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    AustinBR

    AustinBR

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    DAVE_M said:
    That's not going to do much for rain protection and your tent is not the main component to keeping you warm. If you were in that tent with only a blanket in 35 degree weather, you would be dying.
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    I meant a thermal blanket in addition to the warm sleeping bag haha. Plus being on an air mattress will be a lot warmer than being on a floor mat.

    How about this one lol. I am so done searching for tents. They all seem to have something that I don't like. I really like the idea of one with a star-gazer type roof, but all of the one's that have that seem to suck in rain protection.

    Here's one that I kinda like...but same thing with rain protection, not entirely sure.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J2GUO...olid=1Y7JRJFFPCHWR&coliid=IB2HL5WUUE67X&psc=1

    Anyone know of one that has a decent open roof, but good rain protection if needed?
     
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    At the bottom end of the price list: https://www.campmor.com/c/slumberjack-trail-tent-2
     At least its made by a known brand (think Taurus in handgun terms... but its better than hipernt) but Slumberjack is really known for overstuffed inexpensive sleeping bags.

    This is what I'd really consider in a 2 man tent if it were for me. This design has been around for 15+ years with no major complaints. I'm partial to Eureka but I'd have no concerns buying from Sierra Designs.
    https://www.campmor.com/c/sierra-designs-flashlight-2-tent-t0034--1

    Oh, and I've never had any luck with air mattresses. Find a decent closed cell foam pad (think yoga mat) instead.
     
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    LACamper said:
    At the bottom end of the price list: https://www.campmor.com/c/slumberjack-trail-tent-2
     At least its made by a known brand (think Taurus in handgun terms... but its better than hipernt) but Slumberjack is really known for overstuffed inexpensive sleeping bags.

    This is what I'd really consider in a 2 man tent if it were for me. This design has been around for 15+ years with no major complaints. I'm partial to Eureka but I'd have no concerns buying from Sierra Designs.
    https://www.campmor.com/c/sierra-designs-flashlight-2-tent-t0034--1

    Oh, and I've never had any luck with air mattresses. Find a decent closed cell foam pad (think yoga mat) instead.
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    You DON'T want that Sierra Designs Flashlight Tent. It is not self supporting and is really wobbly. The Backpacker in BR sells them and they will even shy you away from them. I had my eye on the Flashlight 1 UL for a while and I could have bought it dirt cheap, but after seeing how much of a pain it is to set up, I'll never look at them again.

    Here are some alternate choices:
    http://www.backcountry.com/alps-mou...=UExQIENhdDpUZW50czoxOjc6YmNzQ2F0NzEwMDAwNDA=
    http://www.backcountry.com/alps-mou...=UExQIENhdDpUZW50czoxOjE4OmJjc0NhdDcxMDAwMDQw
    http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-c...=UExQIENhdDpUZW50czoxOjIwOmJjc0NhdDcxMDAwMDQw

    Your best websites to check are:
    www.Backcountry.com
    www.Steepandcheap.com
    www.Campsaver.com
    www.Moosejaw.com
    www.REI.com
    www.SierraTradingPost.com
     
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    I settles on the Alps that Dave recommended. Thanks for all the help guys! Next up I'll be looking for fun places to take the lady camping! So PM me or respond here with suggestions.
     
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