Wireless 2

Well, Kelty make some pretty decent gear for the money. the Wireless 2 isn't huge but it does have 2 doors, high bathtub, easy set up, great price. Roomy for 1. There's a 4p version as well. [https://www.steepandcheap.com/kelty-wireless-2-tent-2-person-3-season](https://www.steepandcheap.com/kelty-wireless-2-tent-2-person-3-season) Also the 1 door Tallboy but I haven't looked at reviews of that. [https://www.steepandcheap.com/kelty-tallboy-4-tent-4-person-3-season](https://www.steepandcheap.com/kelty-tallboy-4-tent-4-person-3-season) I also just personally got this VERY affordable stove (I have a great backpacking stove but the ex got the car camping stove) nand I love it. 14k BTU burners with really awesome simmer control. Case isn't very heavyweight steel and clasp isn't great, but the grate is heavy duty and could hold cast iron. Nice brass propane arm etc. [https://www.steepandcheap.com/yakima-cookout-2-burner-stove](https://www.steepandcheap.com/yakima-cookout-2-burner-stove) And maybe if you saved money on the tent you could even consider a propane fire pit - often permitted when there is a fire ban and also, it's so nice not to have to find local wood and be able to just turn it off and go to bed vs thoroughly putting out a fire. Lastly, for car camping, I also really like this chair - Sherpa fleece downside would be it would absorb some moisture if it were raining/you leave it out overnight, upside you probably won't be sitting outside in the rain and with camping chairs you're always just chilly from your backside where it touches the chair. [https://www.sierra.com/s\~coleman-high-back-sherpa/](https://www.sierra.com/s~coleman-high-back-sherpa/)

Based on what you've written, it sounds like your disability doesn't require a tall tent. I REALLY like this option for you: The Kelty Wireless 2. Kelty makes excellent budget gear that is well thought out. The wireless 2 has a lot of nice features for what you want to do - a super high bathtub (think very little mesh) which will help mitigate wind in winter and is an all around better choice for winter - still a three season tent though, and the small amount of mesh on top will still naturally help with condensation. It's under $100. It has a 68denier fabric floor which will be pretty good for dog nails (you may wanna lay down a blanket anyways) but this is not an ultralight tent. It has two doors. It's a good size for you, your dog and your gear inside. And, lastly, there is a cross bar across the top which gives you more headroom and makes it nicer inside the tent. It's well reviewed but this will not be a good backpacking option due to its weight, FYI. Aside from that, you should be golden. It's $90 at Steep and Cheap or $97 at [Backcountry.com](http://Backcountry.com) (same company actually) and Campsaver for holiday deals right now. Normally $120ish. A Kelty tent should last and I would expect them to have good customer service. [https://www.steepandcheap.com/b/kelty-wireless-2-tent-2-person-3-season?skid=KELO08Q-MALGOLOAK-ONESIZ&utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=pla&utm\_campaign=20484172314\_\_p:G%7Cs:SAC%7Cct:Shopping%7Cct2:pMax%7Cg:xx%7Cc1:LifestyleEquipment%7Cc2:xx%7Cb:xx%7Cmt:xx&utm\_content=&utm\_id=go\_cmp-20484172314\_adg-\_ad-\_\_dev-c\_ext-\_prd-KELO08Q-MALGOLOAK-ONESIZ\_mca-115422057\_sig-EAIaIQobChMIgJjMwb-QkQMVCCCtBh1u9wPLEAQYAiABEgI8evD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=20489295350&gbraid=0AAAAAD\_Jw0b8VXkYcc0KPgMMb4suE99wI&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgJjMwb-QkQMVCCCtBh1u9wPLEAQYAiABEgI8evD\_BwE](https://www.steepandcheap.com/b/kelty-wireless-2-tent-2-person-3-season?skid=KELO08Q-MALGOLOAK-ONESIZ&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=20484172314__p:G%7Cs:SAC%7Cct:Shopping%7Cct2:pMax%7Cg:xx%7Cc1:LifestyleEquipment%7Cc2:xx%7Cb:xx%7Cmt:xx&utm_content=&utm_id=go_cmp-20484172314_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-KELO08Q-MALGOLOAK-ONESIZ_mca-115422057_sig-EAIaIQobChMIgJjMwb-QkQMVCCCtBh1u9wPLEAQYAiABEgI8evD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20489295350&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Jw0b8VXkYcc0KPgMMb4suE99wI&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgJjMwb-QkQMVCCCtBh1u9wPLEAQYAiABEgI8evD_BwE)

I have been an REI truther for years, and have owned their Half Dome tent as well as a Kelty 2 person tent. I know how valuable it can be to have nice gear, but recently I’ve been thinking: is there any reason not to spend $50 on a tent from amazon, and if it breaks just buy another one? I could do this six times before spending as much as I would on a tent from a major retailer. As long as i check the weather, as I bet amazon rain flies aren’t trustworthy, is there any downside to choosing a cheap ass tent over an expensive one? Edit: seeing comments about waste. I admit I was thinking only about money, and you’re right I don’t want to be dumping Amazon tents and right

I have been using Kelly 2 person tents as my backpacking tent forever. I spray the fly and tent down with a silicone waterproofing spray. Never ever had an issue. Most important thing is a good ground tarp that does not extend past the base of your tent, if anything it should be an inch or two under the base. I use old work tarps cut down perfectly to size. Lightweight, cheap and durable.

I'm 6'2" and shopping. Recently ordered a Marmot tungston. Tried it out and it was too short to lay in without even adding a sleeping pad and bag. Also have a cheap Kelty 2p that is definitely shorter than that. I can make them work in good weather, but touching the walls would be an issue when it's wet. A lot of 88" tents are only recommended for people 6'4" or shorter which does not give much room to spare for anyone over 6'. Not to mention most tent heights won't allow a taller guy to sit up straight.

You are a vet. Get the expert voice app and then you can get yourself a kelty 2p tent for a good price and have a decent quality tent for what you are doing. You can get an emergency blanket to put over your mattress then cover with a blanket to keep the heat. Those things have 0 R value. Happy camping!