Family tent

[Lilhowie83]

Kodiak tents look about like they will take as much time to setup as my big tent

I've been setting up Kodiaks and springbars for years with scouts. Once you learn to do it you can set them up in like three minutes.

 

[OpenCountry]

My wife and I can set up my Kodiak in under 15 min without arguing. It’s stupid easy and quick.

Same experience with a 10x14 kodiak and it’s been great so far

 

[westbranch]

We also have a 10x14 Kodiak. Easy to setup and can handle some wind. Last fall we were in at 7k ft in WY sagebrush and had a lot of 30-40 mph winds and it did well.

 

[TheJason]

My wife and I can set up my Kodiak in under 15 min without arguing. It’s stupid easy and quick.

Why would you argue while setting up a tent?

 

[huntin24/7]

Kodiak tents look about like they will take as much time to setup as my big tent

I just bought their flexbow 10x14 this spring for hunting trips and family camping trips. It’s not as fast to set up as a traditional tent, but once I kind of figured it out, I set it up in about 20 minutes by myself. I think after a little practice, I could set it up in 10-15 minutes with a little help from my wife or even by myself including pounding all the steaks in. If you get a chance to see one set up in person, you’ll probably be surprised.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

We have a Cabelas Guide Dome 6. But it's too damn bulky and heavy, though bomb proof. edit: The non-wally world, three above would be my preferred alts.

I have this same tent, though it may be 4 person. Definitely bomb proof, but a PIA to set up. I use a 6 person Kelty something now. Cheaper, works fine.

 

[Addicting]

I am very mechanical and can see everything in my head on how to do a project. She needs big picture instructions with step by step numbers. Our brains think completely different and we have always struggled with joint tasks.

On our camper I have designated chores and so does she. We don’t get in each other’s way or even attempt to do the other persons. It works out good for us.

 

[TheJason]

I am very mechanical and can see everything in my head on how to do a project. She needs big picture instructions with step by step numbers. Our brains think completely different and we have always struggled with joint tasks.

On our camper I have designated chores and so does she. We don’t get in each other’s way or even attempt to do the other persons. It works out good for us.

It was a joke. We’re the same way.

 

[Irrelevant]

It was a joke. We’re the same way.

Every couple is the same way...

 

[BackofBeyond]

Every couple is the same way...

Yup. I set up the tent, she gets dinner in the works.

 

[marksjeep]

I set up the tent. The kids stand around and watch. The wife stays at home. No arguing here, either.

 

[WoodMoose]

another vote for the Kodiak/Springbar 10x14 - love mine,, on season 3, starting 4 this fall,,,
not hard at all to put up, takes a bit longer to put away, but that's mainly due to the rolling for storage

 

[FI460]

@brockel

https://www.rei.com/used/p/rei-co-op-base-camp-6-tent/862430?color=Sage%2FMesa%20Orange&aqi=1feff27d040825fc080604c2d2ead6b0

This is what I have. I've only used it twice but it's nice. Not convinced that I shouldn't have purchased the Kodiak though.

 

[wolfpup]

I just picked up the Coleman cabin 6 person tent with instant set up on amazon prime day yesterday for $110. Can't really beat that price for the few days a summer I will tent camp with my 2 girls. We take the 5th wheel most places so no real need to fancy or the best for what I do with it.