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8.4.11

Nemo Equipment 2-Person Tenshi Backpacking Tent

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112879 Features: Stay dry after a long day of climbing or hiking under the waterproof and breathable NEMO Osmo shell while the 70D polyurethane-coated nylon floor keeps ground water out Control the formation of frost with the condensation curtain while you keep your gear safely stowed out of the weather and outside of your tent within the huge vestibule Use this tent season after season, featuring Hypalon reinforced corner pockets, bulked up guy points, and strong, lightweight DAC Featherlite aluminum poles, it's built to last Get plenty of ventilation via the internally deployable overhead vents Conveniently move your anchor into the tent with the Sleep Tight Anchor Transfer When your night's rest means tying in for the evening, keep water out with the Sleep Tight Anchor Transfer Specifications: Capacity to suggested use: 2 person to 4 season Trail weight: 4 lb 3 oz Floor to vestibule area: 28 sq ft to 10 sq ft Dimensions: 86 x 47 x 45 inches Number of poles to freestanding: 3 to yes Doors to windows to vestibules: 1 to 1 to 1 Floor to canopy to fly material: 70D PU nylon to NEMO Osmo to 30D sil-nylon Stuff size: 7 x 18 inches
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- Compact two-person tent designed for alpine-style ascents
- Condensation curtain isolates respiration to prevent frost buildup
- Rear window lets you keep tabs on the weather from inside
- 28 square feet of sleeping space; sturdy DAC Featherlite poles
- Measures 86 x 45 x 47 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 4 pounds
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24.3.11

Backpacking Tent 1 Lb. 11 Oz. 6 Ft Tall, 5 Man

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That's right! These are serious tents at as light a weight as we could make them. Solid 185T polyester! PU1000 coated.* All seams factory sealed
* Average minimum weight specification is based on tent only

Specifications:
Sleeping capacity: 5 (see chart)
Average minimum weight: 1 lbs. 11 oz.
Weight with stuffsack: 1 lbs. 11.7 oz.
Weight of stakes and stuffsack: 3.2 oz.
Weight of poles: 10.7 oz.
Floor dimensions: 137 x 112 inches

Floor area: 70 + square feet
Height: 6 feet
Vestibule area: included

Floor fabric: none; requires groundcloth

Pole material: Aluminum

Pole: Four section pole, plus rear tensioning rod.

Packed size: 4.75 x 9 inches
Fire resistant to CAPI-84 standards
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Technical Details

- Single-wall design boasts low weight, while its single center pole architecture creates a stable and tight structure
- As a backpacking style tent, full vestibule space is built in.
- fabric is ideal for single-wall tents, not water repellent but water proof coated polyester, 185T.
- options of mounting using cord or a pole found at site or a hiking pole with extender (furnished).
- Doors can stay open in the rain without saturating the tent.
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30.1.11

Giga Tent 7' x 7' Redleg 3 Dome Backpacking Tent For 2-3 Sleeper

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The Redleg 3 is a tribute to our supporting arms the Artillery Branch of the military. The woodland camouflage blends well with any wooded area and helps keep your camp concealed. The 52" center height and 49 sq.ft. Of floor space makes this a spacious 2 or a comfortable 3 person tent. The light weight and small pack size makes this tent easy to add to your pack. 2 large windows and large mesh vents help to keep the interior moisture free and the rainfly comes down far enough on the sides to keep rain from blowing under the fly. Pockets are sewn into the walls for small items and a gearloft is included to help keep things off of the floor. A bathtub floor keeps seams up and off the ground and a seam taped rainfly minimizes the seam sealing needed. The tent comes complete with tent, pole and stake bags as well as extra guylines and stakes for windy conditions.
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10.1.11

Redleg 3 Backpacking Tent

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The Redleg 3 is a tribute to our supporting arms t
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- Dimensions 7' x 7'; Interior Height 52; Floor Area 49 sq ft
- Pack Size 18'' x 7'' x 7'', Fly material:170T polyester taffeta 600mm coating
- 1 Door, 2 Windows, 1 Room, 3 Poles, Gear Loft included
- Pole Material: 8.5 mm fiberglass; Floor Material:Polyethylene
- Wall Material: 170T polyester taffeta 450mm coating; Roof and net Material: Mosquito mesh
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10.12.10

Asolo Gear Hawk 2-Person Backpacking Tent

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Fully taped floor and fly with gear loft
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- 5.95 lbs. total weight
- 7000 series aluminum poles
- 5000mm, PU coated nylon Floor
- UV Resistant 2000mm PU coated rip-stop polyester rainfly
- Front and back entrances with vestibule (covered storage area)
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10.7.10

SwissGear Backpacking Sport Tent - Sleeps 4

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This lightweight (9 LBS.) tent is designed for backpacking adventures.
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- This lightweight (9 lbs.) tent is designed for backpacking adventures.
- Lower wall vents for cross ventilation and sleeping comfort.
- Carry duffel converts to hanging storage for food or gear.
- Awning over front door protects entrance form elements.
- Sleeps: up to 4. Base size: 9 ft. x 8 ft. Center height: 58 in. Floor area: 72 sq. ft.
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Customer Buzz
 "Not self-supporting" 2010-04-13
By L. Hinrichsen (Phoenix, AZ United States)
I used this tent around 5 times. It has plenty of room and I like the vertical walls and low vents. My biggest problem with this tent is that it requires a minimum of 10 stakes and lines to keep the tent up. Much of the area we camp has hard, rocky ground (we live in the south west) so stakes are not easy to put in. And for camping with kids, the lines are a real tripping hazard. When this tent blew apart (literally) during a windstorm, I was happy to toss it in the dumpster on the way out of the campground.

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 "What you don't know til you get it" 2009-05-22
By kduit65 (Eastern, NE)
This tent was in the approximate size range I was looking for. From the pictures the tent looked more red, but to my surprise it was burnt orange.

I'm very concerned how well this tent will hold up to the rain. The seams are not taped or sealed in anyway I could find. I set it up and have attempted to seal the seams with some silicon fabric water-proofing. The single pole on the back side is suppose to slide into a re-enforced pocket. The area where it goes looks like two pieces of tent fabric that overlap. Not as sturdy as I would expect for a single pole supporting the backside of the tent.

On the inside of the tent, in the back two corners, there is a short pole attached to the top of each corner. This is to provide support. Over the front of the tent is a small overhang. This really needed to be a bit larger to provide some rain protection for the door opening.



The last piece of info is trying to get this tent folded up to fit back into the carry bag. I almost made it, after 3 attempts. (zipper is closed on one end) One of the reasons for so many attempts was those back short wall poles on the inside of the tent. They were turned the wrong way and didn't want to bend into thirds. On the next attempts I made sure to find those poles and get them aligned in the correct direction.



This could be a good tent if you are just going camping during ideal weather, but I wouldn't want to depend on it during rain to keep my gear dry.




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19.6.10

ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 4 Backpacking Tent

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ALPS Mountaineering Vertex Backpacking 4 - Person Tent... easy to assemble and lightweight! Take a hike with this lightweight Tent! The Vertex is a 2 door, 4 person Tent that'll keep your pack light. Once you reach base camp, assembly is a cinch... just snap the tent clips in place over the strong and lightweight alloy aluminum poles. Mesh side panels and roof vents offer up superior ventilation and a scenic view, while the spreader section at the top of the tent gives you 52" of head room! Fast set-up, reliable performance: 2 doors with vestibules to store your gear; 2 aircraft aluminum poles are strong and lightweight; Poles are shock corded together as one continuous system; Weighs approx. 9 lbs.; Polyester fly and nylon floor are urethane coated with factory sealed seams for weather protection; Mesh storage pocket; Fly buckles to tent for secure attachment; Stakes and guy ropes included; Center height: 52"; Base size: 90 x 102"; Vestibule area: 31 sq. ft. Order Today! ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 4.0 AL Backpacking Tent
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Technical Details

- Free Standing 2 Pole Design with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
- Polyester Fly resists UV Damage and Stays Taut
- Factory Sealed Fly and Floor Seams Give Best Weather Protection
- 2 Doors (both with zippered mesh windows) and 2 Vestibules - Easy Entry, Great Ventilation, and Extra Weather Protection
- Easy Assembly with Pole Clips that Quickly Snap Over the Tent Poles
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Customer Buzz
 "Great 4 Person Tent!" 2010-01-28
By Jesse (San Antonio, Texas USA)
I have not used this for camping yet, but I'm sure it'll do great! The backyard test setup was quick, took me about 7 mins to setup while the wind gusts were up to 30mph. The tent held up strong with the gusts, didn't even flex...inside the wind noise was minimal. Due to the pack weight and size, I would not consider this a backpacking tent...I will use it mainly for car camping.



Here are some specs I got from the ALPS site that include packed size:

Vertex 4 Specs

Base Size: 7'6 x 8'6

Center Height: 4'4

Vestibule Depth: 35"

Tent Area: 64 sq. ft.

Vestibule Area: 31 sq. ft.

Tent and Fly Weight: 8 lb. 1 oz.

Total Weight: 9 lb. 1 oz.

Packed Size: 8" x 22"

Pole Diameter: 9.5 mm

Color: Sage/Rust

Style: Two-pole rectangular dome

Use Rating: 3 Season

Sleeps: Four



Vertex 4 Materials:

* Fly: 75D, 185T, Poly Taffeta, 1500mm Multi-pass Urethane coating

* Floor: 75D, 185T, Poly Taffeta, 2000mm Multi-pass Urethane coating

* Walls: 75D, 185T, Poly Taffeta

* Mesh: Nylon No See-um Mesh, 40D

* Frame: 9.5mm 7000-series aluminum



Included:

Rain fly, 7000 Series Aluminum Poles, Pole Bag, Stake Bag, 6061 Aluminum Stakes, Guy Rope, Repair Swatches, Gear Loft, Mesh Storage Pockets, and Tent Bag with Drawstring





Customer Buzz
 "Good Tent For the Price" 2008-06-23
By COEngineer (USA)
I got this tent on Amazon for a little under $200 and for that price it is a good tent. My wife and two kids(4 & 7 yrs old) have backpacked with this tent twice already. It hasn't rained hard yet, but so far has been easy to use seems to be well made.



There are lighter, more expensive tents out there, but this one serves the purpose for <10 lbs.


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2.5.10

ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 1 Backpacking Tent

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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr Lightweight 1 - Person Tent... weighs under 4 lbs.! Don't let your tent weigh you down! The Zephyr keeps your pack light while also offering great protection against the bugs and weather. The walls are made entirely out of mesh for superior ventilation and a urethane-coated polyester fly with factory-sealed seams for cover in wet weather. Pack Light with the Zephyr: 1 door with vestibule to store gear; 2 aircraft aluminum poles are strong and lightweight; Easy assembly with tent clips that just snap in place over poles; Mesh storage pocket; Fly buckles to tent for secure attachment; Stakes and guy ropes included; Center height: 37"; Base dimensions: 44 x 66"; Vestibule area: 5 1/2 sq. ft. Order Today! ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 1.0 AL Lightweight Tent
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- Free Standing 2 Pole Design with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
- Polyester Fly resists UV Damage and Stays Taut
- Factory Sealed Fly and Floor Seams Give Best Weather Protection
- Single Door Design Minimizes Weight While Still Allowing Great Ventilation With Entire Mesh Walls and Adjustable Fly Vent
- Easy Assembly with Pole Clips that Quickly Snap Over the Tent Poles
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Customer Buzz
 "Affordable Quality" 2009-10-05
By Groovechampion (Redmond, WA)
I am really happy with this tent. The design, craftsmanship, materials and quality all exceeded my expectations for the price. My Zephyr 1's maiden voyage was baptism by snow and wind on Mt. Adams in Wa. St. on October 2nd. This is a 3 season tent but it will keep you warm and dry if you use a well designed insulated sleeping mat like the Exped downmats combined with a good sleeping bag. We "guestimated" the windes at 20-40mph and tempuratures dipped into the low 20's F. I secured the tent with the supplied guy lines and aluminum stakes before turning in for the night and I was glad I took the extra steps. No one really wants to see the wind blowing snow sideways when we go camping. I highly recommend getting the footprint. Search for "floor saver" when trying to find the footprint. The footprint did its job well because the ground did freeze that night and I know it provided an insulating layer as well as protect the floor of the tent. I also liked that you can clip the urethane-coated polyester fly to the floor saver at all four corners.

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 "Ecellent Tent" 2009-05-28
By J. S. Reinhardt (Arizona)
Very high quality construction, nice packable weight, not bright clown colors, and spacious enough for comfortable extended stays in the field.

This tent is of the same caliber as Eureka, MSR, or Big Agnes, but can be found at a much more reasonable price-point. Set up is fast and easy, and as a free standing tent you have the added ability to pitch in a real hurry if need be. Staked out with the fly in place it was very secure in high winds at 6500 feet. The no-see-um mesh construction makes for excellent ventilation, no condensation issues, and sans fly a wonderful way to sleep under the stars without bugs all over your face. Plenty of room to sit up (I'm 5'11") and change or stretch, and the included gear loft is a nice bonus.

My only "complaint" is the length of the poles when collapsed; the tent can be compressed to very compact size, but the poles are still about 18" when stowed. But that is a minor complaint.

Customer Buzz
 "Great free standing single tent" 2009-02-24
By Bulldog
The Zephyr 1 is a great tent. When I was researching a single person tent, I wanted it to be free standing, under four pounds, and at least 36 inches wide. The Zepher 1 had all of these requirements and it is wider and has more head room than expected. I have taken the tent on several multi night packpacking trips and it has performed well. Twice I camped with the tent and it had snowed. There was no leaking and I was very comfortable.



I find there is plenty of room on the inside of the tent for extra clothes & gear. The vestibule is small,and hence the four star rating, but adequate enough for boots and smaller gear. You could store your pack there, but it would be tight. I usually store my pack outside with a waterproof pack cover anyway.



I was willing to pay more for a single person tent, but could find none that fit all my requirements.





Customer Buzz
 "Smaller than expected" 2008-09-01
By Kamil Iskra (IL USA)
First, this is a pretty decent tent. I have no complaints about the build quality, and it comes with two mesh pockets and even a gear loft included!



Having said that, I didn't expect it to be quite that small. I'm 6ft/183cm tall and sleeping on a size large Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite mat, the tent was barely long enough for me. I am fairly skinny, yet on the floor on the sides of the mat, there was barely enough space left for most basic necessities like a change of clothes. Your backpack will definitely need to stay outside, and the vestibule is again rather small; not sure if a large backpack and a pair of boots would fit in there.



As another reviewer commented, one must attach the guy ropes to the bottom of the fly on the sides to prevent the fly from touching the body. Since these are required and not merely a high-wind option as in other tents, why aren't they attached permanently to the fly? I already lost one of mine after a week of camping.



Customer Buzz
 "ALPS tents are of MSR, Mountiain Hardwear, Kelty Quality" 2008-01-16
By Brian Williams (Tallahassee, FL)
On the advice of someone who owns a fleet of tents for commercial use I purchased this tent from the Alps Company. It was about $80 less than comparable freestanding solos from MSR, Big Agnes, and Mountain Hardwear. Despite the price difference, this tent is of the same quality as far as materials, workmanship, and design go. I was under the impression that Alps just copied others designs and that they saved their money in R&D. But this tent disproves that. The design is extremely practical. They took a simple timeless design with the two crossing poles and made a huge improvement to it just by adding an elbow resulting in more headroom where your head goes rather than in the middle of the tent where it is wasted. The innovative designs of the MSR Hubba or BA Seedhouse are great, but I really think this more basic modification performs equally as well. I know MSR used to provide the 3-sided stakes with some of their tents and that may be the only thing that is clearly superior to this Alps, which just provides your basic aluminum needle stakes.



The Zepyr 1 is roomier than I expected. Though you couldn't fit 2 sleeping bags side by side but I do think you could sleep two friendly people in here on a dry night. The Zephyr narrows slightly at the feet and leaves plenty of room for one person and some belongings. The vestibule is smaller than expected but should be adequate for a single pack. The Zephyr 1 requires the fly to have two included 12 inch guy wires attached to the bottom of the fly on each side in order to pull the fly from the body. With these in tack the fly did not touch the body anywhere, clearing by an average of about 2 inches. The poles have male fitting on the end and slide through eyelets attached to webbing on each corner. Fly attaches to each corner with adjustable side release buckles. A two piece spreader pole fits in above the door. Alps thoughtfully used a smaller diameter pole for this as it is non load bearing.



My first night in the Zephyr it rained lightly (1/2 of an inch in about 3 hours) and I stayed completely dry. This was in central Florida where humidity is high and condensation occurs every morning. I could feel only the slightest amount of moisture in the cotton teeshirt that was acting as my pillow. There was a bit of water pooling in the triangle created by the intersecting main poles and the spreader bar (maybe 10 mL), but nothing to be concerned about.



In sum, this has surpassed my expectations and it is definitely comparable to the products of the big gear companies. A bit heavier than a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL or a MSR Hubba but cost is 70% and 60% less respectively. I am convinced the price differential is not due to quality or R&D, but is instead due to the advertising campaigns of MSR, The North Face, and even Big Agnes these days. When you buy a Hubba you are paying for 2 page spreads in Outside and Backpacker. I will buy Alps again.






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6.3.10

Asolo Gear Hawk 3-Person Backpacking Tent

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Fully taped floor and fly with gear loft
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- Two-season technical backcountry tent for three people
- Lightweight and roomy with double doors and two vestibules for gear storage
- Fly UV resistant ripstop Polyester with 2000mm, UV coating
- Inner tent includes "no-see-um" mesh panels and windows
- 70D nylon with taped seams and 5000 mm coating
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Customer Buzz
 "Good Tent" 2010-01-30
By Philip Morowitz (San Francisco, CA USA)
This tent is great. Kept the rain out and the warmth in. Well protected double-vestibule area which is enough room for boots on one side of the tent and smaller packs on other. Will fit two people comfortably with room to store your packs if you so desire. I was pleased with the stakes that came with it but purchase my own too. Poles are sturdy and light. Overall, fairly pleased with it!


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20.2.10

Asolo Gear Ptarmigan 3-Person Backpacking Tent

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Fully taped floor and fly with gear loft
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- Four-season expedition quality tent for three people
- Large vestibule for gear storage and shedding of wet clothing
- 70D nylon floor with taped seams and 2000 mm coating
- Smooth connecting shock-corded aluminum pole construction
- Weighs 8.5 pounds; 3 foot, 11 inch interior height
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 "Asolo Ptarmigan tent" 2010-02-11
By Brett J. Weast-bates (San Diego, CA)
Awesome tent, Have used it on a 5 day snow camping trip to Yosemite recently. It shed the elements nicely and was easy to use. It is a little heavy when carrying the supplied metal steaks, but those help shear off snow and condensation from the inside. Great tent for the money, especially compared to the more expensive ones. I can't wait to use it some more.

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 "Great winter camping tent" 2009-01-06
By Happy camper (NH)
Love this tent for winter camping, we went on a ice fishing weekend and with the temp dipping below 10 deg and the wind this tent held up! Light and easy to put up. Was a great trip and the tent made all the difference.


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6.2.10

High Peak Hyper Lite Backpacking/hiking- Camp/camping/backpacking Compact Tent

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Material:
Flysheet: 100% Polyester, PU 1000mm, F/R seam taped.
Inner tent: 100% Polyester, breathable, F/R mesh door.
Floor: 100% Polyethylene (PE), F/R
Frame: FRP 7.9mm


Details
Dimensions: 84.7" x 61" in inch.
Center height: 45.3 inch.
Sleep: 2 People
Weight: 6.6 pound
Packed size: 20" x 4" inch
Carry Case and stake Black (included)
Fire retardant Yes
Condition: Brand NEW
Warranty: Lifetime
Season: 3 Season
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- Fiber glass two-pole frame for the ultimate durability.
- 2 Large "N" shape door. 2 Mesh pocket for extra storage.
- Dual demi-vestibules keep gear dry in inclement weather.
- Bathtub style floor keeps seems taut high off the ground for excellent protection.
- 2 Windows and 1 mesh roof for additional ventilation when ever you need.
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Customer Buzz
 "it works even in cold weather!" 2010-01-17
By MHS (Philadelphia, PA USA)
however, you have to carefully install the upper part otherwise vapor produced during breathing condenses on it and prevents the fresh air flow form outside.


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