4 man tent with more than 2 poles?

[ScreamingPotato]

Cliffs: Looking for recommendations on reasonable 4 man tent that's sorta lightweight (but not backpacking weight) with more than two poles and full rainfly.

So my son has a piece of garbage 4 man tent on his Amazon wish list for Christmas, probably trying to upgrade size from his current 2 man due to camping with fiance but there's no way I'm gonna let anybody buy him that. Weight is not important due to car camping but they got a little Jeep Cherokee so space is probably a bit of an issue. He doesn't realize it because I've always provided tents and gear for the entire family, but he needs a tent with more than the typical two cross pole construction and needs a tent with a fly that goes to the ground for protection and creating vestibule on both sides. I don't mind spending a little because it's for Christmas but it's not something that's going to get used a lot so don't wanna go all out either. He's got a $65 Coleman on his list for comparison so that's not hard to beat.

 

[sndmn11]

How much floor space do you call "4man"?
Budget?

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Cliffs: Looking for recommendations on reasonable 4 man tent that's sorta lightweight (but not backpacking weight) with more than two poles and full rainfly.

So my son has a piece of garbage 4 man tent on his Amazon wish list for Christmas, probably trying to upgrade size from his current 2 man due to camping with fiance but there's no way I'm gonna let anybody buy him that. Weight is not important due to car camping but they got a little Jeep Cherokee so space is probably a bit of an issue. He doesn't realize it because I've always provided tents and gear for the entire family, but he needs a tent with more than the typical two cross pole construction and needs a tent with a fly that goes to the ground for protection and creating vestibule on both sides. I don't mind spending a little because it's for Christmas but it's not something that's going to get used a lot so don't wanna go all out either. He's got a $65 Coleman on his list for comparison so that's not hard to beat.

I’m not sure if they have a four man, but my also mountaineering extreme in 3 man has three poles.

I’ve never opened this one because I went with tipis after I purchased it. I got tired of bending down to get in and out of a tent. Lol

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Here is what I have. I’d let it go for $150 and that would include shipping. Or $120 and you pay for shipping. I am in Alaska.

Extreme 3-Person Outfitter

The Extreme 3 Outfitter takes all of the standard features of the Extreme 3 and enhances them with 2 key upgrades: #10 door zippers and a heavy-duty nylon oxford floor. The #10 door zippers will give you a lifetime of smooth operation and the oxford floor

alpsmountaineering.com

 

[ScreamingPotato]

How much floor space do you call "4man"?
Budget?

Honestly good space for him and fiance is probably all that's needed. That little "4 man" Coleman he's got on his wish list is puny, so a legit 3 man is probably plenty good enough. Budget depends on quality, I don't mind going cheap for a good deal and don't mind spending more if it's something of good quality and also a good deal or on sale, just don't want to go high end or top dollar on this one. I'd say $50-$200.

Here is what I have. I’d let it go for $150 and that would include shipping. Or $120 and you pay for shipping. I am in Alaska.

Extreme 3-Person Outfitter

The Extreme 3 Outfitter takes all of the standard features of the Extreme 3 and enhances them with 2 key upgrades: #10 door zippers and a heavy-duty nylon oxford floor. The #10 door zippers will give you a lifetime of smooth operation and the oxford floor

alpsmountaineering.com

Thank you. If it was for myself I'd consider it but since it's a Christmas gift I figure I should buy something brand new.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Honestly good space for him and fiance is probably all that's needed. That little "4 man" Coleman he's got on his wish list is puny, so a legit 3 man is probably plenty good enough. Budget depends on quality, I don't mind going cheap for a good deal and don't mind spending more if it's something of good quality and also a good deal or on sale, just don't want to go high end or top dollar on this one. I'd say $50-$200.

Thank you. If it was for myself I'd consider it but since it's a Christmas gift I figure I should buy something brand new.

This is brand new. It’s never been pitched. I ordered it and it arrived and went in a tote.
But no worries.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Look into the Kelty gunnison 2.0 tent. I am not a small man, but my wife and I and two dogs were able to fit inside quite comfortably. I was almost 300lbs back then and 5’9”. Dogs were a 70lb lab and 10lb weiner dog.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Not sure it meets your vestibule requirements
But these cabelas guide tents are supposed to be great.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-alaskan-guide-model-geodesic-4-person-tent

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Not sure it meets your vestibule requirements
But these cabelas guide tents are supposed to be great.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-alaskan-guide-model-geodesic-4-person-tent

We have a 6 man and absolutely love it, had it probably 12+ years and still going. I gave it to my other son when the wife bought me a Kodiak. $300 is spendy but maybe I should just do that, solid tent. Might take up a bit more space in their Jeep though, hmmmm.

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Look into the Kelty gunnison 2.0 tent. I am not a small man, but my wife and I and two dogs were able to fit inside quite comfortably. I was almost 300lbs back then and 5’9”. Dogs were a 70lb lab and 10lb weiner dog.

Just checked it out, good looking tent but only has the two cross poles. We have a few trips a year that require additional support or tents get flattened, seen so many flat tents out there it's crazy. Makes for a tough sleep night even if they stay up.

 

[sndmn11]

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[Yukon Cornelius]

Just checked it out, good looking tent but only has the two cross poles. We have a few trips a year that require additional support or tents get flattened, seen so many flat tents out there it's crazy. Makes for a tough sleep night even if they stay up.

I should have remembered the 3 poles. Look for one of the ones I linked. They are a solid tent.

I just prefer tipis and floorless shelters.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

We have a 6 man and absolutely love it, had it probably 12+ years and still going. I gave it to my other son when the wife bought me a Kodiak. $300 is spendy but maybe I should just do that, solid tent. Might take up a bit more space in their Jeep though, hmmmm.

I owned a 6 and 8 man of the geodesic Alaskan guide tents as well. Just got rid of both this fall.

I do plan on buying another 8 man, but will have a stove jack installed.

They ain’t light and no way would I pack one anywhere. But if I’m car or boat or atv camping…they are beasts.

I just purchased a Nortent gamme8 for our school. Very similar to the guide tent, but stove jack and floorless.