How many tents? How big?

[eagleSM]

AnneinMpls,

 

we use several different types of tents for different types of outings.

 

but the basic is the 8x8 four person tent. its good for car camping; as well splitting up between two scouts for backpacking (weight concerns).

 

two Scouts, plus gear, per tent, when car camping. locally, leaving personal equipment outside of a tent is an invitation to a racoon disaster.

 

you stated that you dont have a lot of gear to stow, therefore you could easily sleep three to this tent.

 

as others have stated, our youth members often choose three to a tent in the winter time. newly-crossed over Webelos also tend to choose three-to-a-tent.

 

also, in BSA, Troop's don't "own" equipment, the Charter Organization does.

 

eagleSM