Tents

Sue Maney Eggleton found some tents that could be shipped to Haiti, waiting for Schad's arrival there. She thought two are possibilities. What do you think and what would be the best way of making this happen?

She writes:

Jeff,
After seeing and listening to Mr. St. Louis' presentation on Sunday, I've done some checking into the price of waterproof tents. I also spoke with him about the most suitable tent to send (terrain (rocky) and number of occupants (4-5) per tent).

I also went on-line to see what the climate is like in January and February. The temperature can vary (low, 60 - high, 80 degrees) this time of year, depending on location.

After looking at various web-sites (L.L. Bean, Cabelas, Field & Stream, Dick's Sporting Goods and Gander Mountain), I think these are two reasonable options due to their size, supposed durability and waterproof ratings. They're not cheap, but for living accommodations, you need something that will last for more than a weekend or two.

Apparently, it will take 1-2 weeks to deliver them (International Express Delivery) and the shipping cost will depend upon the monetary value of the shipment (i.e. $450-$600 = $125 S & H). I would like to try to coordinate their delivery for March 26th, so that they are there for Mr. St. Louis' arrival on the 28th. It will be tight.

If there are some folks that would like to contribute toward the purchase of some tents, I would be more than happy to see if we would be able to negotiate a discount (possibly 10-20%, depending on the volume) and make the delivery arrangements.

Here's some information with the web-sites. If you have, or anyone else has (especially the Boy Scouts/Eagle Scouts, etc.) any other suggestions, I would be more than happy to hear them.
Please let me know what you think.


AMAZON.COM
Columbia® Bugaboo II Dome - Item # 414880
$149.99
Highlights:
5-person tent.
GoBeDry® Rain Protection System
http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Bugaboo-12-Foot-9-Foot-5-Person/dp/B00170JZCG

L.L. Bean
King Pine Dome Tent - 4 person - #TA224320
$299.00
Highlights: Even on rainy days-sturdy, protective waterproof panels, durable floor and plenty of ventilation, screen room, traditional dome shape - proven to shed wind, while the full-coverage, waterproof rain fly keeps the tent dry.
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/53082?pi=660554&qs=3012739-Google_Base&subrnd=0