Wanted to introduce myself and ask some general questions. I did a lot of research (some of which came from this site) on tents. I was first looking at nylon tents, but my wife indicated a desire for not being wet...whether rain related or general condensation. So that got me looking into canvas tents.
I really wanted to buy American but was very tempted by the Kodiak tents. But ultimately I decided I wanted the Springbar. I got the Traveler 5 for my wife and 2 kids. The cost was very high compared to the basic Kodiak. In fact I could probably have bought two of the basic Kodiaks for the same price as the Springbar shipped. Yikes. That made for a very tough choice but ultimately I think I will like the tent I got. From my research it seemed that either one was a good choice. Springbar followers noted things they thought were better...and kodiak followers the same. Both acknowledging both tents were good. I wish there would have been some independant reviews of both.
One thing that kind of worries me, though I guess it's not a likely scenario, is someone stealing the tent when I am off fishing or something. Is this something I should worry about? I think I may use my cheap 4 man tent if I am only going with a friend fishing...and I will not be around the tent much. But that's kind of shame to not utlize the tent because of fear of it being taken.
I don't have a whole lot of experience tent camping. My family had a pop-up camper and that's primarily the type of camping I've done in the past. Costs for dealing with a pop-up...and staying at places (seem to be around $30-40 now...think it was $10 when I was younger 20 years ago) made me think a tent was a better way to go. However, my wife is not exactly a huge camping enthusiast so I figured the canvas tent would be more comfortable for her.
Let me know if you have any other tips for tent camping or any suggested books. My kids are 6 and 3, so that could make for some challenges. I'm hoping it will help us bond as a family like it did for me when I was younger.
Thanks for any advice!
I really wanted to buy American but was very tempted by the Kodiak tents. But ultimately I decided I wanted the Springbar. I got the Traveler 5 for my wife and 2 kids. The cost was very high compared to the basic Kodiak. In fact I could probably have bought two of the basic Kodiaks for the same price as the Springbar shipped. Yikes. That made for a very tough choice but ultimately I think I will like the tent I got. From my research it seemed that either one was a good choice. Springbar followers noted things they thought were better...and kodiak followers the same. Both acknowledging both tents were good. I wish there would have been some independant reviews of both.
One thing that kind of worries me, though I guess it's not a likely scenario, is someone stealing the tent when I am off fishing or something. Is this something I should worry about? I think I may use my cheap 4 man tent if I am only going with a friend fishing...and I will not be around the tent much. But that's kind of shame to not utlize the tent because of fear of it being taken.
I don't have a whole lot of experience tent camping. My family had a pop-up camper and that's primarily the type of camping I've done in the past. Costs for dealing with a pop-up...and staying at places (seem to be around $30-40 now...think it was $10 when I was younger 20 years ago) made me think a tent was a better way to go. However, my wife is not exactly a huge camping enthusiast so I figured the canvas tent would be more comfortable for her.
Let me know if you have any other tips for tent camping or any suggested books. My kids are 6 and 3, so that could make for some challenges. I'm hoping it will help us bond as a family like it did for me when I was younger.
Thanks for any advice!
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