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Apr 29, 2010 at 3:45 pm #1258346
I found what looks like a great deal for 2 Person Tents. 4lb 14oz – $30 each.
If you have had good or bad experiences with this brand can you let me know. We are taking our first kayaking and backpacking trips with GS and I do not want to encourage a huge investment in gear, but I don't want them to have a horrible time because the zipper breaks or the mesh neeting is no good.
Thanks
Apr 29, 2010 at 7:10 pm #1603831Wenzel is an entry level brand. Not great but works well in good weather. That is a pretty heavy tent by UL standards, but a great price.
Did you try checking with Boy Scout Troops in your area and see if you might borrow a few tents for your group to start? Usually well established Troops can handle this and might lend you some help with a practice day. Teaching you set up and discussing gear choices. Look for a local Venture Crew also. They are 14 year old boys and girls who are in Scouting as Ventures.
I would suggest looking into Ray Way Tarp-Tents if cost is an issue and you have people who might like to sew one of Ray and his wife's kits. These are a really light and a well established kit at a good price.
Have fun!!!
Apr 29, 2010 at 11:20 pm #1603922I think you'll have trouble beating that price anywhere. Keep in mind that you posted on a BPL forum, and that tent is pretty heavy in the BPL world. A good goal is 2lbs / person.
It's hard to resist the urge to blow cash up front, but I'm working on shelter setup 4 (tarp/hammock) now with probably $500 all together. I could have saved myself some money if I would have gone with a tarptent up front.
Check out our previous discussion on cheap, scout tough big 3.
Sounds like a great trip and great group. HYOH and have fun!
acronym 4/30/2010 1:20 AM
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