Originally Posted by Sheister
We have a 14 x 16 with 5 foot walls and a 10 x 12 cook tent to keep the cooking out of the main tent. It is comfortable for 2-4 adults and cots, with a fold up table in the middle for BS'ing and playing cards in the evening, along with the wood stove in the corner. 5 have fit in a pinch but it is getting crowded. For 6 all in the same tent you would need a 16 x 20 and a cook tent about the size of ours. Good cots, a corner located wood stove, and good organization helps to make the most of the square footage with that many people.

For our cook tent, we got the biggest camp kitchen set up Cabela's sells and it works great for us. 2 stoves set up so we can cook different things on each stove and not be stepping all over each other and a prep table is perfect. Also comes with canvas "cabinets" under the camp kitchen for storing goods and a shelf for pots and pans. A couple small fold up or roll up tables for cleaning dishes and post and pans and the rest of the floor space along the walls for storing coolers, water, etc.. and you've gota comfy camp. ...


For many years I had virtually the same outfit as Sheister, other than my tents were Colorado Tent Company tents.

I agree with what Sheister said, and other who said that for the number of people you want to house in camp, the larger tents will work best. But you'll be much better off with the sleeping tent and cook tent separated. Cooking for that many people requires plenty of equipment, space, chairs and a couple of folding tables.

Just my suggestion based on my experiences in many elk/deer camps.

L.W.


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