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Ultimate Camping Thread

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by davestaco, Oct 9, 2010.

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  1. Dec 31, 2013 at 10:35 PM
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    There's no fly per se. Just what you see. The canvas is coated and I'd imagine that in all but a driving rain, you'd be OK.

    There are no guy points. I have thought about adding something to the 'outside' part of the tent so it could be guyed. That and something to keep the ladder below the tent.
     
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  2. Jan 1, 2014 at 6:42 AM
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    I got the Bachelor...LOVE IT!
    I started a product review thread specifically for the CVT RTT's
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/product-reviews/280389-cascadia-vehicle-tents-roof-top-tents.html
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    Yes, they all look similar but each brand has some differences. I believe CVT has the heaviest canvas and they are the only ones who include the annex room in the base price of the tents.
    I believe there is going to be another CVT group buy in February or March too.

    I got stuck in a lot of rain this past summer - I think I had 2 dry trips out of 14 :laugh:
    The tent did great overall. The downside is that if you pack up wet you need to find a time and place to set it up again and let it dry out.
    I was in some pretty severe storms and have no complaints about the rain. The tent shed the water, no problem. Wind can be a little tricky. The truck will rock and sway in the wind so you need to get used to that feeling. And I was in one bad storm and hadn't chosen my site very well when a wind gust tried to close the tent up while I was inside. :eek: I learned to pick my sites a little better after that.
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2014 at 9:21 AM
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    I created a spreadsheet (which I posted) comparing features using the manufacturers specs from their websites. At the time I did my comparison, the annex wasn't included in the price of the CVT. It's about $200 for the Tepui so a definite plus for the CVT. The other thing you will want to compare is the cost of shipping (which can be around $150 depending). Shipping is what did it for me since Tepui is about 45m drive for me.
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2014 at 8:34 PM
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  5. Feb 9, 2014 at 4:19 PM
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    Camping season is quickly approaching, anybody have any recommendations for camp stoves for 2+ people.
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2014 at 4:21 PM
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  7. Feb 9, 2014 at 8:34 PM
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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    It's known all over the off roading community that REI funds organizations that want to shut down off roading all over the US. I will never contribute a single cent to that company.
     
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  8. Feb 9, 2014 at 8:49 PM
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    Almost any company you buy outdoor gear from, including the manufacturer, contribute to groups like the Sierra Club or PEER.
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2014 at 4:53 AM
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    True, only exception may be Nemo since the owner is an avid Overland guy and designed and manufactures the tents for the JK Habitat.
     
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  10. Feb 11, 2014 at 9:43 AM
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    RideFast on the flats.

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    Car camping-Coleman duel burner stove.
    Backpacking-jet boil slightly heavy but reliable and boils in less than 1 min while using little fuel.
    Or make your own using denatured alchol and a cat can stove. Prob the lightest option and will cost u less than $8.00.
     
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  11. Feb 16, 2014 at 9:15 PM
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    welp... got a $50 gift certificate to Bass Pro.... what to spend it on... hmm... camping gear... or a new fishing reel.... hmmm.
     
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  12. Feb 16, 2014 at 9:59 PM
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    Fishing!
     
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  13. Feb 16, 2014 at 10:45 PM
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    hunting. i could use some new broadheads ;)
     
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  14. Feb 17, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    that is exactly what I did! Got a Shimano Sedona 2500 reel to put on my ugly stick!

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    watch out fishies!!! I'm coming for you this year!
     
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  15. Feb 20, 2014 at 4:57 AM
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  16. Feb 21, 2014 at 9:39 AM
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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.

    Havn't seen it in person, but looking at the pics, it looks like the floor seams are on the edge of the floor and walls. Not good for rainy camping.

    Look for a tent that has the seams on the wall, meaning the floor extends past the floor and crawls up the wall a few inches.
     
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  17. Feb 21, 2014 at 9:46 AM
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  18. Feb 21, 2014 at 10:06 AM
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    People seem to like the Nemo version of those. Although I worry about waking up to a collapsed tent.
     
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  19. Feb 21, 2014 at 10:10 AM
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    It says it has a tub floor ... I need to see this tent in person
     
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  20. Feb 21, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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    Yea, it may be better to see in person. Hard to tell with the pics.
     
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