Kamp-Rite Double Tent Cot Review

Kamp-Rite Double Tent Cot
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I thought when I bought the double tent that I could sprawl out and have a big bed but there is a bar right in the middle of it so you have to sleep on one side or the other, I now use the other side for my cloths and shoes. I am use to sleeping in a camper but this is great for my 4x4 trips, It is pretty comfortable and I sleep well in it.
Its a little bulky measuring when folded 4'7"L x 2'10"H x 7". Over all I am very happy that I bought it.

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Product Description:
If you've done a fair amount of camping, you know that sleeping on a cot inside a roomy tent is far more comfortable than sleeping on the ground. Now you can combine both luxuries with the double-size Kamp-Rite tent cot, a fully framed and enclosed cot with nylon sides and tie-up no-see-um mesh doors and windows--just like a personal tent. The legs of the cot are suspended a full 11 inches off the ground, keeping you away from moisture, snakes, and rodents, so you needn't worry about waking up with a mouse inside your sleeping bag. More significantly, the cot is roomy and comfortable, with plenty of space for two people to stretch out and sleep in style. (The double version is longer than a queen bed and almost as wide, with plenty of headroom thanks to the tent's dome styling.) Simply situate the tent cot on any piece of level ground, toss in your favorite sleeping bag or blanket, and you're ready for a great night of sleep.
The tent cot's frame is made of lightweight yet durable aluminum, with anti-vibration aluminum nuts and bolts that won't loosen over time or rust. The "tent" portion of the product features durable 420-denier nylon fabric with no-see-um doors and windows that open on all four sides. When the outer nylon doors are zipped open and the interior no-see-um mesh doors are zipped closed, the tent cot is 100-percent insect-proof yet still encourages 360-degree airflow--a must for warmer climates. The durable one-piece Cordura nylon-fabric sleeping surface, meanwhile, is firm and level, helping you sleep soundly throughout the night. And should you encounter severe stormy weather, simply set up the "total encapsulation" rain fly.
Easy to set up and transport thanks to the heavy-duty carrying bag, the double-size tent cot measures 84 by 40 by 53 inches (W x H x D) when set up and 53 by 7 by 31 inches when folded. The cot also comes in alternate original and oversized one-person sizes and is backed by a one-year warranty against defects.


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MSR Hubba Tent: 1-Person 3-Season Review

MSR Hubba Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
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If you want the ultimate in lightweight and versatility, & don't mind the price, then this is the tent for you.I use it for my landscape photography [...]. I've had it two years, and used it about 5 times, 3 in winter.If you don't need the no-seeum net (such as in winter or high elevation), you can set it up with just the rain fly, making it only about 1.5 pounds total. I did this once in winter - the only thing I don't like is the rain fly will have about a 1" to 2" gap between it and the ground, but then it's not a 4-season tent.Just throw some leaves around the sides in winter to block the gap and stop the wind. Another nice feature is it is self-supporting, so to clean it remove the stakes, rotate it with door facing down and shake out the dirt. I also have the MSR footprint for it, and it works very well. Tent is very easy and quick to set up for 1 person.Poles are very sturdy and it comes with one short pole repair piece. I'm 6'1" and it's long enough to place some belongings at the foot end and still stretch out, plus it has plenty of headroom when sitting upright. Overall excellent solo backpacking tent.

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Product Description:
Don?t sacrifice comfort and weather protection when you?re rolling solo into the backcountry. Get the MSR Hubba 1-Person Tent and enjoy easy setup, tons of headroom, and vestibule gear storage for less than three pounds. Thanks to the hubbed pole design, one person can easily set up the Hubba in minutes. The fully waterproof rain fly keeps the storms out, and the breathable mesh body wards off excessive condensation. And with the optional footprint (sold separately), you can leave the tent body at home to create an ultralight fastpack shelter.

Product Features

    Material: Ripstop nylon, polyester mesh
    Freestanding: Yes
    Poles: 1
    Pole Material: DAC Featherlite
    Doors: 1
    Clip / Sleeve: Clip
    Floor Space: 26 x 86in (70 x 220cm), 17sq ft (1.6sq m)
    Interior Height: 40in (100cm)
    Vestibule Space: 9.5sq ft (.9sq m)
    Packed Size: 20 x 6in (51 x 15cm)
    Ventilation: Mesh walls
    Weight: 2lb 13oz (1.27kg)
    Recommended Use: Backpacking, camping
    Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime


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29'x21' Octagonal Wedding Party Tent Canopy Gazebo Heavy Duty Water Resistant White-B Review

29'x21' Octagonal Wedding Party Tent Canopy Gazebo Heavy Duty Water Resistant White-B
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This tent was beautiful.Just as described, easy to put up. We were very pleased.We had a hard rain and were running out to push water off the top but it was too much and the tent collapsed.Hoping we can get replacement parts because we loved this tent and planned to use it again and again. I was scared to buy a tent on Amazon and hoped I woudn't have to ship it back but this tentwas truly perfect, transformed our backyard into a fairytale.We loved and plan to use it for kids birthday parties, Thanksgiving and family reunions. As long as your event is dry or has light rain it is wonderful, heavy rain...get out or you maybe be stuck under a falling tent.Good news! Replacement parts are available!Saves me from investing in the green tent too.We really do love this tent!

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Product Description:
This is a beautifully designed top quality ten sided 29.1' x 21.3 ' marquee, perfect for parties, weddings, business use and any other special occasion.The stunning design and unusual roof shape will enhance the look of any party or function.

Feature:
Massive 29.1 ft x 21.3ft) floorspace
Reinforced waterproof, rot resitant
material made from 270 gm/m2 pvc coated polyester
Heavy duty white powder coated steel frame and posts
10 beautiful sidewalls
East to assemble

Specifications:
Dimensions: 29' x 21' x 11'H (at peak), 6.5' H (at side)
Frame Finish: Heavy Duty Powder Coated Steel w Metal Joint Fittings
Top Cover Material: 270g Polyester with PVC coated waterproof
Side Wall Material :210D Oxford
Sidewall size : 7.8'x6.2'
Canopy Color White
Canopy Weight 215 pounds
Diameter of the pole and connectors: 1 1/4", 1 3/8"

Please read:
As we are unable to erect the marquee for you, it is important that it is secured as per the instructions.
It is up to the buyer to decide whether ground, weather and wind conditions are suitable for use of the marquee.
The roofs are are not designed to hold the loads of standing water or snow. You must keep the roof material properly tight.
ITEM NEEDS TO BE ANCHORED TO GROUND TO HOLD AGAINST WIND. SELLER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WIND OR STORM DAMAGE TO ITEM, REGARDLESS OF ANCHORING METHOD.


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Sierra Designs Wu Hu Annex 4+2 Tent 4-Person 3-Season Review

Sierra Designs Wu Hu Annex 4+2 Tent 4-Person 3-Season
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I used to be a go light camper.I now have a family and we needed more room.This tent fit us well.Plenty of room for my wife and kids and not so heavy I feel like I took the house.Fairly Easy to setup... well the tent and pole colors could be a little more different on the sleeves.There are 2 grey ones.One light and one dark. Having 2 rooms is great.If we take it to the beach we use the small room as a porch letting some bug in. Then sleep in the large room bug free since we only opened the door once.If you need a big tent that is flexible, bright, tall, and much better made than most big tents this is it.We haven't gotten stuck in a real downpour but I know it won't be a problem with this big fly.Have fun

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Product Description:
When your group needs the open, high space of a tunnel tent and the freestanding, covered entrance design of a dome, set up the Sierra Designs Wu Hu Annex 4+2 Tent at base camp. If storms keep the group hunkered down, set up a card game in the front room or make room for the couple of strangers who might stumble upon your backcountry abode in desperate need of accommodations.

Product Features

    Material: [Fly] 75D polyester, 1500mm; [Body] 68D polyester, dye-free white; [Floor] 75D nylon , 1800mm
    Freestanding: Yes
    Poles: 2
    Pole Material: DAC DA-17 Green Anodizing aluminum
    Doors: 5
    Clip / Sleeve: Clip & Sleeve
    Floor Space: [Main] 93 x 90in (236 x 229cm), 57sq ft (17.4sq m); [Front] 93 x 67in (236 x 170cm), 42sq ft (13sq m)
    Interior Height: 69in (175cm)
    Vestibule Space: [Front] 14sq ft (4.3sq m); [Back] 11sq ft (3.4sq m)
    Packed Size: 26 x 9 x 9in (66 x 23 x 23cm)
    Ventilation: Mesh walls, vestibule vents
    Weight: 19lb 9oz (8873g)
    Recommended Use: Group camping, base camp
    Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime


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Coleman Weathermaster 7-person Screened Tent Review

Coleman Weathermaster 7-person Screened Tent
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This tent is as advertised. I can add some personal experiences to this tent. Set up was simple, very roomy (2 adults, 2 kids), with more than enough height to stand up in. The roll up "springs" are a great idea, worked like a charm. I have to say the best part was the rigid door. Getting out in the middle of the night in the dark was as simple as if you were at home. No fumbling for zippers, no waking the family, a gentle push and the door opens right up. I noticed the screened in porch has drainage built in - excellent design.I can speak from experience that this tent can withstand sustained 20mph winds, and gusts to 25mph without giving in.
Packing the tent away was as easy as a small backpacking tent (minus the weight). All in all I would recommend this tent for those who like a large tent with a screened in porch. This is the one. Now how about some built in lights?

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Eureka Family 20-Foot by 10-Foot 8 to 12 Person Three-Room Condo Tent Review

Eureka Family 20-Foot by 10-Foot 8 to 12 Person Three-Room Condo Tent
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I must preface my review by saying we absolute love Eureka Tents.The ease of use the water tightness and the durability have been the selling points for us.We have had Timberline 2 and 4 tents and several years use from our Space III,We currently use timberline tents backpacking and a Titan for family camping however, when we upgraded to the Condo we found that all the things we loved about Eureka tents were a burden here.

First the good:

The tent is massive and dwarfs absolutely everything else about it.At some 20 feet long and 9 feet tall it encompasses a massive space accomedating large families or even groups with ease.

The central hub system is the same type used on and loved on so many of Eureka's top of the line tents.

The interior changing room that lets you have privacy while no having to zip up all the windows is a great idea!

The tent is light inside, very well ventilated, and strong.

Downsides:

The central hub system so easy with four poles is not easy with six.

I am 6' 7" tall and found the tent burdensome to set up and too tall, even for me, to comfortably do things like place the fly over the top - even with a running start!

The clear inserts in the zipped in storm flap separate from the nylon simply because the enormous sail area of the tent, creates stresses too much for a stiched joint of two different materials with different expansion/stretch rates and the plastic gives way.

The fly design over the doors is poor.Unlike nearly ever other Eurka tent - there is no overhang.Water drips off the storm fly over the zipper which leaks.Worse if you have to exit in the rain you litterally have to open an outwardly sloping door and the rain coming down and pouring off the fly, runs guess where - right into the tent!No way to avoid it - just poorly designed.

The steel poles also suffer from the huge stresses of such a structure and assume slight, but permanent bends in the direction of the stress.This would not be a issue but it makes them non-interchangeable with the other identical poles.So you might was well mark the poles the first time you pitch this tent as right front pole, left middle pole, etc. becasue that is where you will have to use them and it will save a lot of frustration later.

Storage!This tent takes up a lot of storage space - about the equal of a army duffel bag even larger.It is sort of like hauling a body in a duffel bag and is equally awkward.The fact that this duffel come with two handles one at each end tells you even the designers realized that it would take two people to handle it.

Conclusions:
We used it one season and sold it not because it was a bad tent but far too much of a burden.I buy Eureka tents because I find them good servants - this one made a terrible master.

By the way, this is far too much tent for any family having less than 4 adult and or teenaged family members.You simply cannot pitch it with less people and smaller children are not able to help as the poles are massive - about 16 feet long with a 70 degree bend at the six foot mark.

In short this tent is too much a good thing - combined with a terrible and I mean terrible, rainfly design The shame of it is I wanted very badly to like this tent and could not.

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Product Description:
Appropriately named, the luxurious Eureka Condo family tent boasts a 210 square foot area and enough space to sleep up to 12 campers. It also comes with removable internal dividers that enable you to divide the tent into either two or three rooms (the latter enabling a center changing room). You can also choose to have one large room and a screen room for meals and lounging. For an added level of weather protection you can add the included storm panels that create a full coverage fly. This tent has three doors and 10 windows for the ultimate in ventilation. The doors also feature Eureka's patented High/Low vents on the top and bottom, providing options for moderating air flow.

It's protected from the elements by a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford nylon that repels water. The multi-coated 75D Stormshield polyester fly improves durability and resistance to UV, acid rain, and tearing. The stable, long-lasting frame consists of a mix of lightweight, shockcorded 6000 Series aluminum poles that easily connect to a hub, thanks to the color-coded clip system.
Specifications:

    Area: 210 square feet
    Floor size: 20 feet by 10 feet, 6 inches
    Center height: 8 feet
    Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce nylon taffeta with 1200mm coating/ 1.9-ounce breathable nylon
    Floor fabrics: 4-ounce 210D Oxford polyester with 1200mm coating
    Fly fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D StormShield
    Pack size: 14 by 40 inches
    Weight: 72 pounds

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Coleman SunDome Three to Four-Person 9-Foot by 7-Foot Dome Tent (Blue/White) Review

Coleman SunDome Three to Four-Person 9-Foot by 7-Foot Dome Tent
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I've owned this tent for about six years now. It's easy to set up, requiring only about ten minutes from roll out to the final stake, and stands up admirably to wind and rain.This is not a long term or extreme weather tent.It is designed for light use in mild weather.

I'd recommend sealing the seams around the bottom of the entryway, as a driving rain causes some minor leakage in that area, and I noticed a very small wear hole near the right front bottom clasp the last time I set it up.A quick seam-seal over the hole fixed the problem.

The first thing I noticed about the tent when I took it out of the box was that the tub of the tent is sturdy, but not heavy-duty. Extend the life of the floor by laying down a tarp underneath the tent before erecting it. I've done this since day one, and the tub still looks new, without a single rip or wear spot.

Overall a very good tent for the money if you're looking for a good, dependable weekender.

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Product Description:
Roomy enough for mom, dad, and a couple of kids, the Coleman Sundome tent sleeps up to four people at a time in complete comfort. The Sundome is outfitted with Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system, a series of technical features intended to protect you from inclement weather and nasty storms. WeatherTec tents are built with a coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing, and zippers, all designed to keep you dry when the rain comes down. The tent's welded waterproof floor and inverted floor seams, meanwhile, dramatically increase the water resistance by hiding the needle holes inside the tent and away from the elements. And in addition to offering fully taped rainfly seams, the included rainfly covers the doors and windows tightly and incorporates easy-to-use Velcro frame attachments. In fact, Coleman is so confident in its WeatherTec system that it exposes its WeatherTec tents to a rain room that simulates nasty downpours, and to a wind machine capable of blowing hurricane force gusts. The results? Even after the tests, Coleman guarantees its WeatherTec tents will keep you dry.
The Sundome's interior is moderately spacious, with a base that measures 9 feet by 7 feet and a center height of 59 inches. In addition, the tent is engineered to keep you cool thanks to the adjustable Variflo ventilation and vented Cool-Air port. Best of all for travel-weary campers, the Sundome sets up quickly, with two shock-corded steel poles, continuous pole sleeves, a pin-and-ring design, and InstaClip attachments. The tent even comes with easy-to-follow instructions sewn into the durable carrying bag. Other features include a single door, a privacy vent window, an interior gear pocket, an electrical access port, and separate bags for the poles and stakes.


The Sundome tent sleeps 3 to 4 people comfortably. Specifications:

    Center height: 59 inches
    Fly: Polyester taffeta 75 denier
    Mesh: 68-denier polyester
    Floor: 1,000-denier polyethylene floor, 140 g/m2
    Flysheet and inner tent coating: 450mm polyurethane
    Base dimensions: 9 by 7 feet
    Country of origin: Made in China
    Warranty: Limited 1 year

About Coleman
More than 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman, and the company he founded would change life in America. A man plagued with such poor vision he sometimes had to ask classmates to read aloud to him, Coleman saw a brilliant light in 1900 in a drugstore window that stopped him in his tracks. He inquired about the light inside and discovered he was able to read even the small print on a medicine bottle by the illumination. The lamps had mantles, not wicks, and were fueled by gasoline under pressure instead of coal oil. Soon afterward, Coleman started a lighting service that offered a "no light, no pay" clause--a big step forward for merchants who were burned by inferior products that rarely worked--and drew substantial interest from businesses that wanted to keep their lights on after dark.
In the ensuing years, Coleman expanded its product line well beyond lanterns. The company's current catalog is thick with products that make spending time outdoors a pleasure. There are coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days on end, comfortable airbeds that won't deflate during the night, a complete line of LED lights that last for years, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and much, much more. Coleman has truly fashioned much of our outdoor camping experience, and expects to do so for generations to come.


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Eureka Grand Manan 9 Tent Review

Eureka Grand Manan 9 Tent
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This seemed like the perfect tent for us; more than enough room but not too large. Ventilation appeared to be excellent, and it was. It's the most comfortable tent I've been in during the daytime when others can be stuffy.

But setup and take down is a pain. The sleeves are restricted in four places (two on each) to allow the fly to be attached to the frame via velcro tabs (seen in the photos as D-shaped openings). Unfortunately the restricted channels are the approximate size of the ferrules (metal tubes that attach pole sections), and each ferrule needs to be fed through individually--they won't go otherwise. It's common for the pole sections to become separated during this procedure. These challenges add a good ten minutes to setup. During take down the same thing happens; the ferrules need to be individually worked through the restricted channels. Perhaps other pole designs with smaller ferrules or none at all like some used by other manufacturers would help.

The side windows allow low ventilation and are easy to see through. They are covered by panels that fasten to the tent fabric three or four inches from each window corner. They hang an inch or so from the tent fabric thereby allowing air flow from the outside when everything else is closed up. Although this would be nice on warm evenings, cooler nights might be a problem, and in my opinion these panels make this a one-season tent. Zippered covers, like the ones on the doors, would stop air flow when desired.

On the plus side the tent features wonderful ventilation. The Grand Manan has numerous ventilation possibilities to take advantage of breezes from any direction, no matter how slight. Two roof vents, accessible from the inside via zippered openings, allow heat to escape, and they work; heat can be felt coming through them even while pitched in the shade. Both doors feature fastenings that allow the bottom portion of the door covers to be rolled up a few inches allowing air flow to enter the tent. These and the roof vents alone, along with air from the side windows, would make this tent among the most comfortable on warm evenings. But further, the fly can be rolled up and fastened in several different configurations to take advantage of prevailing breezes--see photos.

But the two problems outlined above were deal breakers for me. Perhaps Eureka will modify these bugs on future versions, and if so, the tent would be a perfect choice for a wide variety of conditions.

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Product Description:
You'll be untra-comfortable inside our new Grand Manan 9. With straight lower walls to maximize interior space and a roll up fly for 4-way ventilation this is an ideal 3 person, 3 season tent. Floor size is 9'X9' with a 6'center with 2 doors and 4 windows. There is 21% more headroom than a standard 2-pole dome and 16% more volume with our strainght wall design.

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Eureka Equinox 6 Luxury Family 12-Foot by 10-Foot Six-Person Tent Review

Eureka Equinox 6 Luxury Family 12-Foot by 10-Foot Six-Person Tent
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We've used this tent for boy scouts, girl scouts, and family from 1-4 weeks per year.It's very roomy and comfortable.Truly sleeps six, although my husband and I have enjoyed a queen airbed with porta crib, luggage, and room to move around.My favorite part is the windows - three large ones.It's dreamy to lie on an air bed and read.Sun and rain stay out, gentle breezes come in.Winds stay out when all is closed.Vent on top, too.After a few years, the zipper split - things wear out.Eureka was great.They sent a new zipper with simple instructions for replacing it, something akin to zipping a jacket together.It require a minimal amount of sewing at the end of the zipper that I was able to do on my 35 year old Kenmore sewing machine.It's time to replace the tent.Wind tore a hole in top this week end.Gusts 20-40 mph.(tore grommets out of our dining fly)Zippers are becoming sluggish.Like I said, things wear out.We plan to buy this tent again.Look for it in blue.

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Product Description:
Camp in confidence with the Eureka hexagonal Equinox family tent, which is constructed from a six-legged, shockcorded aluminum frame. It sleeps up to six, has a very roomy 6 foot, 7 inch center height, and is ideal for late season car camping or setting up at the beach. This tent has one door and three large windows (one in the door), which are hooded to protect against inclement weather. It also offers a closable roof vent and breathable nylon roof and walls that help to keep condensation to a minimum.
Set up is effortless, thanks to the 5/8" pre-bent, shockcorded aluminum umbrella frame that is assembled via pin and ring connectors. It features a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford nylon that repels water. The multi-coated 75D Stormshield polyester fly provides full coverage and improves durability and resistance to UV, acid rain, and tearing. Other features include two mesh gear pockets, gear loft loops, flashlight loop, and twin track doors.
Specifications:

    Area: 87 square feet
    Floor size: 1 feet by 11 feet, 8 inches
    Center height: 6 feet, 7 inches
    Wall fabrics: 1.9 oz. breathable nylon/ 1.9 oz. permeable taffeta nylon
    Floor fabrics: 4-ounce 210D Oxford polyester with 1200mm coating
    Fly fabrics: 2-ounce 75D StormShield
    Pack size: 10 by 28 inches
    Weight: 17 pounds

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Kelty Green River 4 Four Person Tent Review

Kelty Green River 4 Four Person Tent
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I bought this tent 5 months ago and have spent many weekends this Summer living in it.I travel to a lot of music festivals and wanted something weather-proof, roomy, and tall enough to stand up in.These requirements were nicely met (and exceeded) by this tent.It is much roomier that your typical 4-person tent.At aproximately 9'X9', the interior easily fits a queen-size inflatible matteress with plenty of room on all sides for tons of gear.The nice thing about the height of this tent is that the roof is at its maximum height right inside the door - not just in the very center like most dome tents.

As far as being weather-proof, I've endured a few nasty wind and rain storms and I haven't gotten a drop of rain in it; The full-coverage rain fly on this tent is a wonderful feature. This tent also has lots of nice buckles, velcro, and elastic hooks secure everything firmly in place.Well-placed screening and vents keep air circulating in hot weather.

My gripes with this tent are few.One is that I've never been able to roll it up tight enough to fit all of the pieces back into the original carrying case.My other gripe is that the tent poles are so long, its difficult to set up in close quarters (between trees, other tents, etc.) and a bit of a struggle for one person.

I found the picture of this tent misleading and didn't understand the purpose of the ground flaps around the door until I saw it set up.The flaps secure the vestibule - a nice place to store your cooler, shoes, and chairs out of the weather or to use like a screen room to avoid insects.Go to the Kelty website to see a picture of the tent with the vestible attached.

All in all, I'm very happy I 'upgraded' from my usual department store-type tent to this much higher quality tent.Worth every penny!

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Product Description:
A great choice for car camping or use for a basecamp, the Kelty Green River provides a roomy interior for four campers as well as a front screenroom with room enough to store gear or set up chairs for watching the sunset. This tent sleeps up to four campers, offers three-season usage, and a freestanding design that enables you to move it around your campsite to find the optimum position. It also includes large mesh windows for good ventilation, UV resistant polyester fly, and color-coded poles for quick-and-easy setup. Weighing 20 pounds, 15 ounces, the four-person Green River has a 81 square foot floor area, and a 43.6 square foot vestibule area.
The shockcorded fiberglass poles have color coded clips that make setup a breeze. The tent also offers post and grommet type assembly with locking pole tips for convenience and security. Kelty's ArcEdge construction lifts floor seams up off the ground, preventing water seepage around the floor and wall seams. Other features include a single flashlight loop, mesh interior pockets for gear storage, external guy points for added stability in windy conditions, and noiseless zipper pulls.

Specifications

    Dimensions: 108 x 108 x 71 inches
    Interior height: 5 feet, 11 inches
    Floor area: 81 square feet
    Vestibule area: 43.6 square feet
    Weight: 20 pounds, 15 ounces
    Seasons: 3
    Doors: 1
    Windows: 2
    Wall material: 68D 190T polyester ripstop
    Floor material: 1800mm PU nylon-taffeta
    Fly material: 75D 190T, 1800mm PU polyester ripstop
    Number of poles: 4


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Kelsyus OGO Tent 7 (9- by 9-Feet) Review

Kelsyus OGO Tent 7
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This is my personal review of the tent I bought. Short: great tent, not for 6, maybe 2-3, setup under 5 mins if you do it right.

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Product Description:
The Kelsyus Go Tent 7 is engineered to make your next family camping excursion a breeze to set up. Just unfold, stake corners, and lift and lock the central hub in one simple motion--and all in only 60 seconds--and you've got a 9 x 9-foot shelter that will hold up to 7 people. This three-season tent also has 3-foot vertical walls to maximize space efficiency and an internal hub system for hanging lights. Other features include interior magazine holders, three mesh windows, and a removable, easy-to-attach rain fly. For hands-free portability, a sling carry bag is included. The tent weighs approximately 33 pounds.

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Utah 10 Man Family Camping Dome Tent Review

Utah 10 Man Family Camping Dome Tent
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We've only used this tent once so far but it has definitely lived up to our expectations.The only thing I will change is the tent pegs that came with it as they are the usual flimsy little metal pegs, and I don't think they will hold a tent this big in the wind.

My partner is 6' 2" and he can stand up inside this tent quite easily.It can easily hold two double mattresses in the center section, plus a mattress in each of the little rooms.It took us about 40 minutes to set it up the first time.It only has one mesh panel that can't be closed, and it is not very large and is above the main entry door, so it shouldn't let much dust in - we will be camping in the Nevada desert so this is an issue for us.It even has skylights.EDIT: Now that I've used it in the desert - it did hold up to the wind quite well once we attached the guy lines - BUT the mesh windows in the small rooms can't be completely sealed, the flap that covers them does not attach at the bottom - so they did let quite a bit of dust in.It wasn't a huge issue as we slept in the center room, but next time I'll seal these up.

It is HUGE though so you'll need to camp somewhere with lots of space.Which should be obvious, but most tents that say they can hold 10 people would really only work for 5 or 6 - this one can *comfortably* sleep 8 adults.The center portion is somewhat free-standing but you do need to peg the side rooms and the front vestibule out or they will not stand up.There are lots of pockets to put things in inside the tent and there is one hook in the center to hang a light.

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Product Description:
RAIN FLY: Mesh vents are built into the rain fly to help promote air flow, reduce condensation build up and keep bugs out! Rain fly pitch first210T polyester taffeta UV coated 6-7 stitches per inch INNER TENT:Large, separate inner tents offers occupants privacy Huge living area perfect for storing equipment, eating meals or lounging around Solid fabric doors with built in mesh door panels and mesh vents to help promote air flow, reduce condensation build up and keep bugs out! Add or remove sleeping rooms depending on how many occupants you have an how much storage space you need Leave out one or more inner tents and you have a large, free standing shelter 190T breathable polyester FLOOR: Polyethylene, totally waterproof - fully sewn in ground sheet in the SLEEPING AREAS A tub style, fitted, removable ground sheet in the LIVING AREA that is attached to the rain fly with the use of hooks and toggles REMOVABLE means you can easily detach and clean the floor and the rest of the tent including the sleeping areas and rain fly! GUY ROPES: Polyester interwoven with reflective 3M Scotch-lite thread for increased visibility in low light conditions, Large PP webbing straps: are strategically placed at the apex of each tent pole at either end of the tent for maximum resistance and tension to help keep the shape of your tent and maintain the curvature of the rain fly so that the water resistant fabric sheds moisture and prevents build up and penetration of the fabric TENT STAKES: Durable, zinc plated steel tent stakes bolt your tent firmly into the ground so that the structure maintains its shape in strong wind conditions - Please note however that these tents are intended for summer, family use and are not guaranteed against gale force winds or hurricane-like conditions! TENT POLES: Ubertech shock corded poles 45% stronger than regular fibreglass poles Color coded with the tent sleeves for easy set up

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Eureka K-2 XT 8'11-Foot by 7'8 -Foot Three-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent Review

Eureka K-2 XT 8'11-Foot by 7'8 -Foot Three-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent
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This has to be my favorite Eureka 4-season tent. If I only had one tent for everything (yeah, right!), this would be the one. The geodesic dome shape (4 aircraft aluminum poles) is incredibly strong...maybe the strongest of all tent designs. Ripstop fabric with extra waterproof coating will stop rain, snow and ice and the unique guy-line arrangement gives me some flexibilty when anchoring this tent. Like my Alpenlite 2XT, this tent comes with two vestibules and the rear vesti can be accessed from inside the tent via a second/back door. I wasn't sure about all the vents at first but I'm finding that they make the tent a good choice for warmer weather, too! I've posted a bunch of pictures for this tent so take a look. If there is a down side to this tent...it's a bit heavy for a backpack. The fix for this?...I fall back on Boy Scout training and divide the components. I'll carry the tent body and my friend Sharon Sharalike gets the rainfly, poles and stakes. An outstanding tent!!!

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Product Description:
Eureka's most roomiest and popular 4-season tent, the K-2 XT geodesic dome-style tent is built to handle the most extreme and demanding winter conditions. It features two doors and two vestibules (measuring 12 and 6.25 square foot in area) for additional storage as well as protection from the weather when entering/exiting the tent. The larger front vestibule is hooped with an external pole for strength and uses quick-release buckles for an easy set up. The durable Stormshield Plus polyester fly includes a large, clear PU window panel. This tent has two doors (with windows), two scoop vents, vestibule vents, two large sidewall vents, and two roof vents. Eureka's patented High/Low doors vent from the top and/or bottom provide even more options for moderating air flow.
The 8.5 mm 7001-T6 aluminum frame (four poles) has a specially formulated cold weather shockcord, and the clips and post and grommet corner attachments promise a fast set up when faced with extreme weather conditions. All fly and floor seams taped and factory sealed for superior weather protection. Other features include reflective web, storm guyouts for nighttime visibility, 14-pocket organizer wall, four gear loft loops, and one flashlight loop
Specifications:

    Area: 52 square feet plus 12- and 6.5-square foot vestibules
    Floor size: 9 feet by 7 feet, 6 inches
    Center height: 4 feet
    Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce permeable nylon/40D no-see-um
    Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce Taffeta nylon with 3000mm coating
    Fly fabrics: StormShield Plus Ripstop Polyester Taffeta with 1800mm coating
    Pack size: 8 by 30 inches
    Weight: 11 pounds, 6 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Wenzel Sycamore 18- by 10-Foot Seven-Person Three-Room Family Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Sycamore 18- by 10-Foot Seven-Person Three-Room Family Dome Tent
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There are a few things you should know about this tent, else your expectations may not be met.If your needs match the strengths of this product, you should be plenty happy (like me), or vise versa.I found all the info I needed to decide to buy it online, with the exception of one phone call to the manufacturer.They were very helpful and honest, BTW.

They call it a 10x18, but that does not mean a 180 sqft area (I think it is more like 116 sqft).I would not take a trip knowing the weather was going to be pretty bad, with this tent.Four season tents usually cost a fortune, and my family is NOT well suited for extreme camping, so this tent works fine for us. The room 'dividers' are just flaps that attach at their four corners, so if you want to camp with three couples, stand by to get close (hey, its just a tent!).

Overall, for the money, it is a good value.The construction looks good and the design is fine, with one exception...

Some things I like: Three rooms, three doors, ground-level vent, mesh pockets and small access 'doors', generous screens, ease of setup, it fits back into the bag!!, and plenty of anchor points (large tent, high winds, you get it).
Things I would change: The rain cover leaves gaps next to the front door.If you can see screen, you stand a good chance of getting wet.The two side 'rooms' are fairly small.This works for kids, but adults may find it cramped.

Everyone's needs vary, so know what you are buying and making a decision of what to buy should be simple.enjoy.

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Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Sycamore 18-by-10-foot dome tent sleeps up to seven campers in its three rooms, making it ideal for large families or smaller families with lots of gear. The Sycamore is made of rugged, weather-repellent polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The welded polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, includes a rain shingle that creates a watershed effect, so rain doesn't seep in through the seams. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including three Dutch D-style doors and three polyester mesh windows--all of which are aided by an updraft ventilation system that improves the overall airflow.
The Sycamore is also quick and easy to set up, with a five-way center hub with a fast-feet-and-ring system, along with a lightweight, shock-corded fiberglass frame. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one huge sleeping room or roll down the two divider curtains to create three separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for all the campers, two sleeping rooms and one living room, or any other configuration. Other details include a gear loft for storage, a removable fly with a hoop frame over the door, and ABS plastic pegs.
Specifications

    Base: 18 by 10 feet
    Center height: 74 inches
    Area: 116 square feet
    Capacity: 6-7 people
    Carrying weight: 22 pounds
    Warranty: 10 years

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to buy something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and tents that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floorplan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being lighter. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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Coleman Elite WeatherMaster 6 Tent Review

Coleman Elite WeatherMaster 6 Tent
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Note: This is a photocopy of the same review I gave on another site, going to try and post more of the pictures that I wasn't able to on that site here.
This has to be the best tent that I have had the opportunity to own. I own or have access to Coleman, Wenzel and various other brand tents but only Coleman tents seem to last the best for this class. Heck my last Coleman is now 25-30 years old and it is still usable, though it is now on the small side as that was the tent I grew up in. As for class I mean Family/Car camping tents.
Simple setup and take down. Took only half an hour to put up by myself, only needed a little help with the rainfly. As a side note though I do have to say that users may need to ignore the instructions to raise the poles up to the high or third hole after raising the tent up. At first setup mine was tight enough as it was. Rainfly coverage was excellent, but if there is a high wind and rain, the middle section may have some rain coming in from the screen on the top, the one that is a skylight without the rainfly on. No floor in the screened in area, but thats no big for me. Screens themselves are not no-see-um mesh so keep that in mind. A common comment on last years model was that the tent acted like a wind sock due the the fact the back section had no screen. This years model does have a screen window on the high side of the rear section. Just like the other windows this one can also be zipped shut. Self rolling windows are an interesting idea, though they took me down memory lane and the snap bracelets of the early nineties, mostly cause they function exactly the same way. The biggest difference is that these are not covered in fabric as the bracelets were, so when putting these in only an adult should do it. The supposed injuries due to the bracelets can also occur here but possibly more easily. If you can handle a 1" wide metal tape measure without a problem though I reckon you should be fine. Sleeping accommodations are a little relative, for me I feel this tent can sleep two or three comfortably, with cots or air-beds, a cooler and a chuck-box. If you just want to sleep in it the stated sleeping area is about right, but be prepared for waking everyone up if you have to get up in the middle of the night.
Now the most important part, for me at least, Waterproofness. Can't say how it will handle in a real rainstorm but I will tell you this, it held up good to the settings on my garden hose, with a friend standing inside. To give you an idea what settings I used, one was a fan setting (this puts out an arch that about 90 degrees on a flat plain, I like it cause it creates fairly realistic water droplets at a fairly low pressure). The other was a needle setting (this does just what is says creates a needle of water about the diameter of a wide grip pen, its high pressure). The fan one I used on the sides and the roof at a distance of about 6 feet from the tent for about 2 minutes on each section. Had no leaking issues other that the issue mentioned above were water came in through the middle section on top. Rain-fly worked great as well. The latter I used on the seams. For about thirty seconds to a minute I sprayed each seam to see if any leaks showed up, I thought something had to show up with this setting. To my amazement nothing did. So other than some rain coming in over the middle section there really wasn't an issue.
All in all this is a great all around tent, and in my opinion stays true to the Coleman name. Only time will tell if it holds up to my old Coleman. Edit as of July 28th 2009: After taking this tent out camping in the Black Hills of South Dakota I have a few things to add to the review. First I was out there for five nights and on each of those nights it rained. For the sake of honesty one leak did pop up and that was in the rear room at the base of the two large windows where the spring ends. Outside of that it performed flawlessly. We even had a few strong wind gusts that would have toppled my old dome tent. One of these rainstorms was strong enough that a mountain not 200-300 yards away could not be seen from the screen room. Also, all this was accomplished using only the original Coleman waterproofing. I haven't had to put any on myself yet. Another note dealing with the poles after all that rain I did find some rust on the poles as I was storing them after striking camp. However, for me I consider this normal wear and tear.

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Product Description:
From the built-in lighting system to the hinged door and Auto-Roll window, the Coleman Elite WeatherMaster 6 screened tent is packed with features for comfort and convenience at the campsite. Hailing from Coleman's Elite line--which is designed to offer the ultimate luxury family camping experience--The WeatherMaster 6 sleeps six people comfortably, with an extra-large footprint of 17 by 9 feet and a center height of 6 feet 4 inches. The WeatherMaster 6 is outfitted with Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system, a series of technical features intended to protect you from inclement weather and nasty storms.
WeatherTec tents are built with a coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing, and zippers, all designed to keep you dry when the rain comes down. The tent's welded waterproof floor and inverted floor seams, meanwhile, dramatically increase the water resistance by hiding the needle holes inside the tent and away from the elements. And in addition to offering fully taped rainfly seams, the included rainfly covers the doors and windows tightly and incorporates easy-to-use Velcro frame attachments. Add in a strong, wind-responsive frame--which uses redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor the tent--and you have a shelter that performs like a brick house during a storm. In fact, Coleman is so confident in its WeatherTec system that it exposes its WeatherTec tents to a rain room that simulates nasty downpours, and to a wind machine capable of blowing hurricane force gusts. The results? Even after the tests, Coleman guarantees its WeatherTec tents will keep you dry.


The WeatherMaster 6 is designed to offer the ultimate luxury camping experience. The WeatherMaster 6 is extremely spacious compared to most other tents, giving you plenty of room to wander around or pack family members inside. The three rooms can function as individual bedrooms, living spaces, or gear-storage units, with a special screened room that's ideal for sleeping under the stars or relaxing in the daytime during a mosquito-heavy sunset. Campers will also love the hinged door, which includes a rigid doorframe that's easy to install and take down (the overlapping door flap also helps keep insects out when closed). Perhaps the tent's coolest feature, however, is the integrated lighting system, which features a replaceable 15-watt spiral fluorescent tube powered by a D-cell battery pack (eight D-cells required). No more relying on a clumsy lantern for nighttime reading, or fumbling for a flashlight when you need to make a trip outside. The light isn't blinding, but it's plenty bright enough to read by at night. Plus, you can turn the light on and off using a pushbutton remote control from up to 50 feet away, or by using the backlit switches on the light fixture and the battery pack. The light offers two brightness settings and runs for 22 hours on the low setting and 12 to 14 hours on the high.
The WeatherMaster 6 is even built to keep you cool during the summertime, with Coleman's Comfort System letting you control the airflow in conjunction with the vented Cooler Port. Other features include an easy-to-set-up design with color-coded steel poles, continuous pole sleeves, InstaClip attachments, and an exclusive pin-and-ring design; self-rolling windows that let you instantly or partially roll the windows up or down to your liking; an interior gear pocket; an electrical access port; and easy-to-follow instructions sewn into the durable carrying bag, which comes with extra storage bags for the poles and stakes.


The tent's long-lasting lighting system offers 2 brightness settings. Specifications:

    Center height: 76 inches
    Flysheet: Polyester taffeta 75 denier with 450mm polyurethane coating
    Tent material: 75-denier polyester with 450mm coating on inner tent
    Mesh: 68-denier polyester
  • Floor: 1,000-denier floor, 140 g/m2
    Base dimensions: 17 by 9 feet
    Poles: 9.5mm and 11mm fiberglass and 19mm steel
    Country of origin: Made in China
    Warranty: Limited 1 year

About Coleman
More than 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman, and the company he founded would change life in America. A man plagued with such poor vision he sometimes had to ask classmates to read aloud to him, Coleman saw a brilliant light in 1900 in a drugstore window that stopped him in his tracks. He inquired about the light inside and discovered he was able to read even the small print on a medicine bottle by the illumination. The lamps had mantles, not wicks, and were fueled by gasoline under pressure instead of coal oil. Soon afterward, Coleman started a lighting service that offered a "no light, no pay" clause--a big step forward for merchants who were burned by inferior products that rarely worked--and drew substantial interest from businesses that wanted to keep their lights on after dark.
In the ensuing years, Coleman expanded its product line well beyond lanterns. The company's current catalog is thick with products that make spending time outdoors a pleasure. There are coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days on end, comfortable airbeds that won't deflate during the night, a complete line of LED lights that last for years, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and much, much more. Coleman has truly fashioned much of our outdoor camping experience, and expects to do so for generations to come.


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Eureka Pine Lodge Tent
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We needed a new tent and so we took a chance and looked on line for one.We are a family of 5 so the size was important.We also have 3 children so the Pine Lodge appealed to us because of the "fan style" door.

This tent is HUGE and is SO nice to stand inside and not have to hunch over.There are 4 decent sized windows.There is the "fan" door and there is also another door opposite the fan door.I think it is important to note this as I am sure that will help with ventilation.Not to mention there is another way to enter the tent and you can tie back the solid pieces of fabric on the outside to let in light etc.

The only issue we have with this tent is the appealing "fan door".The door does NOT secure at the bottom.It actually does not secure anywhere, although there is a decent sized over lap around the front where the fan doors passes through.We hope it keeps rain out.There is one place on the inside that it appears you can strap the door down from the inside.However, we have gone on MANY camping trips and know the squirrels alone could get into the tent if they wanted.Not to mention bugs etc.We decided to keep the tent because of the size, price, and the "fan door!"BUT I went to a local fabric store and got 60 inches of 2 inch wide industrial strength Velcro.I ran the Velcro along the bottom of the fan door and the bottom of the tent hoping we can at least secure the bottom from unwanted visitors.NO one in neighboring campsites will want to hear my kids screaming when they find a visitor in their sleeping bag :)We will see how that holds up.So this is why I am only giving it 4 out of 5 stars.It is the door that sold me on it and the door that I am wondering about.Otherwise this looks like it will be a great purchase, and I hope it lasts us many trips.

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Product Description:
Bring along the entire family and still have plenty of space for your gear with the Eureka Pine Lodge tent. Designed using Eureka's StormShield technology--which combines moisture-repelling materials with a tough, reinforced construction that resists wear and tear--the 15-pole cabin-style tent sleeps up to eight people with ease. The tent is built around a 120-square-foot sleeping room with vertical walls, with plenty of floor space for sleeping pads, cots, or backpacks.

The tent offers a freestanding, color-coded exoskeleton design that sets up in less than 10 minutes.On the front of the Pine Lodge sits a polyester fly/awning that extends out for several feet, giving campers a second layer of weather protection or a shaded area for lounging on hot, cloud-free days. Combine the two spaces and you have the perfect tent for family vacations and long camping trips.
The sleeping room offers multiple entrances, with a patent-pending "easy-slide" zipperless front door that's ideal for kids, along with an inverted T-style back door. Both doors also feature integrated windows that combine with the four sidewall windows to provide plenty of ventilation and visibility. And campers will love the large ridge vent along the Pine Lodge peak. The vent exhausts warm air throughout the day and evening, keeping the interior of the tent cool and fresh while you sleep.
The Pine Ridge sets up easily, with a freestanding, color-coded exoskeleton frame, clips, and a ring-and-pin assembly that come together in less than 10 minutes (setup generally requires two people). And thanks to the E! Power port, you can even bring a grounded outdoor extension cord into the tent should you need to power a laptop or other device. Other details include four interior pockets that keep essential items handy yet out of the way, six gear-loft loops, and a 7-foot center height. All Eureka tents carry a lifetime warranty.


The 120-square-foot floorplan sleeps eight comfortably and stands 7-feet tall. Specifications

    Seasons: 3
    Sleeps: 8
    Floor size: 12 by 10 feet
    Tent area: 120 square feet
    Pack size: 11 by 15 by 33 inches (W x H x D)
    Center height: 7 feet
    Minimum weight: 45 pounds, 13 ounces
    Frame: 19mm steel
    Vents: 1 (full-roof peak vent)
    Doors: 2
    Windows: 4
    Walls: 150D polyester taffeta, 1000mm
    Fly: 75D StormShield polyester, 1000mm
    Floor: 150D polyester taffeta, 1000mm
    Mesh: No-see-um
About Eureka
Although the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, NY, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for 19th-century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and early 1940s. The company even fabricated and erected a series of IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton, housing thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had outgrown its previous locale. With the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, renowned explorer Sir Edmund Hillary used Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent--with its practical, freestanding external frame--in a Himalayan expedition to Nepal (Hillary had climbed to the summit of Mt. Everest only six years earlier). In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants during the first all-American Mt. Everest Expedition, where explorers braved fierce 60-plus mph winds and temperatures reached below -20F.
Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s, targeting it to backpackers and families. The first to employ the StormShield design, the lightweight, self-supporting backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents in the industry, with sales reaching over 1 million by its 10-year anniversary. Eureka tents have also traveled as companions on other historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent years, Eureka designed and donated tents to Eric Simonson and his team. The group took two historic research expeditions to Mt. Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history by finding the remains of George Mallory, but the overall mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found several historical artifacts that are now on display at the Smithsonian.

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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to use something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproof camping.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floorplan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one- and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it with less weight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

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