Tipi Hot Tent Spreadsheet

[sodaksooner]

I have a 6 man BPWD luna 6. We slept 4 side by side, 2 of those young kids and that was about all I wanted. Sides are 10' (Square tipi). That said We put 3 and a stove in it by sleeping around the perimeter. No room for gear though. 2 with gear with no stove (although we could have set it up) was about perfect. There isn't that much weight penalty for a slightly bigger tent.

 

[sneaky]

I would agree with a Redcliff being the starting point, but dang, I think everyone missed the part that with a stove it would only be 2 people. Everyone is giving recommendations for a huge shelter for 4 people with a stove, and that was never a part of the equation from the OP.

 

[mtwarden]

reading comprehension

 

[bmart2622]

I didn't miss it, a 4 man is too small even with 2 and a stove

 

[Poser]

I would agree with a Redcliff being the starting point, but dang, I think everyone missed the part that with a stove it would only be 2 people. Everyone is giving recommendations for a huge shelter for 4 people with a stove, and that was never a part of the equation from the OP.

It’s also just the general default on Rokslide these days: “buy the 12 man tent because I’m cramped for one in the 8 man.” “Buy the 10,000 CI pack because you never know when you’ll need the extra capacity.”

 

[bmart2622]

So do you have a suggestion then or just stirring the pot?

 

[svivian]

So do you have a suggestion then or just stirring the pot?

He made his suggestion on post #4

 

[bmart2622]

Ok, so now just stirring the pot

 

[svivian]

Ok, so now just stirring the pot

Hes not stirring the pot at all just stating his opinion which i completely agree with. You stated a 4 man is not enough for two people and a stove... I completely disagree and have had three grown men, stove and gear in a cimarron.

Everyone has their own preferences... just because they don't agree with you doesn't mean they are stirring the pot or trolling.

 

[bmart2622]

Making useless sarcastic posts does

 

[bmart2622]

My 16.5' bell tent is going to great for our family of four. The kids are 7 and 5.
What brand bell tent did you get? Ive been looking hard at those

 

[Poser]

Making useless sarcastic posts does

Well, let’s make 3 useless posts about the 1 sarcastic post. Wanna go for 4?

 

[bmart2622]

Sure

 

[bmart2622]

Dont forget about your knight in shining armor who came to your defense

 

[SoloWilderness]

I've been looking hard at this setup myself, except I want to be able to run the stove with 2 adults and 2 kids with some hangout room, and probably a nest for the wife and youngest. Probably using ultralight backpacking cots too. 6 man Seek or a Redcliffe seems about perfect, but I keep eyeing the 8. Weight of the midsize tents is a bit more appealing than the bigger one. Interested to see the feedback on this.

 

[*zap*]

I believe there is a huge difference between what may work for just sleeping/hunting and what will work for camping out. But, everyone should do as they see fit...no need to fight over different opinions.

 

[krisn416]

Redcliff minimum, I’d consider a Courthouse though.

 

[Superdoo]

I went with White Duck because of the extra sidewall height.

 

[kwackkillncrew]

For what its worth I havent gotten our redcliff yet, but my buddy brought his over a couple weeks ago and set it up so i could get a look at it before spending the money. We only have 1 kid but decided on getting the redcliff over the cimarron. Its probably a little more tent then we actually need but its nice to have some space especially if your stuck in the tent with a kid, and if your stuck in side you probably dont want you gear outside. I havent seen anyone talk about how they got a redcliff and thought it was too big. The only reason i considered a cimarron in the first place was its a little smaller so could be easier to find a spot to set it up but in the end decided the redcliff would be the better bet even if it ment taking a little longer to find a spot to set it up, or removing some debris to set it up. When considering which tent to buy i also compared it to buying a boat. No matter what boat you buy after a couple years you want one thats 2' bigger, sure you dont need a bigger boat but its nice to have a little more space for things. I am hoping with a family of 3 i wont ever get a feeling i need a bigger tipi then the redcliff. When i take it out hunting there shouldnt be any issue getting 3 guys gear and a stove in that thing.

 

[Read1t48]

I’d recommend an 8 man tipi.
OP: I’ve done exactly what you describe. 8 man or bigger is the way to go for the type of camping you do. The extra weight will be worth it for the comfortability.