What can I expect to pay for a tent, dance floor! and tables/chairs for an outdoor wedding on Long Island? [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Oct 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Great backpacking tent for two people and a large dog? [more inside]
posted by ph00dz on Jun 14, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm going camping this weekend and want to deck out my tent in style. Where in the greater Los Angeles area can I get battery-powered string lights, ready-to-use EL wire, and other such self-sustaining glowy bits?
posted by mykescipark on Apr 28, 2009 - 2 answers

Sewing-filter. I need to replace the fly-screens in a canvas tent. Hints/Tips? [more inside]
posted by bystander on Apr 14, 2009 - 5 answers

I've got a nylon tent with 4 sides, 2 of which are giant mesh windows with no covering. I want to retrofit my own interior covering... [more inside]
posted by who else on Mar 30, 2009 - 13 answers

I am attending film school where I am putting together the proposal for an ambitious film that takes place in the Roman era, in tent interiors. Now, the Romans used leather for tents, however I'd like to use a cheaper alternative, such as brown canvas. Should I use canvas? Where can I get largish quantities of canvas/tent making material? (Some source specific to Vancouver would be very helpful!)
posted by niccolo on Mar 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Festival Filter:I am working all summer at 7+ festivals around the UK.(details inside) What tent? What sleeping bag? Do's and Donts? General advice? [more inside]
posted by johnwayne on Mar 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Camping/OutdoorFurnitureFilter: Tent advice, also I am looking for a very specific type of camping/outdoor table that has eluded me for over a year now, details and picture inside. [more inside]
posted by Brettus on Mar 2, 2009 - 12 answers

Solo tent-less camping - safety tips? [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Feb 23, 2009 - 19 answers

Following up to this question, my tent seam seal failed to stick down some of the taped seams that were coming untaped. Is it supposed to be able to stick them down or is that irrelevant as long as the seam seal goop absorbs into the stitching etc. I just thought that since when I bought the tent some of the taped seams were stuck down properly and some were peeling up, that maybe that was responsible for the leakage. [more inside]
posted by who else on Nov 2, 2008 - 4 answers

I have this tent. The rainfly according to the box is polyester and the plastic window for the solar panel is PVC and the seams where the two materials join are 'taped'. (They are also stitched, whatever.) This seal between the two materials is leaking. Given the type of materials how do I patch this leak? (I have sprayed all interior seams with Silicone tent spray as instructed).
posted by who else on Oct 22, 2008 - 8 answers

UKFilter: Planning a camping trip to the Lake District in October looking for suggestions and recommendations of places to stay and things to do. [more inside]
posted by Elmore on Sep 25, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for recommendations for a two person tent that is similar to North Face's Peregrine, which is no longer made. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I build a big party tent? [more inside]
posted by inactivist on Jun 13, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I cool my tent for a Texas summer festival without electricity? [more inside]
posted by kristymcj on Apr 2, 2008 - 9 answers

What price-range/type of tent should I get for festivals? (uk weather) [more inside]
posted by Iananan on Mar 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Years ago I was backpacking in Thailand and came across a combination hammock/tent being sold in Bangkok. They are made of nylon and seemed incredibly light and compact. Has anyone here ever bought one of these hammocks? Was it a good buy? And more importantly, where can I get one? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Mar 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Recommend an affordable and good 2-3 person tent in the UK [more inside]
posted by adrianhon on Sep 14, 2007 - 7 answers

What do I need to know about the queue at Wimbledon? In particular, what kind of tent should I bring? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Jun 28, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm planning a road trip to Yellowstone NP from Starkville, MS. Tips, suggestions of roads to take and places to stop, stay, eat, and see (we're tent camping, and we're talking spring break one year from now), we'll be in my 2006 Sentra. [more inside]
posted by nile_red on Mar 17, 2007 - 7 answers

I need a new 1-2 person tent for Burning Man. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Aug 21, 2006 - 15 answers

Have you been to the Azores? (Or do you live there?) I'm seeking info about camping and other very low-budget traveling in the Azores. I would love to hear about any of the islands -- I'm also especially interested in Flores and Corvo if you know anything at all about the camping sites there. [more inside]
posted by lorimer on Aug 20, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm looking to put together sleeping gear for mild-weather camping, where low weight and low cost are equally important. So I'm seeking advice on the best way to balance these factors (since the lightest products seem to be the most expensive). [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jun 21, 2006 - 17 answers

Need advice for two tent camping newbies about to travel the country via Honda Accord. Is KOA generally reputable/nonscuzzy nowadays? Any other hints for this year's summer season? Recommendations on equipment? Do you have to reserve ahead of time (we are trying to not schedule ourselves too much!) or can you usually show up in the evening and get a spot? This question is as broad as can be - all advice welcome. We are happy to do some off-trail places but don't want to backpack necessarily. [more inside]
posted by kirstin on May 30, 2006 - 24 answers

Where can I get a replacement pole for my tent? Specs inside. [more inside]
posted by nowonmai on May 8, 2006 - 3 answers

How do you fold a photographer's light tent? I bought a light tent as a gift for someone using ebay as a part-time living and wanting to take better photographs of items for sale. i opened it to check it when it was delivered but now i have no idea how to get it back in the carry bag - it popped right open the first time i unwrapped it so i have nothing to compare it to [more inside]
posted by Svea on Dec 13, 2005 - 4 answers

I want to build a long giant centipede costume for a parade, but am having trouble finding 'how-to' links. I've found lots of parade pictures & sites, but few costume/float building resources. I've gone back & forth between building it segment by segment, to building one long strip that can collapse for storage. I think I've settled on the one long piece. Know of any cheap sources for flexible tent poles sans the tent? Ideas? Links?
posted by yoga on Jun 6, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm looking to upgrade my tent to something a little more spacious. I'm on a budget of not more than $150 and want something durable, easy to set up, and big enough to stand up in (I'm 6'3"). We're thinking a 6 person tent would be a comfortable size...for the two of us. Our current tent is a 4-man size. [more inside]
posted by clgregor on May 29, 2005 - 11 answers

Anyone know how I can get my hands on one of those miniature tents used as display models in the sporting goods sections of many stores? [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs on May 24, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm trying to find an apartment in North Jersey (Belleville, Bloomfield, Rutherford, Clifton, Montclair), but brokers and realtors have saturated the online classified ads and Google results and I'd like to avoid unnecessary fees. Any advice? I've checked Craig's List and the Village Voice and I have a few local papers, but I'd like to know of a decent way to skirt the middle man.
posted by alphanerd on Aug 26, 2004 - 16 answers