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So glad you mentioned this too. So many people are saying you need a 4-6 person tent. I'm really considering getting this one. I'm only 5'2" and I like to be able to put up my tent and take it down by myself. I also have lower back pain so I need to be able to fully stand in my tent. I already have the tall Alps Cot and all my gear can fit under it. I have 2 Browning tents that I love, buy I am too short to get them put up by myself and hook the center. I have tons of Alps Mountaineering tents. 2 person, 3 person, 4 person. Our troop also has Big Agnes Rabbit Ear tents, but the scouts use those and they are sometimes sandy and I hate the zippers. And I can't put it up by myself. I'm going to try out the Ranger.
I picked up a Ranger through HD specifically to join along with my son’s scout troop. I am retiring my ground camping days and going to the comfy cot. It’s a nice tent and the scouting discount makes it worth it.
The Alps Mountaineering Ranger-1 tent was specifically designed with adult Scout leaders in mind. It is 6’ tall allowing you to stand up and is just big enough for a full size cot and room for some gear. I can fit my cot, camp chair and side table in this tent. https://alpsmountaineering.com/ranger-1-person.html
I have two tens that are 6’ tall. The Browning Glacier 4 and the Alps Mountaineering Ranger 1. The Glacier is big enough for two full size cots and room in the middle, or it’s quite expansive for one person, with room for a chair and small table. It has a full rain fly for winter/rain and I have tested it in PNW weather. It has decent ventilation and the fly can be rolled up to expose the side vents. The Ranger 1 is big enough for one full size cots, a small side table and small chair. There is a nice spot in the middle to stand and change etc. it is all mesh and except the front panel with a rain fly to cover the mesh. Somewhat less rain resistance but still does well in the PNW. The Ranger was marketed towards adult scout leaders. Both can be found on Hiker Direct for scouts at deeply discounted prices.
Alps mountaineering ranger 1. Tall enough to stand, fits one full size cot. Packs down very small for car camping. (Not really suitable for backpacking)
I got a one person Alps mountaineering tent from Amazon about ten years ago for $80. One of my best all time purchases. Its not the lightest, but its durable, easy to set up, and packs down nicely. I still use it regularly and I literally work for Backcountry with amazing pro deals on top gear.
Just here to say ALPS doesn’t get a lot of love because they aren’t one of the major brands but I have a 1 person from them and it’s been amazing. Great bang for your buck especially if weight isn’t an issue.
Anything by Alps mountaineering. Really good warrantee, great quality, good pricing.
Look into Coleman for decent and affordable. I've been happy with Alps Mountaineering on Amazon. Best suggestions I can offer.
All the tents from Alps mountaineering have treated me very well in wind and rain. Colemans not so much.
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