…… What is the easiest and quickest tent to put up, that I could purchase?

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Barry Natchitoches

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I am not getting younger, and I have a sick wife to take care of.

If things get really bad in Memphis, we have a bug out location to go to, but I would have tp pitch at least two tents - by myself with no help from any other person.

So, I need to buy tents that would go up super quickly with only one person.


They would need to be rated to sleep at least 4 people, even though there is just the two of us, because my wife needs at least a full size, adult cot plus space for health related items.

BTW, I already have a super small tent that can be put up in less than a minute, that can be used to house a medical style commode. I might buy a second one, but I already have one of those super small tents.

What I need are two tents to basically live in, albeit a Spartan lifestyle.

Can you folks help me find the best tents for my needs?


Thank you in advance for your suggestions and insights.
 
Meemur

Meemur

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High enough to prevent having to crawl around on the ground to enter.

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Honestly, Barry, if I were dealing with a sick partner, my Plan B would either be someone's house or some sort of travel trailer, even one that's just parked outside of the city somewhere safe. Tents aren't great during cold, windy, and rainy spells.
 
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Pinecone

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I've seen a tent modular system somewhere. I have no idea where I saw it, what it was called or how difficult it was to put up, but it's an idea. I agree with Meemur.
 
Reasonable Rascal

Reasonable Rascal

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Some of the tents with attached poles can be real bears to set up precisely because of shrinkage in the material fighting you as you extend the poles until they lock in place. I bought ours at Bass Pro better part of 20 years ago. This is as close as I can get to it; same concept:


Yeah, it can be set up by one person but much easier with 2. Only a 3-season tent, just so you know.

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kyrsyan

kyrsyan

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Almost any of the flex pole pop-ups can be put up by one person in a reasonable amount of time.

I just restrung the poles for our "cabin" tent. Two 10x10 with an overlap that provides a "living room".

I am debating a new tent but I like this design. It means I don't always have to put up the whole thing.
 
Meemur

Meemur

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Reasonable Rascal said:
It is not, merely the tent sides added to an E-Z Up. A conversion module if you will. The E-Z Up can be a bear as far as weight alone.
RR
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This is what I use. I put it up by myself. The carrier has wheels. I think it's about 35 pounds: the 5' x 7' model,
which is a Wallmart item.

I use a cot and chairs. It's too hard to crawl into a tent, unless I really, really have to.

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Truly, though, it's only for good weather. It can be tired down, but it's horrible if there's wind.
 
Peapicker

Peapicker

Surrender only to Jesus Christ
If you are using a tent for bug out and possibly long term usage, as in stay up a long time.
Buy one of those polyester tarps, large enough to cover the tent and reach the ground on all sides if possible.
All tents leak some where in a heavy rain or being wet for extended periods.
Helps with temperature control also.
 
Meemur

Meemur

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One more . . . The Pop-up Tent . . .

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Sets up in about 10 seconds, but folding it back down is an art I never mastered.

Warning: the one I had was a huge condensation trap, worst than other tents I've used.
I traded it for a grill and some other camping items. The Easy-up with sides was tons better for me.

I'll see if I can find a video.

RT: 3 minutes

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tguewJ6VGPs
 
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Matt

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Don't know the budget or if you have a place to store one... but if you really think you need to bug out.. at least one of these could be stocked with food and clothes.... if you can't set up a tent... you will never pack up a vehicle for a rapid departure...

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Meemur

Meemur

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bracketquant said:
Barry,

The two of you, like most of us, are not going to make it, in tents. My advice is to calm down, think rationally, pray that you never have to bug out, and come up with a different plan, and maybe a backup plan. Don't worry about something that, in your long life, hasn't happened, and is likely not going to happen.
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They are close to a "hot zone." I think Barry's fears are legit. I wish they could have moved before his wife became ill. And I agree: tents are not the best option in this case, but that might be what is in the budget.
 
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tnphil

tnphil

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Meemur said:
They are close to a "hot zone." I think Barry's fears are legit. I wish they could have moved before his wife became ill.
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It's Memphrica, for God's sake...
I am so praising God that he sent us out of Shelby Co. in 1971.
Even the suburbs and small towns are infected, which is where I grew up as a young lad.
Even my batshit-liberal cousin who was a big time judge in Memphis finally stopped having family reunions in Memphis due to crime danger, but he would never admit it. He would have had a conniption had he known my wife and I were both carrying in Overton Park years ago.
 
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Publius

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Matt said:
Don't know the budget or if you have a place to store one... but if you really think you need to bug out.. at least one of these could be stocked with food and clothes.... if you can't set up a tent... you will never pack up a vehicle for a rapid departure...

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This ^^ as being simple as it gets and once you have done it a few times, one person can put it up in about ten minutes.
My self I'm a tent camper starting from childhood and even with a resent injury I still want to do this and not so trusting with a tent that supposed to self assemble just shake it from one corner and be water proof and stand up in a strong wind.
Some years back the old canvas family tent rotted out and I set about for a replacement and ended up with Cablas West Winds 8 man dome tent and so far it has stand up to very strong winds and some serious rain storms.
Today I would have to do the research all over again before I can recommend another tent again as companies that make the stuff changes things and sometimes the changes are not for the better.
 
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school marm

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Barry, I concur 100% with Meemur. DH and I had the issue of having to bug out with a potentially sick partner for several years. He's a type-1 diabetic with hypothyroidism. We have to be able to keep the insulin refrigerated and he has other issues due to hypothyroidism. Without a spleen, we were both concerned about keeping me better protected from mosquito bites. We decided a travel trailer with a kitchen would best serve our needs. We bought it used for about $6000 15 years ago. We took a couple of long road trips with it, but other than that, we haven't used it much.

We now live in our BOL and have no intention of going anywhere, but we do have places we could go in the event of a wildfire. I want to just get rid of the trailer. Heck, I'd be happy to give it away, but DH wants a few dollars, like $200, for it. Of course, it's too far for you to come and get. But I know that there are people out there who just want to get rid of their stuff, maybe even intending to bless someone in need, and who aren't looking to make big bucks when they sell their used items, even big things like trailers. I'd make it a matter of prayer if I were you. I have no doubt your prayer will be answered.
 
Fairwillows

Fairwillows

Where I am supposed to be.
Matt said:
Don't know the budget or if you have a place to store one... but if you really think you need to bug out.. at least one of these could be stocked with food and clothes.... if you can't set up a tent... you will never pack up a vehicle for a rapid departure...

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This ^^^^

check on Craigs list, and Facebook Marketplace or local buy and sell papers. People need money right now, you might get a great bargain. We've used these. Not as good as full size camper, but pretty darn good for what they are. Blessings for you in your search :rs:
 
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Barry Natchitoches

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Publius said:
This ^^ as being simple as it gets and once you have done it a few times, one person can put it up in about ten minutes.
My self I'm a tent camper starting from childhood and even with a resent injury I still want to do this and not so trusting with a tent that supposed to self assemble just shake it from one corner and be water proof and stand up in a strong wind.
Some years back the old canvas family tent rotted out and I set about for a replacement and ended up with Cablas West Winds 8 man dome tent and so far it has stand up to very strong winds and some serious rain storms.
Today I would have to do the research all over again before I can recommend another tent again as companies that make the stuff changes things and sometimes the changes are not for the better.
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Maybe that is easy to put up, but I do not have the money to buy something like that - even used - nor do I have the ability to tow something like that.

I need a couple of tents. My bug out place is pre-determined. It is about as safe as any place in Tennessee would be. And I can pre stage my tents, plus food, water, etc. in a local storage facility.
 
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KFhunter

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L.A.B. said:
springbar.com

Springbar

Home of Jack Kirkham's Original Canvas Tent Designs. Tent Makers in Salt Lake City, Utah since 1961.
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Had this bookmarked for the last week or so.

A few videos. These include hot-tents. Some made abroad. A few models made in Utah and sourced metal components here in CONUS.
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I was going to say a springbar hot tent, but that’s pushing 2 grand

Disco beds cots, bunk bed fit more people and gear
 
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Wildwood

Veteran Member
tnphil said:
It's Memphrica, for God's sake...
I am so praising God that he sent us out of Shelby Co. in 1971.
Even the suburbs and small towns are infected, which is where I grew up as a young lad.
Even my batshit-liberal cousin who was a big time judge in Memphis finally stopped having family reunions in Memphis due to crime danger, but he would never admit it. He would have had a conniption had he known my wife and I were both carrying in Overton Park years ago.
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Back in the day, in another lifetime, the preschool my boys went to would load all the kids up and take them to Overton Park..three and four year olds for the end of the year outing. We lived in a small town outside of Memphis. It was early 80's but already risky IMHO.

I never let my kids go without me even though it was an upscale preschool with tons of help. Sure enough, the last time we went, my head was on a swivel and I saw the owner of the preschool take her group of kids and leave a three year old boy who fell back from the group because he was upset and crying. I have no doubt she would have not missed him for hours. I was the only person watching the whole group like a hawk because of the seedy characters hanging out. I was through with the school at that point.

Barry, if you plan on staying in the tents long term, an easy up could be your best option. We have two we used to do antique shows and we bought sides that were super easy to put up plus a tent that was easy to attach to one of the sides. You could do a single easy up with a tent attached to two sides and solid walls on the other two. That would be really roomy. Here is one I found with a quick search. Ours was a little more substantial and a slightly different shape. Also the canopy they show it on is a cheap one. An easy up is a little nicer. We practiced and I was able to get the easy up put up by myself and I'm short.

 
adgal

adgal

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Have you considered a yurt? You can actually have a small stove in them.

 
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night driver

ESFP adrift in INTJ sea
10X10 E-Z Up, with at least 1 10X10 "added room" and side walls. because the added room hangs on the E-Z up frame it'll be easy to put up. LUXURY would be a pair of the rooms set up on opposite sides of the EZ tent with 2 side walls for the 2 sides left.
 
CaryC

CaryC

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If you have decided on a tent, rather than a camping pop up trailer, then consider this:

A pop up dome type tent is easy to set up. One person can do it, without to much stress. Rather than a wall tent.

It will need to be 4 season, and a bug out tent will probably be for a longer than weekend endurance. Meaning you will be living in it. So if you're thinking 2 people, plan on a 4 person tent. It is also better to have an entrance area, to keep out bad weather.

You've gotten some links and here is another.

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There are several different Alaskan Guide models there.

I would also recommend 1) cots not only a place to sit, but easier to get up in the morning 2) 2 sleeping bags, one for moderate weather down to 32 degrees, and another for severe weather down to 0 degrees.

Also not needed but nice to have 1) a couple of fold up chairs 2) fold up table

Take a look at this one:

 
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bracketquant

Veteran Member
Barry Natchitoches said:
Maybe that is easy to put up, but I do not have the money to buy something like that - even used - nor do I have the ability to tow something like that.

I need a couple of tents. My bug out place is pre-determined. It is about as safe as any place in Tennessee would be. And I can pre stage my tents, plus food, water, etc. in a local storage facility.
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Is the local storage facility mice free?
 
rbt

rbt

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Kodiak canvas, is the very easy to put up for one person only draw back they don’t have a stove vent. Sportsman’s warehouse carries them & they have there on web site. Best tent I’ve ever used.
 
rafter

rafter

Since 1999
I use dome tent, a thick blowup mattress (it is a foot thick) The tent is big enough to put a fold up camp chair ( director chair type) in it. It helps getting out of bed to have it there. Also a place to put your clothes on. I always put a tarp under the tent so I don't get any moisture off the ground. Don't spare the $$ on sleeping bag.
 
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