OT- new camping tent!

texaswig

We've been getting more into camping.Our old tent we can't stand up in. Last time we went I told my wife If she wanted me to go with them anymore I wanted some new gear. Ordered this tent this week. It won't be in till middle of next month.was expensive for a tent but she didn't say a word. probably wait till it comes in before I order the awning/screen room for it.also looking at new sleeping pads ,camping quilts and cooking stuff. like always ..none of the cool stuff is cheap. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ind10ewqD1E&t=115s

nolaegghead

Nice.  Damn, that ain't cheap

McStew

Had one and loved it!  I just recently switched to a Gazelle for one simple reason I’m lazy when it came to set up. 

texaswig

@McStew I was looking at those.Thats what I was gonna get.They are nice . I really just wanted the added room and awning.

McStew

You will love it! I’m in the middle of updating  the majority of my overland gear during the Rona shutdown. 

texaswig

We're gonna try to start going at least once a month. 

Kayak

Looks nice, except for that giant rain-catcher on the front?

A few years back I wanted one I could stand up in too. Ended up getting a Kodiak. Similar to the SpringBar, but the awning is attached, not extra. They are not lightweight small-packing tents! We are car-campers when together, so hauling it is no problem. I can stand up in it, and there is room for two cots side by side. Highly recommended.

JohnInCarolina

That's a pretty nice tent for sure, Scott.  Enjoy!

caliking

Looks cool. And durable. 

All packed up, it should fit perfectly in one of the body drawers of the murder can. 

scdaf

1950 called and wants it's tent back.

texaswig

@Kayak you can adjust it in rainy weather. I looked at kodiaks also. Those are nice. @caliking I'm gonna rearrange some stuff . Gonna buy or maybe build a fridge slide. And  have some other improvements planned. 

caliking

If you built the slides for the murder van, you can totally build a slide for a fridge. 

Those portable/cooler fridges are pricey though. I got one from Costco, and love it. Mainly used as a beer fridge by the pool, with the intention of taking it camping when needed. 

You've probably already looked into solar power options, but even just a 100w panel would be enough to power a portable fridge when camping. 

texaswig

@caliking my fridge is a ARB. I got a discount on it. But it was still $900.I've had it 6 years and would buy another one in a minute if this one breaks. Looking at adding a solar panel and lithium battery. 

McStew

How did the new tent work out for you? 

fishlessman

standing room is nice, especially if you're not hiking it in. i camp from the boat on shore, years ago i bought an african style safari tent, 14 x about 24 foot, wood stove with a water heater, sleeps 5 cots, card table, its heated, im not going back unless hiking and i pack a three man dome with weather vestibule for me and the dog

texaswig

 @McStew we just got back today from using it for the first time. I like it! Totally up in 10 minutes and down and put up in about 10.The awning was nice to hang under during a couple of rainy times. 

buzd504

Does it have cable?

texaswig

@buzd504 haha yep. We all have youtube tv, Netflix, hulu, Disney Plus on our phones with unlimited plan.it's really nice to get in the tent a couple hours before bed. Everybody put on their headphones and watch their own shows. Still blows my mind how cool technology is now. 

thetrim

Not sure why, but I think that would do well in the Australian Outback.

JohnInCarolina

Where’s the wooden deck, BGE and Challenger table, hot tub and refrigerator?

texaswig

@thetrim haha are yiu being sarcastic? Its made and invented and Australia. 🙂 @JohnInCarolina I have a 12v fridge in the van and I have a Mini max. 

Botch

texaswig said:

We all have youtube tv, Netflix, hulu, Disney Plus on our phones with unlimited plan.it's really nice to get in the tent a couple hours before bed. Everybody put on their headphones and watch their own shows. Still blows my mind how cool technology is now. 

That ain't camping.  
 
But, folks here put cheese on oysters, so what do I know?  

JRWhitee

Nice tent Scott your will enjoy that.

texaswig

@Botch I was never a cheese on seafood guy. Till going to this Mexican seafood place and having shrimp quesadillas. Also know another place that has a really good shrimp fondue. 

northGAcock

thetrim said:

Not sure why, but I think that would do well in the Australian Outback.

Nice call mate. 

JohnInCarolina

texaswig said:

@thetrim haha are yiu being sarcastic? Its made and invented and Australia. 🙂 @JohnInCarolina I have a 12v fridge in the van and I have a Mini max. 

So... no hot tub?

texaswig

alaskanassasin

Good show @texaswig Texas has some great camping

caliking

#1 camping accessory?? Murder Van!!

Looks like a you had a great time. Man, your boy has grown. 

thetrim

I must've missed it, but I definitely wanna learn more about the murder van!

McStew

@texaswig glad you enjoyed the new investment.  I can’t wait to hit the road again next summer  but I need to finish my van first.  lots on the list to do but I have a goal to finish by August that’s all that matters at this point.