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2.12.10

Columbia Sail Fly 14' x 14' x 14' Tarp

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14' X 14' X 14' Trangle Shade/Rain cover
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- "Go B Dry" Water proofing system
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25.7.10

Columbia Conrad Ridge 15-Foot by 10-Foot 8 Person Screen Dome Tent

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Roomy waterproof protection. Columbia Conrad Ridge 15x10' Tent sleeps 8 happy campers. SAVE BIG! A portable home away from home! Take along the best shelter around on your next camping adventure. In the backwoods, along a scenic body of water or in your own backyard. This family-size, dome-style Tent by Columbia is a real gem for years of carefree service. Seems our special buying power trims the usual price by BIG BUCKS! Loaded: GoBe Dry ultimate rain protection skirting system; Full-coverage rainfly; Camp Port; Hanging divider curtain creates 2 separate rooms for privacy; Plenty of mesh on walls for air circulation; Internal pockets, cup holders and gear loft; EZ Pak expandable zippered gusset; Tent body and rainfly are 190-denier, waterproof polyester taffeta; Polyester taffeta 190T sem taped floor; One door with large windows; Tent comes with 4 fiberglass poles and steel pegs; Meets CPAI specs; Comes with expandable carry bag. 80" (over 6 1/2') center ht. Weighs 29 lbs.; Order Now! Columbia Conrad Ridge 15x10' Tent, Persimmon / Gator / Fossil
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Technical Details

- Screen dome tent with hanging divider curtain is designed to sleep 8-people
- The ultimate rain protection system
- Full-coverage rainfly adds extra protection from precipitation
- Plenty of mesh on walls for excellent breath ability and air circulation
- Internal pockets, cup holders and gear loft add plenty of organizational capability
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Customer Buzz
 "DO NOT BUY" 2010-07-17
By DDS
Bad tent, leaked first time it was in the rain. Front fly does not open in the middle making it very hard to open and close from the inside. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Customer Buzz
 "Poles are much to be desired" 2010-06-29
By bsdavidson
I bought this tent for a family camping trip. I really like the concept of the tent and the price was right.

There is not much more I can add to the review detailing the whole tent from setup to verdict by JPaint21. I absolutely agree with the review.



I just want to add an issue I have with the tent.

- The Poles



During my weekend trip we did not experience rain/winds of any kind. When we took the tent down the poles were bent at each connection point. I'm sure if this tent experiences any wind at all there is a high risk of damage.

Customer Buzz
 "Great concept with a few flaws" 2010-04-27
By JPaint21 (Alabama USA)
We purchased this tent in March and have camped out in it twice now, once in the backyard just for fun and once for a week at a time. We really enjoy this tent and it is exactly what we were looking for. Here are my findings:



Setup: Very simple. It's basically a double "dome" design, with two sets of two long poles that cross over and form two connected domes. The stakes are metal rather than plastic, although they do bend somewhat easily in hard ground. The rainfly has one long pole that goes down the center and is easy to get up and over the tent. It could be tough to set up by just one person, but if you need a tent this big, you've probably got more than one person there to do it. There are plenty of ties, clips, and velcro to hold the poles to the tent and the rainfly down on top.



Space: This is a VERY roomy tent. There is more than enough room for most people to stand up in it, and you could easily fit two queen size air mattresses in it and still have plenty of room for lots of other gear. There is a divider that you can hang in the middle and essentially make the back area a sleeping room and the front a covered sitting area if you want, or divide it into two separate sleeping areas.



Construction: The tent is well constructed, but does not have the usual "bathtub" fabric on the bottom. A ground cover/tarp is a must, since the floor is made of the same material as the sides. The rain-fly openings are somewhat of a hassle, since they can only be closed from the outside. The inside zipper also does not match up with the rain fly zipper, so it's a little more work to get in and out of the tent when the rain fly is closed than most tents are. The big openings on the rain fly have very good tiebacks though, so when you have them open they stay out of the way.



Weather: This tent vents VERY WELL in the heat. The entire thing is basically mesh underneath the rain fly, and there are big openings in the front and a smaller window in the back so the air flows through it well when it's all opened up. As for the rain, we sealed the seams on our tent before we went camping with it, and we did not get wet. There were a couple of seams that leaked a little that we're going to reseal, but they were small and in unimportant places. We did encounter some very strong winds on our trip, and we are working with the warranty department to get some replacement parts. The poles bent a little bit and the "pocket" where the pole in the rain fly hooks in ripped. These winds, however, were a part of a severe weather system and lesser winds have not caused any damage to the tent.



Verdict: This is a great family tent and provides lots of space and more than adequate shelter. There are a few design flaws, but they are nothing more than a small annoyance. If it is very windy, however, your best bet is to take the tent down.


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15.2.10

Columbia Hood River 8-Foot by 8-Foot 4 Person Backpacking Tent

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The Columbia(r) Hood River dome tent offers a lightweight and compact design that comfortably sleeps up to 2 - 3 people. It utilizes the GoBeDry(r) Ultimate Rain Protection system to help keep you dry and protected from the elements. Internal pockets, cup holders, and a gear loft combine to give you plenty of organization options.
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Technical Details

- Extremely lightweight backpacking tent is ideal for up to three persons
- Expansive use of mesh allows enhanced breathabililty
- Camp Port¿, offers an exclusive, conveniently located, rain-protected passage for cables to and from your tent; two storage lockers for organizing gear
- Internal pockets, cupholders and gear loft add plenty of organizational capability
- Measures 8' x 8' x 55" (H)
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Customer Buzz
 "Good Tent" 2008-07-31
By D. Harris (UT)
Tent sets up easily. The one thing I don't like it that the top half of the tent is mesh. Not sure if I want to take this tent when it is cold.

Also the floor is two pieces and it seems like it is the same fabric as the sides. I don't know how this will do if the ground is wet.



The rainfly is AWESOME!! I was looking for a tent that was reasonably priced with a good rainfly and this is the only tent I could find. When we took the tent camping I was expecting rain and looking forward to seeing how the tent did in wet conditions. Unfortunetly it never rained. I will just have to go again. The rainfly really goes all the way to the ground and does not touch the fabric of the tent. It should do well in the rain.



The tent will fit 3 persons or 4 kids. We had two people and all our gear and there was plenty of room.


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3.2.10

Columbia Cool Creek Camp Chair (Burgundy)

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This Cool Creek chair will be enjoyed for years to come. The frame is made of extra heavy-duty steel and has a padded back and mesh seat to provide you with extra comfort. A side pocket organizer large enough for books and magazines is provided and can be attached to the chair's arm. In addition, it has two built-in beverage holders. This chair is portable, compact, and fits into a matching carrying case complete with comfort strap. The total weight is less than 12 pounds and measures 35" x 23" x 38" high. This chair is burgundy with black trim and is quick and easy to set up. Weight capacity of chair is 275 pounds. Great for camping, fishing, boating or backyard enjoyment. Comes with manufacturer's lifetime warranty.
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Technical Details

- Includes portable padded extra heavy-duty steel frame chair and matching carrying case with strap - burgundy with black trim.
- Extra heavy-duty steel frame with removable side pocket organizer
- Padded back and mesh seat for additional comfort and two beverage holders
- Portable and compact - quick and easy to set up
- Lifetime Warranty
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Customer Buzz
 "Why use cheap materials?" 2009-08-26
By Revisdog (Redmond, WA United States)
I've had 2 of these chairs for a total of 2 summers now. I've taken them on 6 camping trips, mostly just long weekends. I loved the chairs - comfortable, convenient. I loved the mesh seats, the cup holders in each arm, the nice pack on the arm to hold books, etc. HOWEVER, when I went to use my chair this past weekend, it collapsed. Turned out that both the plastic bases for the front legs had cracked and fallen apart. I put it away and grabbed my other Cool Creek Chair, only to find that the rear base for the legs was cracked and about to fall apart. This is unacceptable, for such expensive chairs! I've been using folding camping chairs for years, and have never had this happen, let alone on such new chairs. I plan to call Columbia and see how their Customer Service handles this issue. I may change my review based on how they handle my complaint for these now-unusable chairs.

UPDATE: So after contacting the company, they first wanted me to ship the chairs back to them at my expense to be examined. I declined to do this due to the fact that the shipping would cost as much as one of the chairs, so they agreed to allow me to email photos of the damaged chairs. Several days later, I heard back from them and they have agreed to send me new chairs. So, HOORAY FOR THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE!! I appreciate the replacements, and I would change my rating, but Amazon's website isn't letting me do so. I do hope the company improves (or has already improved) on the defective materials they used in the bases of my two broken chairs.

Customer Buzz
 "Best Chair Ever!" 2007-12-21
By Nana (Dallas)
Ordered this chair for my son who is a big guy. 230+lbs and this chair holds him comfortably. He loves it for not only camping but taking to soccer games as it is light and easy to carry. The material is more of a heavy canvas (not nylon). Easy to set up and fold up. Would recommend for anyone needing a sturdy yet light weight chair.


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23.1.10

Columbia Mt. Logan 7-Foot by 5-Foot Two Person Backpacking Tent

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Lightweight and easy to carry, the Mt. Logan tent is ideal for weekend backpacking trips. Weighing just 7.9 pounds, the tent and its fly are constructed with 190 denier waterproof polyester taffeta while a tub floor is made of heavy-coated 190 denier waterproof polyester taffeta. Other features include mesh pockets, a gear loft, and hanging cup holders. Supported with fiberglass poles, the Mt. Logan has two doors, a two-window design, and a port to bring a power cord into the tent without losing waterproof protection. The tent offers a 46-inch center height and includes a polyester taffeta carry bag.

Features:

  • Footprint: 7 by 5 feet
  • Overall Size: 84 by 66 by 46 inches
  • Weight: 7.9 pounds
  • Sleeps: Two
  • Color: Carbon and boa
  • Material: 190 denier polyester taffeta
  • Mesh pockets
  • Gear loft
  • Hanging cup holders
  • Two doors, two windows
  • Camp port
  • Carry bag included

About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributor to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia specializes in developing innovative products that are functional yet stylish and offer great value. Eighty-year-old matriarch Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and her son, Tim Boyle, President and CEO, lead the company.

Columbia's history starts with Gert's parents, Paul and Marie Lamfrom, when they fled Germany in 1937. They bought a small hat distributorship in Portland, Oregon, and named it Columbia Hat Company, after the river bordering the city. Soon frustrated by poor deliveries from suppliers, the Lamfroms decided to start manufacturing products themselves. In 1948, Gert married college sweetheart Neal Boyle, who joined the family business and later took the helm of the growing company. When Neal suddenly died of a heart attack in 1970, Gert enlisted help from Tim, then a college senior. After that it wasn't long before business really started to take off. Columbia was one of the first companies to make jackets from waterproof/breathable fabric. They introduced the breakthrough technology called the Columbia Interchange System, in which a shell and liner combine for multiple wearing options. In the early 1980s, then 60 year-old Gert began her role as "Mother Boyle" in Columbia's successful and popular advertising campaign.

The company went public in 1998 and moved into a new era as a world leader in the active outdoor apparel industry. Today, Columbia Sportswear employs more than 1,800 people around the world and distributes and sells products in more than 50 countries and to more than 12,000 retailers internationally.


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- Lightweight backpacking tent is ideal for two people
- Tub floor design helps prevent water from entering tent
- Camp Port offers a conveniently located rain-protected passage for cables to and from your tent
- Two large doors offer easy entry/exit; cupholders, internal pockets and gear loft add plenty of organizational capability
- Measures 84 by 66 by 46 inches
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Customer Buzz
 "Warm and dry!" 2009-10-26
By A scout mom (OH United States)
I picked this up for my 10 year old son as his first tent. We took it on a scout camp out this weekend and got to try it out. This tent was easy enough to put up in the rain, though due to the design, the poles require some effort to put through the sleeves. The fly went on in a heartbeat. I was surprised it has taped seams instead of a bathtub floor, but I put a tarp under it and even though we pitched it on wet muddy ground and had some light rain we stayed very dry. The temperature dropped unexpectedly overnight, and I was nicely surprised by how much warmer it was in the tent than outdoors when I opened up the tent to go. We had a heavy hard frost on the outside of the tent, some condensation inside. This tent also took the wind very well, even though the wind took down two other tents near us. Without the fly the ventilation looks good for a hot summer night, with it I think there is very good rain / wind protection. The fly allows for flexible ventilation, as needed, for in-between weather. Lots of pockets to store stuff inside, and plenty of room in the vestibule for boots, etc. True, it is heavy for backpacking, but we plan to use it as a big kid car camping tent. With two people and minimal gear (winter coats, two small backpacks) we were nice and cozy.

Customer Buzz
 "Great Tent" 2009-08-20
By dnjk (Peachtree City, GA United States)
I slept in this tent for several days up in the Appalachian Mountains. It was very comfortable and I had no problems with staying dry either from condensation in the morning or from the one day it rained. It was easy to put together, has nice ventilation options and convenient storage pockets etc. I slept in it by myself and had plenty of room. I think it would be a little crowded with two people, but since there are two doors it would definitely be possible. You wouldn't have to crawl over you camping buddy to get out and go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.


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13.1.10

Columbia North Rim 10-Foot by 7-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent

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The Columbia(r) North Rim dome tent offers a lightweight and compact design that comfortably sleeps up to 4. It utilizes the GoBeDry(r) Ultimate Rain Protection system to help keep you dry and protected from the elements. Internal pockets, cup holders, and a gear loft combine to give you plenty of organization options.
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- Lightweight dome tent designed to sleep up to four people; features GoBe Dry® Ultimate Rain Protection System
- Includes color-coded poles and sleeves for easy setup
- Camp Port offers a conveniently located rain-protected passage for cables to and from your tent; two vestibules allow you to keep your gear covered
- Internal pockets, cup holders, and gear loft add plenty of organizational capability
- Measures 10 feet long by 7 feel wide by 5 feet tall
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Customer Buzz
 "An awesome little tent!" 2008-07-22
By Shannon N. Folk
I bought this tent from a sporting goods store to take on an overnight camping trip. It was a last minute purchase because the tent I already had that I thought would be ok wasn't. I didn't even take this out of the box prior to setting it up it was so last minute. All in all, I have no complaints whatsoever with this tent. The poles are color coded-blue pole through the blue loops, green pole through the green loops, black pole for the rainfly. It went up in about 10 minutes with two people setting everything up. The inside was nice and roomy-four adults, a medium sized cooler and some backpacks fit comfortably. I am 5'4" tall and could almost stand up straight inside. The windows (3) were nice and big as was the door. There is a hook in the top of the tent for hanging a flashlight or battery lantern. There are side pockets attached for putting things like watches, glasses, or wallets, as well as cup holders and such that can be attached if desired. I didn't bother as we were attending a weekend-long wine festival-I figured we wouldn't care too much about cupholders :-) There was an attached welcome-mat type thing that you could leave your shoes on so no dirt would get inside the tent.



During our stay it poured not once, but 3 times, and not a drop came inside as we had attached the rainfly just in case. Like I said before, I hadn't taken it out to set it up or anything, so there was no additional seam seal or waterproofing on the tent and we stayed perfectly dry. I read reviews of other Columbia tents and saw complaints that their poles snapped, but we had no problem and it was fairly windy when it rained. I didn't care for the metal stakes that came with the tent. I had purchased additional stakes after hearing complaints about those as well but didn't need to use them. The ground was pretty rocky underneath the grass, so the stakes were difficult to put in without a mallet, but they remained in the ground, and the package came with more than enough to hold down the tent. Get a mallet and you'll have no issues.



I only spent about $100 on this tent, and it was worth every penny. I have other Columbia products (winter coat) and have had no problems dealing with their warranty department. They seem to stand behind their products, and if there was ever an issue with this tent I wouldn't expect to have any troubles with them. An awesome little tent, I say!

Customer Buzz
 "benefits and drawbacks" 2008-04-29
By The Delite Rancher (Phoenix, Arizona)
I purchased Columbia's North Rim on a hunch. At the time, there was not a single review of the tent anywhere on the Internet. Being newly released, this is the first review to report on the merits and issues with this tent.



The Good . . .

The North Rim is outstanding in many respects. It is a roomy four person tent. The use of space is efficient in terms of design elements such as shape and profile. There are few dome tents of this large a size; most tents in the four person and up range often choose comfort (straight walls) over designs that would better enable a tent to withstand harsh weather (dome). The North Rim has all sorts of nifty features like drink holders, pockets, fabric shelves and a port that can be used to channel an electrical cable. The zippers are supposed to be self-correcting. Relative to the set-up size, the packaged tent is surprisingly light and compact. Taking around ten to fifteen minutes, it is also easy to set-up and take down. That written, two people will make the job significantly easier. The poles are color coordinated to make assembly easy. Recent Columbia tents have received a good deal of criticism for coming with cheap bendy stakes. The North Rim comes with sturdy stakes that actually work. The tent is also attractive in terms of design and color. In all of the official pictures, the tent's green looks like an ugly lime. In real life, it's darker and more pleasing to the eye.



. . . the Bad and the Ugly

Okay, so after writing about the merits of the North Rim, why the three star rating? In a word: poles. I went into this assuming that the technology behind fiberglass poles had recently made great advancements, thus making fiberglass a viable design choice for a tent of this size. In the first night that I used the tent, two poles shattered. (Check out the customer images for photos.) While I didn't have an anemometer to measure the exact wind speed, it just wasn't that windy. It was a typical night in the Sonoran Desert. In fact, out of our camp, the $20.00 five and dime store tent had no problems. So while the North Rim appears to thoughtfully balance inside comfort with an overall sturdy design, it is not enough. Keep your receipt handy; it will be essential in getting replacements under warranty. Columbia was very cooperative in sending out replacements.



In addition to the initial camping trip in my home state, I've now used the tent quite a few times in Colorado, Nevada, Utah and California. On the nights when the weather was cooperative, the tent did well. After a couple of additionally windy nights, the tent has shown significant distress. A clip on the fly broke. (see picture) From chafing due to wind, the pole sleeves have worn through. (see picture) I wanted a high quality, larger sized tent and I was willing to pay for it. I figured that by getting a tent with Columbia quality, I would be safe. The North Rim is a beautiful tent with many special features. In the end, the tent seems to be made to keep an easterner dry and not help a westerner outlast the wind. This is a fantastic tent . . . provided that it doesn't get windy where you camp!


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8.1.10

Columbia Bugaboo II 12-Foot-by-9-Foot 4-Pole 5-Person Dome Tent

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Bring the family to the campsite and still have room to spare with the Columbia Bugaboo II dome tent. The Bugaboo II--which sleeps up to five people--is equipped with both a Cyclone venting system and a GoBe Dry rain protection system. The Cyclone system greatly increases the air circulation within the tent, helping you stay cool on warmer days or dry out after a nasty rainstorm. The GoBe Dry system, meanwhile, ensures that the pounding rain won't find a way inside.

The Bugaboo II also includes plenty of room for storage, with two external storage lockers, several internal pockets, a gear loft for packs or valuables, and even multiple cupholders for holding coffee, soft drinks, or beer bottles. Other details include color-coded fiberglass poles and sleeves for easy setup, a polyester taffeta body and rainfly, and a Camp Port for cable passage. The Bugaboo II measures 12 by 6.16 by 9 feet (W x H x D), weighs 21 pounds, and comes in a fossil, carbon, and boa combination.

Key Features:

  • Sleeps 5 campers
  • GoBe Dry Ultimate Rain Protection system
  • Camp Port to allow easy passage of cables
  • Cyclone Venting to allow for better air circulation when rainfly is in use
  • Two external storage lockers, internal pockets, cupholders, and gear loft
  • Color coded fiberglass poles and sleeves for easy set up
  • Polyester taffeta body and rainfly
  • Weighs 21 pounds

About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributor to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia specializes in developing innovative products that are functional yet stylish and offer great value. Eighty-year-old matriarch Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and her son, Tim Boyle, President and CEO, lead the company.

Columbia's history starts with Gert's parents, Paul and Marie Lamfrom, when they fled Germany in 1937. They bought a small hat distributorship in Portland, Oregon, and named it Columbia Hat Company, after the river bordering the city. Soon frustrated by poor deliveries from suppliers, the Lamfroms decided to start manufacturing products themselves. In 1948, Gert married college sweetheart Neal Boyle, who joined the family business and later took the helm of the growing company. When Neal suddenly died of a heart attack in 1970, Gert enlisted help from Tim, then a college senior. After that it wasn't long before business really started to take off. Columbia was one of the first companies to make jackets from waterproof/breathable fabric. They introduced the breakthrough technology called the Columbia Interchange System, in which a shell and liner combine for multiple wearing options. In the early 1980s, then 60 year-old Gert began her role as "Mother Boyle" in Columbia's successful and popular advertising campaign.

The company went public in 1998 and moved into a new era as a world leader in the active outdoor apparel industry. Today, Columbia Sportswear employs more than 1,800 people around the world and distributes and sells products in more than 50 countries and to more than 12,000 retailers internationally.



The Bugaboo II dome tent measures 12 by 9 feet and sleeps up to five people.

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.


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- Spacious dome tent with sleeping space for up to 5 people
- Cyclone venting system increases air circulation within the tent
- GoBe Dry rain protection system keeps rain from seeping inside
- 2 external storage lockers, gear loft, and cupholders
- Measures 12 x 6.16 x 9 feet (W x H x D) and weighs 21 pounds
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Customer Buzz
 "ALLAGASH APPROVED" 2009-12-30
By Michael Mcleod
Me and my wife used this tent up in the north maine wood's for a few days and it worked out great. A little water came in on the back zipper, but the wind was blowing a great deal too. So if your ever on vacation in maine be sure to go camping in the north maine wood's. WE NEED YOUR MONEY!!! :-}

Customer Buzz
 "Nice Tent BUT..." 2009-12-07
By NJ Travelor
Purchased this for a camping trip through national parks. First night in Grand Canyon North Rim it hailed like crazy. Didn't know what was hitting us till we stepped out when it stopped and the ground was white with ice. Tent held up BUT the flooring is paper thin, if I hadn't laid down a tarp we would have been soaked. Not that the tent leaked per se it just does not keep the water from seeping in. If you decide to buy this tent I would spend 20 bucks on a heavy duty tarp to lay on floor. Coleman tent I own has much thicker flooring, look into those.

Customer Buzz
 "Great tent!" 2009-11-16
By Lisa M. Saxon (Houston, TX)
I just used this tent this past weekend, Inks Lake, in Burnet,TX. We got to the campsite at night, but had no problem getting the tent set up. I love the color coded poles that go along with the color coding on the tent, for quick and easy set up. It has a lot of windows for good air flow if needed, and was the perfect size for me! I would reccomend this tent to anyone!

Customer Buzz
 "Great Tent and Easy to Use" 2009-10-30
By J. Park (Los Angeles, CA United States)
I wanted to get Bugaboo I. But by the time I decided to make a purchase, I couldn't find it anywhere and Bugaboo II came out. So with certain skepticism, I waited. Then I bought it. The tent is great and easy to put together or put back. Was quite surprised how big the tent is but it's a good surprise, I believe. Maybe I am short (5'10") but I can almost stand up straight and don't have to scoop down in the tent, for the most part. Once set up, well ventilated and ample space makes fun being in there. I use it with my family (of 4) and we all fit in very comfortably with all our stuff as well. I have not tried this in gusty wind, but hope it stands. I am not a hardcore outdoor adventure seeker; I go camping a couple times a year with friends and family for fun. For that purpose, this is the perfect tent. Probably can fit in up to 6-7. Oh, make sure you buy some inflatable mattresses (2xqueen size) to make the floor more comfy.

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 "great tent, not-so-great price" 2009-10-22
By G's mom (Kansas City, MO)
I love this tent as well. No problems with water. No problems with quality. But the thing is, you can get this exact tent for $119 at Cabela's and it used to be $119 here too until they raised the price $30.


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