willB
i just spent 4 hours looking at tents. here is my shopping advice based on 25 years experience with commercial nylon tents.
sleeve top roofs with criss-cross fiberglass poles are sturdier than clip top roofs. clip-tops sag, and if one clip/loop rips out, it really sags& might collapse. tension is created by rainfly.
square shape takes the wind better than long rectangular.
tarp floors are more durable than nylon floors, which require an under tarp.
the straighter the wall, the drier you stay in a rainstorm.
tip out storm windows are great, but NONE of the current tents -under $500-have them.
whatever you buy, IMMEDIATELY order spare parts. 2 leg poles minimum.
if you are backpacking- go small.
if you are relax camping- get one you can stand up in. your back- knees will thank you!
my big old tent is 2 rooms 15x15 ft. clip roof that sags, tarp floors. good for winter camping- no windows along long side of room
newer tent was made by jeep 10 yrs ago, discontinued. 12x15
loop roof, nylon floor, tip out windows & floor vents.
it was originally a 2 room tent, but i cut the inner wall out to make one big room.
after looking at 500 tents, i decided to buy fixer upper parts & keep the jeep tent.
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