Drop Camp Tent

[TheWhitetailNut]

I have multiple drop hunts scheduled and usually use my Nallo for just myself. On these hunts I will have my wife and daughter and thought maybe it was time to look at the tent market. I really like the small wall tent in nearly every Sportsmans right now, it think 12x12. Problem is, its 100#. A big arctic over may be a good fit but it's $2500. What I'm looking for is:

Fit 3 cots easily
Stove capable
6'+ in center to stand up on weather days and facilitate clotheslines
less than 35#
Wind/snow durability

What say you?

 

[Steve O]

First drop camp hunt I ever did was Mulchatna caribou in a Cabelas Alaskan Guide 8man. I was impressed. Been through a lot of base camp tents since and was looking at exactly the ones you are looking at plus the Stone Glacier big one. In the end I realized I could replace an Alaskan Guide 8man five or six times for the price of one of the others…with the time I have left I may have to replace it once and I’m confident it will handle anything I can put it thru so picked one to replace my quite heavy 10x14 Kodiak Canvas.

 

[#1antler]

Look into snowtrekker tents and also one designed by Beatty? also made by snowtrekker

 

[98XJRC]

Have you looked at or considered the seek outside courthouse? I don't have any experience with it, but that seems to check your boxes, although the new Argali Yukon 8P also seems like a solid option

 

[bmart2622]

If you want Canvas a Mega Crew from Snowtrekker would be a great option but slightly above your budget. Otherwise, a Courthouse or Yukon from Argali would meet your criteria

 

[TheWhitetailNut]

Have you looked at or considered the seek outside courthouse? I don't have any experience with it, but that seems to check your boxes, although the new Argali Yukon 8P also seems like a solid option

no, ill check now.

 

[406flyfish]

I have multiple drop hunts scheduled and usually use my Nallo for just myself. On these hunts I will have my wife and daughter and thought maybe it was time to look at the tent market. I really like the small wall tent in nearly every Sportsmans right now, it think 12x12. Problem is, its 100#. A big arctic over may be a good fit but it's $2500. What I'm looking for is:

Fit 3 cots easily
Stove capable
6'+ in center to stand up on weather days and facilitate clotheslines
less than 35#
Wind/snow durability

What say you?

I think a good fit for you based off your criteria would be the Arctic Oven Apex. Under 15lbs, packs to the size of a suitcase, wood
Stove compatible, good standing room, and excellent in extreme conditions.

Or

11x11 High Country

The Snowtrekker High Country is the product of years in design refinement incorporating simplicity while maximizing interior space, wind resistance and ease of set up. Base Includes: Frame, Guy Out Ropes Mid Includes: Frame, Guy Out Ropes, Stove Jack Cover Pro Screen Includes: Frame, Guy Out...

snowtrekkertents.com

Both made in America! Snowtrekker coming out with a hybrid canvas/nylon tent here shortly. Believe it’s 40% less weight than their full canvas tents. I’m assuming cheaper as well.

 

[Split toe]

I'd check out the tents from Wilderness Ridge Llamas that are made by snowtrekker. They are the divide series. All three models less than 50lbs.

 

[bmart2622]

I think a good fit for you based off your criteria would be the Arctic Oven Apex. Under 15lbs, packs to the size of a suitcase, wood
Stove compatible, good standing room, and excellent in extreme conditions.

Or

11x11 High Country

The Snowtrekker High Country is the product of years in design refinement incorporating simplicity while maximizing interior space, wind resistance and ease of set up. Base Includes: Frame, Guy Out Ropes Mid Includes: Frame, Guy Out Ropes, Stove Jack Cover Pro Screen Includes: Frame, Guy Out...

snowtrekkertents.com

Both made in America! Snowtrekker coming out with a hybrid canvas/nylon tent here shortly. Believe it’s 40% less weight than their full canvas tents. I’m assuming cheaper as well.

Id definitely be interested in a hybrid option from Snowtrekker. Do you have any more info about it?

 

[406flyfish]

Check out their Facebook or give them a call. Believe it’s getting released this fall.