Tents... and related camping things

[Solskinn Av Natten]

I'm in the process of shopping for a tent to bring to Wacken! In 2008, I brought a cheap one that I'd just purchased at a chain store (Walmart). Bad idea... It was very leaky in rain, provided NO actual shade from the sun, and forget about a cross-breeze (ventilation) while sitting inside - I just about cooked to death

Anyone have good suggestions of a festival tent that's a) not super heavy or bulky (coming from Canada!), b) decently waterproof, c) not too complex to set up, d) has decent shade / UV properties (so I don't cook this time around!), and e) provides some kind of cross-breeze (like a door on each end)?

Doesn't have to be for more than 2 people as I'm single (okay, maybe I'll make a special friend there, but I don't know that yet ) and weird colours don't bother me. As long as it does the job properly!

Thanks guys

 

[Quark]

I'm in the process of shopping for a tent to bring to Wacken! In 2008, I brought a cheap one that I'd just purchased at a chain store (Walmart). Bad idea... It was very leaky in rain, provided NO actual shade from the sun, and forget about a cross-breeze (ventilation) while sitting inside - I just about cooked to death

Anyone have good suggestions of a festival tent that's a) not super heavy or bulky (coming from Canada!), b) decently waterproof, c) not too complex to set up, d) has decent shade / UV properties (so I don't cook this time around!), and e) provides some kind of cross-breeze (like a door on each end)?

Doesn't have to be for more than 2 people as I'm single (okay, maybe I'll make a special friend there, but I don't know that yet ) and weird colours don't bother me. As long as it does the job properly!

Thanks guys

Try the new Wacken shop.
I've had one of those tents (shape etc) before, and it did its job for 7 years. (until it was 'worn out'.)
Advantage, no shipping, as you can pick it up over there.

But other suggestions are also welcome.

 

[Careo]

I use this one and I´m totally happy about it...
http://www.quechua.com/products-pictures/asset_15042145.jpg

more informations

klick

 

[Solskinn Av Natten]

Try the new Wacken shop.
I've had one of those tents (shape etc) before, and it did its job for 7 years. (until it was 'worn out'.)
Advantage, no shipping, as you can pick it up over there.

But other suggestions are also welcome.

That does seem like a good idea - thanks! Not having to carry the thing along with me would be ideal

At the same time, upon viewing those tents, the fact that they're black seems like a deterrent for someone not wishing to cook in the sun

 

[Solskinn Av Natten]

I use this one and I´m totally happy about it...
http://www.quechua.com/products-pictures/asset_15042145.jpg

more informations

klick

Thanks! It seems like they make some really impressive tents. I especially like the look of the 'Air' ones, for extra ventilation: http://cgi.ebay.com/Quechua-2-Double-Linings-2-3-Person-Tent-Air-XL-II-/160439419958?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Tents&hash=item255aef4436

However, they're not sold in Canada

 

[domunited]

I use this one and I´m totally happy about it...
http://www.quechua.com/products-pictures/asset_15042145.jpg

more informations

klick

those tents look really good. I'm considering to buy one of them...

 

[Drex]

Main problem of Quechua 2secs and similar ones is the packed size... too big for a standar luggage...

 

[domunited]

Main problem of Quechua 2secs and similar ones is the packed size... too big for a standar luggage...

Really?? coz the site says "light" and not too heavy..so I supposed it won't be that big..

 

[Drex]

Really?? coz the site says "light" and not too heavy..so I supposed it won't be that big..

Yes, it's light... but round

 

[domunited]

Yes, it's light... but round

Oh, I see..

Thanks

 

[Solskinn Av Natten]

Here's what I'm looking at right now - relatively inexpensive, seems reliable, and gets good reviews:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442632616&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302885936&bmUID=1275040844003

 

[LooseCannon]

Do they have a Sunny's Surplus up there?

 

[sautherom]

I'm in the process of shopping for a tent to bring to Wacken! In 2008, I brought a cheap one that I'd just purchased at a chain store (Walmart). Bad idea... It was very leaky in rain, provided NO actual shade from the sun, and forget about a cross-breeze (ventilation) while sitting inside - I just about cooked to death

Anyone have good suggestions of a festival tent that's a) not super heavy or bulky (coming from Canada!), b) decently waterproof, c) not too complex to set up, d) has decent shade / UV properties (so I don't cook this time around!), and e) provides some kind of cross-breeze (like a door on each end)?

Doesn't have to be for more than 2 people as I'm single (okay, maybe I'll make a special friend there, but I don't know that yet ) and weird colours don't bother me. As long as it does the job properly!

Thanks guys

this year will be my 4th time in wacken, I've always purchased my tent in Wallmart, and I haven't any problems with it.

This year is no the exception, but this year I get a special offer in Walmart, single tent + sleeping bag for $35 usd

The tents are easy to pack for the long travel, but after the festival, I left the tent in the garbage, not to charge back to Mexico

 

[Solskinn Av Natten]

Do they have a Sunny's Surplus up there?

Nope... looks like they're only in the U.S.

 

[Solskinn Av Natten]

this year will be my 4th time in wacken, I've always purchased my tent in Wallmart, and I haven't any problems with it.

This year is no the exception, but this year I get a special offer in Walmart, single tent + sleeping bag for $35 usd

The tents are easy to pack for the long travel, but after the festival, I left the tent in the garbage, not to charge back to Mexico

That's a good deal!
Perhaps you're more tolerant of heat + sun than me
I left mine behind after Wacken too, but now I feel bad to do something like that... and besides, I want to have something reliable I can use for other camping trips