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Discussion in 'Texas' started by ChadsPride, Mar 28, 2018.

  1. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:31 PM
    medjah

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    Camping tent question for everyone.

    I am in need of a new "car camping" tent. I want something easy to setup, not too much $$, and decent quality. All my research points me to the Coleman instant tent. I am planning to get this tent and buy the optional rainfly. Pretty sure I saw at least one of these at our big November camping trip last year. All input is appreciated! Thanks!

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004E4ERH...colid=Z6QCWUXLTVDS&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
     
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    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    Beautiful, sir, absolutely. Have shown the wife the Winnipeg Garden, and will do so again tonight!
     
  3. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    @05prerun82 , I will have these as well at SATC C&C, so we will just load you up like Santa!
     
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    FastEddy59 TTC #0061

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    Gotta come & visit the Leo Mohl garden @ Assiniboine Park.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    :thumbsup: I'm so glad to here that, because I was getting worried! Once she is established, she will be a little more tolerant I am sure. I want to see the blooms, because I am hoping I made you a two color custom!
     
  6. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    Got it, and Brandon means the SATX C&C, so it will be Saturday night when he rolls through. Pretty sure - @05prerun82
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    Nice job catching the Hummer!
     
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    What caught my eye first was the outstanding job of painting the trim. :devil:
     
  9. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:51 PM
    Beretta4x4

    Beretta4x4 What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    Looks good. I'd day it's pretty solid, if that's the way you want to go. I've had issues with Coleman's stitching and poles on their cheaper lines, but it should last you at least a season.
     
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  10. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    Not a bad setup, always do the rain fly! Another great little trick is to get some heavy duty plastic and cut a piece a little smaller than the floor of the tent to go underneath and a piece a little bigger for the inside. A roll of 6 mil plastic is an inexpensive way to make sure you don’t sleep in a puddle. Also makes cleaning the tent a lot easier.
     
  11. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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    Yeah, I know quality can be an issue with Coleman. I always run seam sealer on my tents and by doing that I inspect the seams before first use.

    It should last me longer than a season as I camp 1-3x a year.
     
  12. Aug 6, 2019 at 1:54 PM
    Beretta4x4

    Beretta4x4 What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    Good advice, birthday boy :anonymous:
     
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    I always put a tarp down.

    But you are suggesting reinforcing the tent?
     
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    Beretta4x4 What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    My last Coleman ripped at the ring retainer for one of the poles.
     
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    Hmm. Well now this is an interesting development. What time is C&C is San Antonio this Saturday? I ask because I am going to be in San Antonio Saturday morning so maybe I can swing by and pick them up myself.
     
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    No, just two pieces of extra plastic. The one underneath keeps the ground from soaking the floor and the one inside acts like a boat to keep higher water out.
     
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    How old was it? Did you get much use out of it?

    The tent I want has a ton of great reviews but there are a decent amount of reviews saying it was crap out of the box. One review said they bought 4. Huge rain storm. 3 of the tents were fine. One had zero waterproof(ness?)
     
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    Beretta4x4

    Beretta4x4 What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    It was a year old, camped in it for about 15 total nights.
    A lot of Coleman's tents have a layer that is tarp material that goes 6-8" up from the ground. I have been find with a ground tarp but no additional tarp inside
     
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    LostHusker Just one day at a time

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    That’s just something I did when I was doing a lot of backpacking. When you live in your tent for a month or so, you like it to be dry.
     

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