Kelty Gunnison 3.1 Review
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Kelty Parthenon 8-Person Tent Review
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The Parthenon is easy to set up and take down thanks to the easy-fit DAC hybrid poles and color-coded clip sleeves. To encourage privacy within the tent, Kelty added an interior divider, in effect creating two separate rooms. Other details include an organizer wall, gear loft loops, adjustable stakeouts, a dual-entry vestibule, a side-release buckle tent-fly connection, noiseless zipper pulls, and guyout points.
 The Parthenon sleeps up to 8 people in its 143-square-foot main room. |
About Kelty
Kelty has been building affordable, reliable outdoor gear since 1952, helping everyone--from the first-time camper to the experienced mountaineer--embrace the outdoor experience with confidence. Dick Kelty launched the company after years of making backpacks in his home or garage for friends, hand forming and welding each of the frames while his wife sewed the pack bags. The original Kelty packs included aircraft-aluminum contoured frames, padded shoulder straps, waist belts, clevis-pin attachments, nylon pack cloth, zippered pockets, and hold-open frames. Dick Kelty quit his carpentry business in 1956 to focus full time on Kelty Packs, and turned an old Glendale, California, barbershop into his first retail store and factory. In the ensuring years, Kelty expanded its product line to include daypacks, luggage, waterproof clothing, child carriers, jogging strollers, and more.
Built for the family this free-standing ‘mansion-style’ tent is unbelievably quick and easy to set up and take down. An interior divider provides privacy, and the large mesh side panels ensure that the tent remains ventilated on hot summer days. This sturdy tent also has an organizer wall to keep you organized.
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Texsport Willowbend Trail Tent Review
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The Willowbend measures 54-by-38-by-84 inches (W x H x D) and features easy set-up and take-down thanks to its classic pup tent design. Ruggedly durable taffeta material has a water-resistant polyurethane coating and is flame retardant to C.P.A.I.-84 specifications.
A zippered mesh rear window with storm flap lets you keep the elements at bay while enjoying sufficient airflow. A tub-style floor is made of water- and boot-resistant ripstop polyethylene material, and the tent comes complete with stakes and a convenient carrying and storage bag.
01904 Features: -Sleeps two people. -Lightweight and easy to assemble. -Rugged polyurethane coated taffeta. -Rip-stop polyethylene floor. -Zippered mesh door and window. -Complete with stakes and carry/storage bag. -Dimensions: 38" H x 48"-6" W x 84" D .
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Eureka Apex 2 Tent Review
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Mountain Trails Twin Peaks 7- by 7-Foot, 3 to 4-Person Sport Dome Tent Review
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Mountain Trail Twin Peaks Sport Dome tents sleeps 3 to 4 comfortably ina 49 square foot area, with the base size; 7ft. X 7ft x 48" center height. A great choice for a hiking tent that has a 5.9 pound carry weight. Features a large Dutch "D" style door for easy entry and exit, patented hoop fly frame for additional stability and rain protection and large mesh roof vents and windows for excellent ventilation. Includes a utility pocket and gear loft to keep personal items always within easy reach and an attached mud mat helps keep tent floor clean and clear.This tent has our integrated Stow-n-go duffel system that simplifies set-up, take-down and storage. Tent stakes and pole packet unrolls with tent - Fold labels for easy take-down with wrap becoming mud mat. Attached duffel wraps around rolled tent and secures with elastic bands.
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Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent Review
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The Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent measures 44-by-51-by-92 inches (W x H x D) and features easy set-up and take-down thanks to a unique two-pole internal frame system with shock-corded fiberglass poles. Heavy-duty taffeta walls and floor have a water-resistant polyurethane coating and are flame retardant to C.P.A.I.-84 specifications. Ideal for backpacking, it weighs only four pounds.
An arch-style front door provides easy in-and-out, and its built-in "no-see-um" mesh window with zippered storm flap, a mesh roof panel, and full-coverage rainfly with silver coating for UV protection let you keep the elements at bay while enjoying sufficient airflow. A ripstop polyethylene floor is water- and boot-proof, and the tent comes complete with stakes and a convenient carrying and storage bag.
Warranty
This Texsport tent includes a limited three-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
The Seguro Bivy shelter is ideal for situations where you want a lightweight tent but still want features and function. It has rch style front door with 1/2 "no-see-um" mesh window and zippered storm flap, Large "no-see-um" mesh roof panels provides superior ventilation and bug protection. Complete with Stakes, and carry/Storage bag and instructions Flame retardant, meets C.P.A.I.-84 Specs, Covered by Texsport's 3 year limited Warranty For over 40 years Texsport has been supplying your local sporting goods dealer with camping and outdoor recreational equipment. Our products are designed to have the most features with an emphasis on value. Texsport is "Authentic Adventure Gear"
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Eureka! Zeus 2 Classic - Tent (sleeps 2) Review
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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.
Unique design innovations, like our exo-skeleton frame and gated carabiners make this ultra-light tent extra strong and easy to set up. Awesome weight to space ratio provides comfortable interior for 2 people without sacrificing carry weight Airflow is maximized through multiple vents - one in the roof, vestibule end, and along each side - and the high/low venting door to minimize condensation which is interent in single wall tents. Strategic placement of vents, both high and low, draw cool dry air in at the bottom and push warm moist air out at the peak for maximum comfort Gated carabiners and locking end tips on the poles, work like shock absorbers in wind - allowing room for the tent body and frame to flex independently, while preventing the tips from popping out. Tent body is lightweight 40D ripstop nylon with a more durable 70D nylon floor and no-see-um mesh to keep out tiny insects Optional accessories include a Floor Saver - Rectangular Small, and Gear Loft - Universal Family Style
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Eureka! Apex 3XT - Tent (sleeps 3) Review
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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.
Tent sleeps 3 and has a floor size of 7' 6" x 6' 6". Features 2 doors with Hi/Low venting and 2 windows. Its pack size is 6" x 24", frame is 9.5 mm fiberglass and has a center height of 4' 3".
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Kelty Hula House 4 Review
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