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The Trail Dome tent is an ideal family-camping tent that offers a view of the stars-at the campground or in the backcountry. A simple pole design make this tent a snap to pitch
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Technical Details
- Seasons: 3 Doors: 1; Vestibules: 0; Poles: 4; Pole Type: 2 14.5mm DAC DA17 aluminum + 2 9mm fiberglass awning poles; Wall Material: 68D 190T polyester taffeta; Floor Material: 1800mm PU polyester taffeta; Fly Material: 75D 190T 1800mm PU polyester taffeta- Freestanding
- Color-coded clip construction
- Watertight walls
- Closable mesh panels
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By Dawn & Patrick (Arcanum, OH USA)
I shopped & shopped for a simple quality family tent and decided on this one, Kelty has a good reputation for quality stuff at a reasonable price. The tent was a good size for my son & I (scouting), all our stuff and plenty of headroom (I'm 6'). In fact the specs show 72", I didn't measure but I have 2-3" clearance still. I've done my fair share of camping, backpacking, climbing and overnight rafting trips etc. no stranger to needing, wanting and knowing quality.
I've posted some of the complaints I've seen on this tent during my research.
1. The tight zipper comments, Yes I did find when you attach the fly, the poles stretched the fabric right above the doors and made them difficult to close without pulling and snagging .
Solution:
I quickly realized tying loops at ends of a small cord <2" the length of the stretch and hooked on the ends of the fly poles solved that problem. This relieved enough pressure, is out of the way, stays about 1" above the top of the door and 1" away from the tent. I cannot see where this effects the tent structure at all, I think Kelty may find this solution helpful. Otherwise, claims of junk zippers I don't understand unless one forces them enough to make them junk (impatience and loss of self control can do that).
2. Hard to set up for one person?
I could do it... But where's the family to help, what else can I say, this is a big tent, family tent..
3. Bent poles?
I don't know what to say except I don't understand that one, these are the beafiest aluminum poles I've ever seen. Maybe these people don't understand the poles for this tent have a slight pre-bend already. Or they didn't stake the guys down properly. Maybe in extreme (hurricane force) winds?
4. High Price?
Shop around, Kelty shows an MSRP at $299 and most retailers had it still for $200+, I found it for $179 w/free S+H, hey no complaint there for sure.
5. Leaks - I read all the reviews and discarded the ones who claim the thing leaks and glad I did, no problems there.
6. Sagging fabric - again I don't understand, this thing is as tight as you want it.
7. Poor ventilation - I can't help a whole lot with this one. No problem if there is a breeze, there are no vents down low. On a hot day it may be, I wouldn't be inside it then, couldn't tell you. I've not been in it on a hot night.
8. Thin footprint - the Kelty FP is made of the same material (not the stuff the high end expedition tents use) but hey, good stuff. what you are doing is doubling up a good thing. It's obvious why you would buy one.
If you decide to buy, as for most of the reviews I've seen, I'm sure it will work out for you too. Enjoy
By Scoutmaster (San Jose CA)
Having had a Coleman tent for years, I did research and decided to get the Kelty Trail Dome 6 Six Person Tent. The main reason I was looking for a roomy tent was for Boy Scout Summer Camp in California and one I could use all year round.
The poles are very sturdy and the tent is roomy. Set-up for two Scouts was a no brainer. The zippers worked well to get in and out of the tent. It was a big plus being able to stand up inside the tent.
All in all, a great family tent that you will enjoy for years to come.
By M. Mendenhall (Tennessee)
I've had this tent for two seasons now and I am very pleased with it. This tent performs great in the rain mainly because the rain fly comes all the way to the ground and both doors have overhangs which extends the fly by using poles. We've not got wet yet even in some bad thunderstorms.
A feature that is important to me is that I cand stand all the way up in it and I'm 6'3". Also, the sides of the tent come up at a higher angle making very good use of floor space. Set up takes about 10 minutes with two shock corded poles and color coded rain fly buckles. Nothing has broken,ripped or unraveled after dozens of outings making it a quality buy. The only thing has been the whimpy stakes that came with that bent easily. I went to the Mart and got some of the spike stakes and I'm ready for woods rock festival or whatever comes down the pike.
By Jeff042479 (Minneapolis, MN)
I have had this tent for about 4 years now. I use it 2 weeks a year for car camping fishing trips. This tent sets up easily and quickly. It is roomy once set up and very comfortable for 2 big guys on twin air matresses with all of their gear for a week. It doesn't exchange air very well when the fly is on it. If it is hot outside, chances are it is going to be hotter inside the tent. I can live with the ventilation issues. The major drawback to this tent is the way the water flows off of it. On the front of the tent, the floor wraps over the outside of the wall panel. The water runs off the fly, down the front of the tent and sits on top of this seam. Every time it rains, water leaks in this seam. I have put sealer on it, but when water sits on a seam, it is going to get in. That is my only complaint. A bit more overhang of the fly, or changing that seam would make this tent a lot better. Still a good tent.
By Christina Sichley (California, USA)
UPDATE:
I returned from my 6-week geology field camp in Ely, NV at 8,000 ft where we saw rain, snow, hail, constant sun, and very high winds. The rain fly went on in the beggining of the trip and I never had to tamper with it again -"Set it and forget it!". My only complaint is in regards to the tent stakes, which I immediately replaced with 2 ft. long reubar stakes that ACE gladly cut and bent. While setting up the tent I had to stake it down then buckle and stake the fly as well. Before I staked all that down I position the doors and vestibule area perpendicular to the dominant wind direction. This protected cold air from flowing in, but still allowed ventilation during the day -unlike other hardcore rain-flys. Together the fly and strong aluminum poles add much stability in those windy conditions day/night -the tent didn't bend down or bow out. I did have to wake up to push snow off the sides of my tent and it bounced back into position.
Neither rain or hail or any water for that matter made it inside or under the tent. The direction you set the vestibules is key in protection from wind and in-coming storms.
The Traildome 6 is very roomy -with space above my 5'4" head. Floor space was plentiful for one person with a month and a half's load of gear. My 8 ft. long cot fit nicely along the sides with extra room and didn't even block the doorways.
Overall, the tent was still going strong and looked just as beautiful as the day I recieved it. I highly recommend this tent, especially for long-term camping folk or field camps.
6-weeks of Nevada has nothing on this tent!
*I bought this tent for a 6-week field camp in Nevada next month, so I've only used it once so far. I really like the strong poles and it's very easy to set up. Inside pockets are nice, but cupholder pockets would be perfect! Overall, for my first use, I was pleased. The real test will be the 6 weeks in the snow, desert, and wind!
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