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Wobble wrote:
Whatever tent you choose make sure the rain fly goes all the way to the ground. Use elastic paracord to stretch and stake the rain fly as far away from the tent as you can. Make sure the footprint/ tarp is tucked under the tent so the rain does not pool under your tent, I use a space blanket. Tents with a vestibule leave a dry spot outside the tent to set muddy boots, just shake them out the next morning. Do not get a tent that has pockets where you must feed the poles through. I enjoy a 2 person tent for space to stow gear and clothing. Normally one two person tent is lighter than 2 one person tents, but for car camping, who cares. A Thermarest pad, air mattress, or even a Dollar Store windshield shade between you and the ground make all the difference....Show more →
the problem is that different designs are better in different conditions
1. if the rain fly goes all the way to the ground, it protects better in storms, but ventilates less well and add wt.
2. I am a big vestibule fan for the reason stated but it also adds wt.; same for 2 person size, heavy duty construction, etc.
3. a tent that has pockets where you must feed the poles through is much stronger in storms, but is harder to set up -- all my winter tents have pole "pockets" for strength
the OP needs to think about how he'll use the tent, then decide
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