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Howdy strangers, I need help finding a cheap Amazon sleeping bag/tent combo

Anonymous Tue 30 Nov 2021 14:11:42 No.2257452 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>2257481 >>2257529 >>2258360 >>2262195 >>2262206 >>2263276

>Be me, 29 yo
>Haven't camped since I was 5, back when my pops was kicking it
>Decided to learn a few things I will eventually like/want to teach my kids
>It's time to learn how to camp
>Got me a wood stove, tarp, sleeping pad and big ass cooler
Haven't been able to find a tent/sleeping bag combo for under a benjamin that will actually fit in a 40l duffel bag, any help would be greatly appreciated.
>Picrel is the tent Amazon suggests but seems bulky as fuck

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 30 Nov 2021 15:18:10 No.2257481 Report

Quoted By: >>2257502

>>2257452
Why did you get the tarp?
Whats the point of wood stove?
Why the cooler, do you intend to car camp?
Why care about bulk if you car camp?
What seasons are you gonna go out?
Will you go out in winter?
How many people does it need to fit?
How high is your sitting height?
What type of sleeping bag you want?
Witch side the zipper on?
Foot bag?
You need ability to connect two?
Not even asking if down or synthetic...
etc. etc.
There's a shitload of specifics you are missing to make an informed choice. You can learn about 80% of those by watching some campstore infomercials on youtube. Please spend a week doing that.
You can get an OK summer sleeping bag for ~$100 that's it.
Any non meme tent costs $100+ too.
Bulky heavy synthetic sleeping bag is also ~$100, proper down ones $200+
For $100 you can get bottom tier tent and bottom tier summer sleeping bag. That's what amazon is offering you. Forget about stuffing them both in 40l bag.

BeachBro

BeachBro Tue 30 Nov 2021 15:44:13 No.2257502 Report

Quoted By: >>2257511

>>2257481
>>2257481
>Why did you get the tarp?
Thought it would help the tent
>Whats the point of wood stove?
>Why the cooler, do you intend to car camp?
Motocamp
>Why care about bulk if you car camp?
Because my bike's pillion seat is too small meaning I luckily can fit 2 bags
>What seasons are you gonna go out?
All but winter
>Will you go out in winter?
Nope, too cold
>How many people does it need to fit?
Just my fatass
>How high is your sitting height?
I'm a 5"6 manlet so..
>What type of sleeping bag you want?
As long as its comfy and fits in a bag
>Witch side the zipper on?
Don't care
>Foot bag?
Nah
>You need ability to connect two?
Sadly no
>Not even asking if down or synthetic...
Come on now
>etc. etc.
>There's a shitload of specifics you are missing to make an informed choice. You can learn about 80% of those by watching some campstore infomercials on youtube. Please spend a week doing that.
>You can get an OK summer sleeping bag for ~$100 that's it.
>Any non meme tent costs $100+ too.
>Bulky heavy synthetic sleeping bag is also ~$100, proper down ones $200+
>For $100 you can get bottom tier tent and bottom tier summer sleeping bag. That's what amazon is offering you. Forget about stuffing them both in 40l bag.
So you're telling me these tent reviews mean nothing?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 30 Nov 2021 16:10:13 No.2257511 Report

Quoted By: >>2257541

>>2257502
> Thought it would help the tent
If you plan to put it above your tent you will be hugely dependent on where you can setup your tent, it will also make amazingly loud noises during high wind nights.

If you plan to put it beneath the tent this will make all the rain roll down the sides of your tent and pool between the tarp and your tent floor at its lowest part - the place where you sleep.

> I'm a 5"6 manlet so..
Doesn't matter, you pick a tent that you can sit in at least somewhat comfortable. You will want to die if you buy any of those coffin profile ones and need to change clothes during rain etc.

> As long as its comfy and fits in a bag
mummy/envelope/quilt, with head cover etc... all of that changes price, comfort, weight, do research ffs

> So you're telling me these tent reviews mean nothing?
Yes, blind leading blind. You are putting same effort and money as teens buying a tent to go to some festival. Of course all the reviews will be "11/10 got laid". People buy this stuff for their kids to play in back yard. Learn about tent fabrics, what happens to silicon impregnated nylon when it gets wet etc there's a shitload of small details that you need to think about now or you will regret not researching later. Camping is 80% about planing and preparation and 20%execution. If you won't change your attitude of "i just wanna have fun, spoon feed me" you will have a bad time. Always.
Not trying to come of elitist but save you the $100 you have. Wait till you have $250 for both of those items and all kinds of options will open up for you.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 30 Nov 2021 17:04:47 No.2257529 Report

Quoted By: >>2257541

>>2257452
Are you going alone? or will there be more in the tent? I suggest going with a hammock and rain-fly if you are just doing solo camping. Never skimp on a tent. Get a Eureka at the least but i suggest a Marmot Limelight 2 if you are solo or Limelight 3 if you go with someone. The limelights come with footprints and have kept me dry in some crazy ass storms.

BeachBro

BeachBro Tue 30 Nov 2021 17:48:10 No.2257541 Report

Quoted By: >>2257649

>>2257511
Yeah no, I'm not spending that much even if I wanted to seriously camp. There are dudes who have rocked a 50 bucks tent for 7 years problem free.
>But you know what?
I'll bite, what's a decent brand for an "affordable" 1 hundo tent?
>>2257529
Thought of the hammock option but I hate night critters running up my face

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 30 Nov 2021 20:56:49 No.2257649 Report

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>>2257541
they make them with mosquito netting sewn in. I picked one up on Amazon for $45 I think with straps. I only had to purchase the rain fly which was $35 for a good one. you sleeping bag would fit perfect to warmth.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 02 Dec 2021 05:22:50 No.2258360 Report

Quoted By: >>2259445

>>2257452
get a crappy dome tent. theyre cheap. the biggest difference between a $150 3 man dome and a $100 one is the size of the rain fly. the $150 model will have a fly that touches the ground, the $100 model will look like your picture and anything under a $100 will have a fly as big as a washcloth. but you can just use a tarp over your tent instead. save some money. just be sure to bring lots of rope and some extra pegs.

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Anonymous Sat 04 Dec 2021 02:35:47 No.2259445 Report

Quoted By: >>2260070

>>2258360
I've got a cheap 3-person pop up tent, will I die if I use pic related for winter heating? I'd leave the door opened a few inched for air

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Anonymous Sat 04 Dec 2021 02:41:12 No.2259447 Report

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they had this actually nice looking A-frame tent half off, 100 instead of 200 during last weekend
guess you should have asked earlier, OP
https://www.woodscanada.com/products/woods-a-frame-3-person-3-season-tent-blue
you snooze you lose

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Anonymous Sun 05 Dec 2021 03:12:46 No.2260070 Report

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>>2259445
ive used those little heaters in tents lots with no problems. i wouldnt sleep with it running though.
but its better to sleep in a tarp lean to in the winter and sleep right in front of the fire. theres no bugs or rain so you dont need a tight enclosure, and everything stays dryer too. tents hold moisture from your breath, your sweat and from the heater. you can also dry your clothes and liners while you sleep.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 08 Dec 2021 13:16:11 No.2262006 Report

Quoted By: >>2262008

It’s not under 100 but a Kelly cosmic 20 will last you forever. Amazing 3 season bag, not heavy or bulky. Worth every penny. Another good budget option is the bishops pass

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 08 Dec 2021 13:17:33 No.2262008 Report

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>>2262006
Kelty*

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Anonymous Wed 08 Dec 2021 20:29:53 No.2262195 Report

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>>2257452
Get a Lanshen tent
Pic rel

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Anonymous Wed 08 Dec 2021 20:38:27 No.2262206 Report

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>>2257452
Decathlon has a nice cheap tent for $39.99, enough for some basic camping and it's free-standing. Dunno if it fits into your bag, though, depends on the cut.

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Anonymous Fri 10 Dec 2021 02:24:01 No.2262861 Report

Quoted By: >>2263309

How do you mark a camo tent so you lose it when you go out to pee at night?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 10 Dec 2021 21:47:59 No.2263276 Report

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>>2257452
>Get what you pay for
Buy something good and take care of it

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 10 Dec 2021 22:43:19 No.2263309 Report

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>>2262861
A lantern or glowstick outside will do the job. Even a lantern inside to be a bit more low key shoul still have enough of a glow to be visible unless it's a really heavy duty thing.

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