Base camp tent

[WVmike]

Looking into getting a base camp/hot tent for at least 4 people so looking at something with a range of 6-8 people. I have a seek outside cimmaron but would like to have a base camp/wall tent type of tent to set up for a central location when I take the kids with more so they have a little more comfort. I have been researching the Cabelas Alaskan guide 6 or 8 person tent which looks pretty bombproof but it’s not a hot tent which is not an absolute no go or the king camp c5 which is a hot tent. Does anyone have these tents and what are your experiences? Durability?

 

[TheGreek]

Looking into getting a base camp/hot tent for at least 4 people so looking at something with a range of 6-8 people. I have a seek outside cimmaron but would like to have a base camp/wall tent type of tent to set up for a central location when I take the kids with more so they have a little more comfort. I have been researching the Cabelas Alaskan guide 6 or 8 person tent which looks pretty bombproof but it’s not a hot tent which is not an absolute no go or the king camp c5 which is a hot tent. Does anyone have these tents and what are your experiences? Durability?

What not a traditional wall tent with a stove?

 

[Birdbander]

I have the Cabela's Alaskan Guide 6 person. In my opinion if there will be 3 or more people and I was getting a Cabela's, it would be the 8 person.

Two people with lots & gear fill a 6 person quickly in my opinion but I admit I don't like to be crowded.

 

[WVmike]

What not a traditional wall tent with a stove?

For as often as I will be using it no. I don’t want to spend 1,200-1,500 on a tent I use once or twice a year.

 

[95tigerbill]

Facebook marketplace. I see outfitter tents for $500 regularly

 

[Nick87]

I have the Cabela's Alaskan Guide 6 person. In my opinion if there will be 3 or more people and I was getting a Cabela's, it would be the 8 person.

Two people with lots & gear fill a 6 person quickly in my opinion but I admit I don't like to be crowded.

Yup. Got the same tent iirc. I agree.

 

[Dan-06]

I have the Cabela's Alaskan Guide 6 person. In my opinion if there will be 3 or more people and I was getting a Cabela's, it would be the 8 person.

Two people with lots & gear fill a 6 person quickly in my opinion but I admit I don't like to be crowded.

Yip this one. Have had one for about 15 years. Had 8 people in it with a grizzly wood stove and a kitchen. We have 2 vestibules for it. That’s a must. We camp in all sorts of weather too. Just be careful of moose and the tightening ropes.

 

[TheGreek]

For as often as I will be using it no. I don’t want to spend 1,200-1,500 on a tent I use once or twice a year.

I get that, you might be able to pick up a used wall tent in the $500-$750 range. Just gotta spend a lot of time perusing FB marketplace to find one.

 

[BobT1105]

If the weather is bad a tent can get crowded fast. I have a 4 person (Big Agnes Seedhouse 4) and it got pretty tight with my cold weather hunting gear, heater and cooler inside. I’m upgrading to a Kodiak in the near future. Just haven’t decided on the exact size yet. I like plenty of room.

 

[WVmike]

Recently came across the White duck Regatta and I’ve been researching it more than anything else. Does anyone have one of these? I’ve been looking into the 13’ Regatta. Looks like a pretty good setup.