[Paddlewise] Tents

        My next piece of equipment is going to be a tent. I'm looking at the
REI Camp Hut, Half Dome, or they have a Kelty  Creekside 2 on sale. There's
a 4 person Camp Trails for cheap that is huge (96" X 96" X 57" height) and
not too heavy (9lbs). I can't decide whether to go for a larger tent (3 or 4
person for one person 95% of the time) or save some money and keep the cargo
weight down with a smaller two person. I'm assuming the better tents have
aluminum poles--or is that a weight thing? Because I'd be using it mostly
out of a boat, weight is not a big consideration.  The idea of having some
space to sit in out of the weather appeals. It might be nice to have a cot
in a tent with space to change clothes and then use the truck or kayak for
stowing food and gear. I've been known to camp without a boat. . . 

        Any chance this is as hot a topic as ballast? 

 

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