for awhile.

We saw that it was rebranded but liked the heavier materials, ability to stand up, and also room to have two cots in there.


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If you will be putting 2 cots in your tent, I would go with the T-6 Outfitter.
 
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ibgreen

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You can also find a good deal on a used wall tent. Lots of Civil war re-enactors are getting out and selling stuff now that the 150th anniversary is over.
 

Mr.Gadget

Old Mossy Horns
You can also find a good deal on a used wall tent. Lots of Civil war re-enactors are getting out and selling stuff now that the 150th anniversary is over.

I have a extra wall tent. Great shape with lots of extras added for cold weather.
I could use it with a little buddy heater and was fine to 20 deg easy.
Its a fall creek.
looks like this.
would be great for hunting. Will handle the weather and you can hang wet cloths from ridge pole.
 

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Mr.Gadget

Old Mossy Horns
Btw big enough for 3 of the largest cots I could find.
they are big. Keeps the center open, bunch of room under the cots and doors at both ends plus sod cloth. Do not get one without sod cloth the wind will kill you.
 

ibgreen

Twelve Pointer
Contributor
Gadget, we just need to start a “Glamping” business on the side. I bet we could charge $350 + a night for a properly decorated wall tent in someone’s back yard.
 

Mr.Gadget

Old Mossy Horns
Yes sir that could be done for the city slickers.... They pay for someone to set a tent up inside a house now.....
 

14chow

Button Buck
I have a extra wall tent. Great shape with lots of extras added for cold weather.
I could use it with a little buddy heater and was fine to 20 deg easy.
Its a fall creek.
looks like this.
would be great for hunting. Will handle the weather and you can hang wet cloths from ridge pole.

Does that have a floor?

Extra? As in willing to part with it?


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GTO ONE

Eight Pointer
You can’t go wrong with the Timberlines. I have a T-2 and T-4 I have been using for over 20 years.
 

Mr.Gadget

Old Mossy Horns
Does that have a floor?

Extra? As in willing to part with it?


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Yes extra
still in great shape.
no floor. Dont want or like them.
I used indoor outdoor carpet. Floors cause a problem if you want to heat or cook. They also get holes fast if you plan to use a bunkes or a cot.
Cheap tarp under the changing area or feet and even small outdoor carpet strips work best.
 

Mr.Gadget

Old Mossy Horns
You can’t go wrong with the Timberlines. I have a T-2 and T-4 I have been using for over 20 years.

Have a few and they are great for sleeping and packing.
They stay dry.
Only problems are the height to be able to stand up and move around, dry wet gear, cook.
If you do a T2 or T4 they are only good for one person if you have any gear, want to cook or stay out of the rain.
I have both.
 

14chow

Button Buck
Realized I haven’t circled back on this thread. After a lot of searching and reviewing recommendation we decided to go with the Kodiak Canvas 10x10.

Appreciated everyone’s comments.


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NCGunDude

Eight Pointer
Realized I haven’t circled back on this thread. After a lot of searching and reviewing recommendation we decided to go with the Kodiak Canvas 10x10.

Appreciated everyone’s comments.


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Nice looking tent,


https://youtu.be/gprMzIoG4bU

Should hold heat well. With a little shade, plenty cool. I grew up camping in a large canvas tent, but with aluminum poles, proving to be its achilles tendon, or it would still be around. Thanks for closing loop, cheers!
 
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Mr.Gadget

Old Mossy Horns
Thats a great deal.
I also never like a floor for stuff like that.
Lighter and easier to clean up. Can cook better and safer or add heat.
 

14chow

Button Buck
Tent working well. Very strong winds and had 3.5” of rain the gauge said for yesterday and no water inside whatsoever.

All well except seeing no turkey :(.

Snow flurries currently.

Pic of my dad enjoying himself.

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