Why cant I find the old style tents we had as kids, triangular with aluminum post ?

Try this Eureka Timberline. When I was growing up, my dad was a boy scout leader. These are the tents they used and that was 25 years ago. So, maybe that's what you're looking for.

http://www.ultimatetentstore.com/store-products-37...

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Check Craigslist. I found a university that was practically giving away old A-frame and pup tents once. Although my modern Kelty cost a hundred bucks, is up in a few minutes and has taken several years of abuse without one leak. Just sayin'...

I prefer dome tents since I only camp in Florida now - and if you are in Florida it never gets that cold - only lots of rain. And since I am very short I have found it is easier to put up a dome tent alone (if necessary). Also you must be careful of mold in older tents.

Eureka Timberline 2XT or 4Xt is exactly what you are looking for.

http://www.eurekatent.com/p-53-timberline-2xt.aspx...

Yea I dont know why people bother posting answers if they dont know what they are talking about? "Out of Style"? C`mon now, its one of the most popular tents with scout troops around the country. Sure they`re not made out of canvas now, so the "modern" ones are made out of nylon.

Well, they probably went out of style. Sorry about that. Why don't you try finding something more modern? The more modern tents tend to be more durable.

I see them from time to time in the Army-Navy Surplus store. If you're in Northeast Ohio, you can try White's in Medina.

Check ***** Sporting goods. (I know ***** is going to get edited out because yahoo has a filthy mind!)

you mean this:

http://www.armynavydeals.ca/asp/products_details.a...

or this:

http://www.armynavydeals.ca/asp/products_details.a...

most army surplus websites and even stores sell them, this is the only kind that I can think of from your explanation.

if it's this design your looking for, you can make your own with a tarp, heavy duty or camping, this video shows a good design:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ll0Meh7SFE

there's probably a reason for that, i guarantee that you could find a more modern tent even more suitable and easier to find