Please complete the following commitment survey to identify whether you wish to purchase an individual tent for your Scout for the upcoming Scouting year. Please know that all responses will remain confidential
In light of the current delta surge of the COVID pandemic, Troop 701 will continue our policy of individual tents for all camping participants.
You may also indicate if you wish your Scout to use a family tent (see requirements below). Troop 701 Adult Leaders will be available to assess whether a family tent will meet the troop criteria and provide adequate colder weather shelter for the Scouts. If this purchase would create a hardship that would prevent your Scout from camping with the Troop, please contact Troop 701's Committee Chair (Laura Eizember, 440-821-2445,
701committee@gmail.com) to discuss some possible options.
Background:
Troop 701 has identified a two-person tent that is a smaller version of the troop tents we have used for several years. These tents are available from our distributor at a significant discount to Scout families, and the 701 Troop Committee has additionally agreed to subsidize a portion of the cost to help families purchase one of these tents for their Scout. The total cost for the tent and footprint (a protective layer under the tent to extend its lifetime) is $109 (a significant discount from the retail price). The troop subsidy will be $39, with a family contribution of $70. The tent will be owned by the Scout and family, and will stay with the Scout when he leaves the program. The $70 family contribution will be due on TroopWebHost when the tents arrive and are ready to be distributed to the Scouts. The tents should arrive before the upcoming September camp.
Information about the tent is listed below:
https://www.alpsbrands.com/alpsmountaineering/products/tents/taurus-2Taurus 2 Sage/Rust | ALPS Mountaineering
"If you're tired of getting soaked on your camping trips or always find yourself struggling with the zippers on your tent, switch to an ALPS Mountaineering tent that you can rely on. The Taurus is a simple 2-pole freestanding dome tent that is enhanced with 2 doors and 2 vestibules (one over each door) with extra large #8 zippers to make entering and exiting the tent hassle free. The two doors each have a mesh window, which is great for ventilation... and when it's time to put on the fly, you won't have to worry about losing your fresh air. The fly has additional vents for continued ventilation. ALPS tents each come with a factory sealed fly and floor seams to give you the best weather protection and keep you dry."
* Criteria for an appropriate individual Scout tent for the 2020-21 Scouting year:
- The tent must have a rain fly that extends fully to the ground. This is an important feature in rain and colder weather.
- The tent should be a tent that a Scout can setup individually, or with minimal help. An 8-person tent is not a good option for these camps.
- The tent should not be significantly larger than a two-person tent, as the troop does not yet know the size of our campsites and may have limited space.
- All family owned tents must be approved by Troop 701 Adult Leadership
Please be aware that the troop subsidy cannot be extended past this first order of tents. If a family prefers to purchase a tent from this distributor at a later time, the family will need to pay the full $109 (which still reflects a discount from retail), plus shipping.
