Oshkosh camping list? (Planning for next year)

Newps wrote:

Does your tent fit under the wing, especially a Cardinal which sits
lower to the ground? I long ago got a tent with stand up head room.

Our new tent is just a small 3 person dome tent so it fits easily
under the Cardinal wings as you can see in my Oshkosh pictures

http://makeashorterlink.com/?U12A2148D
http://makeashorterlink.com/?E13A6448D

Our old tent long ago also had standup head room. It was a heavy
duty tent with aluminum poles which had lasted many years but it took
some time to fit all the pole sections together and set up the tent.
The newer dome-type tent with fiberglass poles are much lighter and
easier to setup. The lower profile is also less susceptible to being
blown over by strong winds. We don't really miss the head room that
much.

Hai Longworth

"Peter R." wrote in message
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john smith wrote:

Will you be camping by yourself or with others?

Probably one other person although I am looking for a bigger tent to
accommodate my family of five (or at least my three boys when they are old
enough to be able to join me).

This year I went by myself. The only things I used we
- two-man tent

A lot of excellent suggestions about tent types, but no recommendations of
actual tent brands that are both strong and waterproof.

What tent brands work at OSH and what brands should I avoid?

--
Peter

One suggestion is to get Outside Magazine's gear review edition. I seem to
remember that it comes out in the spring. It gives you a common language to
speak with the guy or gal at the outdoor store and gives you a real
education on key things to look for in whatever apparatus you're buying
(tent, stove, mattress, sleeping bag, water filter, etc..). Also, the issue
has a review of many of the mid-upper end camping/hiking products and could
help you refine your search by comparing size, cost, weight, and other key
variables that impact your choice.

Your local library probably carries Outside, so you should be able to find
the most recent gear guide in the archives.

KB

One suggestion is to get Outside Magazine's gear review edition. I seem to
remember that it comes out in the spring. It gives you a common language to
speak with the guy or gal at the outdoor store and gives you a real
education on key things to look for in whatever apparatus you're buying
(tent, stove, mattress, sleeping bag, water filter, etc..). Also, the issue
has a review of many of the mid-upper end camping/hiking products and could
help you refine your search by comparing size, cost, weight, and other key
variables that impact your choice.
Your local library probably carries Outside, so you should be able to find
the most recent gear guide in the archives.

Kyle, don't you mean BACKPACKER magazine?
I thought OUTSIDE changed it's format several years ago to more of a
travelog, fluff piece, yuppie monthly?

The link below is a good source for unbiased, real world use by ordinary
campers with a variety of experience.

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/

"john smith" wrote in message
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One suggestion is to get Outside Magazine's gear review edition. I seem
to
remember that it comes out in the spring. It gives you a common language
to
speak with the guy or gal at the outdoor store and gives you a real
education on key things to look for in whatever apparatus you're buying
(tent, stove, mattress, sleeping bag, water filter, etc..). Also, the
issue
has a review of many of the mid-upper end camping/hiking products and
could
help you refine your search by comparing size, cost, weight, and other
key
variables that impact your choice.
Your local library probably carries Outside, so you should be able to
find
the most recent gear guide in the archives.

Kyle, don't you mean BACKPACKER magazine?
I thought OUTSIDE changed it's format several years ago to more of a
travelog, fluff piece, yuppie monthly?

The link below is a good source for unbiased, real world use by ordinary
campers with a variety of experience.

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/

Yep, Backpacker. Sometimes there is a disconnect beween the brain and the
fingers.

KB

Kyle Boatright wrote:

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/

Yep, Backpacker. Sometimes there is a disconnect beween the brain and the
fingers.

Bookmarked. Thanks!

--
Peter

"Peter R." wrote in message
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What tent brands work at OSH and what brands should I avoid?

Miata makes a terrible tent to sleep in at Oshkosh! It kept me dry, but
isn't comfortable to sleep in. The Eureka tent worked a LOT better!