>>598648>what do you think of this type setup?I think it looks retarded
>tent plus tarp is easy enough for two people to carry (and my hiking buddy and I prefer a bit more weight for a bit more comfort)Then get a good tent, not that one. And a good tarp, not that one.
>do you think i could safely cook under this vestibule? on the outer edge by the pole?Oh, come on: You can safely cook inside your tent, SAFELY, unless you are retarded.
>is kelty stuff good?Have no experience with the brand, but if your image is a photo of a tent they have produced and, god forbid, try to charge money for, then, NO.
>do you think this sort of setup would be pretty rain resistant (with the tent doors open)?Well, sure, unless you're actually outside in nature where there is this weird theing where air travels around at velocity... it's called... umm ...wind.
Seriously, though; lurk more or use google-fu: look into proper tent-makers and their proven models. Read up.
For tunnel and geodesic-dome tents, check out Hilleberg, Helsport and some of TNF or even Big Agnes. For lightweigh options (not your bag, I know), google MLD, Zpacks, HMG, GoLite etc.
Well, I've ranted now. I actually wish you all the best -- don't spend your money on shit-tier equipment: It will either make you miserable and hence not go /out/ anymore, or you'll learn a lesson and invest in proper equipment later on. It's wasted money anyway. Trust me, I have a whole basement filled with heavy and useless tents, packs and novelty items that I believed I ABSOFUCKINLUTELY had to buy to go innawoods. Get smart from the start, and save the money I once wasted.
Pic related: an example of what you actually want, a Hilleberg Nallo 3 GT.
Good luck, anon.
