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Posted by Gear Repair and Maintenance (Guest) on May 9, 2007 at 8:13:37 pm EDT
In reply to Re: Hillary Grand Safari Tent posted by Dave on May 9, 2007 at 3:53:36 pm EDT

If you are looking to make an actual "investment" in a tent, buy the best one you can afford. You won't regret it. If you're just trying to figure out whether to be a tent camper, then borrow one (if you can). Construction quality, ease of set-up, and longevity of a model are important factors.

Back in 1991, my wife and I (then newlyweds) did a cross and around the country trip. We invested in a Eureka Willow Creek (not absolutely sure of the name, but pretty sure) 10 (they had 8's, 10's and 12's - based on the length of a side) and we used it plenty. We still have it. It ran us about $300. at Campmor in NJ. The tent's been erected in 28 states and Mexico. 18 months ago, we bought a second, newer one at a garage sale for - get this - $30.00 - and it looks like it was used once.

Not to knock them, but I'd purchase a tent through an outdoor outfitter rather than a mass merchandiser. Mass merchandisers are great for some things (ponchos, flashlights, mess kits) but critical outdoor gear (tents, packs, sleeping bags) should be purchased at an establishment where the staff actually USES the gear they are selling, and can answer serious questions.

That is all.

- Paul in AZ

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