tents

malay · 02-11-2009, 08:15 PM

I am planning to go to alaska in 2010. Tent camping a possibility. Any suggestions for a good tent. Thanks.

**coacha** · 02-11-2009, 08:20 PM

Welcome to the board if I haven't already done so.

Do you want a pull behind, pop up type or do you want a pack and thrown down type?

malay · 02-11-2009, 10:02 PM

I am looking for a pack and throw down type. Lots of choices out there. Looking for 1-3 person tent.I may be going solo, or my dad might come with me on his bike.

chainsaw · 02-12-2009, 10:27 AM

I would recommend one that will keep the black flies out, and one you can stand up in. Makes it easier to put your pants on when you get dressed.

cactusjack · 02-12-2009, 12:14 PM

You might want to consider pulling a small trailer. Then weight and space become less of a consideration. You won't have to choose between a compact backpacking tent or a larger, spacious tent.

bebop · 02-12-2009, 03:11 PM

If you are considering pack size and weight then a backpacking tent works well. For about 20 years I used a Eureka Timberline that I couldn't seem to wear out. I now have a smaller design from Eureka - Apex 2XT. Neither are expensive $100-125 but serve well. Many other more expensive quality tents to choose from too. Try here

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Cate....07=Search &008=

www.campmor.com

Cheers!

**trip** · 02-12-2009, 03:26 PM

What behop tells you is correct. In my bike camping days, I packed a Eureka on my bike. It stood up to all the abuse.

Todd · 02-12-2009, 03:30 PM

I have a Eureka as well.....nice equipment...costs a bit more, but well worth it if it turns wet and cold. But like Trip, most of my camping days are now done with a front desk and room key.

cactusjack · 02-12-2009, 04:02 PM

Yeah, "roughing it" to me is not ordering room service.

skeeter · 02-12-2009, 08:49 PM

I like the stand up kind. Ozark Trail from Walmart. So it's big, so is the Nomad. Plenty room.

rlfaubion · 02-13-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by skeeter

I like the stand up kind. Ozark Trail from Walmart. So it's big, so is the Nomad. Plenty room.

Now that might depend on if'n you're tak'n the ole lady - doesn't it?

I gotta splain at her, "you ain't bring'n 4 pairs of freak'n shoes", and how about that GD hairdryer? It's as big as a house, and blows enough heat to cause 3rd degree burns. Now throw in a few pounds of cream and makeup - - - OH, and don't forget the pajamas and slippers, etc., or onandonandonandon

Sorry - didn't mean to get so excited,

but I don't have room for a tent dammit!

skeeter · 02-13-2009, 09:44 PM

ROFLMAO!

gopjohnny · 02-14-2009, 11:06 AM

I guess I am a bad camper, most of the times I go its for a long weekend. I buy the cheap walmart tents and sometimes find them on clearance during the middle of the winter for next to nothing.

I have (shamefuly say this) just left my tent after a long weekend. I was tired hot and ready to get on the road, and a $30 tent is much cheaper than a hotel room. I figure someone else can have it if they want to take it down and pack it up

I know I am a bad bad camper

zoom45 · 02-16-2009, 04:17 PM

Malay,
I have a buddy that lives in Alaska and rides his bike to the east coast most summers. He camps and has a 1 person tent. He just throws it down beside his bike on the side of the road. He normally rides a BMW but just bought a Yamaha 1300FJR.

http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x...rry%20Camping/

Zoom45

coloradontexas · 02-17-2009, 11:50 PM

i got a great tent from wal mart, ne ver liked any tent from there before. Fits nice on the bike, big enough for me and the wife and travel pack. Fits a queen sized air matt in side, barely.

02-11-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
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02-11-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	tents Welcome to the board if I haven't already done so. Do you want a pull behind, pop up type or do you want a pack and thrown down type? __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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02-11-2009, 10:02 PM	#3
malay Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5	tents I am looking for a pack and throw down type. Lots of choices out there. Looking for 1-3 person tent.I may be going solo, or my dad might come with me on his bike.
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02-12-2009, 10:27 AM	#4
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	tents I would recommend one that will keep the black flies out, and one you can stand up in. Makes it easier to put your pants on when you get dressed.
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02-12-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	tents You might want to consider pulling a small trailer. Then weight and space become less of a consideration. You won't have to choose between a compact backpacking tent or a larger, spacious tent. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-12-2009, 03:11 PM	#6
bebop Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlantic Beach, Fl Posts: 78	tents If you are considering pack size and weight then a backpacking tent works well. For about 20 years I used a Eureka Timberline that I couldn't seem to wear out. I now have a smaller design from Eureka - Apex 2XT. Neither are expensive $100-125 but serve well. Many other more expensive quality tents to choose from too. Try here http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Cate....07=Search &008= www.campmor.com Cheers!
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02-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#7
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	tents What behop tells you is correct. In my bike camping days, I packed a Eureka on my bike. It stood up to all the abuse. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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02-12-2009, 03:30 PM	#8
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	tents I have a Eureka as well.....nice equipment...costs a bit more, but well worth it if it turns wet and cold. But like Trip, most of my camping days are now done with a front desk and room key. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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02-12-2009, 04:02 PM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	tents Yeah, "roughing it" to me is not ordering room service. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-12-2009, 08:49 PM	#10
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	tents I like the stand up kind. Ozark Trail from Walmart. So it's big, so is the Nomad. Plenty room. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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02-13-2009, 09:44 PM	#12
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	tents ROFLMAO! __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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02-14-2009, 11:06 AM	#13
gopjohnny Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moulton Alabama Posts: 304	tents I guess I am a bad camper, most of the times I go its for a long weekend. I buy the cheap walmart tents and sometimes find them on clearance during the middle of the winter for next to nothing. I have (shamefuly say this) just left my tent after a long weekend. I was tired hot and ready to get on the road, and a $30 tent is much cheaper than a hotel room. I figure someone else can have it if they want to take it down and pack it up I know I am a bad bad camper
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02-16-2009, 04:17 PM	#14
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	tents Malay, I have a buddy that lives in Alaska and rides his bike to the east coast most summers. He camps and has a 1 person tent. He just throws it down beside his bike on the side of the road. He normally rides a BMW but just bought a Yamaha 1300FJR. http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x...rry%20Camping/ Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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02-17-2009, 11:50 PM	#15
coloradontexas Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 397	tents i got a great tent from wal mart, ne ver liked any tent from there before. Fits nice on the bike, big enough for me and the wife and travel pack. Fits a queen sized air matt in side, barely.
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