[Wiscoboy]

My buddy and I are going to try hunting in North Dakota this fall. We plan to start going out of state yearly, but we're not sure where to start for gear. We decided it would be cheaper and possibly quicker to try and camp vs do hotels.

We are not looking for a tent that can hold up for outfitting , or a 2 ounce back pack tent either. Just a sturdy tent that can handle some rain and wind and being up a week or so each year.

We probably won't be carrying them far so the weight isn't a super concern, but we don't want something that's 100 lbs and takes a day to setup either. I have a cot and we would probably get another. Big enough for 2-3 guys and gear preferably.

 

[ID357]

I'm not sure if you have a budget in mind but I know Kuiu and Stone Glacier both make good tents.

 

[SilentElk]

Good news! With your criteria you have lots of options and most of them are fairly cheap. Most tents if you use ropes and stake them will hold in a decent wind. However, those really large tents you can stand up in and sometimes you can get with multiple rooms can still get wrecked in a good strong wind even if staked well if you are in an open area. Additionally a tall tent you can easily stand up in will be colder and hard to keep warm. Pretty much anything would work.

Here is large 6 man that would be interesting but way overkill. Portable Camping Tent House 6 Person Water Resistance 3500mm Outdoor Shelter | eBay

Could always do a couple of 3 man tents. One each if 2 people or 2 in one and storage+1 for the 3rd person.

I personally like Tube tents. Here is a tent that could work. At this price you can buy 2 in case you had an issue with one. 3-4 Person Dome Tunnel Camping Tent Portable Waterproof Outdoor Instant Shelter 710022882996 | eBay

A word of caution, most of these discount tents are chinese specials so hard to say what you might end up with. I did buy a couple several years ago for my son and his friends to go camping some they would not ruin my stuff. I have a MSR tent I think called a Hubba Bubba NX2 which is good solid tent I paid probably $350 for at the time. I saw some similar chinese types on eBay for about $75 or $80 each and I will say they essentially identical and as of good construction except they weighed about 10-12 oz more. So there is good stuff there.

I use Hilleberg tents and MSR sometimes but they are overkill and I would not say cheap or economical.

 

[Ohiocoot]

For truck camping I love my cabelas alaskan

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I can set this Kodiak Canvas 10X14 Flex Bow up solo in 20 minutes. It comes down in 12. Very comfortable tent for a prolonged period, especially if you bring cots. I heat mine with either a NuWay 3500 or Mr. Buddy Heater depending on weather.

I run a tarp under the tent & wing vestibule...ideal space for making coffee in the morning unless your water froze overnight. LOL

Kodiak Canvas 10 x 14 ft. Flex-Bow Deluxe Canvas Camping Tent

Whether you’re headed to the campground with your family, or elk camp with your hunting buddies, this rugged, all-season tent is well suited for the occasion. Made with premium grade, Hydra-Shield™, 100% cotton duck canvas. The tight weave and silicone finish make the canvas watertight yet...

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[BTJunkie]

I can set this Kodiak Canvas 10X14 Flex Bow up solo in 20 minutes. It comes down in 12. Very comfortable tent for a prolonged period, especially if you bring cots. I heat mine with either a NuWay 3500 or Mr. Buddy Heater depending on weather.

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I run a tarp under the tent & wing vestibule...ideal space for making coffee in the morning unless your water froze overnight. LOL

Kodiak Canvas 10 x 14 ft. Flex-Bow Deluxe Canvas Camping Tent

Whether you’re headed to the campground with your family, or elk camp with your hunting buddies, this rugged, all-season tent is well suited for the occasion. Made with premium grade, Hydra-Shield™, 100% cotton duck canvas. The tight weave and silicone finish make the canvas watertight yet...

www.kodiakcanvas.com

I love my Kodiak Canvas Flex Bow. I'd need a horse to pack it further than the log landing though. What's your budget, OP?

 

[Ezekiel]

This is probably way over your budget but I have been drooling over the canvas tents from Elise Cowboy Tents

Tents + Bedrolls

Simple, fast, and functional canvas tents for any season. Masterfully designed with premium quality materials for a lifetime of adventure. All of our canvas tents and bedrolls are handcrafted in the USA.

elliscanvastents.com

Unfortunately they don't fit my hunting style so I can't justify one but it takes a great deal of discipline to say no.

 

[mitchellscove]

I'm not sure if you have a budget in mind but I know Kuiu and Stone Glacier both make good tents.

I have the Kuiu storm star 2 person, reinforced everywhere you want it to be. I’m on season three, no issues.


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[SilentElk]

This is probably way over your budget but I have been drooling over the canvas tents from Elise Cowboy Tents

Tents + Bedrolls

Simple, fast, and functional canvas tents for any season. Masterfully designed with premium quality materials for a lifetime of adventure. All of our canvas tents and bedrolls are handcrafted in the USA.

elliscanvastents.com

Unfortunately they don't fit my hunting style so I can't justify one but it takes a great deal of discipline to say no.

Cool tent. If I had pack animals all the time and I hunted in colder weather that would be real interesting.

 

[Strika]

Have a look at a Black Wolf Mantis. A two or better still, three person version, so you can stow gear if required.

 

[SilentElk]

I have the Kuiu storm star 2 person, reinforced everywhere you want it to be. I’m on season three, no issues.


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Thats a good looking tent. Looks like my MSR tent but I would probably take the extra couple ounce penalty and opt for the Kuiu storm for the additional frame strength. Still at the end of the day I have learned I always end up taking Hilleberg Anjan 2GT when it comes down to it. The vestible is big enough hold all my gear out of the weather while I can sit in it cooking (boiling) dinner and keeps all this out of my sleeping area. I do pay a weight penalty for it but I have learned it worth it.

But at the end of the day if I was the OP, I would just be looking for semi roomy and cheap. Probably 2 tents incase someone snores you can set them a bit away. Sub $250 range.

 

[BigXX78]

I've had good luck with Margot tents. They make a lot of different models. They're good values, especially if you can find one on a special sale. They're not so high end that they'd exceed your budget, but they're sturdy, compact and light weight too.

 

[NYDad]

I've spent weeks backpacking in light weight Big Agnes tents. Definitely don't do the sil nylon lightweight tents and especially not the Dyneema tents if you're using cots or are on hard pack and gravel. Free standing can be really helpful if you're in spot where you can't stake it well overnight. They seem easier to pitch to me too. Definitely get one with one if not two vestibules. I'd make sure you put down heavy plastic under the tent to protect the floor. Dirt gets into the fibers and stops the waterproofness over time. Tuck it under so the rain on the tent runs off the outside. Too many people let it hang out past the tent footprint and that just channels water under your tent like a funnel. Using a tent one week a year is really minimal use. If you're doing it in place of your hotel, it's worth a quality tent that will go the distance. It's worth the extra money in the long run.

I trust Eureka's. I've got a 4 person Eureka that's been used for family camping and backpacking trips every year for over 20 years. Still bone dry in the heaviest of rains. That packs up really small for the size and would fit 2 guys really well. I'd avoid a big one you stand up in due to wind and weather BUT that's coming from a life long backpacker used to cramming a whole family into small spaces. At the end of the day, you want one that's still standing and dry when you come back from a day's adventure. What you do during the day is irrelevant.

 

[bsfer]

Eureka Timberline. I do a lot of canoe camping so my criteria are similar. The Timberline is roomy enough and handles all weather so far. My Timberline must be 15 years old, gets used three weeks per year and has held up in some pretty severe weather. Very affordable. I do also use a sil nylon tarp to put up in camp for extra dry storage and sitting room.

 

[HVAC]

MSR Hubba is my favorite lightweight tent

 

[RBanta]

Here's another plug for the Kodiak Canvas tents. There easy to set-up, very durable plenty of room and they warm-up quickly in the early morning. They also are pretty good in the wind. There are others but Kodiak Canvas are one of my favorites. I also like the Cabela's outfitter tents, they've been around awhile and are bomb proof as they've stood the test of time. You could also go full blown canvas wall tent with your buddies, there's nothing greater then a hunting camp with a canvas wall tent and a wood stove. You definitely have several great choices as there are plenty of quality options.

 

[mitchellparker]

I've got (or had) a Big Agnes, Kelty, Eureka, North Face, Mtn Hardware and they are all quality tents.

OP, you'll need to ask yourself if you'll need a three or four season tent.

My best advice is buy once - cry once. Don't 'cheap' out and get a Walmart tent. Spend the extra money and get it right the first time b/c a week of crappy weather will have you cursing everything and not enjoying your time in the woods.

 

[bitsoforest]

My buddy and I are going to try hunting in North Dakota this fall. We plan to start going out of state yearly, but we're not sure where to start for gear. We decided it would be cheaper and possibly quicker to try and camp vs do hotels.

We are not looking for a tent that can hold up for outfitting , or a 2 ounce back pack tent either. Just a sturdy tent that can handle some rain and wind and being up a week or so each year.

We probably won't be carrying them far so the weight isn't a super concern, but we don't want something that's 100 lbs and takes a day to setup either. I have a cot and we would probably get another. Big enough for 2-3 guys and gear preferably.

My 2 cents, on tents, get a kids cubby, like a little treated pine cabin, and put in on a trailer, make whatever improvements you need, and take it out there, if it's your own property, it can stay on site, if not, just leave it on your trailer. Way better than a tent.

 

[Belkster]

Thats a good looking tent. Looks like my MSR tent but I would probably take the extra couple ounce penalty and opt for the Kuiu storm for the additional frame strength. Still at the end of the day I have learned I always end up taking Hilleberg Anjan 2GT when it comes down to it. The vestible is big enough hold all my gear out of the weather while I can sit in it cooking (boiling) dinner and keeps all this out of my sleeping area. I do pay a weight penalty for it but I have learned it worth it.

But at the end of the day if I was the OP, I would just be looking for semi roomy and cheap. Probably 2 tents incase someone snores you can set them a bit away. Sub $250 range.

Yes, Kuiu is a good option. If the author of the thread could do with a little extra weight, this is a great option. We stayed in Kuiu for 2 weeks - a very good experience!

 

[77chevy]

here me out.....6 person ozark trail tent dark model easy setup. Easy to setup and cheap