Ok, I need a 4 person 3 season tent for car camping with the family (Wife, 2 under age 4 children and myself), thing is it needs to be light enough to use for hiking in several miles with friends as well (when we get a weekend off from parenting LOL). I'm thinking the longest hikes would maybe be 5 miles in and not very often would we be doing this. I used to survey land and the packs I used for the instruments were quite heavy and then I also had the tripod legs so I was carrying 20-40lbs give or take depending on the size of the property we were working on, we would also have to carry in water and tools etc... so carrying weight several miles isn't to much of an issue, but the lighter the better. IT MUST BE DUEL PURPOSE THOUGH. I'd like to stay around $200-250 Any suggestions? Ideally I would just buy two tents, but I can't afford 2. I've looked at multiple brands and I'm open to anything. Also some recommendations on lighting would be nice, small compact LED high lumen lanterns around $50 +/-.
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Quictent 6man 3season family tent or a Eureka Timberline 4. The timberline is roomier but the quictent is easier to pitch. In the way of lanterns i have a coleman lantern that i bought at walmart it has 2 intensity settings with the power switch lots of lightand weighs little. ok i appologoze i just saw that you were talking about using it as a backpacking tent i would go with the timberline4. now im rambling (i have a habit of doing that)
Quictent 6man 3season family tent or a Eureka Timberline 4. The timberline is roomier but the quictent is easier to pitch. In the way of lanterns i have a coleman lantern that i bought at walmart it has 2 intensity settings with the power switch lots of lightand weighs little. ok i appologoze i just saw that you were talking about using it as a backpacking tent i would go with the timberline4. now im rambling (i have a habit of doing that)
Where can a inexperienced family of 4 camp out around the NYC area ?
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I have two young sons ages 7 & 5 , and they have a desire to have a legitimate camp-out.
Where we can pitch a tent, have a barbecue, roast marshmallows on an open fire. Stare up at the stars at night. maybe take a swim in a lake too.
My only problem is, we never did any camping before.
Where can a family of 4 go without any camping experience to enjoy such a weekend without costing me a small fortune on all the camping accessories needed if i were a full-time camper.
Is there such an establishment around the NYC area ?
What governing bodies should the campsite belong too ?
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I am a native NYer and have never considered myself above the "inexperienced camper" certification. You do not mention it in your question but I will assume that you are talking about a period when the weather is warmer. I will tell you of 2 places I had a good time at and were alot of fun for the group I went with. Without knowing exactly where you are stationed right now I will suggest 1 spot north of NYC and another east of NYC out on Long Island.
Hunter Mountain in upstate Ny is about a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive north and it has a few very good campgrounds. I have stayed at 2 of them, the names escape me at the moment but we found them on the internet. The reason we picked Hunter is because the festivals they have in the summer months. We went to the Celtic Festival and I also know that they have a German Alps Festival as well. There is plenty to do there and it is very scenic. Hunter Mountiain is a big attraction in the ski season and the town at the base of the mountain remains vibrant and fun throughout the year.
My recommendation for Long Island is Eastern Kampgrounds in Greenport, which is out on the North fork. Here is a link, http://www.easternlikampground.com/welcome.htm
the location is right near the Long Island Sound so there is beach access. There is a swimming pool and the town of greenport is nearby. You will have alot of fun exploring the town, it is a nautic community with alot of good shops and eateries.
Have fun, I hope my tips helped you.
I highly recommend the Celtic Festival by the way, the sound and sight of a thousand bag pipers coming over the crest of a mountain at sundown with fireworks going overhead is something to behold.
I am a native NYer and have never considered myself above the "inexperienced camper" certification. You do not mention it in your question but I will assume that you are talking about a period when the weather is warmer. I will tell you of 2 places I had a good time at and were alot of fun for the group I went with. Without knowing exactly where you are stationed right now I will suggest 1 spot north of NYC and another east of NYC out on Long Island.
Hunter Mountain in upstate Ny is about a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive north and it has a few very good campgrounds. I have stayed at 2 of them, the names escape me at the moment but we found them on the internet. The reason we picked Hunter is because the festivals they have in the summer months. We went to the Celtic Festival and I also know that they have a German Alps Festival as well. There is plenty to do there and it is very scenic. Hunter Mountiain is a big attraction in the ski season and the town at the base of the mountain remains vibrant and fun throughout the year.
My recommendation for Long Island is Eastern Kampgrounds in Greenport, which is out on the North fork. Here is a link, http://www.easternlikampground.com/welcome.htm
the location is right near the Long Island Sound so there is beach access. There is a swimming pool and the town of greenport is nearby. You will have alot of fun exploring the town, it is a nautic community with alot of good shops and eateries.
Have fun, I hope my tips helped you.
I highly recommend the Celtic Festival by the way, the sound and sight of a thousand bag pipers coming over the crest of a mountain at sundown with fireworks going overhead is something to behold.
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