Looking for a lodge

[MountainXBGL]

I understand this site does not allow buying/selling and I am not looking to do that, but I am interested in learning of some online resources to find used tipi's.

I have searched the engines and can't find anything that meets my needs. Perhaps some on here may be able to point me in the right direction. If it is a problem with the site rules to post links, maybe direct emailing is an[url] option....Again[/url], not looking to step on any toes just looking for some help. :hatsoff:

 

[JimG]

Welcome aboard. I know of no used sites but Dixie Gun Works does sell new traditional tents and such.

 

[JimG]

Just checked DGW and found that they sell lodges for $375 to $1230. Might have what yer lookin fer.

 

[MountainXBGL]

I am most interested in a tipi....maybe 16-18 ft range. I have found several sites that seem pretty good and offer new sets, but I am more interested in trying to pickup a used one just in case, tipi's arent necessarily what I am looking for.

Maybe some of you guys who have experienced many different lodge types can give some insight to your likings and dislikes.

 

[redriverclerk]

Some of the best lodges (including Tipi's) can be found at Don Strinz Tipi. He has used, but they often go very quickly. Two other options (though not as good in my opinion for varied reasons) would be Panther Primitives and RK Lodges. You should be able to find websites on all if you search just as they are typed above.

 

[Holley]

You can try my web site at[url] www.tipis.org[/url] where I have listed about every manufacturer in the world and see if they have any for sale.

And the Don Strinz site is a good one for finding a used tipi. Also try events in your area or wherever you may go. There is always someone selling a tipi or a tent.

 

[wolfers]

Check Ebay, there is usually a couple on there for sale.

 

[MountainXBGL]

What type lodges to some of you guys use? I have my wife and 3 daughters, so I want something that has one entrance so its easy to cover with a single muzzle blast :winking:

But seriously, maybe some of the more experienced can offer their opinions about the different options for lodging.

 

[mbw907]

Greetings from Northwest of Atlanta. Have you tried the Atlanta Advertiser? Sometimes they have an odd hard-to-find object or two listed in there. I was just thinking locally. Good luck. And welcome to the forum. These are the guys who can show you!

 

[Holley]

If you are looking for a used lodge, you want to make sure YOU SEE IT FIRST. I have fixed too many lodges for those who found out that there were holes, torn out bottom loops, and smoke pole "ears" were worn through. Then there is the water proofing problems, depends on where you live and how old.

Many of the ebay tipis are not as advertised. A reputable dealer will at least work with you if there is a problem.

All tipis have one enterence, in the front. I hope that was a joke? :shocked2: Unless a cow came through the back..and that has happened.

Then, does it come with a door and liner. How much mildew is on the cover, if any.

Oh...the horror stories I can tell you. A good size tipi for your family sounds like a 16' to an 18'. Bigger than that and you run into problems of carrying bigger poles. And have you even thought of poles yet and how you will carry them?

 

[Norskie]

Folks often sell used lodges at rondys. You just ask around. I know it sounds old fashioned... Hey wait, aren't we supposed to be old fashioned? :winking:

 

[MountainXBGL]

Shantheman, we arent that far apart. I live in Newnan.

About the one door thing, yea, it was a lame attempt at a joke. As for the poles, Im pretty confident that my long bed, extended cab F-150 could handle a 20' set of poles pretty well.

I was a Buckskinner as a kid with a family friend who is still very active back in WV. Graduating and moving away in the Army, and been out for many years now, my family and I are considering attending a couple events per year.

I grew up in the deep country of WV and being "city-fied" now, I miss the days of churning butter and "fire-pies".

I am not necessarily interested in looking for a new lodge now, maybe later, but for now, a used one would suffice. I married an Alabama girl but I wouldnt classify her as "country".....Trying to drain the city out of her. :winking:

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Holley]

You have the Southeastern Rend. going on in April just North of you in 2007. I intend to be there and there will be camps for sale.

 

[redriverclerk]

Been rendezvousing for over 25 years, started as a kid. I've been in Tipi's, Lean-To's, Baker's, Pyramids, and Officer's Tents. The Tipi is majestic, but seriously limited on usable space. The Baker and Lean-To were the least favorite. The one-pole pyramid is a breeze to set up, but lacks room like the tipi. The officer's tent I have now has a 7' door and is wonderful. It has lots more usable space. Although it has lots of 4' poles, it is still the best lodge I've ever camped in.

 

[MountainXBGL]

Thanks for the response...That is what I am interested in hearing, personal experience. I have thought about a marquee or officers tent. Practicality is the most important thing.

Aren't the officer's tents generally smaller though? I mean, I have seen them like 10x10 or 10x14 or in that general size. Would you say that an 18' tipi has more or less room than a typical officer's tent?

 

[redriverclerk]

I've had two officer's tents from Don Strinz Tipi. My first was 12x12, second is 14x14. They are huge. I have a stove, large cooler (covered of course!), small table with vanity (disadvantage of having contact lenses), three clothes boxes for family, one lantern box, and a kitchen (if it's not outside under an awning. All that, plus a "primitive" pattern full-size bed (the wife has had ant/post spine surgery. She can't sleep on the ground). With all that, I have room to spare. I could never get that in a tipi, using more and heavier canvas, more and heavier poles. I recently picked up a marquee (I clerk for several events, so this has become the clerking tent). It seems nice, but the two poles inside the lodge really cut down on usable space.

 

[Coot]

If practicality is #1 on your list, you might want to rethink the tipi. A tipi has many long poles in relation to the floor space and will not be acceptable at a F&I or AWI event if you ever want to try that. A wedge is easy to set up & storm resistant but is limited in standing headroom. My wife & I use a Tentsmiths "Museum Wedge" & are ok for space even with a 3/4 wide rope bed. No space for kids tho. If the young ones are big enough, a seperate tent would work. The wall tents are a bit more time consuming than a wedge to set up but offer lots of useable floor space. A big awning or fly is a great addition in both sun or drizzle. You really live under the fly & sleep, dress & store stuff in the tent. Our fly is wide enough that we can pull out the poles on the upwind side & drop that side down to the ground & stake it. Has really helped in a couple of bad storms.