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[Phillip Fields]

Mostly, I use it for a javalina Hunt I go on every February, 6 nights in a tent. It’s in South Texas, so every year the temps are between freezing and boiling, winds between nothing and hurricane.

You know, typical Texas weather.

My wife and I mainly use our tent for the same thing. The Alaska Guide Model tent has never let us down. For the 2 of us we use the 6-man size. We've been down there when buddies' tents collapsed from the wind, but ours stood up fine.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Alaskan-Guide-Model-Geodesic-Tent-with-Fiberglass-Poles-Person/1546762.uts?slotId=1

[meltingfeather]

Second Big Agnes.

[hbuck]

The cabelas Alaska guide tent is a good tent. I had myself and four others for elk camp in oregon. We got a foot of snow it was nice inside tent. I have the 12x20 model. It works great.

[Pearl Snaps]

Outbreaker,

Standing is a big factor. I’m 6’7, I’d at least like to stand up in the middle while I get dressed in the mornings. I had a Coleman that was tall enough in the middle that I could do that. Usually about 3-4 of us stay in the tent. Everybody else has gone to trailers and pop-ups.

[Ironman]

Outbreaker,

Standing is a big factor. I’m 6’7, I’d at least like to stand up in the middle while I get dressed in the mornings. I had a Coleman that was tall enough in the middle that I could do that. Usually about 3-4 of us stay in the tent. Everybody else has gone to trailers and pop-ups.

6'7? you need a tipi, not a tent.

[Pearl Snaps]

Haha I’d be in on that. Where can I get one?

[JustinJ]

Seek outside tipi is what I have. Pretty awesome. Easy set up, plenty of room, bucks wind better than most other designs.

[S-3 Ranch]

Haha I’d be in on that. Where can I get one?

https://www.canvascamp.com/en/cotton-tents/tipi.html;)b

[Outbreaker]

Outbreaker,

Standing is a big factor. I’m 6’7, I’d at least like to stand up in the middle while I get dressed in the mornings. I had a Coleman that was tall enough in the middle that I could do that. Usually about 3-4 of us stay in the tent. Everybody else has gone to trailers and pop-ups.

None of the tents that I suggested are even close to that kind of ceiling. My 1.5 you have to get dressed outside or lying down.

[Balcones_Walker]

I have an REI Kingdome for the use case you're describing. Just guy it out if winds are bad.

When I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail I carried an MSR, so I'm partial to them for backpacking...

[Outbreaker]

I have an REI Kingdome for the use case you're describing. Just guy it out if winds are bad.

When I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail I carried an MSR, so I'm partial to them for backpacking...

I have been looking at that for the whole family. How do you like the Kingdome?

[Ironman]

Seek outside tipi is what I have. Pretty awesome. Easy set up, plenty of room, bucks wind better than most other designs.

Nice! I always wanted a Sawtooth from Kifaru, but that really needs two people to carry in. For a base camp, I got a 14x16 canvas tent with a large wood stove. I have come to the conclusion that I really don't need a Sawtooth now.

[JustinJ]

Seek Outside 8 man tipi

[Ironman]

Sweet set up Justin!

[BrianL]

To be comfortable, you need 3 person for every 1 real person with all there gear, cots, and extras. For 4 people, i would look at a 12 person tent. MInimum in 2:1 but 3:1 is better.

For the money...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bushnell-Shield-Series-12-Person-3-Room-Instant-Cabin-Tent/41737127