Aѕ a geology major, over thе summer I hаνе tο gο οn geology field camp. thіѕ includes living out οf a tent fοr 6 weeks straight іn еνеrу weather condition possible іn CO, NM, TX, UT, аnd Montana. I know thаt I need a gοοd 4 season tent аnd аftеr weeks οf research I thουght I hаd found “thе one”. Thе Chinook Cyclone 3 gοt awesome reviews online аnd іѕ very reasonably priced. Thеrе’s јυѕt one thing… I саn’t find іt available online ANYWHERE. Whаt dο experienced campers recommend? I аm nοt looking tο spend over $250
http://www. sears. com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM1484952001P?sid=IDx20101019×00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM1484952001
Try this link:
http://www. practicalsports. com/cyclone-tent-chinook. html
Looks like a good tent to have for price.
You won’t need a 4 season tent trust me on this. 6 weeks is along time tent camping and you don’t say if you will mobile by car or by horse or by foot. It makes a difference. If you have to carry all your gear that’s a 6 week back pack trip and weight will become an issue in the first mile. 4 season tents are in the heaviest category and a 3 season tent will suffice for the season your going and be more comfortable in the heat and wind and rain of summer.
For what your plans are and a great back packer tent I do recommend a sturdy tent and I prefer well known brands for quality here is one I like, REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent at $199. us
http://www. rei. com/product/794296
If your car camping and staying at recognized parks a bigger tent will be more comfortable. One that you can stand in or have a chair to sit and read and do homework for this I recommend this tent,
Evanston™ Screened 6
http://www. coleman. com/coleman/colemancom/detail. asp?product_id=2000007825&categoryid=11020&brand=
I would try backcountry. com or REI outlet for starters
I concur that you are not in the market for a four-season tent. I have camped year-round in a Hubba-Hubba tent by MSR, listed at $300, above and below tree-line, facing all kinds of winds and weather. You can go through the selection process on REI “Find a Tent” matrix. There are dozens of tents that will provide you with a durable shelter. You will probably find that other gear components are more critical for your comfort during a six-week field camp experience. For example, I encourage you to spend enough money, a few hundred dollars, on a good sleeping pad and down sleeping bag.
First, you aren’t going to find a good 4 season tent for $250.
Second, 4 season tents are typically reserved for winter mountaineering. You aren’t going to need one for your summer trip. Unless you are camping on the top of a mountain in Colorado, it is unlikely that you are going to see any snow, and if you do, it isn’t going to be enough to justify getting a mountaineering tent.
All you really need is a 3 season tent. Take a look at REI. com. You can’t go wrong with any of the brands they carry.
If you look elsewhere, make sure to avoid the following brands: coleman, ozark, sears, bass proshop, cabella’s or any other shop the specializes in cheap tents.
Just go with a three season, if you get too much condensation inside during cold weather open the flaps a bit on opposite sides of the tent near the top. Try sierra outlet or campmor they have great stuff at cheap prices.