Late Start 4P

Get yourself a quality tent! Even one from kelty is such a value.. the late start 4 has been so reliable.. I've had it for like 5 or 6 years got some wear and tear but it was all repairable and I think it was under $150 took like 2 minutes to set up and take down and also took up minimal space in the trunk.. 10/10 would recommend something along those lines

I've had the Kelty Late Start for a few years. Not the lightest but roomy enough and tall enough. Decent quality tent that was priced right for me.

Just used this last night for an impromptu winter camp out. Definitely Not a 4 season tent but it did well enough. I use it a bunch over the summer, it's small enough to take on a small hike and is budget friendly too.

Go for the Core tent if you're a stand up in the tent & move around type. You'll like it. We got our big one pretty muddy and it was a heavy pain to clean. Hubby can stand & likes to bring a chair in. I like a smaller dome tent. I love my Kelty Late Start. The pole pockets and clips are great. I will never purchase another tent with sleeves for the poles to slide through (looking at you Coleman). Do you have any plans to backpack with the Scout Troop? Or are you exclusively car camping? Many scout camps require you to walk in your gear from a common parking area. If that's the case, having a wagon is key if you want to keep your large tent.

For three months on the road you want something you can set up alone in the dark when you're tired. Freestanding dome tent is the move. Don't go too big or you'll hate packing it every morning. I ran a Kelty Late Start for about six weeks straight and it held up to everything short of a tornado. Quick pitch, good ventilation, and fits on most platforms.

I have had a normal kelty 4 man and the daydreamer 6. The 4 held up great for almost a decade of use (~6 trips a year with that tent) before we needed more space and upgraded. The day dreamer 6 is pitch black inside which is great for getting kids/dogs to sleep in later than sunrise. The thick fly to keep out light definitely adds a pound or two to the day dreamer vs a normal tent.

it fits my kelty 6 comfortably with space on the size. it was very tight with my kelty 4