Sherper's Explorer 4 and 6 tents are made by ALPS Engineering. They have a lot of nice features like big zippers and heavy duty floor material. I have the 10'x10' 6 person and can stand up in it. Really nice. They were made with feedback from Boy Scouts, FWIW.
[https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-4-tent](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-4-tent)
Check out Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering, it was developed based on feedback from Boy Scouts. I am 5'11" and can stand up. Lots of room and rugged features for $250.
https://sherpers.com/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering
Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering
$350 and it's 10×10, tall enough to stand up in ( I am 5'11") and has some really high quality features like big zippers and heavy duty flooring material. Designed in consultation with Boy Scouts.
https://sherpers.com/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering
Sherper's Explorer 6 by ALPS Mountaineering is a great tent for $350. I have one and bought it because it is 10'x10' and tall enough to stand in. It also has 10x zippers and heavy duty flooring, along with 2 doors and 2 vestibules. It's easy to set up, too.
[https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering)
I have a Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering and really like it. It is 10'x10' and tall enough to stand in (I am 5' 11"). It also has 2 doors with heavy duty #10 zippers and heavy duty floor fabric. Full rain fly. It's easy to set up and take down by myself. $350
[https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?\_pos=2&\_fid=eb5fc1937&\_ss=c](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?_pos=2&_fid=eb5fc1937&_ss=c)
I have a 6 person Sherper's Explorer by ALPS Mountaineering and really like it. It has a full fly, easy to set up, 10' x 10', and I can stand up inside (I am 5'11). Also has two doors with big #10 zippers and a heavy duty floor. They used feedback from Boy Scouts in their design FWIW. $350
https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering
I am 5' 11" and use an REI Halfdome2 if I am hiking, and a Sherper's Explorer 6P by ALPS Mountaineering if I am car camping. The Sherper's is awesome, it is 10'x 10', I can stand up, it has two doors and two vestibule and a full fly. The doors have heavy duty #10 YKK zippers and the floor material is thick. It uses two aluminum poles and is easy to set up.
https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?_pos=2&_fid=2a18f2b23&_ss=c
I have a Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering. I chose it because it is 10'x10' and I can stand up in it (I am 5'11"), excellent ventilation, a full rain fly with two vestibules, two doors with big #10 YKK zippers, heavy duty fabric on the floor, and uses two aluminum poles. Easy for one person to set up.
I camp by myself with a cot and wanted space to spread out if weather is bad.
[https://sherpers.com/collections/tents?sort\_by=created-descending&filter.p.vendor=Sherper%27s](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents?sort_by=created-descending&filter.p.vendor=Sherper%27s)
I really like my Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering. It is 10x10 and I can stand up in the middle (I'm 5'11"). It has two doors with heavy duty size 10 zippers and heavy duty flooring material. Very easy to set up by myself. Not sure if they ship to Canada.
[https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?\_pos=2&\_fid=43483f8fe&\_ss=c](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?_pos=2&_fid=43483f8fe&_ss=c)
I really like our Sherper's Explorer 6 Person tent by ALPS Mountaineering. It is 10' x 10' and tall enough for me to stand up (I am 5'11"). It has two doors with #10 YKK zitppers, heavy duty flooring material, and a full fly. It is easy for me to set up by myself and uses clips for the two 7000 series aluminum poles. There are two vestibules. I car camp, and it doesn't take up too much space. Listed as 14 lb total weight.
[https://sherpers.com/collections/tents-shelters/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?\_pos=2&\_fid=d6858f987&\_ss=c](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents-shelters/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?_pos=2&_fid=d6858f987&_ss=c)
Yeah, I used those Alps Mtn-eering tents. Heavy, but acceptable quality. I was a beginner and - as soon as I knew I loved backpacking - quickly upgraded to a tent half as heavy. The person who sold me my upgrade tent didn't realize it was a trekking pole tent so I got it totally unused. Knocked about a pound and a half off my base weight. Then I upgraded again and bought a used 24 oz name brand tent.
The point is, I got in slowly and cheaply at first, then creeped into better gear over time.
Two places not to skimp in the beginning are IMO sleeping pad and footwear. High quality pads that are non-heavy and have good warranties are worth the price tag. Sleep and recovery are so important. Footwear is a separate topic altogether and can consume hours debating.
I agree with the other comments - make your own FAK (first aid kit) and leave the heavy tools at home. Also, I would never bring bear/predator spray with me unless in grizzly country. In some places it is illegal as well.
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