Camper here. Me and my Lady go out all the time. Dude ... honestly ... you can go just about anywhere and buy a tent under 200 bucks ... and better than just decent. We bought our last one at Wal-Mart for christ sake.
Thats what I was probably going to do, but I didn't want to look like a total douche in front of my girls friends and bring something that was just going to fall apart.
Walmart it is!
Thats what I was probably going to do, but I didn't want to look like a total douche in front of my girls friends and bring something that was just going to fall apart.
Walmart it is!
Glad I could help. They have some very nice Sleeping Bags at Wal-Mart as well ( and, if I might add, many different varieties of camping supplies to chose from, too ). And in order to NOT " look like a total douche in from my girls friends " make sure you know what the hell your doing out there, my friend ... camping is a manly thing ... you've got to assert your dominance over those women. ;)
Yes, yes ID.....I suggest going around a peeing on the other tents to show them all who is the Alpha.... ;D
Would inviting the hot single girl into our tent for "protection" be seen by my girl as a manly thing to do?
only a happy one
Would inviting the hot single girl into our tent for "protection" be seen by my girl as a manly thing to do?
I need to find a decent tent for under 200bucks that is good for two people. My girlfriends friend is have a big party inwhich everyone is camping out in her backyard (yes I know kinda gay), but since I have to go I need to get a tent. Have no fucking clue what to buy.
Anyone got any suggestions?
I like camping at The Four Seasons ;D
Yes, yes ID.....I suggest going around a peeing on the other tents to show them all who is the Alpha.... ;Dand make your gf take the first watch & patrol the perimeter regularly.
Thats what I was probably going to do, but I didn't want to look like a total douche in front of my girls friends and bring something that was just going to fall apart.
Walmart it is!
Glad I could help. They have some very nice Sleeping Bags at Wal-Mart as well ( and, if I might add, many different varieties of camping supplies to chose from, too ). And in order to NOT " look like a total douche in from my girls friends " make sure you know what the hell your doing out there, my friend ... camping is a manly thing ... you've got to assert your dominance over those women. ;)
Costco has some nice tents under $60 , unless you're going to set up base camp at Mr.Everest I really don't think you need ther insanely overpriced high end gear, esp. for a backyard campout ffs.
I agree with mcmannus. Don't go to Wal-Mart. Just go to a local camping/outdoor store like Sportsman's Warehouse, or something like that. There are tons of options. I know a lot about this kinda stuff so you can PM me if you have any questions. Just a tip: If a tent is a 4 person tent that means it is actually a two person tent. Always divide the number of people the tent says it is for in half.
A nice tent for $60 might do fine in the backyard. But in any kind of downpour or inclement weather scenario I would never trust a $60 tent. It's funny to hear all you bodybuilders dishing out camping gear advice. When was the last time any of you even went "camping"? I'm an avid backpacker and camper. Been doing it for a few decades. Not to sound arrogant or conceited but judging by some of your replies I'd say I know a lot more about the subject than most on here. Of course if your idea of camping is going down to the local KOA campground setting up a cheap walmart tent, unloading the cooler, pulling out your lawn chairs and sipping on some brewskis.....well then by all means.......go to Walmart for your camping gear and have a blast. But anyone that spends any amount of time in the wilderness, not hokie campgrounds, would never trust their well being to gear at "walmart" or "sears". LMAO!Nice post. I'm also an avid wilderness camper like yourself. I think Stark is too. Anyway it sounds like he is just doing some backyard camping so a cheap tent and sleeping bag will do fine. But if he gets into the kind of stuff we are into he will need to do a lot more research and be willing to spend a few more bucks.
Nice post. I'm also an avid wilderness camper like yourself. I think Stark is too. Anyway it sounds like he is just doing some backyard camping so a cheap tent and sleeping bag will do fine. But if he gets into the kind of stuff we are into he will need to do a lot more research and be willing to spend a few more bucks.
REI is a good place too. I've been thinking about getting one of those ultralight tents but man they are small! I think I would get clostraphobic if I was in there, that is if I could fit.
A nice tent for $60 might do fine in the backyard. But in any kind of downpour or inclement weather scenario I would never trust a $60 tent. It's funny to hear all you bodybuilders dishing out camping gear advice. When was the last time any of you even went "camping"? I'm an avid backpacker and camper. Been doing it for a few decades. Not to sound arrogant or conceited but judging by some of your replies I'd say I know a lot more about the subject than most on here. Of course if your idea of camping is going down to the local KOA campground setting up a cheap walmart tent, unloading the cooler, pulling out your lawn chairs and sipping on some brewskis.....well then by all means.......go to Walmart for your camping gear and have a blast. But anyone that spends any amount of time in the wilderness, not hokie campgrounds, would never trust their well being to gear at "walmart" or "sears". LMAO!
Bro that's all great and shit, but the guy said he's camping out in his friend's BACKYARD for one night. He's not going to conquer Mr.Everest, he doesn't need a 2000$ tent that's reinforced with carbon fibre and made from the latest space age materials and weighs 3lbs., I go camping usually twice per season (summer) I always secure a large plastic waterproof tarp over the tent anyways, just for added protection. You're taking this shit wayyyy too seriously.
I hate shopping, but I love looking at and buying new camping gear for some reason.
I bought this for car camping last year. http://www.bigrays.com/proddetail.php?prod=19619 (http://www.bigrays.com/proddetail.php?prod=19619)
LOL This is more along the lines of what I was talking about.....http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/ProductFinder/Tent/filters/65Nice tent man. Should last a long time. You ever see those canvas huters tents with the wood burning stove in them? I saw one set up inside of sportsman's warehouse and was like, damn too bad I don't hunt. I could fuckin live in something like that lol. I think it cost around $1,000.
Nice tent man. Should last a long time. You ever see those canvas huters tents with the wood burning stove in them? I saw one set up inside of sportsman's warehouse and was like, damn too bad I don't hunt. I could fuckin live in something like that lol. I think it cost around $1,000.
Camping is for poor people and hippies.....
Yeah and pacman shirts are for pimply faced no pussy getting teenage getbiggers named webcke :)
Translation = when i was a kid my family went on one holiday and we camped in the neighbours backyard.....
First off I'm in the USA and we go on VACATION not pansy ass "holidays". :) LOL.
Translation = I only ever went on one "vacation".....
webcke's life is a vacation ;)
whatchu talkin bout
Oh brother you know nothing about quality camping gear if you think WalMart has very nice sleeping bags! LMAO! No offense bro but you are clueless. Im not saying you have to go out and buy a Western Mountaineering subkilo $500 bag. But Walmart? They probably carry cheap cotton or qualofil bags. Like I said earlier You can find very nice used camping gear on ebay. Even on craigslist. The brand I mentioned Kelty is probably middle of the road as far as quality. Definitely much better than Walmart/Coleman brand of camping gear but yet not as high end as say Sierra Designs/NorthFace/Mountain Hardware. To the OPer.......if you just want some cheap ass tent for a one time use for a party type campout then yes go to Walmart. But if you want something that is half way decent go elsewhere.
I need to find a decent tent for under 200bucks that is good for two people. My girlfriends friend is have a big party inwhich everyone is camping out in her backyard (yes I know kinda gay), but since I have to go I need to get a tent. Have no fucking clue what to buy.
Anyone got any suggestions?
Dear, Mr. McAnus, we camp anywhere's from 7-10 times a year. We bought a Tent at Wal-Mart quite a few years back that is STILL in GREAT condition. And, yes, I bought a sleeping bag ( again ) quite a few years ago from Wal-Mart that is .... wait for it ... wait for it ... STILL in great condition. You, sir ... are showing your true intelligence. I'm not clueless ... just conservative with my money.
Btw, I drive a Ford Taurus ... let me guess ... you drive a Mercedes ? My dick's ___ inches ... let me guess ... yours is double whatever number I place in the blank ? You see my point here, McAnus ? Like these guys have been saying ... he's not trying to conquer Mount fucking Everest ... but even if he wants to go camping out in the wilderness ( which I, personally, don't ... we do the whole " campground " thing ... yes, boring ::) ... but fun because the kids love it ) he can with Wal-Mart gear. Jesus christ ... who's dense ?
Here's pics of me hardcore camping with my walmart gear 2 years ago!!Man, life just doesn't get any better than that does it?
Man, life just doesn't get any better than that does it?
I wasn't kidding dude, me and my friends went HARDCORE camping in the middle of nowhere, left our cars 1 hour behind, carried everything on foot for 30 minutes and portaged twice to get to a remote little island where we actually set up site.holy shit, left cars one hour behind and carried everything on foot for 30 minutes, truly hardcore in the middle of nowhere!!!!!! ::) ::) ::)
holy shit, left cars one hour behind and carried everything on foot for 30 minutes, truly hardcore in the middle of nowhere!!!!!! ::) ::) ::)
I wasn't kidding dude, me and my friends went HARDCORE camping in the middle of nowhere, left our cars 1 hour behind, carried everything on foot for 30 minutes and portaged twice to get to a remote little island where we actually set up site.No man, I wan't being sarcastic. I really think you look like you are having a blast. Looks exactly like me and my friends. Good times. :)
I need to find a decent tent for under 200bucks that is good for two people. My girlfriends friend is have a big party inwhich everyone is camping out in her backyard (yes I know kinda gay), but since I have to go I need to get a tent. Have no fucking clue what to buy.
Anyone got any suggestions?
That's cool what state and area was this?
It was in Ontario, Canada
:)
would love to go camping in the U.S sometime though, might try Vegas around August.
I'm more of a wilderness camper, but I don't look down upon people who camp at campgrounds. That is still better than not camping at all. I will on occasion visit a campground.
So your gonna camp out in Spearmint Rhino?