Ruckus_luv
we are going on a 4 day back packing trip in late September and there is no way that Hubby, the dogs, and I can all fit in the tent! (to top it off I am plus sized, and hubby is super tall!)I guess I will get a bigger tent. Since we are back packing and it has to be a small lightweight tent I imagine it will still be crowded! I am scared to leave the dogs out of the tent.
Last year it was just Ruckus, hubby, and I. I had Ruckus tied to a tree next to the tent and he slept next to the tent and was 100% fine. Not scared, not barking, whining, etc. With two dogs tied next to the tent on a tree I can see it now. They will be tangled up together and looking pathetic.
There are no bears where we are back packing. But there are Coyotes.
What would you do if you were me? Get the biggest tent we can. Or have them outside next to the tent and not worry about them?
Thanks for all the help so far everyone. I still dont know what I want to do though. Would a coyote come that close to our tents? Or even my dogs? Ruckus is 45lbs, Lynn is 30
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I elect for just having them outside the tent. I guess your dog isn't trained to stay close by. If you have a threat of coyotes, I wouldn't leave them tied to a tree. If attacked before you can free the dogs, they may become meals. On one of our lake trips, our Pit was free on shore, but still had access back to our beached boat. She was chased back to our boat by a mountain lion. Our dogs may wander a short distance, but they always are within viewing range. If she was tethered, she would have been killed and dragged off. I'd get a big enough tent so everyone can fit inside comfortably.
We usually have friends with dogs too. Nobody ever tethers their dogs when we camp. We've never lost a dog either.
I elect for just having them outside the tent. I guess your dog isn't trained to stay close by. If you have a threat of coyotes, I wouldn't leave them tied to a tree. If attacked before you can free the dogs, they may become meals. On one of our lake trips, our Pit was free on shore, but still had access back to our beached boat. She was chased back to our boat by a mountain lion. Our dogs may wander a short distance, but they always are within viewing range. If she was tethered, she would have been killed and dragged off. I'd get a big enough tent so everyone can fit inside comfortably.
We usually have friends with dogs too. Nobody ever tethers their dogs when we camp. We've never lost a dog either.
camping TENTS??? (pic)?
Madison B
Can i get those cute little kids camping sets a like wal mart? Or where else?
ones like these:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mZEsbU36L._SL500_.jpg
or
http://www.bossgoo.com/photo/product4/775319/product-Kids-Camping-3pcs-Set.jpg
and also: it doesnt have to be all cutsey, just like a smaller sizze.
thanks in advance
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also, are they like SUPER small? cause its for my 13 year old, she said she wanted a tiny, cozy and content one like that. (x
ALSO: cause i am pretty sure i have seen them in the wal mart stores but they are not online so i was a little worried.
thanks guys.
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These kinds of items like in the picture, including anything with a cartoon character on it, are more of a toy than a serious piece of camping gear. They probably are not weatherproof for one, and I bet they aren't very durable.
But you can get "real" tents that are kid sized for different amounts of money. Here is a youth tent from TexSport
http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-Brookwood-Youth-Dome-Tent/dp/B001C0GWUE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1269683114&sr=1-14
You can also get an authentic bivy shelter or a backpacker's or bicycler's tent. These are all small, lightweight, and minimalist design so they are easy to carry. They are used by adults with almost no room to spare, but for a child, they would still be pretty cozy, and they are meant for real camping. Note that the term bivy is used to describe both a sleeping bag cover, which you don't really want for this, and a narrow tent. Here is a search result page for those.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=bivy&x=0&y=0
You also may have some luck with a beach type shelter, including some pop up cabana type things which tend to have a small footprint, since they are used by people in a sitting position. These are meant for real use, but not necessarily camping. Many are meant for shade, but may not be waterproof or durable enough for any sort of campsite other than sand.
Just make sure whatever you get is meant for real use as a camping piece, that is has all the right working parts just like a grownup's, and is meant to be used outdoors instead of being set up in the playroom, etc.
EDIT: Your 13 year old will not fit in any play tent I have ever seen unless she is super small. Even if she did, she is bound to hit a growth spurt any day now. Go with a backpacking tent or a bivy shelter! It will be plenty cozy...this is past the age of toy tents in my opinion. If she is showing interest in camping, get her some real gear and teach her how to do it right!
These kinds of items like in the picture, including anything with a cartoon character on it, are more of a toy than a serious piece of camping gear. They probably are not weatherproof for one, and I bet they aren't very durable.
But you can get "real" tents that are kid sized for different amounts of money. Here is a youth tent from TexSport
http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-Brookwood-Youth-Dome-Tent/dp/B001C0GWUE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1269683114&sr=1-14
You can also get an authentic bivy shelter or a backpacker's or bicycler's tent. These are all small, lightweight, and minimalist design so they are easy to carry. They are used by adults with almost no room to spare, but for a child, they would still be pretty cozy, and they are meant for real camping. Note that the term bivy is used to describe both a sleeping bag cover, which you don't really want for this, and a narrow tent. Here is a search result page for those.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=bivy&x=0&y=0
You also may have some luck with a beach type shelter, including some pop up cabana type things which tend to have a small footprint, since they are used by people in a sitting position. These are meant for real use, but not necessarily camping. Many are meant for shade, but may not be waterproof or durable enough for any sort of campsite other than sand.
Just make sure whatever you get is meant for real use as a camping piece, that is has all the right working parts just like a grownup's, and is meant to be used outdoors instead of being set up in the playroom, etc.
EDIT: Your 13 year old will not fit in any play tent I have ever seen unless she is super small. Even if she did, she is bound to hit a growth spurt any day now. Go with a backpacking tent or a bivy shelter! It will be plenty cozy...this is past the age of toy tents in my opinion. If she is showing interest in camping, get her some real gear and teach her how to do it right!
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