What should I look for when buying a light weight two person tent for 3 season use ?
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Here's a great site with owner reviews of tents and other shelters:\nhttp://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Shelters/\n\nOne thing you might want to consider (and this is advice you probably won't get from your neighborhood outdoor shop) is a tarp or a tarptent in lieu of an actual tent. This is, as it sounds, a sheet of waterproof nylon pitched in an A-frame. A few things that a lot of people do not like about tents is 1) they're crowded and 2) they get wet overnight. In an effort to make a lighter tent, they make them smaller. Most 2-person tents will not have enough room to comfortably sleep 2 people all their gear (backpacks, etc). Many people opt for a 3-person tent instead, but that also means a heavier pack. As for moisture, we breathe a lot during the night. Our breath is full of water vapor, and that condenses on the tent walls. If there is inadequate ventilation, as there often is, we'll generally wake up soaking wet (and cold).\n\nA tarp solves these problems. The sides are open, so there is plenty of ventilation. You also need less material to cover more area, so you get more space for you and your stuff. The other benefit is that you don't necessarily need a level spot to setup a tarp. If there's a big rock sticking up that would prevent you from pitching a tent (if it's not directly under your bed), you might be able to still pitch a tarp, as the floor is not attached. It does take some practice to set it up, but once you get it, it can be easier to use and more effective than most backpacking tents. It also weighs (and costs) a fraction as much.\n\nOne drawback of the tarp solution is that there is no protection from bugs. Some people use mosquito netting around the sides or inside the tarp to keep bugs out. It is tough to sleep when mosquitoes are buzzing in your ears, and they don't all go away at night. This is a huge concern in the pacific northwest, for example, but it doesn't matter in the desert.\n\nPersonally, I like the tarp/tent hybrid. (Check out http://www.tarptent.com for more info) These have the ventilation advantages of a tarp and the bug protection advantages of a tent. The weight is somewhere in between - my three person tarptent (HUGE for 2 people) weighs just under 3 lbs (when you include a tyvek groundsheet). That's a lot lighter than most tents. It holds up well in rain and light snow. It's not great in high wind (the newer models are better), but then again, neither are most 3-season tents. The best plan is to pick a campspot in the trees. It also does a fantastic jobs of keeping mosquitoes out (even without a sewn in floor). The other thing I really like about having a separate floor is if the weather is good, there's no need to pitch a tent. Just lay out the ground sheet and sleep under the stars.\n\nYou can get a lot more info at REI or a good outdoor shop. I just wanted to offer some thoughts that they probably won't mention.
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Buy rope and 4 wooden poles. Use 2 mattreses underneath.
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Ebay is ok but you'd be better of searching your local kite forum on the internet. This way you could be able to meet up with the seller and try the equipment before you hand over your cash. I sell kites for a living and from a safety side of things it's a good idea to check any kites or boards for critical damage.
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What ever you can get.   It really has no re-sale or insurance value.\n\nCheck a local camper sales shop.
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My recommendation is steel, high pressure tank, and 80-100 cu ft.\n\nSteel is negatively buoyant when empty.  This allows you to wear less weight when compared to aluminum tanks.  Avoid neutrally buoyant aluminum tanks.  These are just aluminum tanks with an extra 5#s added to it.\n\nHigh pressure because you get more capacity for the size.\n\n80-100 cu ft since these are the most versatile and will most likely match your buddy.  While 80 cu ft hp tanks are great single tanks, if you plan on doubles, then 100 hp tanks are better since these will trim out better for most people.
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maybe a lightweight..good luck shorty!
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Go to wal-mart and buy a becket for a few bucks.  worth the investment
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Try ebay or your local sports and camping store.
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Try Campmor.com  They have a huge selection of outdoor gear.
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Backpacking, tent camping, and spending a night out in nature are great activities. An overnight trip doesn't seem much time to really get into it. My suggestions is decide where you are going to go, what season you will be going, who you will be going with. What activities you will be doing, and what are the conditions you may encounter. Take into consideration, your age, abilities, capabilities and weaknesses. Assess your situation. Plan for the worst and expect the best. \n\nFor a two full day - one night trip I would consider the length of hike you will be involved with and how much you are willing to carry. Fully loaded 4500 to 6500 cubic inch packs can way as much as 70 lbs. A ten mile hike in and a ten mile hike out with all of that weight can be most tiring for even the avid hiker.\n\nThe basics for a good hike involve some planning for weight, and size. A moderate down or poly sleeping bag that can be compressed into a stuff sack and a lightweight tent will keep you quite comfortable for the time being. If water is available and you can filter it will reduce the weight of carrying water. Hydration systems are the latest generation to the old clumsy canteen. You will need to consider the body will need at least 2 liters of water a day in mild or moderate temperatures. Foods that are easy to prepare are great for overnighters. Dried fruits and nuts provide an excellent source of energy while hiking. Remember, what ever trash you bring in you will need to take out with you. Plan for the change of weather, a pile of clothes make a good pillow at night. A compass, and map are great to have. (learn how to use them first!) I carry a handheld GPS and a camera. Enjoy nature and the outdoors.
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if you can't rent one for cheap you can buy one for $19.99 at \nTarget. we bought one last year it was really nice.
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Try and contact the manufacturer. Here's their website.\nhttp://www.thepenninegroup.co.uk/\nThey have a lot of info on their site.\nGood Luck and Happy Camping!!!!
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not sure where u are, but i find the best deals around the lakes for camper and boats or around docks if u can manage 2 get on lake, because some ppl dont have trailers for them if they also bought them on the lake, best time of year for that is fall, also check in boat trader
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Hi i am a boy scout and my best advice is to find a high place to pitch your tent also buy a tarp and set the tent up over the tarp for any more camping tips or help you can email me At efmc1101@yahoo.com
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You need to go to Gander Mountain or a place like that and start trying on the different brands.  Each person is built different and what works for one might not work for someone else.\n\nYou can also check consumer reports for rating on quality and such.\n\nIf you can wait til they go on clearance you could get a better deal.  Sierratradingpost.com has overruns and seconds for less and sometimes has deals on shipping.
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I buy alot of my camp equipment online @ www.campmor.com. They have great deals and deliver right to your house. Prices are affordable,all items are guarunteed and shipping is not unreasonable.
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A good internal frame expedition size backpack,($200) a stove($50), a tent($100-$300), some new synthetic clothing, a really good goretex rain jacket($300), some wool socks, some 5E wide hiking boots($150) and a life jacket or some dry bags if I have anything left over. I am already making a sea kayak, but If I didn't have one all the money would probably go towards that.