I haven't camped since I was a little kid. Now in my early 40s, we have three small kids (8, 6, 2) and we want to spend some quality time in the outdoors. My eight year old son just joined cub scouts too and he is really excited about camping which brings me here. I started my search on basic camping supplies and found this forum which has been a lot of help. However, I'm not sure which tent to get. Right now, we are only considering truck camping and so weight isn't an issue. We will be using established camping areas too.
I know I can get an inexpensive tent and use it a few times before realizing I should have bought something better. I hate throwing money away on lower end gear and would rather purchase something that will last a long time. I'm also not sure if I should get a poly/nylon or canvas tent. We live in the coastal area of North Carolina and will camp anywhere from here to the mountains in Asheville. There seems to be a strong following of canvas tents here. Are those recommended for warmer areas?
So far, these are the tents that looked interesting:
- Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8
- REI Kingdom 8
- Kodiak 10 x 14
- Springbar Family Camper 7 Tent
Of course, this is all new to me so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I can certainly use the help.
I know I can get an inexpensive tent and use it a few times before realizing I should have bought something better. I hate throwing money away on lower end gear and would rather purchase something that will last a long time. I'm also not sure if I should get a poly/nylon or canvas tent. We live in the coastal area of North Carolina and will camp anywhere from here to the mountains in Asheville. There seems to be a strong following of canvas tents here. Are those recommended for warmer areas?
So far, these are the tents that looked interesting:
- Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8
- REI Kingdom 8
- Kodiak 10 x 14
- Springbar Family Camper 7 Tent
Of course, this is all new to me so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I can certainly use the help.
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