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I have several tents. Most of them are busted up some way or another. I camp about 15 times a year, usually several nights at a time.

I've been searching many sites online for several months and have read many reviews. Any recommendations on both medium and large size tents under $200.00 ?

Thanks.....Don

Don May

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I have the BPS 2 room tent. It has held up well, and is VERY easy to put up. I got it on sale, at the Camping Classic (or whatever they call it) for under $100, I think, 2 years ago. I don't use it as often as I would like to, but it is always ready!

I have gotten the Ozark Trail tents from Wal-Mart, but they really don't hold up for more than a year, even with water proofing and just being careful.

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Dont know what kind of tent your looking for, but I'd look around at Sierra Trading Post or Campmor and see whats on sale. I'd go for a 3-4 season tent, aluminumb poles, and factory sealed seams. The old Eureka's last forever, but there are a lot of more modern designs out there. Cheers.

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You will never go wrong with a North Face tent. I have had one and that thing had seen 16 different states, many rain storms and a couple of snow flurries. It was a two person, three season. The Ex bought it for me for my birthday and that slimy pig got it in the divorce. Go figure.

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I'd check out REI.com also.

Bought their 2 man pack tent last summer. VERY pleased.

I think it comes in a 3 man, 3 season too and should be in the $200 ballpark.

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Thanks for the feedback folks,

I hate to admit it but I bought one based on my restricted budget. It's a 14' by 14' SwissGear model for $100 from Sams Club. After I got it home, I realized the poles were not configured as I anticipated by looking at the picture of the tent. 10 yr warranty, so what the hey? I'll give it a test. I really wanted a 4 season, wind resistant, aluminum pole tent similar to what Gavin described. There some good ones like that in Cabela's. Maybe someday.

Thanks again.....Don

Don May

I caught you a delicious bass.

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Dollar for dollar you can't beat Eureka. Just my $.02 B) Dan-o

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We have tent camped for decades, and I have to agree with Gavin's post 100%.

Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.

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russ its not the tent, but the brand, Eureka, and the other standards like aluminum poles. The other point was that you can often save a lot of money through Sierra, but they are a closeout facilitiy. Campmor often has some very good deals on tents also and they do carry Eureka's, just not always on sale.

I've used a backpacker Timberlite on the river for a long time, and I can still replace a pole if needed. The Eureka Timberline is ageless, but not for everyone.

Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.

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