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Daniel
I want a tent that doesn't have paper thin walls that has windows you can look out of or have zipped up so that you can stay warm. weight isn't really important. I have a Coleman tent now which is great for beach camping but I took it to around 6,000 feet in Yosemite last summer and we ended up having to go stay in a motel the next night because we were so cold. I don't need a three pound backpacking tent. I know I could just get a really nice sleeping bag or something but I wish they had a tent that you could actually hang out in or fall asleep next to your significant other without being mummified. any advice?
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Tents aren't made to insulate, they're really just meant to keep the rain and wind off. What you need is a warmer sleeping bag. They make ones that will keep you warm in a blizzard on top of a mountain, but don't get one of those because you will be way too hot.
http://www.rei.com/category/4500001_Sleeping+Bags
See on the left where it has categories and near the middle you can choose by temperature ratings? You probably want one in the zone of 15-29 or 30-39.
But if weight is no problem, like if you're car camping, you can just take a few extra blankets. :) A foam sleeping pad also helps, because it will insulate you from the cold ground.
Tents aren't made to insulate, they're really just meant to keep the rain and wind off. What you need is a warmer sleeping bag. They make ones that will keep you warm in a blizzard on top of a mountain, but don't get one of those because you will be way too hot.
http://www.rei.com/category/4500001_Sleeping+Bags
See on the left where it has categories and near the middle you can choose by temperature ratings? You probably want one in the zone of 15-29 or 30-39.
But if weight is no problem, like if you're car camping, you can just take a few extra blankets. :) A foam sleeping pad also helps, because it will insulate you from the cold ground.
Is there a particular brand/type of camping tent that is more sturdy in high winds?
porkstar3
My wife and I go beach camping a lot during the summer. We have a very nice Coleman tent, but it doesn't handle wind very well. I usually sleep with the side of the tent whacking me in the face most of the night.
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A "mountaineering" tent is designed for high mountains and high winds which works OK in freezing temperatures, but may be a bit too stuffy (and damp) in moderate climes. Mountain Hardware makes a few excellent models: http://www.rei.com/product/732212
Stephenson's Warmlite tents with optional stabilizers can survive in winds up to 160 MPH, according to them. http://www.warmlite.com/tents.htm
Here are some tips for setting up any tent in high winds: http://www.bicycletouring101.com/CampTentHighWinds.htm
A "mountaineering" tent is designed for high mountains and high winds which works OK in freezing temperatures, but may be a bit too stuffy (and damp) in moderate climes. Mountain Hardware makes a few excellent models: http://www.rei.com/product/732212
Stephenson's Warmlite tents with optional stabilizers can survive in winds up to 160 MPH, according to them. http://www.warmlite.com/tents.htm
Here are some tips for setting up any tent in high winds: http://www.bicycletouring101.com/CampTentHighWinds.htm
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