Tent Suggestions

I'm looking for tent suggestions. Two of my buddies and I are going to Wyoming for a week in October for mule deer and antelope. I was planning to take my dad's tent, but when I set it up this weekend, I found that 30 years had taken its toll on it. I don't know much about the current tent market as I'm normally a hotel dweller. I guess the factors to consider are the wide range in possible temperature, the sustained winds, and enough room for 3 cots and gear for 3 people. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Gary
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southwind
Buy the best you can afford. Look close at wind ratings because last year on my September Wyoming lope hunt we had 60+mph winds and it did a number on my new tent.

One observation was my cousins cabelas outback tent took a beating but performed well. It has a single center pole with lower side lash downs.
I have heard good things about their Alaskan guide and Outfitter series tents as well.

I bought two of the outbacks for this year.

If your dads tent is questionable now I would not take a chance.

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These were 1/2" fiberglass poles that had so much tension on them from the wind when they snapped they shot through the tent and some were imbedded 6+ inches in the ground.
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The best tents I have ever used are Springbar tents made here in Utah by Kirkhams outdoor products. Very easy to set up and are pretty much indestructable. I'm not just saying this because I used to work for them, however, but becuase I did work for them and actually inspected these tents before they were sold, I can tell you that the craftsmanship and warranty just cant be beat. They aren't a backpacking tent, but if you want a quality tent and are driving, or packing in on horses then this is the way to go. All of the Boy scout troops here use them if that tells you anythign about the quality.
Check them out. They have been around since 1944 and stand behind their products with an awesome warranty. When I worked there we had tents coming in that were made in the 60's and 70's and they just needed some minor work done to them.
http://www.kirkhams.com/
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+1 on springbars! these are the best tents around! They are pretty heavy and bulky so not good for packing but other then that they're great!
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