Vagabond 8x10

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.

Yes, I have a Springbar Vagabond and it's a lifetime tent. However it's heavy and would only be good for car camping. Get the Springbar, get an air matress, a good rotomolded cooler, some good chairs, and a tote with all the camping stuff to keep inside. You can get all that stuff for around $1500-1700.

I’ll add this, we used a 10x10 Coleman for years while car camping with two kids and felt it was plenty roomy. The same size Springbar feels much larger in comparison due to the straighter walls & high ceiling. You mention Burning Man and wind being a concern. I set this tent up in the yard for ten days to season. Completely dry through two rain storms, including one with 50mph gusts. I’m starting to believe the hype surrounding these tents.

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.

i like my springbar.

I literally just got a springbar and was thinking it would be perfect for this use case. Some things going for it: 1. Large (10x10 or 10x14) - enough to hold your desk and a bed and other things. If you’re under 6’5 you can stand up.  2. Canvas - breathable and good at temperature regulation compared to silicone treated nylon or polyester.  3. Easy setup - can be done by 1 person in less than 10 minutes. This would be the main advantage over a wall tent.  4. Sturdy - can handle wind much better than most tents except a bell tent. Handles a decent snow load too, but again the angled ceiling of a bell tent would be better.  5. Straight walls (almost) - aside from a wall tent this has the straightest tent walls I’ve seen. Maximizes the interior space while reducing footprint. 6. No guy lines. You need to stake the floor down for structure but you won’t trip over guy lines like with a bell tent or wall tent.  Disadvantages:  1. Heavy. For your use case you’re looking at >60 lbs total, but it’s broken up into tent body, stakes, and poles so you can carry separately.  2. Large footprint - although this tent uses its footprint very efficiently, it still may not fit in a lot of tent pads or heavily wooded areas.  3. Expensive - can’t beat nylon’s price