Eureka! Tetragon 5 - Tent (sleeps 2)

Eureka! Tetragon 5 - Tent (sleeps 2) Review

Eureka! Tetragon 5 - Tent (sleeps 2) Feature

• 2-person, 3-season rectangular dome tent with 35 square feet of interior space
• Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and bathtub floor for weather protection
• Twin-track, side-opening door and brimmed rear window; 2 ventilation vents
• Hanging gear loft and 2 detachable interior storage pockets for gear and essentials
• Base measures 7 by 5 feet; stands 48 inches tall; weighs 5 pounds 3 ounces

The Eureka Tetragon 5 two-person tent provides all the shelter you need for a trip to the backcountry. Designed using Eureka's StormShield technology--which combines moisture-repelling materials with a tough, reinforced construction that resists wear and tear--the tent keeps you warm and dry for spring, summer, and fall camping. The tent features 35 square feet of sleeping space, with a twin-track, brim-covered side-opening door, a brimmed rear window, and a pair of vents. As a result, you'll enjoy extra sun and rain protection and plenty of ventilation during inclement weather. The tent's Tetragon bathtub floor, meanwhile, protects you and your gear against splashing rain, a must during downpours. Best of all for serious hikers, the tent sets up quickly and easily, with a durable shock-corded fiberglass frame, ring-and-pin attachments, and color-coded webbing.

Other features include a hanging gear loft, two detachable interior storage pockets to keep essential items handy, mesh panels that allow for clip-in accessories, and a center height of 4 feet.

The tent's 7-by-5-foot footprint sleeps 2 people comfortably.

Specifications:

• Seasons: 3
• Sleeps: 2
• Floor size: 7 by 5 feet
• Tent area: 35 square feet
• Pack size: 4 by 25 inches
• Center height: 4 feet
• Minimum weight: 5 pounds, 13 ounces
• Frame: 7.9mm fiberglass
• Vents: 2
• Doors: 1
• Windows: 2
• Walls: 75D polyester taffeta, 800mm coated/uncoated
• Fly: 75D StormShield polyester, 800mm
• Floor: 75D polyester taffeta, 800mm
• Mesh: 50D no-see-um

About Eureka
Although the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, NY, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for 19th-century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and early 1940s. The company even fabricated and erected a series of IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton, housing thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had outgrown its previous locale. With the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, renowned explorer Sir Edmund Hillary used Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent--with its practical, freestanding external frame--in a Himalayan expedition to Nepal (Hillary had climbed to the summit of Mt. Everest only six years earlier). In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants during the first all-American Mt. Everest Expedition, where explorers braved fierce 60-plus mph winds and temperatures reached below -20F.

Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s, targeting it to backpackers and families. The first to employ the StormShield design, the lightweight, self-supporting backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents in the industry, with sales reaching over 1 million by its 10-year anniversary. Eureka tents have also traveled as companions on other historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent years, Eureka designed and donated tents to Eric Simonson and his team. The group took two historic research expeditions to Mt. 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 by finding the remains of George Mallory, but the overall mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found several historical artifacts that 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 use 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 waterproof camping.

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 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 with less weight. 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.

This recreational tent is a great value, stable, easy to pitch and it comes in a series of multiple sizes to fit any adventure!

Wenzel Current Hiker Two-Person Tent

Wenzel Current Hiker Two-Person Tent Review

Wenzel Current Hiker Two-Person Tent Feature

• Lightweight, compact, and weatherproof 2-person tent for biking and hiking
• Dutch "D" style front door with screen and rear vent for airflow
• Protected from top to bottom with Weather Armor fabrics, sealed seams, and welded floor
• Lightweight and sturdy fiberglass frame
• Includes stakes and storage duffel

Lightweight, sturdy, and weatherproof, the Hiker 2-person Tent from Wenzel is a great choice for the hiker/biker who doesn't want to pack a heavy sleep space. Able to sleep 1 to 2 people comfortably, the Hiker features a "D" style door with mesh and a rear vent with mesh for easy access and ventilation. Built for any weather, the Hiker features all Weather Armor fabrics that boast high UV-resistant properties with polyurethane, water resistant coating for weatherproof durability. The 1000-millimeter polyester taffeta floor is welded, not sewn, to prevent water entry and armor tough seams sewn throughout the tent body prevent water penetration. The tent's lightweight fiberglass frame is sturdy and stable for a great night's sleep on the road or trail.

Specifications:

• Sleep capacity: 1 to 2
• Center height: 36 inches
• Footprint: 48 to 37 inches wide by 82 inches long
• (1) Dutch "D" style door
• Rear vent
• Sonic sealed, welded 1000-millimeter polyester taffeta floor
• Lightweight fiberglass frame
• Weather Armor fabrics

What's in the Box?
Tent and fly, stakes, 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 the hiker/biker who doesn't want to pack a heavy sleep space. The Current will sleep 1 to 2 people with a "D" style door, 1000mm polyester taffeta floor and lightweight fiberglass frame. Constructed with Weather Armor™ fabrics, protecting tent from top to bottom. With high UV-resistant properties in our material and adding a polyurethane, water resistant coating, makes our fabric even more weatherproof while maintaining a richness in color and strength. Sonic sealed floors are welded, not sewn. Armor tough seams sewn throughout the body with shingle effect to alleviate water accumulation.

Eureka! Copper Canyon 1512 - Tent (sleeps 12)

Eureka! Copper Canyon 1512 - Tent (sleeps 12) Review

Eureka! Copper Canyon 1512 - Tent (sleeps 12) Feature

• 180-square-foot cabin-style tent holds 12 campers; center height of 7'-4"
• 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 39 lbs, 8 oz

Featuring vertical walls for maximal internal space, this 15-foot x 12-foot (180 square feet) freestanding cabin-style tent accommodates up to 12 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 39 pounds, 8 ounces and has a center height of 7-foot-4.

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 1512 tent can sleep up to 12 campers.

• Floor Size: 15 x 12 feet
• Pack Size: 10 x 28 inches
• Center Height: 7' 4"
• Minimum Weight: 39 pounds, 8 ounces
• Tent Area: 180 square feet
• Seasons: 3
• Sleeps: 12
• 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 12 people comfortably in this 180 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.

Mountain Trails Salmon River 11- by 11-Foot, 2-Room 6-Person Tent

Mountain Trails Salmon River 11- by 11-Foot, 2-Room 6-Person Tent Review

Mountain Trails Salmon River 11- by 11-Foot, 2-Room 6-Person Tent Feature

• Spacious dome tent that sleeps up to 6 people
• Shock-corded fiberglass frame with pin-and-ring system for easy setup
• Large mesh roof vents and windows provide excellent ventilation
• 2 large D-style doors; patented hooped fly frame adds rain protection
• Stow 'n' Go duffel system; measures 11 x 6 x 11 feet (W x H x D)

Spacious enough to sleep up to six people comfortably, the Mountain Trails Salmon River family dome tent is a great choice for large families and groups. The Salmon River boasts an 11-foot-by-11-foot footprint with a 72-inch center height. As a result, campers have plenty of room to stretch out, stand, or store their gear. The tent is also a breeze to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and a pin-and-ring system. And to keep you cool on warm evenings, the tent offers large mesh roof vents and windows for ample cross-ventilation. You can even divide the Salmon River into two rooms to enjoy added privacy.

Other features include two back-to-back D-style Dutch doors for easy entry and exit, a welded polyethylene floor to keep out water, mud mats to help keep the tent clean, a hooped fly for additional stability and rain protection, and an integrated Stow 'n' Go duffel system that simplifies setup, take down, and storage.

Specifications:

• Base: 11 by 11 feet
• Center height: 72 inches
• Interior space: 112 square feet
• Sleeps: 6
• Door: 2 D-style
• Windows: Polyester mesh
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Shock-corded fiberglass

Mountain Trail Salmon River 2 Room Family Dome tent sleeps up to 6 people comfortably in a 112 square foot tent area. Base size is 11ft x 11ft x 72" center height. Features our shockcorded fiberglass frame with pin and ring system for quick set-up, back to back Dutch "D" style doors for easy entry and exit, large mesh roof vents and windows for excellent ventilation, and welded polyethylene floor and mud matts included to help keep your tent clean. Divider curtain to separate tent into 2 rooms for your added privacy. Enjoy the hooped fly frame for additional stability and rain protection. This tent has our integrated Stow-n-go duffel system that simplifies set-up, take-down and storage. Tent stakes and pole packet unrolls with tent - Fold labels for easy take-down with wrap becoming mud mat. Attached duffel wraps around rolled tent and secures with elastic bands.

Suisse Sport Wyoming 3 Room Family Dome Tent 18 x 10

Suisse Sport Wyoming 3 Room Family Dome Tent 18 x 10 Review

Suisse Sport Wyoming 3 Room Family Dome Tent 18 x 10 Feature

• 3-room tent that sleeps up to 8 people
• Removable dividers help create 3 distinct rooms
• 3 mesh screen windows and mesh ceiling for ventilation
• Heavy-duty, weather-resistant polyester floor
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles; measures 18 by 6 by 10 feet (W x H x D)

Accommodate the entire family when camping with the three-room Suisse Sport Wyoming tent. The Wyoming sleeps up to eight people, with a pair of dividers that separate the tent into three distinct rooms. You can use each room as a bedroom, or you can create two bedrooms and a shared living area. Ventilation isn't a problem thanks to the trio of mesh screen windows and the mesh ceiling, which provide a nice cross breeze as you sleep. And to keep you dry and comfortable throughout your trip, the Wyoming includes a heavy-duty, weather-resistant polyester floor. Other features include shock-corded fiberglass poles for easy setup; a three-quarter rain fly; a polyester body fabric with coated and taped seams; and an 18-by-6-by-10-foot (W x H x D) footprint.

3 room dome style tent

Texsport The Lodge Square Dome Tent

Texsport The Lodge Square Dome Tent Review

Texsport The Lodge Square Dome Tent Feature

• Comes with a rainfly with an extended awning
• Two mesh side windows with zippered storm flaps
• Durable speed clips to secure the tent
• Stands alone or attaches easily to the back of most sport utility vehicles
• Body constructed of light and strong nylon taffeta
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles make the tent easy to assemble

Camp out in comfort with the Texsport Lodge Square Dome SUV tent. With a unique design that allows it to stand alone or attach easily to the back of most sport utility vehicles, the tent offers plenty of living space and storage space for convenient and easy camping.

With a peak height of 86 inches, many adults can stand up in the tent, while a floor area of 10 feet by 10 feet allows room for up to five campers to sleep comfortably. In addition, the tent can be attached to the back of the SUV for more sleeping space and storage.

Constructed of light and strong nylon taffeta with a durable water-resistant polyethylene floor that is easy to clean, the tent is built to last for generations of fun. The rainfly is equipped with an awning for additional weather protection, and the tent is equipped with a large T-style door, a backdoor, and two windows with no see-um mesh for protected ventilation.

Specifications:

• Tent type: Modified dome
• Sleeping capacity: 5 people
• Tent floor length: 10 feet
• Tent floor width: 10 feet
• Peak height: 86 inches
• Backdoor
• Two windows
• Door style: T-Style
• Body material: Nylon taffeta
• Floor material: Polyethylene
• Rainfly
• Pole construction: Shock-corded fiberglass
• Shock-cord
• No see-um mesh
• Dual extended rainfly awning
• Speed clips secure frame to tent
• Attaches to the back of most SUVs
• Country of origin: United States

This tent is great for car camping because you can use your SUV to entend the room of your tent. It is freestanding so you can use it with your SUV or separate. Easy to setup with a zipper carrry bag for easy storage and transport. Unique design allows tent to stand alone or attach easily to the back of most sport utility vehicles for additional sleeping space No-see-um mesh "T" Style front door and rear portal with zippered storm flap, Two "No-see-um" mesh side windows with zippered storm flaps, Complete with stakes, carry/storage bag and instructions. Flame retardant, meets C.P.A.I.-84 Specs, Covered by Texsport's 3 year limited Warranty

ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent

ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent Review

ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent Feature

• Free Standing Pole System 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

The Vertex is a one continuous pole design, free standing tent that is enhanced with 2 doors for easy entry and 2 vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection. Extra large #8 zippers make opening and closing the doors and vestibules a breeze. The Vertex has aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The poles are all shock corded together as one continuous system. The top of the tent has a spreader section for increased head room. With a factory sealed fly and floor seams, you're sure to stay dry in rainy weather. The polyester fly and floor are urethane coated, factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. The mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improves star gazing.

The Vertex 2 has a waterproof coating and factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness.

Features:

• Free-standing pole system with 7000 series aluminum poles
• Easy assembly with pole clips that quickly snap over the tent poles
• 75D 185T Polyester Fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• Factory Sealed fly and floor seams give best weather protection
• 75D 185T Taffeta Floor with 2000mm coating
• Extra large #8 zippers on doors and vestibules
• Easy entry and great ventilation with 2 doors (both with zippered mesh windows)
• 2 Vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection
• Weatherproof fly buckles on for maximum adjustability and protection
• Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing

Specifications:

• Base Size: 5 feet x 7 feet, 6 inches
• Center Height: 3 feet, 10 inches
• Vestibule Depth: 32 inches
• Tent Area: 37 square feet
• Vestibule Area: 25 square feet
• Tent and Fly Weight: 5 pounds, 15 ounces
• Total Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces
• Packed Size: 6 by 22 inches
• Pole Diameter: 8.5 mm
• Style: Two-pole rectangular dome
• Use Rating: 3 season
• Sleeps: Two

The Vertex 2 is a freestanding dome tent and uses a pole system that allows the walls to be more vertical to give you increased headroom when sitting inside the tent. The extra headroom is really nice to have if you end up spending much time inside your tent because of bad weather. We use aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The polyester fly and nylon floor are urethane coated, with factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The 2 doors make getting in and out of the tent much easier, especially in the middle of the night when you need to take a quick "break". You also get 2 vestibules (one over each door) that you can use for extra gear storage. The vestibules also serve as automatic guy-out points when the weather gets a little nasty, and since they have been designed to be a little larger than normal you will be able to keep all of your gear out of the rain. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing. Mesh storage pockets and a gear loft are included for organizing your stuff. Stakes and guy ropes are included. Base Size = 5' x 7'6". Center Height = 46". Vestibule Depth = 32". Tent Area (sq. ft.) = 37. Vestibule Area (sq. ft.) = 25. Tent & Fly Wt. (lb.-oz.) = 5 - 15. Total Wt. (lb.-oz.) = 6 - 13. Packed Size = 6" x 22".