Springbar - Vagabond 8x10

Any Springbar tent beside the Compact. I have the Vagabond and can stand in it at 6'2" with room to spare.

I have a Springbar Vagabond, which is 8x10. Mine has the door centered, but most of that model are slightly off center. It fits 2 big cots nicely. Their next size up is 10x10 which might help with the cooler and dog. The springbar design has to be staked down, but the advantage is a very light frame (for a standing headroom canvas tent) with just 2 vertical poles.

Get yourself a USA made Springbar. Yes, they are more expensive but worth every penny and a lifetime warranty.

I love my Springbar. Going on 10 years of use and it is still in excellent condition.

The only downside to those is the weight. They are absolute tanks, though, and are definitely BIFL.

I bought one for Burning Man (a year it rained torrentially and I was out there for two weeks) and didn't have space to store it afterwards, so gave it to a guy who lived in it on a friend's property for the next 6 years. He still has the tent, although he has permanent housing, and it's in great shape-- that thing is a workhorse!!

The correct answer. I'll probably inherit my Dad's someday. It's 30 years old and has barely any signs of age, despite frequent use when I was a kid and teen.

have a Springbar and love it, couldn’t imagine a higher quality tent. Also will plug DoD Outdoors! I’ve been amazed by the quality of their “canva” tarps.

Im using them for different purposes (have an enclosed springbar tent and a dod tarp), but both are set up long term this summer. I’d say they compare similarly. neither have had leaks and both would be great choices.

I have one and like it. You need to be able to stake it down to raise it, so desert areas can be a challenge

I have a springbar tent and it is great. But it is bulky and heavy. I can put it up myself in about 20 minutes. 140 sqft all of it useable. Cooler in the heat. Warmer in the cold. Doesn’t leak or collect condensation. In fact the more wet it gets the better it sheds water. Another bonus is that you can put a wood stove in it which is fun but not very practical for keeping you warm through the cold night. Stove goes out after 4 hours so you have to constantly add wood throughout the night. I love it.

Thirds, it was definitely a hit to the pocket book but we also camp a lot. I have zero complaints about mine however I do need to get in touch with them because my dork good boi scratched the door screen

There are only two downsides. The purchase hit and the fact it weighs a metric F ton 😂 I haven’t actually looked into it but I feel like it has a life time warranty to be fixed (even user error (aka my dog ripped the screen)). I’ll use it this season and get in touch with them about a winter repair. Shipping is probably the most expensive e part of the repair.

Springbar or Flexbow is definitely the answer. Staying in one place for two weeks is worth spending the extra coin on a really nice tent. I think Springbar tents have a lifetime warranty, and they are known to last 30-40 years.

Setting up a springbar is super straightforward, especially if you replace the rebar hooks with 12” lag screws and an impact driver

I don’t have any handy. A springbow’s structure depends upon a strong connection to the ground, so they frequently come with rebar J-hooks to use to stake it out. It’s a hassle to pound a dozen rebar stakes into the ground, but if you use large large screws instead, you can use a battery-operated impact driver to drill them into the ground.

You can use a large washer or you can get tent hooks that go on the screws

Springbar. Made it America and built for life

Springbar for the win

Full canvas, not light, not cheap, but mine is going on 20 years, and I'm giving it to my son this summer for his future family. I already bought a smaller one for just me. No rain fly necessary, as the canvas fibers swell up when wet and keep you bone dry inside. These are obviously car camping tents...you're not backpacking this guy.

The Zempire blow-up tent is a great option that I don't think has been mentioned yet. I've got one and can set it up in just over 2 minutes. At 5'2, you'd have no problem standing up across most of the tent (I'm 5'4"). Some other solid choices: • Springbar and Kodiak canvas tents: Incredibly spacious and durable though must be packed dry so be aware of that if you're camping in wet conditions • Nemo Aurora: Replaced the popular Wagontop model, offering good headroom Hope this helps!

Love Spring Bar - ours survived a micro burst 70mph wind storm once while everyone around us was shredding their tents.

I can smell this picture. My Springbar is also about 20 years old. Love love love

Same quality as Springbar (had many chances to compare), but with panoramic bay windows all over.

Springbar are very good. Very heavy. and expensive. and worth it

6'4" here, I absolutely love my springbar tent. Best tent ever.

Have you looked at a Kodiak or Springbar tent? They're heavy, but bombproof. They're not hard to set up either, and don't get like a sauna in the middle of the day.

If you are car camping, consider buying a Kodiak or Springbar Tent. Same design different companies. I've seen them remain standing in 50 mph winds. I know people who use their grandparent's old tent. They are bombproof, but they ain't cheap. I picked up my 10x10' - sleeps 4 VERY comfortably and you can stand up and get dressed for $400 used. I don't recommend anything else for car camping.

Springbar or Kodiak tents are expensive and heavy, but last for YEARS. They stand up in 80mph winds. You can stand up in them and the 10x10 version is plenty for a family of four. My wife and kids sleep on cots and all the gear goes under the cots. I put a footprint under it and use two picnic blankets inside to protect the floor. I got mine used - very lightly used for about $400.

I used a Kodiak Canvas - springbar style tent. It's not too heavy (65lb), breathes somewhat (keeps heat and humidity in-tent manageable), sets up in 5 minutes, and ate the rain and wind storms with no issues. It's a tank. Also, the internal space is great, and I'm 6'2" 205lb. With the poles in a separate bag, you can check the two bags for no extra cost. Also, $700. Big advocate.

Go spring bar canvas like a Kodiak and if you take care of it your kids will be using it with your grand kids. Wind proof, rain proof, super easy to set up. Cons, expensive, and heavy.