What kind of tent do you use?

jgaz said:
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You‘ve changed your storage configuration on the tongue of your trailer.

I followed your build on a different site. I had stolen your idea of reusing the curved BBQ stand sections for MWC holders on a trailer that I’m helping a friend build.

Nice tent, nice build
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Thanks. I've made quite a few changes to the trailer. The quick story is that I was building it for solo camping. Suddenly my wife decided to take up camping. She tried tenting but that wasn't going to work so we bought a tear "pop" and I ended up modifying it quite a bit. I repurposed this trailer so I can now put an ATV in it (with the RTT off) haul kayaks and bikes plus generally use it as a utility trailer. I also solo camp with it.

I actually removed the box from the original build and made one that is longer and lower. Much of this work ... https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/pco6s-off-road-trailer-build.15306/ ... went out the window! 😊 I'm happy with the end result though.

One of the changes I made to the tongue was to mount a hidden Warn 2,000 lb. winch. I access it by taking the lid off of the small box and removing the false floor. It came in handy when I hauled a Jeep 4.0 L engine up into the bed a while back.

I didn't take as many pics of the rebuild but here is one of the tongue. Also included is a pic of my "wife's" trailer after I modified it. It's a pop up so I guess it's a tent of sorts.

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I don't know if anyone uses an SUV tent with their TJ but they are a good option. I traded a friend an awning for one and although I've only used it a few times I like it. I've only used it with my XJ but I have hooked it up to my LJ and it works fine.

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WestCoastDan said:
I literally just bought this one yesterday for this weekend.

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We needed a new tent that is large enough to fit our king sized air mattress, and this one wasn't very expensive.
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This tent turned out to be a poor choice given how tall & old we are. :ROFLMAO:
I'm on the lookout for a tent that is taller across the bulk of the tent and not just a tall dome in the center.
My back may not recover from this weekend.
 
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OFF2BFE said:
Look for WATERPROOFNESS 😁

If you’ve ever been wet in a sleeping bag (and add cold to that) you’ll never complain about what you paid for a waterproof tent. Next comes height standing up, even bent over, is better than laying on your back trying to get dressed. My.02

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Wow, I love the color of your jeep!
 
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WestCoastDan said:
I'm on the lookout for a tent that is taller across the bulk of the tent and not just a tall dome in the center.
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I use this Kodiak Canvas 8.5 x 6 ft. Flex-Bow VX Tent. If you want something taller, the company offers stand-up versions with 9x8 and 10 x 10 footprints .

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Be forewarned, these are well designed old school canvas tents that will last a lifetime but they are by no means lightweight or compact.



When I am traveling solo I typically carry a Kodiak Canvas one-person "swag" tent with built-in mattress pad. I have never had a poor night's sleep in it no matter the weather. It was my tent of choice for a month-long overlanding trip in Baja just before the pandemic. It was also my tent of choice for a long term trip on the California Backcountry Discovery Trail that runs from the Oregon Border to the border with Mexico.

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Link: https://www.kodiakcanvas.com/tents/
 
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This is the "tent" I use the most these days. I just returned from a month traveling the length of the Baja Peninsula in it.

I think there comes a time in life when tent camping out of a jeep evolves into an occasional thing rather than the way of life it once was. I may be in good enough shape at 71 to sleep on the ground and still be able to move the next day, but why?

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psrivats said:
I go pretty light. I have had this tent for a few uears and it has been wonderful. I picked it up at REI (return merchandise) for nearly half off and it was almost brand new. As packed, it is about 3lb and it easily fits in my backpacking/overnighter pack with all the other essentials. It sets up and packs up pretty easy. I use a REI branded inflatable mattress pad and an enlightened equipment blanket/sleeping bag. Everything is pretty light but they are quite comfortable. I have camped 38-40F on the mountains and zero complaints with my setup. I have no desire to camp outside when it goes below freezing so I carefully chose what I want to carry.

https://www.bigagnes.com/Copper-Spur-HV-UL2-2020


The TJ forces me to stay disciplined in terms of what I carry. I have contemplated LJ vs TJ many times, but the LJ is still pretty much a 2 person vehicle with extra space. But the TJ has enough space for 2 people + gear, where the LJ shines is basically that there is an extra space for a dog or for some comfort gear and such which can be nice on certain trips.

I am in the same camp as @rasband .. just can't do the overlander thing. I sometimes carry a small cooler for food on overnight trips and I always have extra water in a 5 gallon can. I also have backpacking alcohol stove in my pack if I get the desire to eat some hot food or coffee in the mornings. Note that I mostly tend to do trips with 1 or 2 nights outside mostly, with usually 1 or 2 other people, and so what I carry may not apply to you. I will say that I have been wanting to do longer trips and that needs more thought and planning.

One of these days I will share photos of how I carry stuff and what I carry. @rasband I would also like to hear about your gear choices sometime.
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How is the Big Agnes holding up? I'm looking at the Copper Spur UL 3 for long term hiking and bike touring soon but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
 
Mr. Bills said:
P.S. -

This is the "tent" I use the most these days. I just returned from a month traveling the length of the Baja Peninsula in it.

I think there comes a time in life when tent camping out of a jeep evolves into an occasional thing rather than the way of life it once was. I may be in good enough shape at 71 to sleep on the ground and still be able to move the next day, but why?

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My next venture a camper van!
 
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Fishtaco said:
I use oztent, I have an RV1 and an RV3 touring tents, designed on a bakers tent but easy up easy down, bit expensive though fist pic RV1 second pic RV3, both cost $750au each, I must be mad spending that on tents lol

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I picked up an RV5 last year to use when I go out on fires for $800 US. The guy threw in the fly, 2 king goanna cots, and the mesh floor saver because I drove about 600 miles one way to get it.

I set it up once after I got it just to see how big it was and WOW!!! The height and literally 30 seconds to have it standing is unbeatable.

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Setup Size:
102.4" (W) x 102.4" (D) × 74.8" (H)
8' 6.4" (W) x 8' 6.4" (D) x 6' 2.8" (H)
Awning Size:
102.4" (W) x 78.7" (D)
8' 6.4" (W) x 6' 6.7" (D)
 
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pagrey said:
There is definitely some real Australian think going on with camping gear, it's nice to see. We're kinda stuck in Coleman pop-up land here in the states. That or ice fishing shelters.
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Your "Kodiak" tents are pretty good, take a bit longer to erect than the Oztents and I was considering importing one before I got the RV3. The thing is you can keep buying tents every few years but if you spend a bit more on a proper touring tent then it ends up cheaper and easier in the long run for those that camp a bit more regularly!

Most people tangle themselves up in a Walmart/Target/Kmart tent that flaps in the wind but for touring you need quality in material as well as design, I cant see myself Hiking so I don't need a light weight tent! its canvas all the way for me!

If I lived in USA I would have bought a Kodiak (sp)
 
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reddvltj said:
I picked up an RV5 last year to use when I go out on fires for $800 US. The guy threw in the fly, 2 king goanna cots, and the mesh floor saver because I drove about 600 miles one way to get it.

I set it up once after I got it just to see how big it was and WOW!!! The height and literally 30 seconds to have it standing is unbeatable.

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Setup Size:
102.4" (W) x 102.4" (D) × 74.8" (H)
8' 6.4" (W) x 8' 6.4" (D) x 6' 2.8" (H)
Awning Size:
102.4" (W) x 78.7" (D)
8' 6.4" (W) x 6' 6.7" (D)
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Try and score some peaked side panels! I only use mine as wind breaks one side or another when on the beach but they make a big difference,
Side panels and front panels with awning extension makes a really big comfortable all weather tent but to tell you the truth I only ever set my front sides and extension up once in my garden lol and I believe a left or right side panel is perfect and all you need.

I have the whole "Shabang" for mine as the accessories are quite cheap in Australia but the side panels are the only thing I use "on occasions".
 
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Holiday inn express, I wake up smarter. I gave up using tent when I got done with boy scouts. I'm to old to sleep on the ground.
 
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Fishtaco said:
Try and score some peaked side panels! I only use mine as wind breaks one side or another when on the beach but they make a big difference,
Side panels and front panels with awning extension makes a really big comfortable all weather tent but to tell you the truth I only ever set my front sides and extension up once in my garden lol and I believe a left or right side panel is perfect and all you need.

I have the whole "Shabang" for mine as the accessories are quite cheap in Australia but the side panels are the only thing I use "on occasions".
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Originally I was looking at the RV5 Deluxe but damn are they proud of that one!!! For what I needed it for the RVS would have been fine for taking on fires and then the RV5 popped up on FB Marketplace having only been used a couple times (according to the seller) for less than the RV3. Not to mention there wasn't a single supplier in the US that had any OZ-Tents in stock and only 1 had an "estimate" as to when they might get one back in stock. (Thank you RONA!!!)

I won't ever spend enough time around the tent when I'm on fires to warrant putting up the awning. I have thought about getting all the parts to complete the front enclosure, including a floor for when/if I ever just go camping without my trailer. It would be nice if they made a screened enclosure also.
 
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