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Comment on Camping Lanterns – The Best Lantern To Have by Crystal Lee Videgar

Crystal Lee Videgar — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:28:34 +0000

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You pay more for the "Swiss Army" name but it's worth it!, June 6, 2010

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I just went on a 7 dsy csmping trip with this tent and just like my last Swiss tent this one was worth EVERY penny! Tons of space, plus we had very wet weather this trip and of the 12 people that camped with us we were the ONLY ones that had a water tight tent! Ozark trail has nothing on Swiss Army! Not only was it Water tight, but while we were throwing the football around my boyfriend landed on the side of the tent and collapsed the whole side of it, I wanted to beat him for ruining my new tent, but all I did was pull one pole back into place and the whole tent popped right back into place! I will NEVER buy another tent that isn't Swiss Army brand!

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Comment on Camping Lanterns – The Best Lantern To Have by Sound Sleeper 7 - 9

Sound Sleeper 7 - 9 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:59:07 +0000

108 of 112 people found the following review helpful:

Great tent so far, June 6, 2010

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I was worried about buying this tent without any reviews posted, but I decided to take the chance anyway. Hopefully my review can help someone else out. I have not been camping in this tent yet, but it is currently set up in my back yard taking on the rain as we speak. First of all, the tent was very well packed and protected in a great bag when it arrived. The instructions said that two adults were required for assembly, but all I had was my four-year-old son. The instructions for assembly are sewn into the bag, so you cannot lose them! I set my son to work assembling the poles which he did with ease since they all have a cord inside that helps snap them together. The parts are not labeled, but they make sense for assembly anyway. After sorting all of the poles, I rolled the tent out onto a tarp base that I purchased to protect the bottom of the tent. We quickly inserted the poles into the top of the tent and had the main dome up in a matter of 10 minutes. After that, the rest of the assembly took only another 10 minutes, including the rain fly. The fly was a challenge to put on the tent with only one adult since the tent is so tall, but I managed to get it in place. So far, the rain fly is my only concern because after securing it in place, it caused the two smaller rooms on the back side of the tent to deform slightly. I did not mark this rating down however, as after looking at it, my back yard is somewhat unlevel, and I believe that is the cause for this deformation. I will report back after I have had a chance to assemble later on level ground on our first camping trip.

I have to say that walking into this tent for the first time was a real treat. This is the first tent I have ever owned which allowed me to stand upright inside. The two smaller rooms on the back side are shorter, however, I think most people will use these rooms for storage. The room divider runs parallel with the front door of the tent, with a single zipper that runs from top to bottom in the middle. The two halves of the divider separate and tie up at the sides so you can comfortably walk underneath. It looks like the 17.5 foot wide back half of the tent will comfortably accomodate two queen sized air mattresses, which is what we plan to put inside. This leaves the front half of the tent to put our other items. Of course you will be able to set the interior up however you would like. There are little pockets all over the inside of the tent which will allow us to stow smaller items like keys, phones, kids toys, or even shoes. As far as the build of the tent is concerned, it seems well made with good solid materials and craftsmanship. The floor is not a solid piece, however, it is "a sonic-welded polyethylene floor" and I have no reason to believe that the welded seams would ever leak. As I said above the tent has been out in rainy conditions for five hours now. Even without seam sealer, the tent has only one very small leak in the back, and that leak has amounted to about half the size of a dollar bill. Not bad for steady rainfall. I will be buying a seam sealing kit soon and taking care of all of the seams inside. Once that is done, I think this tent will be everything we need and more for a family of four.

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Comment on Camping Lanterns – The Best Lantern To Have by countryboy

countryboy — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:50:17 +0000

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Awesome, June 8, 2010

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Bought this tent, took it camping memorial weekend. We fit 9 people in this tent. 2 Adults, 5 teenagers, and 2 smaller children. We had 2 full air mattresses 2 twin air mattresses and 3 cots. Very roomy. We even had a freak thunderstorm, it never leaked. Air flows through very well. Can't wait to take it camping again!!

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Comment on How To Select A Good Camping Tent by Trail Guy

Trail Guy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:30:06 +0000

The beach at Jebel Ali is a very popular location for Dubai camping. Just be sure to plan your visit during the cooler months of the year and always make sure you’re well hydrated.

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Comment on Important Foods to bring for Camping by Tribal Insticts

Tribal Insticts — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:39:27 +0000

You’d have to ask the camp ranger.
I doubt it’s under 18.
If you find that you are able to go, you will want far more than a single tent and electric oven.
I suggest: A tent (fitting as many people as are going) a survival knife, a 24 pack of water bottles, and enough canned food to last as any people are going for one day longer than you plan to stay.
That of course is just a rough outline.
I really suggest getting an adult, or doing a ‘backyard campout’ instead.

Comment on Important Foods to bring for Camping by Bemis

Bemis — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:41:53 +0000

To camp at a camping site (inside a park) then you must be 18 to book the spot. However, you can camp on family land of go to a park that does not restrict camping to sites only.

You can also join an organization that camps (outdoor adventurers, boy scouts, girl scouts) and you can tag along with them. This may also let you learn from more experienced campers before you are off all on your own.

Comment on Important Foods to bring for Camping by ahhhhh

ahhhhh — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:33:13 +0000

18 for most places….i dont think ive ever been to one where you only have to be 16…but thats not to say there arent any..

Comment on Family Camping Tents by MountainMan

MountainMan — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:09:33 +0000

REI Kingdom 8, $ 490.
Big Agnes Flying Diamond, $ 600.
MSR Backcountry Barn Tent, $ 700.

Comment on Family Camping Tents by chris w

chris w — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:05:44 +0000

Coleman makes the only tent with a stay dry guarantee. The sundome models are ‘free standing” and for the size you need the price is right. $ 136.99us
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000007826&categoryid=11020&brand=

Comment on Important Foods to bring for Camping by mellamosean

mellamosean — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:33:57 +0000

@LeGaben

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