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maxwell · 05-09-2008, 11:50 PM

With summer comming up, and some outdoors sleeping becomming the norm, has anyone on here tryed on of these?

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Look's pretty freak'n cool!

Definitely will fit for a car camping trip. definitely NOT for a bike packing trip. They say the weigh around 18 lbs. But they convert into a lounge chair by day, tent by night.

I may be getting one for my upcomming Oregon trips.

S51 · 05-09-2008, 11:54 PM

Haha, thats awesome. I wish they had these in the Marine Corps. I remember being so stoked when we had those instant tents for us.

Anyways, how much do those go for? It might be something to try out.

maxwell · 05-09-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by S51

Haha, thats awesome. I wish they had these in the Marine Corps. I remember being so stoked when we had those instant tents for us.

Anyways, how much do those go for? It might be something to try out.

Look's like $130 for the "Original", $180 for the "Oversized", and $280 for the "Double".

Not cheap, but you'd almost pay as much for a tent I'd think.

BFloFoxRider. · 05-10-2008, 12:00 AM

239 for the double
those things are schweet, but for the price you could get a small tent unless they significantly raised the prices of tents
i do think those are neat though

jeffj · 05-10-2008, 01:05 AM

The raised floor would be really nice. It only takes a few irregularities on a sleeping surface to make for a miserable night's sleep.

It would also keep you up off the ground in case of rain storms, but we all know it never rains in the mountains or in Oregon... NOT! The first ten times I went backpacking, it rained every time at some point or another. Taught me well to prepare for and expect rain anytime you go into the mountains even when there is no rain in sight at lower elevations. Preparing trenches for your tent every night can be a PITA.

I now for sure I'd need one of the four legged models. I've popped too many wheelies sleeping on the old school banana chairs that only have two supports. YMMV.

CPATCRASH · 05-10-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by maxwell

Look's like $130 for the "Original", $180 for the "Oversized", and $280 for the "Double".

Not cheap, but you'd almost pay as much for a tent I'd think.

Is Shelly going to start making you sleep outside now???

Pain Freak · 05-10-2008, 06:51 AM

My son has a few of them. Semi comfortable. I could still feel the braces, but it wasn't as bad as sleeping on the ground. With it being elevated it tends to stay colder on the bottom. It was in the teens that night and I was using a summer bag, about 2 am I got up and climbed back into the trailer. It was like 100 degrees in there, but I slept for the rest of the night.

Rob · 05-10-2008, 07:43 AM

You should consider a Hennessey Hammock. They are very light and can be used for bike camping. They're also VERY comfy as well as great in heavy wind and rain.

http://www.hennessyhammock.com/

Bellvis · 05-10-2008, 09:57 AM

I have seen a few of those cot/tents on my Hummer camping trips and they look awesome. The guys that use them love them. I would definitely get one in the future.

I just use a Coleman 4 person tent ($45) and a big military cot ($80) whenever I go out. It can be a pain to carry around on trips though.

Trizz · 05-10-2008, 10:13 AM

When i was in Iraq our LT had one of those for the whole year, we used to dog him, but we were all jelouse because he didnt have to worry about mosquitos

Rockinthecasbah · 05-10-2008, 10:51 AM

I have been looking at those for awhile way cool

WarPony · 05-10-2008, 10:23 PM

1080p was using one at Keyesville...he survived. Seriously cool little contraption though.

maxwell · 05-10-2008, 11:30 PM

I missed my chance to get one cheap!

A new one sold on E-Bay for $76!

Bass Pro Shop shows the have the "Oversized" with the rain cover, for $169.

05-09-2008, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
maxwell Dirty Stinky PATH Love	Tent Cot? With summer comming up, and some outdoors sleeping becomming the norm, has anyone on here tryed on of these? HomeAboutProductsPurchaseThe Original The Double The Oversize Patent Patent Pending Patent Patent Pending Look's pretty freak'n cool! Definitely will fit for a car camping trip. definitely NOT for a bike packing trip. They say the weigh around 18 lbs. But they convert into a lounge chair by day, tent by night. I may be getting one for my upcomming Oregon trips. __________________ "what if I say I'm not like the other's, what if I say, I'm not just another one, who play's the pretender, what if I say I will never surender" Foo Fighters - Pretender

05-10-2008, 06:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	My son has a few of them. Semi comfortable. I could still feel the braces, but it wasn't as bad as sleeping on the ground. With it being elevated it tends to stay colder on the bottom. It was in the teens that night and I was using a summer bag, about 2 am I got up and climbed back into the trailer. It was like 100 degrees in there, but I slept for the rest of the night. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

05-10-2008, 09:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bellvis BUFFALO SOLDIER	I have seen a few of those cot/tents on my Hummer camping trips and they look awesome. The guys that use them love them. I would definitely get one in the future. I just use a Coleman 4 person tent ($45) and a big military cot ($80) whenever I go out. It can be a pain to carry around on trips though. __________________ www.HummerXClub.com

05-10-2008, 10:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Trizz I'm a Machine	When i was in Iraq our LT had one of those for the whole year, we used to dog him, but we were all jelouse because he didnt have to worry about mosquitos __________________ “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Benjamin Franklin A Woman told Winston Churchill you're a drunk his reply was "well your ugly and i'll be sober tommorow"

05-10-2008, 10:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rockinthecasbah _____	I have been looking at those for awhile way cool __________________

05-09-2008, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
S51 i need a job	Haha, thats awesome. I wish they had these in the Marine Corps. I remember being so stoked when we had those instant tents for us. Anyways, how much do those go for? It might be something to try out.

05-10-2008, 12:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
BFloFoxRider.	239 for the double those things are schweet, but for the price you could get a small tent unless they significantly raised the prices of tents i do think those are neat though __________________ Brandon FLOres You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you. This is How we do it!

05-10-2008, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
jeffj Today: Sally O'Malley	The raised floor would be really nice. It only takes a few irregularities on a sleeping surface to make for a miserable night's sleep. It would also keep you up off the ground in case of rain storms, but we all know it never rains in the mountains or in Oregon... NOT! The first ten times I went backpacking, it rained every time at some point or another. Taught me well to prepare for and expect rain anytime you go into the mountains even when there is no rain in sight at lower elevations. Preparing trenches for your tent every night can be a PITA. I now for sure I'd need one of the four legged models. I've popped too many wheelies sleeping on the old school banana chairs that only have two supports. YMMV.

05-10-2008, 07:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rob STR Veteran	You should consider a Hennessey Hammock. They are very light and can be used for bike camping. They're also VERY comfy as well as great in heavy wind and rain. http://www.hennessyhammock.com/

05-10-2008, 10:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
WarPony ...in the meantime...	1080p was using one at Keyesville...he survived. Seriously cool little contraption though.

05-10-2008, 11:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
maxwell Dirty Stinky PATH Love	I missed my chance to get one cheap! A new one sold on E-Bay for $76! Bass Pro Shop shows the have the "Oversized" with the rain cover, for $169. __________________ "what if I say I'm not like the other's, what if I say, I'm not just another one, who play's the pretender, what if I say I will never surender" Foo Fighters - Pretender

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