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In the early 1950's, Dick Kelty made backpacks for his friends in the Sierra Club. Time and experience proved that hiking was more pleasurable when the hiker could carry heavy loads without shoulder pain. This was accomplished with Kelty's ideas of a hipbelt and light weight aluminum frames. A few of Kelty's popular items are backpacks, adjustable poles, rain covers for backpacks, camp pillows, fanny packs, a carport tent or shelter, Thermolite Quallo sleeping bags,and chuckwagon dog packs.
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Technical Details
- Versatile two-person, three-season dome-style tent, great for camping and backpacking- Freestanding tent with 6 square foot vestibule for gear storage
- Large mesh windows for optimal ventilation, full coverage rain fly, bathtub floor with wrap-up sides
- Color coded DAC PressFit aluminum poles for easy setup and excellent strength
- Includes tent, pole and stake bags
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By TnVol (Tennessee)
This is the best backpacking tent I have ever owned. It is an awesome tent. This is a premium tent at a bargain price.
First use was in a terrible rain storm. It was raining when we hit the trail, raining when we set up camp, raining when we went to bed, and raining when we got up. The tent did not leak a drop. I did not seal the seams (I know I should) and I did not guy out the fly but the ventilation was fine. Very little condensation with me and my son in it. Have since used it several times in better weather and still love it.
The negatives are: I don't like entering the tent from the end, if you and your buddy are not real close, this is a one man tent. Works well for me and my son but I can see one of us moving out in a few years.
Buy the footprint to go with it.
By working man (Richmond, VA USA)
This tent is all it claims to be, light weight, easy set-up and great ventilation for warmth without condensation build up. My 16 year old boy scout hiked 2 nights on the Appalachian Trail mid-October and was very satisfied with its performance. Looking forward to buying the footprint for this tent to complete the ease of set-up.
By M. G. Thompson
I bought this tent to take backpacking and it has worked out just as I wanted. If you are someone not sure whether to buy a 1-person or 2-person tent this is a great compromise. Yes, there is enough room for 2, but for me and my gear it is perfect. The vestibule is a decent size, and I "could" keep my pack out there, but its nice having everything right next to you inside. At a little over 4 lbs its light enough to carry all day, and when you finally stop to set up camp there's no claustrophobic sack to crawl into. A couple more gear loops would be nice, but there's plenty of room in the pockets at the front of the tent. When fully guyed out it seems to be very sturdy, although it's not supposed to be a mountaineering tent. The floor seems a little thin to me (a positive when it comes to weight), but I cut my own ground cloth from a $4 tarp and don't have to worry about punctures to the floor.
For the price, and with all the features this tent offers I could not find a better deal anywhere (and I tried). As long as you have realistic expectations for how you will use this tent it will be a great home away from home. This was my first kelty tent... but probably won't be my last. I am very satisfied with it.
By A Reader (TX USA)
I've used this tent on about a dozen campouts. It's performed well in rain, heat and cold. In my opinion it is one of the best value tents around - performing as well as tents that cost twice as much. At just over 4 pounds, it's light enough for backpacking. It keeps out the weather. The vestibule is large enough for one person's pack and shoes with some room left over to crawl out of the tent. And it vents pretty well, allowing most of the condensation to escape.
It's main downside is space. It is a bit too short for my 6'3" frame. My sleeping bag touches the back of the tent, causing it to collect condensation and get colder than normal in the winter. Also, it's a tight fit for two good-sized adults. Finally, it only has a single vestibule and exit. The vestibule is good for one person's gear, but not two.
If you're not too tall, and you're looking you looking for a solid, good-value tent for a single adult or possibly two kids, I think this would be hard to beat.
By Shifty Eyed (Knoxville, TN)
When I was tent-shopping, my criteria for a tent was: 1.)something under 5lbs 2.)had to be around $100 3.)must have a good warranty. This tent met almost every one of these conditions (it actually cost $106).
I bought this tent because I enjoy back-country hiking and camping. The first time I used it was in the Ozark Mtns. and it performed almost as expected. I say "almost" because I did have one minor issue: The first night resulted in a heavy downpour of rain with lots of wind. The tent held up great, but the floor did allow some moisture inside. It appears that, if left untreated, the floor fabric will wick moisture through. This problem was easily remedied by water-proofing everything - problem solved.
Something else to consider is that this tent (as is the case with many others) is intended to be pitched on a footprint, or ground cover. The floor isn't built to withstand the abrasion and abuse of bare ground. I'm too cheap to spend $30 on a Kelty footprint, so I use a piece of Tyvek (moisture barrier). This is easily attainable at construction sites (just ask the workers if you can have a scrap from the window openings). You can also use part of an old winter pool cover.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with this tent.
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