Hey, everyone!
Today Julie and I went to Walmart to check out some tents. Once I get to Texas, I will need a place to stay, because I do not want to be staying in an expensive motel.
Julie thinks that I will need a 4 man tent for my things, but since she is going to be just two weeks behind me, I am not too worried about the size for now. The reason is because I really do not want to take a whole lot with me.
This tent will need to be enough to stay in for a little while, and be able to have her son a place to sleep when he is over. He will be leaving treatment in the next few months, and heading to Texas. He loves to camp out, so I need to get something strong enough to handle a 15 year old. lol
One of my ideas would be a Coleman tent. The one thing about this is that it can not be made in China. Now, no offense, but being made in another country is not the problem. But helping our economy is important. This means that I will buy something made in the US. The Chinese need to help the Chinese economy.
With this in mind, I have been taking a look at Springbar. They have a "wall" tent that is $499 that would be GREAT! It is 8' by 14'. They are all high centers and I, being 6' 2", can even stand up! :D
Next, we have what I have been wanting for some time...a Yurt.
Now, I know that Yurts are not something simple, but they are simply cool! I have wanted one for a very long time, and maybe I will just end up building one myself. That in itself would be great too. It would take a little time, but I really do not mind.
I think that a 4 person tent will be the best bet. I do not like that most things are now made in China and other countries. It would be nice to know that Americans are still able to build quality products. I know that things made here are a bit expensive, but they were made to help our economy.
Well, everyone, that is my view on tents and what I am facing. I will try everything in my power to get a USA made tent, and then I will be building the tiny house while we are trying to make it in Texas!
Have a great day everyone!
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