Friday, April 27, 2012

Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red)

Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red) Review



Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red) Feature

  • 2-person children's dome tent with removable fly
  • Shock-corded fiberglass frame for easy setup
  • Weather Armor polyester fabric and polyethylene floor
  • Mesh roof vents, closeable mesh door, and back window
  • Measures 6 x 3.2 x 5 feet (W x H x D); weighs 4.3 pounds
Offering all the features of an adult tent but at a smaller size, the Wenzel Sprout kids' tent is a great choice for families who want to give their children a little extra independence at the campsite. The Sprout includes such features as a shock-corded fiberglass frame (with pole pockets) that sets up and disassembles quickly, a front Dutch D-style door that opens with one zip, and a removable seam-sealed fly. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric and welded polyethylene floor, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. Finally, the tent includes mesh roof vents, a closeable mesh door, and a back window that combine to ventilate the interior and create cross breezes. The Sprout comes with stakes and a duffel bag for storage.

Specifications:

  • Base: 6 by 5 feet
  • Center height: 38 inches
  • Interior space: 30 square feet
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Windows: 1
  • Door: Dutch D-style
  • Floor: Welded polyethylene
  • Frame: Fiberglass
  • Carrying weight: 4.3 pounds

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.

The Wenzel Sprout is a kid's tent with true functionality. At 6 feet by 5 feet it will sleep two and has all the great features of a larger tent. The removable seam-sealed fly with mesh roof vents keeps the air circulating while the closeable mesh door and back window create cross breeze. The fabric is Weather Armor weather-resistant polyester with a polyurethane coating for toughness and reliability. The floor is welded polyethylene. Shockcorded fiberglass poles with pole pockets make set up quick and easy. Storage duffle and stakes are included. Specifications: • Base: 6 ft. x 5 ft. • Center Height: 38 in. • Area: 30 sq. ft. • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 4.3 lbs • Sleeps: 2


Thursday, April 26, 2012

Tahoe Gear Glacier 14 Person 3-Season Family Cabin Tent

Tahoe Gear Glacier 14 Person 3-Season Family Cabin Tent Review



Tahoe Gear Glacier 14 Person 3-Season Family Cabin Tent Feature

  • Generous 7' center and wall height allow campers to move easily throughout the tent
  • Durable 1200mm polyester tent body is great for getting out in the warm or cool weather
  • Coordinating 1200mm polyester fly with taped fly seams and and polyethylene binding floor keeps water out
  • Fabric Specifications: Tent Body & Fly - 70D/190T Polyester, Tent Floor - 120 Gram Polyethylene
  • Large windows zip completely shut for sleeping and open for use as a screen room on those comfortable days and evenings
Explore the great outdoors and setup camp with ease in the new Tahoe Gear Glacier Tent. Great for comfortably sleeping up to 12 or 14, the Glacier is ideal for a night with the family or a longer excursion. Enjoy day time in the airy, open screen room or a few restful hours in the separate master suite area. Equipped with easy setup poles, stakes, guy ropes, and rain fly for unexpected weather, this tent is ready to help you take on your next vacation or outdoor adventure. The Open mesh design provides excellent cross ventilation throughout the tent. The tent is easy to assemble shock corded poles and pin and ring system allow for quick set up. The Tahoe Gear Glacier Tent includes convenient tent carry bag, pole bag, stakes and assembly instructions Assembled Dimensions: 20'(L)x12"(W)x84"(H)


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Eureka! Copper Canyon 1312 - Tent (sleeps 8)

Eureka! Copper Canyon 1312 - Tent (sleeps 8) Review



Eureka! Copper Canyon 1312 - Tent (sleeps 8) Feature

  • 156-square-foot cabin-style tent holds eight campers; center height of 7'-3"
  • Vertical walls maximize space; removable curtain can create two rooms
  • D-shaped doors permit private entry into each room; six large windows
  • Detachable awning shades front; clear-panel skylights for stargazing
  • Made of 1200mm, 75D polyester; nine steel and fiberglass poles; weighs 37 lbs
Featuring vertical walls for maximal internal space, this 13-foot x 12-foot (156 square feet) freestanding cabin-style tent accommodates up to eight campers on cots. The tent includes a removable curtain so it can be divided into two rooms as well as being configured as a single room. Two D-shaped doors with side flaps permit private entry into each room and have large #8 zippers with covers for durability and rain protection. Six large zippered mesh windows open for visibility and airflow and close for privacy. Toggles keep window flaps off the floor and out of the way. A detachable awning shades the front. A fly with clear-panel skylights permits stargazing and includes pockets for storing storm guyouts when not in use. A port allows an extension cord (not included) to be run into the tent. A sweep-out point facilitates housekeeping. A hanging gear-loft supplies convenient storage.

Made of 1200mm, 75D polyester, the tent has nine steel and fiberglass poles that slip into sleeves during setup. Frame clips and ring-and-pin assemblies also facilitate setup. Mesh screens out insects as small as no-see-ums. The tent weighs 37 pounds and has a center height of 7-foot-3.

Eureka! tents' standard design features include bathtub-style floors that wrap up the sides to keep water out; nickel sliders and self-healing zippers; and factory-taped major seams to seal out weather.

Key Details:

    The spacious Copper Canyon 1312 tent offers 156 square feet of room for sleeping and storage.
  • Floor Size: 13 x 12 feet
  • Pack Size: 10 x 28 inches
  • Center Height: 7' 3"
  • Minimum Weight: 37 pounds
  • Tent Area: 156 square feet
  • Seasons: 3
  • Sleeps: 5-6
  • Doors: 2
  • Windows: 6
  • Wall Fabric: 75D polyester taffeta, 1200 mm
  • Fly Fabric: 75D StormShield polyester, 1200 mm
  • Floor Fabric: 75D polyester taffeta, 1200 mm
  • Mesh Fabric: 68D no-see-um
  • Frame: 12.65 mm fiberglass and 19.5 mm steel

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.

Sleep 8 people comfortably in this 156 sq. ft. tent. This cabin style tent offers much more usable space than typical dome tent designs. Straight walls offer more head room and allow campers to push cots and gear closer to the walls and out of the way. 75D StormShield polyester fly features clear panel skylights for stargazing and pockets for storing storm guyouts when not in use. Corner zips on the fly allow for easy attachment of the included awning system. 6 large zippered windows open for excellent visibility and airflow and close for privacy. Easy to use toggles keep window flaps off the floor and out of the way! Additional features include steel and fiberglass poles for durability and pole sleeves, frame clips and ring and pin assemblies make set up a snap. Nickel sliders and self-healing zippers will provide years of trouble-free use and factory-taped major seams help to seal out the weather. Special touches like the E! Power Port for an extension cord (not included) and a handy sweep-out point make this tent extra friendly for those campers who want some of the conveniences of home.


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4)

Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4) Review



Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4) Feature

  • Spacious square, dome-style tent sleeps four (8 by 8 foot floor; 64 square foot area)
  • Heavy duty bathtub floor made of 4-ounce 210D oxford polyester
  • Multicoated StormShield polyester fly won't stretch when wet and resists UV breakdown
  • Includes corner organizer, wall organizer with mirror, two water bottle pockets
  • Center height of 59 inches; weighs 11 pounds, 2 ounces
Spacious enough to comfortably sleep four campers, the Eureka Sunrise 8 dome-style tent is easy to set up and very well ventilated with four large hooded windows and no-see-um mesh panels in the ceiling. It has triple-coated fabrics and a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford polyester that repels water.

The fly is made of Stormshield polyester, which won't stretch when wet and resists UV breakdown. It has a shockcorded fiberglass frame (two poles) that features a pin and ring as well as combination clip and sleeve system for quick assembly. Other features include:

  • Twin track D door with window for easy exit/entry
  • High/Low door vents top and bottom to aid air circulation
  • External guy points help secure the tent in high winds
  • Hanging gear loft/organizer
  • Two water bottle holders
  • Corner organizer and wall organizer with mirror
  • Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

  • Area: 64 square feet
  • Floor size: 8 feet by 8 feet
  • Center height: 4 feet, 11 inches
  • Wall fabrics: 1.9 ounce Polyester Taffeta 1200mm coating/1.9 ounce breathable polyester
  • Floor fabrics: 4 ounce 210D Oxford Polyester with 1200mm coating
  • Fly fabrics: 1.9 ounce 75D StormShield polyester with 1200mm coating
  • Pack size: 8 by 25 inches
  • Weight: 11 pounds, 2 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.

Spacious, self-supporting tent with 4-way ventilation


Sunday, April 22, 2012

Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent

Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent Review



Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent Feature

  • 8-person, 2-room tent designed to set up in less than 1 minute
  • Pre-attached tent poles extend and lock in seconds
  • Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system keeps rain and moisture out
  • Heavy-duty 150D polyester taffeta construction; fits 2 queen airbeds
  • Footprint measures 14 by 8 feet; center height of 76 inches; 1-year warranty
Nothing kills a campsite buzz like a tent with too many poles and too little instruction. Enter the Coleman Instant Tent 8, an eight-person, two-room tent that sets up in less than a minute. The tent is made using an innovative one-piece design, with poles that come pre-attached to the tent. That means there's no frustrating assembly and no parts to lose. Simply unfold the tent, spread out the fabric, extend the poles, and click and lock. The only thing easier is rolling out your bag and sleeping in the open.


The tent's poles come pre-attached to the tent body, helping you pitch the tent in less than a minute.

Made of heavy-duty 150D polyester taffeta, the Instant Tent 8 is every bit as sturdy as its traditional counterparts. The tent 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.

The tent is also fully taped, eliminating the need for a separate rainfly. Add in a strong, wind-responsive frame 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 Instant Tent 8, which sleeps up to four people in its 14-by-8-foot footprint, stands 76 inches tall in the center and includes room for two queen airbeds. The tent weighs 37.7 pounds and carries a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty.



The tent sleeps up to 8 people in its 112-square-foot footprint.
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. The Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent couldn't be any easier to set up -- you'll be set up in under one minute! The tent features an innovative one-piece design: the poles are pre-attached to the tent, so there's no assembly and no parts to lose. Just unfold the tent, spread out the fabric, extend the poles, and click and lock. The 8-Person Instant Tent has a footprint of 14'x8', with a center height of 6'4". It's made of heavy-duty 150D polyester taffeta -- twice as thick as standard tent material. Every seam is fully, reliably sealed, so you don't even need a rain fly. The 16mm, 20mm, and 22mm steel poles are durable and strong, able to withstand the elements and keep you protected.


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Wenzel Big Bear Family Dome Tent

Wenzel Big Bear Family Dome Tent Review



Wenzel Big Bear Family Dome Tent Feature

  • Large family dome tent with attached fly comes with stakes, (2) hanging pockets, a mud mat, and a convenient storage duffel
  • Hanging divider curtain creates two rooms; mud mat keeps tent floor clean
  • Two large mesh Dutch "D" doors, two windows, and two roof vents for ventilation and access
  • Attached fly with hooped awning over door and pin ring system for easy set up
  • Sleep capacity: 7; footprint: 14 x 9 feet; ceiling height: 6 feet
Ideal for family camping, the Big Bear Family Dome Tent sleeps up to 7 people comfortably and has a hanging divider curtain that converts the large tent into two separate rooms. The Big Bear offers great access and ventilation with two mesh Dutch "D" doors, two windows, and two roof vents. With a footprint of 14 x 9 feet and a center height of 6 feet, the Big Bear provides 117 square feet of total area that most members of the family will be able to stand up in. The Big Bear is easy to set up with an attached fly and simple-to-use pin ring system. The fly rolls up off the ceiling vents in clear weather and provides ample rain protection when rolled down. Thanks to a hooped awning over the doors, the entrance is always protected. Coming complete with stakes, hanging pockets (2), a mud mat, and storage duffel, the Big Bear is ready for your next adventure.

Specifications:

  • Sleep capacity: 7
  • Ceiling height: 6 feet
  • Footprint: 14 x 9 feet
  • Area: 117 square feet
  • Two Dutch "D" style doors
  • Two windows
  • Two roof vents
  • Hanging divider curtain
  • Attached fly
  • Pin ring set up system

What's in the Box?
Tent with attached fly, stakes, (2) hanging pockets, a mud mat, storage duffel

About Wenzel:
Wenzel has been bringing families together and creating lasting memories in the outdoors for the last 120 years. When the sun rose on the first family campers in America, Wenzel was there. Wenzel has built a company around the basic human need to escape, recharge, and connect with the outdoors. Wenzel creates the modern tools that families require to experience the outdoors in comfort. To do this, they run each product through a very specialized filter--their own families. New features for family camping are easy to talk about in boardrooms with power point presentations, but are a whole different story in the middle of the woods. Wenzel knows what family camping is like, which is why they make the tents easy to set up, take down and pack away for next time.

A great choice for taking the family into the great outdoors with a 6' height dome tent, two rooms, to sleep up to 7 people. The Big Bear base is 14ft. X 9 ft. with center height 72". Two Dutch "D" style doors for easy entrance and exit, two windows and roof for visibility and cross breeze. The hanging divider curtain creates two separate rooms. Attached fly and pin ring system make set up easy for this comfortable family dome tent. Includes stakes, hanging pockets (2), a mud mat and storage duffel for transport-ability.


Friday, April 13, 2012

Coleman Sundome 4 Person Tent

Coleman Sundome 4 Person Tent Review



The Coleman Sundome 3 Person Tent is designed with rainfly setup covers the doors and windows. The? rainfly is 450mm-185T polyester and the exclusive WeatherTec system is guaranteed to keep you dry!

The inner tent has a mesh vent for increased ventilation as well as a rugged floor with inverted seams. Poles are shock-corded fiberglass. Separate storage bags for tent, poles, and stakes.


Sunday, April 8, 2012

Coleman Instant 14- by 10- Foot 8- Person Two Room Tent

Coleman Instant 14- by 10- Foot 8- Person Two Room Tent Review



Coleman Instant 14- by 10- Foot 8- Person Two Room Tent Feature

  • Spacious 8-person, 2-room tent designed for quick assembly
  • Poles come pre-attached to tent, ensuring setup in 1 minute or less
  • Exclusive WeatherTec system with thick waterproof walls and welded floor
  • 2 doors and 7 windows for full ventilation; removable divider between rooms
  • Base measures 14 by 10 feet; center height of 6 feet 5 inches; 1-year warranty
Tired of tents that promise a quick setup, but still have you puzzling over the shock-corded poles 10 minutes in? Turn to the Coleman eight-person Instant Tent, which assembles and collapses in one minute or less.


The Coleman Instant Tent sets up and collapses in 1 minute or less.
The secret to the tent's seamless setup is the pole system, which comes pre-attached to the tent. As a result, assembly couldn't be easier: just unfold the tent, spread it out, extend the poles, click them together, and lock them into place. Before you know it, you'll have a full two-room tent that stands 14 by 10 feet, with a center height of 6 feet 5 inches.

Despite the tent's versatility, it's still as strong and weatherproof as ever, with Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system helping 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 campers will love the strong, wind-responsive frame, which includes redesigned poles and guy-out triangles that anchor the tents and increase performance. 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 tent's exterior is tough and long-lasting, with heavy-duty 150D construction that's twice as thick as Coleman's standard tent fabric. When combined with the fully taped rain fly seams, the tent can even keep you dry without requiring a separate rain fly. The tent also offers ample room for sleeping or hanging out. Campers have their choice of sleeping in one large room with enough space for eight people, or dropping down the divider and turning the tent into a two-room palace. And hot nights will seem far more refreshing thanks to the two doors and seven windows, which provide terrific ventilation and 360-degree views. Other features include vertical walls that make it easy to stand and move about the tent, an interior gear pocket, reverse angle windows, and easy-to-follow instructions sewn into the durable carrying bag. The tent carries a limited one-year warranty.



The tent boasts a roomy interior with sleeping space for up to 8 people.
Specifications:
  • Center height: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Base dimensions: 14 feet by 10 feet
  • Doors: 2
  • Windows: 7
  • Body fabric: 150D polyester
  • 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.

The Coleman Instant 8 person 14- by 10- Foot tent is perfect for the family that is looking to get their campsite set up quickly to start enjoying the outdoors. This is an 8 person, two room tent that has straight walls that make standing up in this tent easy with plenty of head room at 6'5" center height. Fully taped seems with 150D fabric allows Coleman to provide the keeps you dry guaranteed without the need to install a rain fly.


Friday, April 6, 2012

Kelty Grand Mesa 2

Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Review



Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Feature

  • 1-door 1-vestibule 2-poles
  • 2-person and 3-season
  • Freestanding
  • Color-coded clip construction
  • Taped seams
The Grand Mesa is a great value for backpackers and campers and includes high-quality DAC Press-fit poles. It is easy to pitch, include a single vestibule for storage, and offers excellent ventilation.


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2)

Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) Review



Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) Feature

  • Full-coverage fly with two roomy vestibules provide weatherproof storage and dry entry
  • 2 over-sized, side-opening D-style doors with Hi/Low venting offer ease of access and ventilation
  • Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
  • Freestanding fiberglass frame with clips, and post and grommet assembly makes set up easy
  • Gear loft included
This versatile fiberglass two-pole dome tent is ideal for less demanding adventures, with a unique fly design that offers protected wet weather performance or can be rotated 180 degrees for easier tent access in fair conditions. The full-coverage fly features two roomy vestibules that provide weatherproof storage and dry tent entry. The tent's free standing and shock-corded fiberglass frame with post and grommet assembly is lightweight and easy to set up while two side-opening, twin-track doors, consisting of one no-see-um mesh panel and one fabric panel, allow flexibility for venting and insect protection. Other features include zipper covers on the fly, interior corner pockets, a gear loft for overhead storage, and a bathtub floor that wraps up the sides of the tent to protect it against splashing and standing water.



A spacious interior provides plenty of room for two in the Eureka Apex 2XT.
Features:
  • Full-coverage fly with two roomy vestibules provide weatherproof storage and dry entry
  • 2 over-sized, side-opening D-style doors with venting offer ease of access and ventilation
  • Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
  • Freestanding fiberglass frame with clips, and post and grommet assembly makes set up easy
  • Gear loft included for overhead storage
  • Lightweight and easy to assemble
  • Flashlight loop
  • Bathtub floor wraps up sides of tent to protect against splashing and standing water
  • Interior corner pockets can be used to keep the door fabric conveniently tucked away
  • Zipper covers on the fly provide protection from water
  • Four storage pockets

Specifications:

  • Sleeps: 2
  • Seasons: 3
  • Floor Size: 7 feet, 6 inches by 4 feet, 11 inches
  • Pack Size: 5 by 24 inches
  • Minimum Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces
  • Tent Area: 36.86 square feet
  • Center Height: 3 feet, 10 inches
  • Doors: 2
  • Windows: 2
  • Vestibules: 2
  • Frame: 8.5 millimeter fiberglass post and grommet
  • Vestibule Area: 13.81 square feet
  • Material: 75 denier polyester taffeta, 800 millimeter coated
"Everything's covered. Multi-purpose, lightweight, compact tent with two mesh doors and two full-coverage vestibules."


Monday, April 2, 2012

10'x30' Party Wedding Tent Gazebo Pavilion Catering Carport Shelter New

10'x30' Party Wedding Tent Gazebo Pavilion Catering Carport Shelter New Review



10'x30' Party Wedding Tent Gazebo Pavilion Catering Carport Shelter New Feature

  • GREAT FOR PARTIES.
  • POWDER COATED FRAME.
Decorative Party Canopy is an attractive option for the party-thrower. High quality, rust & corrosion resistant powdered coated steel framework with beautiful window style sidewalls. The tents can hole up to 40 people. No drilling or similar tool is needed for setting up.
Feature:
Rust & corrosion resistant powder coated steel framework
6 beautiful removable window style sidewalls
2 removable solid walls
Waterproof polythylene cover
PE joint fittings.
UV protection and can block up to 90% of the sun
Easy to set up
All necessary Hardware is included.

Specifications:
Dimensions: 30'L x 10'W x 8'2H
Frame Finish: White Powder Coated Steel w PE joint fittings
Top Cover Material: 120g Polyethylene +Water proof+UV
Side Wall Material : 120g Polyethylene +Water proof+UV
Canopy Color: White
Pole Diameter: 1.22", 1", 1"
Usage Party Tent: Wedding tent; Outdoor Canopy Canopy Weight : 78 pounds
Packing :One carton

Attention: This tent is not a heavy duty tent. We have a lot of heavy duty tent at reasonable price. Check our store
This tent requires approximately 2-4 people to set-up. It is up to you to determine if your assembly and anchoring of this canopy is sufficient. If you feel it needs to be held down better, you may need to purchase additional anchoring materials (stakes, weights etc.) locally.
In a windy day, please take off the sidewall. We are not responsible for damage to the unit sustained while erected in winds more than 8 MPH or other adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, etc.
**** Please note this type tent it is not recommended to be left up in the wind, rain or snow*****
****Never leave this tent up overnight. Gust of winds can damage them****
****Please note this is temporary shelter only****


Sunday, April 1, 2012

Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent

Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent Review



Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent Feature

  • Lightweight 2-person tent designed for hikers and cyclists
  • Fiberglass frame compresses easily and fits in stuff sack
  • Water-resistant coating and welded sonic-sealed floors
  • Screen D-style door and rear vent for all-night ventilation
  • 22-Square Feet of sleeping space, weighs 3.4-Pounds
Keep it simple when camping on the trail with the Wenzel Starlight two-person hiking/biking tent. The Starlight weighs a mere 3.4 pounds, with a fiberglass frame that compresses easily and fits in a zippered compression stuff sack. The tent also boasts Wenzel's Weather Armor Protection system, which adds a water-resistant coating and welded sonic-sealed floors to the polyester and polyurethane construction to keep moist weather from penetrating the interior. And despite its small size, the tent is still extremely stable thanks to the steel pegs and guy-out ropes. Other features include a screen D-style door, a rear vent for added ventilation, and a nylon taffeta floor.

Specifications:

  • Sleeps: 2
  • Area: 22 square feet
  • Base: 48 inches (front) and 37 inches (rear); 82 inches long
  • Center height: 36 inches (front) and 24 inches (rear)
  • Carrying weight: 3.4 pounds

Wenzel Starlight Tent is perfect for hiking and biking. Lightweight and compact, it fits into a zippered compression stuff sack for easy portability. SPECIFICATIONS: Base: 48"F/37"R x 82"L - Center Height: 36"F/24"R - Area: 22 sq. ft. - Sleeps 2 - "D" style door - Nylon taffeta floor - Fiberglass frame - 3.4 lb. carry weight -


Friday, April 27, 2012

Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red)

Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red) Review



Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red) Feature

  • 2-person children's dome tent with removable fly
  • Shock-corded fiberglass frame for easy setup
  • Weather Armor polyester fabric and polyethylene floor
  • Mesh roof vents, closeable mesh door, and back window
  • Measures 6 x 3.2 x 5 feet (W x H x D); weighs 4.3 pounds
Offering all the features of an adult tent but at a smaller size, the Wenzel Sprout kids' tent is a great choice for families who want to give their children a little extra independence at the campsite. The Sprout includes such features as a shock-corded fiberglass frame (with pole pockets) that sets up and disassembles quickly, a front Dutch D-style door that opens with one zip, and a removable seam-sealed fly. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric and welded polyethylene floor, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. Finally, the tent includes mesh roof vents, a closeable mesh door, and a back window that combine to ventilate the interior and create cross breezes. The Sprout comes with stakes and a duffel bag for storage.

Specifications:

  • Base: 6 by 5 feet
  • Center height: 38 inches
  • Interior space: 30 square feet
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Windows: 1
  • Door: Dutch D-style
  • Floor: Welded polyethylene
  • Frame: Fiberglass
  • Carrying weight: 4.3 pounds

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.

The Wenzel Sprout is a kid's tent with true functionality. At 6 feet by 5 feet it will sleep two and has all the great features of a larger tent. The removable seam-sealed fly with mesh roof vents keeps the air circulating while the closeable mesh door and back window create cross breeze. The fabric is Weather Armor weather-resistant polyester with a polyurethane coating for toughness and reliability. The floor is welded polyethylene. Shockcorded fiberglass poles with pole pockets make set up quick and easy. Storage duffle and stakes are included. Specifications: • Base: 6 ft. x 5 ft. • Center Height: 38 in. • Area: 30 sq. ft. • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 4.3 lbs • Sleeps: 2


Thursday, April 26, 2012

Tahoe Gear Glacier 14 Person 3-Season Family Cabin Tent

Tahoe Gear Glacier 14 Person 3-Season Family Cabin Tent Review



Tahoe Gear Glacier 14 Person 3-Season Family Cabin Tent Feature

  • Generous 7' center and wall height allow campers to move easily throughout the tent
  • Durable 1200mm polyester tent body is great for getting out in the warm or cool weather
  • Coordinating 1200mm polyester fly with taped fly seams and and polyethylene binding floor keeps water out
  • Fabric Specifications: Tent Body & Fly - 70D/190T Polyester, Tent Floor - 120 Gram Polyethylene
  • Large windows zip completely shut for sleeping and open for use as a screen room on those comfortable days and evenings
Explore the great outdoors and setup camp with ease in the new Tahoe Gear Glacier Tent. Great for comfortably sleeping up to 12 or 14, the Glacier is ideal for a night with the family or a longer excursion. Enjoy day time in the airy, open screen room or a few restful hours in the separate master suite area. Equipped with easy setup poles, stakes, guy ropes, and rain fly for unexpected weather, this tent is ready to help you take on your next vacation or outdoor adventure. The Open mesh design provides excellent cross ventilation throughout the tent. The tent is easy to assemble shock corded poles and pin and ring system allow for quick set up. The Tahoe Gear Glacier Tent includes convenient tent carry bag, pole bag, stakes and assembly instructions Assembled Dimensions: 20'(L)x12"(W)x84"(H)


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Eureka! Copper Canyon 1312 - Tent (sleeps 8)

Eureka! Copper Canyon 1312 - Tent (sleeps 8) Review



Eureka! Copper Canyon 1312 - Tent (sleeps 8) Feature

  • 156-square-foot cabin-style tent holds eight campers; center height of 7'-3"
  • Vertical walls maximize space; removable curtain can create two rooms
  • D-shaped doors permit private entry into each room; six large windows
  • Detachable awning shades front; clear-panel skylights for stargazing
  • Made of 1200mm, 75D polyester; nine steel and fiberglass poles; weighs 37 lbs
Featuring vertical walls for maximal internal space, this 13-foot x 12-foot (156 square feet) freestanding cabin-style tent accommodates up to eight campers on cots. The tent includes a removable curtain so it can be divided into two rooms as well as being configured as a single room. Two D-shaped doors with side flaps permit private entry into each room and have large #8 zippers with covers for durability and rain protection. Six large zippered mesh windows open for visibility and airflow and close for privacy. Toggles keep window flaps off the floor and out of the way. A detachable awning shades the front. A fly with clear-panel skylights permits stargazing and includes pockets for storing storm guyouts when not in use. A port allows an extension cord (not included) to be run into the tent. A sweep-out point facilitates housekeeping. A hanging gear-loft supplies convenient storage.

Made of 1200mm, 75D polyester, the tent has nine steel and fiberglass poles that slip into sleeves during setup. Frame clips and ring-and-pin assemblies also facilitate setup. Mesh screens out insects as small as no-see-ums. The tent weighs 37 pounds and has a center height of 7-foot-3.

Eureka! tents' standard design features include bathtub-style floors that wrap up the sides to keep water out; nickel sliders and self-healing zippers; and factory-taped major seams to seal out weather.

Key Details:

    The spacious Copper Canyon 1312 tent offers 156 square feet of room for sleeping and storage.
  • Floor Size: 13 x 12 feet
  • Pack Size: 10 x 28 inches
  • Center Height: 7' 3"
  • Minimum Weight: 37 pounds
  • Tent Area: 156 square feet
  • Seasons: 3
  • Sleeps: 5-6
  • Doors: 2
  • Windows: 6
  • Wall Fabric: 75D polyester taffeta, 1200 mm
  • Fly Fabric: 75D StormShield polyester, 1200 mm
  • Floor Fabric: 75D polyester taffeta, 1200 mm
  • Mesh Fabric: 68D no-see-um
  • Frame: 12.65 mm fiberglass and 19.5 mm steel

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.

Sleep 8 people comfortably in this 156 sq. ft. tent. This cabin style tent offers much more usable space than typical dome tent designs. Straight walls offer more head room and allow campers to push cots and gear closer to the walls and out of the way. 75D StormShield polyester fly features clear panel skylights for stargazing and pockets for storing storm guyouts when not in use. Corner zips on the fly allow for easy attachment of the included awning system. 6 large zippered windows open for excellent visibility and airflow and close for privacy. Easy to use toggles keep window flaps off the floor and out of the way! Additional features include steel and fiberglass poles for durability and pole sleeves, frame clips and ring and pin assemblies make set up a snap. Nickel sliders and self-healing zippers will provide years of trouble-free use and factory-taped major seams help to seal out the weather. Special touches like the E! Power Port for an extension cord (not included) and a handy sweep-out point make this tent extra friendly for those campers who want some of the conveniences of home.


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4)

Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4) Review



Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4) Feature

  • Spacious square, dome-style tent sleeps four (8 by 8 foot floor; 64 square foot area)
  • Heavy duty bathtub floor made of 4-ounce 210D oxford polyester
  • Multicoated StormShield polyester fly won't stretch when wet and resists UV breakdown
  • Includes corner organizer, wall organizer with mirror, two water bottle pockets
  • Center height of 59 inches; weighs 11 pounds, 2 ounces
Spacious enough to comfortably sleep four campers, the Eureka Sunrise 8 dome-style tent is easy to set up and very well ventilated with four large hooded windows and no-see-um mesh panels in the ceiling. It has triple-coated fabrics and a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford polyester that repels water.

The fly is made of Stormshield polyester, which won't stretch when wet and resists UV breakdown. It has a shockcorded fiberglass frame (two poles) that features a pin and ring as well as combination clip and sleeve system for quick assembly. Other features include:

  • Twin track D door with window for easy exit/entry
  • High/Low door vents top and bottom to aid air circulation
  • External guy points help secure the tent in high winds
  • Hanging gear loft/organizer
  • Two water bottle holders
  • Corner organizer and wall organizer with mirror
  • Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

  • Area: 64 square feet
  • Floor size: 8 feet by 8 feet
  • Center height: 4 feet, 11 inches
  • Wall fabrics: 1.9 ounce Polyester Taffeta 1200mm coating/1.9 ounce breathable polyester
  • Floor fabrics: 4 ounce 210D Oxford Polyester with 1200mm coating
  • Fly fabrics: 1.9 ounce 75D StormShield polyester with 1200mm coating
  • Pack size: 8 by 25 inches
  • Weight: 11 pounds, 2 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.

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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.

Spacious, self-supporting tent with 4-way ventilation


Sunday, April 22, 2012

Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent

Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent Review



Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent Feature

  • 8-person, 2-room tent designed to set up in less than 1 minute
  • Pre-attached tent poles extend and lock in seconds
  • Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system keeps rain and moisture out
  • Heavy-duty 150D polyester taffeta construction; fits 2 queen airbeds
  • Footprint measures 14 by 8 feet; center height of 76 inches; 1-year warranty
Nothing kills a campsite buzz like a tent with too many poles and too little instruction. Enter the Coleman Instant Tent 8, an eight-person, two-room tent that sets up in less than a minute. The tent is made using an innovative one-piece design, with poles that come pre-attached to the tent. That means there's no frustrating assembly and no parts to lose. Simply unfold the tent, spread out the fabric, extend the poles, and click and lock. The only thing easier is rolling out your bag and sleeping in the open.


The tent's poles come pre-attached to the tent body, helping you pitch the tent in less than a minute.

Made of heavy-duty 150D polyester taffeta, the Instant Tent 8 is every bit as sturdy as its traditional counterparts. The tent 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.

The tent is also fully taped, eliminating the need for a separate rainfly. Add in a strong, wind-responsive frame 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 Instant Tent 8, which sleeps up to four people in its 14-by-8-foot footprint, stands 76 inches tall in the center and includes room for two queen airbeds. The tent weighs 37.7 pounds and carries a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty.



The tent sleeps up to 8 people in its 112-square-foot footprint.
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. The Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent couldn't be any easier to set up -- you'll be set up in under one minute! The tent features an innovative one-piece design: the poles are pre-attached to the tent, so there's no assembly and no parts to lose. Just unfold the tent, spread out the fabric, extend the poles, and click and lock. The 8-Person Instant Tent has a footprint of 14'x8', with a center height of 6'4". It's made of heavy-duty 150D polyester taffeta -- twice as thick as standard tent material. Every seam is fully, reliably sealed, so you don't even need a rain fly. The 16mm, 20mm, and 22mm steel poles are durable and strong, able to withstand the elements and keep you protected.


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Wenzel Big Bear Family Dome Tent

Wenzel Big Bear Family Dome Tent Review



Wenzel Big Bear Family Dome Tent Feature

  • Large family dome tent with attached fly comes with stakes, (2) hanging pockets, a mud mat, and a convenient storage duffel
  • Hanging divider curtain creates two rooms; mud mat keeps tent floor clean
  • Two large mesh Dutch "D" doors, two windows, and two roof vents for ventilation and access
  • Attached fly with hooped awning over door and pin ring system for easy set up
  • Sleep capacity: 7; footprint: 14 x 9 feet; ceiling height: 6 feet
Ideal for family camping, the Big Bear Family Dome Tent sleeps up to 7 people comfortably and has a hanging divider curtain that converts the large tent into two separate rooms. The Big Bear offers great access and ventilation with two mesh Dutch "D" doors, two windows, and two roof vents. With a footprint of 14 x 9 feet and a center height of 6 feet, the Big Bear provides 117 square feet of total area that most members of the family will be able to stand up in. The Big Bear is easy to set up with an attached fly and simple-to-use pin ring system. The fly rolls up off the ceiling vents in clear weather and provides ample rain protection when rolled down. Thanks to a hooped awning over the doors, the entrance is always protected. Coming complete with stakes, hanging pockets (2), a mud mat, and storage duffel, the Big Bear is ready for your next adventure.

Specifications:

  • Sleep capacity: 7
  • Ceiling height: 6 feet
  • Footprint: 14 x 9 feet
  • Area: 117 square feet
  • Two Dutch "D" style doors
  • Two windows
  • Two roof vents
  • Hanging divider curtain
  • Attached fly
  • Pin ring set up system

What's in the Box?
Tent with attached fly, stakes, (2) hanging pockets, a mud mat, storage duffel

About Wenzel:
Wenzel has been bringing families together and creating lasting memories in the outdoors for the last 120 years. When the sun rose on the first family campers in America, Wenzel was there. Wenzel has built a company around the basic human need to escape, recharge, and connect with the outdoors. Wenzel creates the modern tools that families require to experience the outdoors in comfort. To do this, they run each product through a very specialized filter--their own families. New features for family camping are easy to talk about in boardrooms with power point presentations, but are a whole different story in the middle of the woods. Wenzel knows what family camping is like, which is why they make the tents easy to set up, take down and pack away for next time.

A great choice for taking the family into the great outdoors with a 6' height dome tent, two rooms, to sleep up to 7 people. The Big Bear base is 14ft. X 9 ft. with center height 72". Two Dutch "D" style doors for easy entrance and exit, two windows and roof for visibility and cross breeze. The hanging divider curtain creates two separate rooms. Attached fly and pin ring system make set up easy for this comfortable family dome tent. Includes stakes, hanging pockets (2), a mud mat and storage duffel for transport-ability.


Friday, April 13, 2012

Coleman Sundome 4 Person Tent

Coleman Sundome 4 Person Tent Review



The Coleman Sundome 3 Person Tent is designed with rainfly setup covers the doors and windows. The? rainfly is 450mm-185T polyester and the exclusive WeatherTec system is guaranteed to keep you dry!

The inner tent has a mesh vent for increased ventilation as well as a rugged floor with inverted seams. Poles are shock-corded fiberglass. Separate storage bags for tent, poles, and stakes.


Sunday, April 8, 2012

Coleman Instant 14- by 10- Foot 8- Person Two Room Tent

Coleman Instant 14- by 10- Foot 8- Person Two Room Tent Review



Coleman Instant 14- by 10- Foot 8- Person Two Room Tent Feature

  • Spacious 8-person, 2-room tent designed for quick assembly
  • Poles come pre-attached to tent, ensuring setup in 1 minute or less
  • Exclusive WeatherTec system with thick waterproof walls and welded floor
  • 2 doors and 7 windows for full ventilation; removable divider between rooms
  • Base measures 14 by 10 feet; center height of 6 feet 5 inches; 1-year warranty
Tired of tents that promise a quick setup, but still have you puzzling over the shock-corded poles 10 minutes in? Turn to the Coleman eight-person Instant Tent, which assembles and collapses in one minute or less.


The Coleman Instant Tent sets up and collapses in 1 minute or less.
The secret to the tent's seamless setup is the pole system, which comes pre-attached to the tent. As a result, assembly couldn't be easier: just unfold the tent, spread it out, extend the poles, click them together, and lock them into place. Before you know it, you'll have a full two-room tent that stands 14 by 10 feet, with a center height of 6 feet 5 inches.

Despite the tent's versatility, it's still as strong and weatherproof as ever, with Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system helping 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 campers will love the strong, wind-responsive frame, which includes redesigned poles and guy-out triangles that anchor the tents and increase performance. 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 tent's exterior is tough and long-lasting, with heavy-duty 150D construction that's twice as thick as Coleman's standard tent fabric. When combined with the fully taped rain fly seams, the tent can even keep you dry without requiring a separate rain fly. The tent also offers ample room for sleeping or hanging out. Campers have their choice of sleeping in one large room with enough space for eight people, or dropping down the divider and turning the tent into a two-room palace. And hot nights will seem far more refreshing thanks to the two doors and seven windows, which provide terrific ventilation and 360-degree views. Other features include vertical walls that make it easy to stand and move about the tent, an interior gear pocket, reverse angle windows, and easy-to-follow instructions sewn into the durable carrying bag. The tent carries a limited one-year warranty.



The tent boasts a roomy interior with sleeping space for up to 8 people.
Specifications:
  • Center height: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Base dimensions: 14 feet by 10 feet
  • Doors: 2
  • Windows: 7
  • Body fabric: 150D polyester
  • 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.

The Coleman Instant 8 person 14- by 10- Foot tent is perfect for the family that is looking to get their campsite set up quickly to start enjoying the outdoors. This is an 8 person, two room tent that has straight walls that make standing up in this tent easy with plenty of head room at 6'5" center height. Fully taped seems with 150D fabric allows Coleman to provide the keeps you dry guaranteed without the need to install a rain fly.


Friday, April 6, 2012

Kelty Grand Mesa 2

Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Review



Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Feature

  • 1-door 1-vestibule 2-poles
  • 2-person and 3-season
  • Freestanding
  • Color-coded clip construction
  • Taped seams
The Grand Mesa is a great value for backpackers and campers and includes high-quality DAC Press-fit poles. It is easy to pitch, include a single vestibule for storage, and offers excellent ventilation.


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2)

Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) Review



Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) Feature

  • Full-coverage fly with two roomy vestibules provide weatherproof storage and dry entry
  • 2 over-sized, side-opening D-style doors with Hi/Low venting offer ease of access and ventilation
  • Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
  • Freestanding fiberglass frame with clips, and post and grommet assembly makes set up easy
  • Gear loft included
This versatile fiberglass two-pole dome tent is ideal for less demanding adventures, with a unique fly design that offers protected wet weather performance or can be rotated 180 degrees for easier tent access in fair conditions. The full-coverage fly features two roomy vestibules that provide weatherproof storage and dry tent entry. The tent's free standing and shock-corded fiberglass frame with post and grommet assembly is lightweight and easy to set up while two side-opening, twin-track doors, consisting of one no-see-um mesh panel and one fabric panel, allow flexibility for venting and insect protection. Other features include zipper covers on the fly, interior corner pockets, a gear loft for overhead storage, and a bathtub floor that wraps up the sides of the tent to protect it against splashing and standing water.



A spacious interior provides plenty of room for two in the Eureka Apex 2XT.
Features:
  • Full-coverage fly with two roomy vestibules provide weatherproof storage and dry entry
  • 2 over-sized, side-opening D-style doors with venting offer ease of access and ventilation
  • Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
  • Freestanding fiberglass frame with clips, and post and grommet assembly makes set up easy
  • Gear loft included for overhead storage
  • Lightweight and easy to assemble
  • Flashlight loop
  • Bathtub floor wraps up sides of tent to protect against splashing and standing water
  • Interior corner pockets can be used to keep the door fabric conveniently tucked away
  • Zipper covers on the fly provide protection from water
  • Four storage pockets

Specifications:

  • Sleeps: 2
  • Seasons: 3
  • Floor Size: 7 feet, 6 inches by 4 feet, 11 inches
  • Pack Size: 5 by 24 inches
  • Minimum Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces
  • Tent Area: 36.86 square feet
  • Center Height: 3 feet, 10 inches
  • Doors: 2
  • Windows: 2
  • Vestibules: 2
  • Frame: 8.5 millimeter fiberglass post and grommet
  • Vestibule Area: 13.81 square feet
  • Material: 75 denier polyester taffeta, 800 millimeter coated
"Everything's covered. Multi-purpose, lightweight, compact tent with two mesh doors and two full-coverage vestibules."


Monday, April 2, 2012

10'x30' Party Wedding Tent Gazebo Pavilion Catering Carport Shelter New

10'x30' Party Wedding Tent Gazebo Pavilion Catering Carport Shelter New Review



10'x30' Party Wedding Tent Gazebo Pavilion Catering Carport Shelter New Feature

  • GREAT FOR PARTIES.
  • POWDER COATED FRAME.
Decorative Party Canopy is an attractive option for the party-thrower. High quality, rust & corrosion resistant powdered coated steel framework with beautiful window style sidewalls. The tents can hole up to 40 people. No drilling or similar tool is needed for setting up.
Feature:
Rust & corrosion resistant powder coated steel framework
6 beautiful removable window style sidewalls
2 removable solid walls
Waterproof polythylene cover
PE joint fittings.
UV protection and can block up to 90% of the sun
Easy to set up
All necessary Hardware is included.

Specifications:
Dimensions: 30'L x 10'W x 8'2H
Frame Finish: White Powder Coated Steel w PE joint fittings
Top Cover Material: 120g Polyethylene +Water proof+UV
Side Wall Material : 120g Polyethylene +Water proof+UV
Canopy Color: White
Pole Diameter: 1.22", 1", 1"
Usage Party Tent: Wedding tent; Outdoor Canopy Canopy Weight : 78 pounds
Packing :One carton

Attention: This tent is not a heavy duty tent. We have a lot of heavy duty tent at reasonable price. Check our store
This tent requires approximately 2-4 people to set-up. It is up to you to determine if your assembly and anchoring of this canopy is sufficient. If you feel it needs to be held down better, you may need to purchase additional anchoring materials (stakes, weights etc.) locally.
In a windy day, please take off the sidewall. We are not responsible for damage to the unit sustained while erected in winds more than 8 MPH or other adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, etc.
**** Please note this type tent it is not recommended to be left up in the wind, rain or snow*****
****Never leave this tent up overnight. Gust of winds can damage them****
****Please note this is temporary shelter only****


Sunday, April 1, 2012

Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent

Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent Review



Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent Feature

  • Lightweight 2-person tent designed for hikers and cyclists
  • Fiberglass frame compresses easily and fits in stuff sack
  • Water-resistant coating and welded sonic-sealed floors
  • Screen D-style door and rear vent for all-night ventilation
  • 22-Square Feet of sleeping space, weighs 3.4-Pounds
Keep it simple when camping on the trail with the Wenzel Starlight two-person hiking/biking tent. The Starlight weighs a mere 3.4 pounds, with a fiberglass frame that compresses easily and fits in a zippered compression stuff sack. The tent also boasts Wenzel's Weather Armor Protection system, which adds a water-resistant coating and welded sonic-sealed floors to the polyester and polyurethane construction to keep moist weather from penetrating the interior. And despite its small size, the tent is still extremely stable thanks to the steel pegs and guy-out ropes. Other features include a screen D-style door, a rear vent for added ventilation, and a nylon taffeta floor.

Specifications:

  • Sleeps: 2
  • Area: 22 square feet
  • Base: 48 inches (front) and 37 inches (rear); 82 inches long
  • Center height: 36 inches (front) and 24 inches (rear)
  • Carrying weight: 3.4 pounds

Wenzel Starlight Tent is perfect for hiking and biking. Lightweight and compact, it fits into a zippered compression stuff sack for easy portability. SPECIFICATIONS: Base: 48"F/37"R x 82"L - Center Height: 36"F/24"R - Area: 22 sq. ft. - Sleeps 2 - "D" style door - Nylon taffeta floor - Fiberglass frame - 3.4 lb. carry weight -