Tent for Wyoming

[Arkansashunter]

I am planning a trip for Wyoming antelope in 2017. We are going to camp on public land while we hunt. Any suggestions on what type of tent would be good for a hunter on a budget. Last thing I want to do is get out there and my tent not be able to withstand the elements. Any info would be appreciated.

Will be hunting in mid October

 

[dan maule]

I used a Cabelas Alaskan guide geodisc tent last year. The Wyoming winds were whipping pretty hard, I was worried as we set it up but it handled it without any issues I highly recommend this tent.

 

[Horsenhike]

I used a Cabelas Alaskan guide geodisc tent last year. The Wyoming winds were whipping pretty hard, I was worried as we set it up but it handled it without any issues I highly recommend this tent.

Same here. We have the six man we bought new with a large vestibule brand new off of Craigslist for $275. Huge deal. 20-90° and wind to 50mph. Rain and snow. No problems at all. Get the eight man if you can find it.

 

[HiMtnHnter]

Depends on how high on the hog you want to live. I've used everything from Tarp tents to wall tents, just make sure you bring some good stakes and get all your guy wires tight. In places were you can't get a stake, make a Deadman with a rock. The tent that gets the most use for me is an old kelty Yellowstone 3 man, 3 season with a fly. Big enough to be comfy for one dude, can have it up and down quick.

 

[Tim McCoy]

I've had good luck with Kodiak Canvas Flex Bow tents. Used them in hi winds, but not in WY. Have also stayed in a Cabela's AK guide tent in bad windy wet weather, again not WY, but it worked very well. I'd be confident in either one. A good tent, properly set up, can be surprisingly stout. A cheap one is asking for trouble. So get a good one, even a good used one off craigs list, then make sure and run all the guy ropes and stake every place designed for such.

Consider an upgrade in your stakes, I always do and have never regretted it. Does not have to be fancy, lengths of rebar or similar stuff works as well as fancier stakes like snow peak stakes. Wall tent makers often sell good stout long stakes for decent prices. Don't short the guy ropes either, some scope helps hold things in place.

 

[ScottR]

What is your budget? Do you plan to backpack or base camp?


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[MoBowHunter]

I am planning a trip for Wyoming antelope in 2017. We are going to camp on public land while we hunt. Any suggestions on what type of tent would be good for a hunter on a budget. Last thing I want to do is get out there and my tent not be able to withstand the elements. Any info would be appreciated.

Will be hunting in mid October

I had my first hunt this year for pronghorn and had a blast. I bought the Kelly TN 2person and it worked out perfect. It's lightweight and can be set up and taken down in literally a minute or two.


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[Arkansashunter]

We plan on doing a base camp situation on blm land. There will be 4 grown men and we are not looking for anything fancy. Plan on using a mr buddy heater to keep it somewhat warm in the tent.

Thanks for your replies. I will be looking at some of those tents.

 

[buckbull]

I can personally recommend the Cabelas Alaknak tent. Get the vestibule that comes with it. I like it because its easier to handle by myself when compared to a canvas wall tent.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Ultimate-Alaknak-Tent-x/732548.uts

 

[wy-tex]

If you can bring a wall tent go for it. Just like camping with a cabin if set right. Fly keeps everything dry and snow from piling up on top. Mr Buddy may work for a small tent but a wood stove is much better.Be prepared for real wind, 40-60 mph sustained and gusts. Our wall tent held up remarkably in very high wind 2 years ago, guy lines were vibrating and singing but the tent held fine. Just get a decent tent whichever route you choose.

 

[Slugz]

And don't buy new IMO plenty of all the above options and accessories for sale on Craigslist.

 

[lostriverproductions]

Mid Oct could bring decent cool weather or could bring freezing temps and snow.

First thing you need to determine is your budget and how many times will you use it? With 4 guys one vehicle I suggest a base camp set up. If it was 1-2 guys depending on how big the unit is I like to have a mobile camp.

But no matter the tent you bring you will want to try and find a spot out of the wind as much as possible. Also with the cold temps that you will probably encounter in mid Oct, in a tent your breath and a buddy heater will produce a decent amount of condensation inside the tent.

 

[Arkansashunter]

Anyone have any experience with the Coleman weathermaster tent?

 

[Horsenhike]

We used a Mr. Buddy to take the chill off, but propane does not dry very effectively.

Over nine days we went from 90°-20° and dealt with snow, rain, and wind over 50mph.

Prepare accordingly.

 

[go_deep]

Anyone have any experience with the Coleman weathermaster tent?

I would recommend something a lot more stout than that.
The wind will blow 30+ sometime in your hunt and a tent like that will send you packing for town looking for a room.

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[LaHunter]

I have used the Cabela's Alaknak for several seasons with a wood burning stove and this thing is awesome. It is really nice to be able to walk upright in a wall tent with a fire going in the stove after busting it all day long in the wind, cold, snow, etc. 4 guys, cots, gear, food, bad weather, snoring, etc can make a tent get really small pretty quick. In WY, the wind always blows, so if you go the wall tent route get some 3' sections of rebar as your guy line stakes to secure your tent, or it could get blown away.
Propane heaters will result is moisture condensation inside the tent. A wood burning stove is hard to beat for warmth and drying wet clothes.

Good Luck

 

[roknHS]

Firewood is scarce to none in the parts of Wyoming where I've been..............

 

[HiMtnHnter]

3/8" × 10" nail spikes work great for staking a wall tent, and they come out easy with a claw hammer. If you're talking 4 guys in one tent you really are in the wall tent category. We use a Davis 14x16' in that case, wood stove, the whole 9....

 

[wy-tex]

My 2 cents, if you buy a good tent it will last a lifetime. Internal frame wall tent with a wood stove will keep you comfortable in almost any weather condition. We've had 18 inches of snow with no problem and one time winds at least up to 50 mph and it held up great. Good stakes are a must. We can set up complete camp in less than an hour with our wall tent.

 

[tristan1127]

New member here and was curious on this topic also. You guys are scaring me with the wind predictions. That is a good thing. I would have showed up with a regular Walmart special. Will be researching high wind tents and checking Craigslist / ebay for a used version. Thanks for the heads up.