For those of you that get year around use of your winter tent, how do you set it up for summer use? What changes did you make to the setup?
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I have a couple of dedicated winter tents and have never done anything different when using them during the warmer months. I did just order a nest from Seek Outside for my "Red Cliff" which should be here the end of this week so that will be an adjustment but that would be it. And if it works out as well as I'm hoping, the Red Cliff may be my main shelter in the future since I'll have bug protection going forward.
That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.
snapper
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Heavy Duty - I'll try to remember to get back to you after I get a chance to use it. Honestly, I don't mind floorless shelters in the least but sometimes the flying critters can make a trip unbearable. Having a place to escape can make all the difference in the world between being able to enjoy yourself or not; which I'm sure you're already familiar with!
That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.
snapper
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I am thinking of buying a Snowtrekker, and I could sell my wife on the high cost if it was useable year round as the family “car camping” tent. My wife, however, is terrified of the idea of a tent without a floor due to the possibility of mice/critters/bugs/whatevers getting into the tent while we sleep.
My assurances that this won’t be any different than our silnylon dome tents have not really gone anywhere... other than the optional bug netting that Duane can add to the door/windows upon request, what else can I do to allay her fears? Any semi-doable way to secure a floor or ground sheet to the walls of a canvas tent to at least keep rodents out?
Thanks!
-Matt
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Originally posted by matted View PostI am thinking of buying a Snowtrekker, and I could sell my wife on the high cost if it was useable year round as the family “car camping” tent. My wife, however, is terrified of the idea of a tent without a floor due to the possibility of mice/critters/bugs/whatevers getting into the tent while we sleep.
My assurances that this won’t be any different than our silnylon dome tents have not really gone anywhere... other than the optional bug netting that Duane can add to the door/windows upon request, what else can I do to allay her fears? Any semi-doable way to secure a floor or ground sheet to the walls of a canvas tent to at least keep rodents out?
Thanks!
-Matt
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Originally posted by matted View PostI am thinking of buying a Snowtrekker, and I could sell my wife on the high cost if it was useable year round as the family “car camping” tent. My wife, however, is terrified of the idea of a tent without a floor due to the possibility of mice/critters/bugs/whatevers getting into the tent while we sleep.
My assurances that this won’t be any different than our silnylon dome tents have not really gone anywhere... other than the optional bug netting that Duane can add to the door/windows upon request, what else can I do to allay her fears? Any semi-doable way to secure a floor or ground sheet to the walls of a canvas tent to at least keep rodents out?
Thanks!
-Matt
Bugs for me define whether I am taking my silpoly hot tent...otherwise it is the Hammock with bug net and a tarp oh and a bottle of 97% deet...all that other crap they sell here in Canada is water to skeeters and black flies.
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Originally posted by Heavy Duty View Post
However, I think you could do a pretty dang good job of keeping the tent sealed to the ground fairly well. there are staking provisions in the middle of each wall and on the corners. The snow flap can be turned towards the inside and the floor will overlap that flap.Originally posted by Bkrgi View PostNo reason why one could not velcro in a floor...
Thanks again!
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