Ive got no idea what kind of tent to get. What are basics ?

Im new to this whole process I contacted my regional members in New Orleans its about two hours away from where I live so starting to put some action into gettin ready to go>>>> New Orleans is a great town and my two of my kids are riding with me get to hang with them some and enjoy city things are ...

Thank you for all the help Im just going to throw caution to the wind and see where I end up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to meet all yall there. Shady!

Im hoping I can attend this year I got a late start on the idea> Ive created my profile registerd for step and went to the website and signed up for closest regional group to my home. Should I go ahead and buy a plane ticket? I do not have a ticket to get in gate yet. Ive been collecting gear and co...