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Tents
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:26 pm
by nanmoo
Well I have decided to take a step up from sleeping in the car and purchase a tent. Looking at car-camping only, so weight is no issue. Ideally 4 person to fit Me, the Ms, the dog and other stuff. Summer months only, at places like Nitinat.
MEC seems like a good bet, but Canadian Tire stuff is half that price. Is it crap?
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:51 pm
by downwind dave
I have nice lightweight hiking tent.. it's great but for the nitinat i use a big Costco family dome! look for a tarp floor and big doggy vestibule. save your money for real important stuff.. like fins, board bags etc..
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:13 pm
by nanmoo
Outbound Lakeside Long 6 person, 10'x10' $159 @ Capital Iron. SOLD!!! This should prove to be much more comfortable than the inside of the Jetta.
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:22 pm
by downwind dave
much less bearproof though.
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:26 pm
by nanmoo
aren't you supposed to invite those inside to stay warm? they are so cute and fuzzy aren't they?!?!
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:07 pm
by Russian Dood
That's funny. Few years ago I upgraded from sleeping in a tent to sleeping an a van. Works great for me
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:13 pm
by nanmoo
If they built a Van that got the mileage of the Jetta, I would have bought one too! (those right hand drive things don't count!)
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:23 pm
by Russian Dood
Yeah tent always beats van in mileage department
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:42 pm
by JL
& it's great to camp on the beach away from outhouses & car stereos.
