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Coleman tents are the best. I have several tents but I always bring my Coleman whenever I go camping for a metal detecting gig. Camping and metal detecting is more fun when your shelter is prepared for the weather. If youre also like me who is into metal detecting, I recommend you visit this website and check out their metal detector reviews.
 
Normally I use a eureka 9x9 dome for quickie weekenders; because of the ease of setup/breakdown..

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For more extended camping I use an allegedly (the chinese can't measure) 10x10 canopy holding up an (allegedly 10x10; closer to 9.5x9.5) Standing Room tent;
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Its currently my favorite, due to its interior room and head height, but does take more effort to set up and breakdown...

Enjoy!
 
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What kind of tent do you use when you're camping?

I currently use Coleman's cabin style instant tent but I am thinking about switching over to something smaller.

My wife and I switch between 2 tents. One is 20+ year old 6 person tent and the other is a quick setup Ozark Trail 2 person tent. The 20+ year old tent is preferred for space, but the 2 person tent we sometimes use for a quick setup. Both tents are NOT waterproof, but we do a pretty good job keeping all rain water out of the tents with tarps draped over and under the tents. I will get off work on a Friday night and get to campsite at 10pm and use the quick setup tent. Wake up the next day take down quicksetup tent and put up the 6 person tent that takes much more time to setup. We like to use both tents for flexibility.

I am thinking about getting a bigger tent that I can fit two Cots in plus some space, but now this is the setup we have so far.
 
Nothing matches the comfort of canvas and a wood stove, however, a BIG tarp to keep that canvas dry is a GOOD thing. A real consideration here in the Pacific Northwest during the wet-season.
 
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My wall tent is almost 45 years old. I have camped in it in blizzards, big thunderstorms and 5 days of solid rain. I have lived in it for a month. Not once has it ever leaked or let me down. I have never used a tarp over it.
 
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