Base Camp 4

I love our Basce Camp 4. I really want a newer one with the full rain fly, but can't really justify buying *another* tent.

I use an REI Basecamp 4, which I like quite well. It handles wind and rain quite well for its size. A couple of years ago, they updated it and I can't speak to the new model.

If you do not need to stand up in the tent, I second the Stormbreak 3, the only other tent in the non light weight category of domed tents would be the Half Dome 3 by REI. If you want to stand up the NF Wawona 4 is amazing… as is the REI BaseCamp 4. I am pretty sure all of these tent will be on sale starting the 15th

A quality tent that is easy to set up. We have the REI Base Camp 4 and I love it. A good sleep system - bags/ pads/comfy pillow I bought a Buddy heater a couple of years ago and it's incredible. BougeRV fridge - No more filling with ice or throwing out wet food! A Jackery to power the fridge, phones, etc. Moji lights are incredible A reusable 2.5 gallon spout container for water with a cheap collapsible sink on the ground under it. The container becomes a faucet for washing hands or filling water bottles. The sink catches any runoff. I love my Lodge DO. We can cook almost anything in there. Your kids will need a kite. Buy a cheap one that's easy to fly. We have an entire bag of camp games.

2 I camp solo. I have a DAC truck tent for my Tacoma that has a camper shell and I have a 4-person REI Base Canp when I’m at the same spot for multiple days and want luxury

Been solo camping out of the back of my truck for the last few years. At 50+ though it was starting to get old climbing in and out of the back all the time. I gotta admit this tent seems overkill for just me, but I love it! REI BaseCamp 4. Mt Diablo CA Next up is a cot most likely

I have a HEST foamy mattress which is awesome, but my short bed Tacoma and cab high shell just got old after a while. I do have a cool tent that attaches to the back and leaves the tailgate open and extends the bed a bit. And it’s quick install/take down. I’ll probably still use that setup when it’s 1 night stays.

Love it so far. It was pretty tricky putting it up in 20-25 mph winds the other day by myself but I just picked a bad time to put it up, I wouldn’t want to hike any significant distance with it though from the truck, as it is somewhat heavy.. All the places I camp is right by my truck though so it’s not a concern.

No fires. It’s too damn hot here this week :) the site is sloped and not very big, unfortunately right next to the pit is the most level area