Springbar - Vagabond 8x10
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"I had mine staked down in packed sand during a rainstorm that dropped 1.5”-2” per hour for 3 hours according to a ranger station nearby and it took it like a champ."
"has withstood the last week of winds over 70 freezing kph."
"It endured pretty intense weather and rain in alpine landscape without any problem"
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"They have large windows on each side and in the back. Also a door and window in the front. ... They are made of canvas and breathe - so they're not like a sauna inside during the summer - even during the day. ... Sometimes its even a little cooler inside due to the shade. I've taken a nap in ours in the afternoon."
"Temperature wise, phenomenal. Got to sleep till 10-11am every day without having to crawl out, gasping for fresh air"
"They have large windows on each side and in the back. Also a door and window in the front. They are made of canvas and breathe - so they're not like a sauna inside during the summer - even during the day. Sometimes its even a little cooler inside due to the shade. I've taken a nap in ours in the afternoon."
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"It’s taken 50-60mph gusts on front, rear and side with no issues."
"Very simple design and it's built well (it has even accidentally fallen to the bottom of my pool one time, pulled it out, kept playing and has had no issues)"
"ate the rain and wind storms with no issues. ... It's a tank."
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"I was hesitant about the instant part of it having not used one before, but I love it. I can put it up/take it down by myself"
"Coleman is stupid easy to set up ... this is so easy and takes a lot of stress away ... It’s easy ... You don’t have to think about it."
"Goes up super fast"
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"I picked up my 10x10' - sleeps 4 VERY comfortably and you can stand up and get dressed for $400 used. ... I don't recommend anything else for car camping."
"I have the Vagabond and can stand in it at 6'2" with room to spare."
"You can stand up in them and the 10x10 version is plenty for a family of four. ... My wife and kids sleep on cots and all the gear goes under the cots."
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"Me too. And I use Apple Airpods. $$$$$"
"$179 is pretty nuts. ... As long as people keep buying them and paying the esports tax, they're gonna keep selling them at this crazy price. ... The G305 feels really similar, but at 1/3 the price. ... I don't truely understand why the G pro light is all the rage. ... I used a G pro for a week, and while it did feel very smooth and responsive, I also had a G305 that felt very similar."
"overpriced and don't ever prove the price difference in sound over the az100."
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"must be packed dry so be aware of that if you're camping in wet conditions"
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"not worth it for the sheer size of the Foodi. It's a beast and very heavy. ... Yeah this is the same reason I don't really use my Foodi."
"But it’s really heavy for my small frame"
"and took up my whole SUV trunk."
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"You need to be able to stake it down to raise it, so desert areas can be a challenge"
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"Another bonus is that you can put a wood stove in it which is fun but not very practical for keeping you warm through the cold night. Stove goes out after 4 hours so you have to constantly add wood throughout the night."
robinson217 1.0I have a Springbar Vagabond, which is 8x10. Mine has the door centered, but most of that model are slightly off center. It fits 2 big cots nicely. Their next size up is 10x10 which might help with the cooler and dog. The springbar design has to be staked down, but the advantage is a very light frame (for a standing headroom canvas tent) with just 2 vertical poles.
flannelheart 0.5Get yourself a USA made Springbar. Yes, they are more expensive but worth every penny and a lifetime warranty.
I love my Springbar. Going on 10 years of use and it is still in excellent condition.
BeepoZbuttbanger 0.3I’ll add this, we used a 10x10 Coleman for years while car camping with two kids and felt it was plenty roomy. The same size Springbar feels much larger in comparison due to the straighter walls & high ceiling. You mention Burning Man and wind being a concern. I set this tent up in the yard for ten days to season. Completely dry through two rain storms, including one with 50mph gusts. I’m starting to believe the hype surrounding these tents.
deaddaughterconfetti 0.3The only downside to those is the weight. They are absolute tanks, though, and are definitely BIFL.
I bought one for Burning Man (a year it rained torrentially and I was out there for two weeks) and didn't have space to store it afterwards, so gave it to a guy who lived in it on a friend's property for the next 6 years. He still has the tent, although he has permanent housing, and it's in great shape-- that thing is a workhorse!!
Digirama 0.3The correct answer. I'll probably inherit my Dad's someday. It's 30 years old and has barely any signs of age, despite frequent use when I was a kid and teen.
_dogelbows 0.3have a Springbar and love it, couldn’t imagine a higher quality tent. Also will plug DoD Outdoors! I’ve been amazed by the quality of their “canva” tarps.
Im using them for different purposes (have an enclosed springbar tent and a dod tarp), but both are set up long term this summer. I’d say they compare similarly. neither have had leaks and both would be great choices.
drifli 0.3I have one and like it. You need to be able to stake it down to raise it, so desert areas can be a challenge
Educational-Look-343 0.3I have a springbar tent and it is great. But it is bulky and heavy. I can put it up myself in about 20 minutes. 140 sqft all of it useable. Cooler in the heat. Warmer in the cold. Doesn’t leak or collect condensation. In fact the more wet it gets the better it sheds water. Another bonus is that you can put a wood stove in it which is fun but not very practical for keeping you warm through the cold night. Stove goes out after 4 hours so you have to constantly add wood throughout the night. I love it.
HaveAtItBub 0.3i like my springbar.
jademadegreensuede 0.3I literally just got a springbar and was thinking it would be perfect for this use case. Some things going for it: 1. Large (10x10 or 10x14) - enough to hold your desk and a bed and other things. If you’re under 6’5 you can stand up. 2. Canvas - breathable and good at temperature regulation compared to silicone treated nylon or polyester. 3. Easy setup - can be done by 1 person in less than 10 minutes. This would be the main advantage over a wall tent. 4. Sturdy - can handle wind much better than most tents except a bell tent. Handles a decent snow load too, but again the angled ceiling of a bell tent would be better. 5. Straight walls (almost) - aside from a wall tent this has the straightest tent walls I’ve seen. Maximizes the interior space while reducing footprint. 6. No guy lines. You need to stake the floor down for structure but you won’t trip over guy lines like with a bell tent or wall tent. Disadvantages: 1. Heavy. For your use case you’re looking at >60 lbs total, but it’s broken up into tent body, stakes, and poles so you can carry separately. 2. Large footprint - although this tent uses its footprint very efficiently, it still may not fit in a lot of tent pads or heavily wooded areas. 3. Expensive - can’t beat nylon’s price
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