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  • 06/02/2015 at 11:03 am #2040264
    Todd300

      I am planning on some solo camping this summer. I am looking for recommendations on tents. Specifically tents that don’t take 2 or more people to set up. But lately, it seems like just about every tent, not including small backpack tents, require 2 or more people to set up.

      I don’t mind spending 10-15 minutes to set up a tent, but I don’t want to get tents that requires assistance from another person to set up.

      I want to be able to go on an impromptu trip to go geocaching and hiking and stay at a camground somewhere and set up a tent without assistance.

      Any info is greatly appreciated.

      06/02/2015 at 12:28 pm #2040269
      BeccaDay

        We had a coleman dome tent for a while that was doable to set up by myself, or with small children that don’t really give much real help.  The only problem with that one was that when it was really windy the thing would concave and half the tent would be gone.

        Not all who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien

        06/02/2015 at 12:33 pm #2040271
        Natloh2
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          I have a Eureka Timberline and one person can set it up. Only problem I  could not stand up inside.

          06/02/2015 at 2:23 pm #2040273
          Captain and Mate

            We’ve used the Timberline for years and it’s a great tent.  Lay it out, set up the external frame, hook it on and you’re good to go.  Very easy for one person.

            06/02/2015 at 9:03 pm #2040281
            labrat_wr

              http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Gander-Mountain-Speed-Up-3-Person-Dome-Tent&i=869754

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              06/04/2015 at 10:12 am #2040303
              BigJim
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                A little late to the party, but I have to agree with those that endorsed the Eureka Timberline. I have had mine since 2003 and aside from replacing the poles after they snapped when a helicopter landed on the football field that we were camped along the sidelines, it has been a fantastic tent. I have the Timberline 4 XT. The XT has a vestibule built into the rain fly, which gives you a place to leave your muddy boots, etc. instead of bringing them in the tent with you. The 2 is probably big enough for a single camper, but I usually camp alone and enjoy the extra space in the 4 … but I’m a big guy. No, you can’t stand up inside of it, but that doesn’t really matter to me.

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                06/04/2015 at 11:05 am #2040305
                Team Northwoods

                  That is my problem. I have great tent and like the room in my tent. You could put 3 queens in it but if I have to go by myself or someone backs out I cannot set it up by alone. Thanks for the info.

                   

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                  06/04/2015 at 11:34 am #2040307
                  Team Northwoods

                    I found a tent like this but of course you don’t get any details. Not sure how good Pop ups are? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-Double-layer-Auto-Instant-Camping-Family-Pop-Up-Umbrella-Tent-Green-/251954244531

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                    06/04/2015 at 3:33 pm #2040309
                    Todd300

                      Thanks for the feedback, everyone. Guess I’ll go shopping on Tuesday 🙂

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