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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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- Waterproof and custom fit to protect your Kelty Grand Mesa 2 tent floor from abrasion, punctures and
- 1800mm PU nylon-taffeta.
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 "Happy camper!" 2008-02-08
By SuzyG (Lancaster PA)
This purchase was for my husband. He and our sons and grandkids have taken up hiking. Not only was my husband THOROUGHLY pleased with it, but our eldest son will be ordering one very soon!


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Kelty Sunshade Accessory Wall Tent (Grey, Medium)

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Accessory Walls provide protection from the elements and are easy to attach to the Kelty Sunshade
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- Custom shape fits Sunshade openings to provide added protection from the sun
- Toggle-and-loop attachment points
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 "Fine for backyard, terrible for beach..." 2009-10-13
By The Red Baron (Massachusetts, USA)
Shelter unusable in moderate (10 mph and above) wind even when guy lines are used. Setup is tedius. Might be fine for shade over a picnic table in the back yard, but not suitable for the beach.


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Kelty Teton 2 Tent Footprint

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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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 "keep dry" 2009-09-22
By James E. Boardman (SW Michigan, USA)
If you want to insure that you stay dry in the rain, make sure you purchase this footprint. It fits the tent perfectly. I would say it is a necessity if you are into serious backpacking or camping where you are likely to encounter rain. And remember, you never know until you're there!

 "An absolutely essential accessory for the Teton 2." 2008-08-05
By Matt Keaton (Charleston, WV)
It is exactly tailored to the special shape of the tent--having rings located at the four corners so that the tent's press-fit poles directly connect it to the tent itself--and works very well in protecting the floor of the actual tent as well as keeping it nice and dry. And because it was made to fit the Teton 2 specifically, the footprint is completely hidden once the tent is fully assembled.



While tarps are often used for the same purpose, they can be hard to manage being that they're often big, heavy, noisy and just dowright cumbersome. The footprint, however, is light, cleans and dries easily & quickly, and packs right along with the rest of the tent while in storage. I definitely made the right decision spending the extra $30 and would heavily recommend it to anyone even considering the Teton 2 as a tent purchase.


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Kelty Sunshade (Navy/Grey, Medium)

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The Kelty Sunshade, with its freestanding, floorless design, is a blast to have during sporting events, festivals and backyard outtings. Keep the sun at bay all day long by adjusting the height and width of this portable shade which also provides a comfortable outdoor dining or lounging area.
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- Seasons: 3; Poles: 2; Pole Type: 12.7mm fiberglass poles; Fly Material: 75D 190T 450mm PU poyester taffeta
- Freestanding
- Pole-sleeve construction
- Guyout points
- Adjustable width and height
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 "not great, but ok for now" 2009-10-19
By SQ in California
I'm buying my third only because I've not found what I really want. I used it camping for awhile...not worth it. Now I use it to cover my back patio table and chairs in California. I am a 50+ yo female in good shape. I can set up shade on my own, but it is a huge pain. Very, very difficult. Do not bother using in wind...lays on its side. Doesn't keep rain out so worthless when weather changes occur on a trip. Does shade a small area when no wind. Fragile fabric...my second even tore while setting up, but the shock cords are strong. Using it 24/7 lasts about 1 1/2 years with shreds and holes appearing until there is nothing left. I secure it with concrete blocks and heavy furniture and they are pulled by the wind force in the shade. When camping, I tried to use boulders and finally just took it down in heavy winds. When a rain storm came up on another trip, I sat under it for awhile and got soaked. Finally took down in the mud. Not possible to get back into stuff sack 99% of time. I recommend two people to set up and use only on sunny days with no wind. Don't take camping unless you know there is no wind or bad weather. I think it is way over-priced for its durability and functionality. Hopefully, I'll find a better brand then no more Kelty.

 "Kelty Large Sunshade Not for the Beach" 2009-07-20
By Sidney A. Smith
I purchased the Kelty Large Sunshade for our vacation to use on the beach. Although it did provide adequate shade, it was very hard to put up. It required at least two people to get the poles in the sleeves. Once the poles were in the sleeves it required one person to hold one end of the first pole while the other tried to arch the pole and get the end into the grommet. The worst thing about it was that if the wind was blowing directly into a pole, the poles would bend downward on top of you. I tried to put more arch in the pole to prevent this reverse arch, but it did not really help. Trying to take it down in the wind was also very hard. This product appeared to be for the beach but it does not do well in the wind. Also it is vey hard to see out of unless you are sitting very low to the ground. The stuff sack was rather small and difficult to get everything back in and it did not have a strap for carrying. I would not really recommend for the beach. It did however hold up without ripping or tearing.


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The Kelty Sunshade Large portable sun and rain shelter is ideal for offering shade at the beach or providing extra rain-protected storage space at your campsite. Integrated toggle and loop attachment points allow for the use of Kelty Sunshade Large Accessory Walls (sold separately) for increased privacy and protection from sun and rain. Both the height and width of the freestanding, triangular-shaped Sunshade Large are adjustable. Height adjusts from 7' 6" to 9' 2", while the width adjusts from 10' 0" to 12' 3". Simply slide the poles through the sleeves in the tarp body and place the shelter into the position you prefer. Adjust the height and width to provide the amount of protection you need. The Sunshade Large has multiple sewn-in attachment points to tie off guy lines for stability in breezy conditions.
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- Easily portable freestanding, floorless shelter for the whole family
- Great for outdoor dining, gives great coverage at the beach
- Easy-setup shock-corded fiberglass adjustable poles
- Complete with stakes, guyout cord, pole bag and stuff sack
- Available in two sizes to accommodate any size family
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 "Large Kelty Sunshade" 2009-07-06
By Matthew D. Freedman (Pennsylvania, USA)
We needed this for vacation with our three boys. My brother in Law bought one of the standard four legged 10 x 10 sunshades, with four, telescoping metal legs. We got to compare the two, side by side on the beach.

The Kelty is cool looking, VERY lightweight to carry and store. Main issuss I had with it...if it's windy, even with all the tie downs, it's a struggle on sand. The wind can pull the pins out of the sand. Rocks would be helpful. The three sides where the poles are...block quite a bit of the view.



On the other hand, my brother in law's standard canopy,...much heavier BUT, no view blocked, and fared much better in the wind..and more room for laying down under the canopy. The Kelty claims a large footprint, but with the tripod legs coming down with the fabric on them...less area to lay under.



If I were to do it over, and am going to the beach (driving)...I'd consider the metal, four legged canopy. If traveling far from your vehicle, the Kelty is much lighter.

 "Kelty Sunshade" 2009-06-16
By D. R. Stack (Fishers, IN United States)
We bought the Kelty Sunshade (L) for use at the beach this year. In previous years, we had used first one then two umbrellas, as the family grew, to give us enough shade. With the new airline checked bag prices, I decided we needed something we could stuff in a suitcase.

The first 2x we set up the shade, it took 2 people about 15 min. Each setup after that got faster and easier. For easiest assembly, I recommend putting all of the tent poles through the sleeves first, before attaching any to the grommet. Attach the 1st pole to the grommet, then have someone hold it upright while attaching the other 2. When taking down, be sure to push the poles out of the sleeves, as pulling will cause them to come apart.

It's great to use for giving our young kids shade in their wading pool, and easy enough to set up that it's not a hassle even if using it for only an hour.

For use at the beach, this gives a much larger shade footprint than a beach umbrella. We've had 4 adults and 2 kids under the shade at the beach with no crowding. I use Sierra Sand Stakes to anchor against the wind, and have had no problems with 10-15mph sustained winds from the gulf.

Packing was easy, as the whole thing weighs only 10 lbs, and fits in a large suitcase.



Update: After a few days of setting this up on the beach as suggested above, I was faced with needing to do it alone. I found that if you push all of the poles through the sleeves, then flip the sunshade "upside down", all 3 poles can then be attached to the grommet holes, giving you a completely assembled (upside down) sunshade...just turn it over and stake it down.

 "Good product, great company" 2008-09-09
By S. Bradford (Arlington, VA USA)
I've now owned this shelter for 2 years. I primarily use it at the beach. For some, it might be a bit difficult to set up. The poles are a bit tedious to assemble, but I can set up the shade in about 10-15 minutes. Take down is more difficult since the pole sections tend to come apart as they are pulled from the shelter sleeves.



The included stakes are not adequate for holding in sand on a windy beach. I bought 6 dog screws from Lowes to hold it down. 5 gallon buckets filled with sand would also work well. I also bought 1 wall section that I move with the sun for added shade. The only con of the shelter is the limited headroom. I'm 6 feet tall and can stand up in the center, but then you have the roof in your face and cannot see out. There is a cave-like feel inside, but its fine once you are seated.



The real reason I decided to write this review is to praise Kelty. My shelter was ripped when a beach umbrella was blown into it. I contacted Kelty to buy new fabric, but they said send it in and maybe we can sew it for a small fee. Less than a week later, a new sunshade arrived at my door at no charge! I know if I ever need a new tent, it will be a Kelty.

 "First Rate" 2008-04-07
By R. Brown (EBF, Alabama)
I recently saw a couple of these shelters on a camping trip and knew I had to have one. After reading some reviews on the square footprint versions and heard they were difficult to set up,I opted for this because I typically have to accomplish this chore alone. I had this shelter up within five minutes all by myself and I'm a small person. The poles are some of the thickest and most heavy duty bungee type fiber-glass poles I've ever seen and it really pays off once the shelter is standing. It feels super sturdy. The poles account for most of the 10 pounds of total weight, but it's not to heavy to carry a good distance. One feature that I thought showed great fore-thought was that there were two sets of eyelets in the bottom strap that the pole feet hook into. This would assure a snug fit over the years as the fabric stetches, otherwise you'd wish you had some way to take up the slack. I haven't used the shelter in a high wind situation yet, but judging by the sturdiness afforded by the triangular shape... I'm sure it would do great as long as you staked it down with the six provided stakes (2 opposing stakes per foot). Plenty of room in the stuff sack elminated what's always my biggest fear, getting it all back in the bag. No problems there. I'd definitely recommend this one to anyone.


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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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 "custom fit,but not tougher than tarps" 2009-03-22
By R. Dionisio (CA, USA)
it's color coded,snaps easily,custom fit.downside is it's not as tough as heavy duty tarps for protection.

 "A tent overhead and your footprint underneath it" 2006-12-24
By Daniel Rutkowski (Wernersville, PA USA)
A tent's "footprint" is a sheet of nylon or plastic that goes underneath your tent. It's tailored to mirror the same shape as the floor of your tent. In olden days, we just called these things a "ground cloth."



Manufacturers make specific footprints for their tents because you want the footprint to be slightly smaller than the exact size of the tent. When you're camping out in the rain, you don't want water running down the side of the tent onto the footprint and then channeling it underneath the tent; you want the water runoff to go directly onto the ground.



This footprint by Kelty is made of the same fabric as that of the floor providing a second layer of fabric for protection of the underside of your tent from stones, twigs, mud, dirt and moisture. It's designed to be a sacrificial element because it is replaceable while your floor is not. This footprint comes packed in a mesh stuff sack.



One compelling reason to use a footprint is that it's much more convenient to lay out the footprint and visualize the ideal placement and orientation of your tent on a campsite. Then, clear the area underneath the footprint of sharp rocks and sticks, lay your tent on the footprint, stake it out with the poles to the attached grommets and follow through with the rest of tent setup.



Tent camping is about packable shelter, and if you want your trip to be more convenient and fun, spring for the footprint. Have fun in the great outdoors!


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Don't let the sun or rain interfere with your big plans. Take the Cabana-a portable, easily pitcched, three-sided shelter-to the festival, beach or sporting event and be the envy of everyone around you.
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- Seasons:3; Poles: 3; Pole Type: 7.8mm fiberglass poles; Fly Material: 75D 190T 450mm PU polyester
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 "Excellent shelter for beach" 2009-08-11
By Lovin Balmer (Baltimore, MD United States)
We just purchased this for our summer beach vacation. Set up was very easy and doable in moderate wind. Very light and much better sun protection than an umbrella. Stakes very easily and can also be weighted down with 4 small attached bags that can be filled with sand or rocks. Can easily seat 2 chairs inside of it and sit and enjoy the beach. The kids also loved playing inside of it. Very easy to collapse and roll up; we were able to get almost all of the sand out of it each day. Over-all a nice addition to our annual beach trek. Will also use as a secondary shelter for car camping, but wouldn't use as a tent in inclimate weather.


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Kelty Trail Dome 6 Six Person Tent

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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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- 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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 "Great tent for the $" 2009-08-26
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

 "Great tent for Family Camping" 2009-08-07
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.

 "Quality tent" 2008-09-30
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.

 "Nice tent, but..." 2007-06-26
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.

 "Tent Review" 2007-05-08
By Christina Sichley (California, USA)
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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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- Welded clear windows on Fly
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 "Very Nice Lightweight Tent" 2009-09-05
By DocOne (Albuquerque, NM)
I selected this tent for the size and reasonably light weight. For two people, the backpacking weight is just a bit over 2-1/2 pounds per person which is not bad considering the size and large dual vestibules. It is a bit larger than most comparably dome tents inside which is a plus if you are tall or wish to stow some gear inside the tent. The gear vestibules on both sides are also larger than most, and being able to enter and stow gear on both sides is a plus as you don't have to step over someone else to get in or out. The tent is well constructed and goes up quickly. With the dual vents on top and generous screening I have not had any significant problems with condensation, and the full fly ensures you will remain dry even in severe weather. The only negative I've noticed is the snap at the bottom of the fly zipper, which can be a pain to close from the inside of the tent, but this is a relatively minor issue. Overall a great buy!

 "Kelty Gunnison 21. Tent" 2009-08-10
By LMK
The main issue with this tent is the poor quality of the mosquito netting which comprises a good deal of the tent. This is the first tent that I have owned where the netting getting pulls in it. I am quite careful with my gear and was surprised after a few uses to have pulls. The design is good and set up is easy.

 "Kelty Gunnison 2.1 (vs the REI Half Dome)" 2009-06-30
By Eric Varboncouer (Illinois)
I bought this for use as a two person backpacking and car camping tent. I also bought a REI half dome two person tent to which I compared it. These are very similarly designed tents. I set up both tents (in my living room) and did a side-by-side comparison. I never actually used the tent and so can only speak to its design and not its actual performance. I ultimately returned the Kelty Gunnison 2.1 tent but it was a close call and I will explain the good & the not so bad below.



First, I feel that for the weight & price, it would be hard to find a more spacious tent. The Kelty Gunnison felt a little more spacious than the REI half dome which was no slouch in this category as well. This is consistent with the Kelty's reported 3 more square feet (37 sq ft total) than the REI half dome. For people who are tall (over 6'--I am 6'2") this is a very long tent at 92". This is 2 inches longer than the rei half dome. Both tents are longer than many ultralight tents that I have sadly found to typically not be be designed with people over 6' in mind. For instance, the REI QUARTER dome is a tight fit for any one over 6'. The Gunnison is also listed at a 40" peak height which is fairly decent and I was able to sit upright in the tent comfortably. However, if you are 6'2" or above, the extra inch of height in the REI half dome is just enough that you can get a little farther from the center of the tent & still be upright. This would be handy if you were sitting in the tent with someone at night or riding out a storm. Weight wise the Kelty gunnsion is listed as a few ounces less in weight than the REI half dome. The kelty is reported to have a package weight of 5 lbs 9 oz. I considered the weight difference to be insignificant. There are lighter weight options for two person tents, but they will not have as much space and will be more costly.



The vestibules for the Kelty are massive with each vestibule being listed at 12 sq ft for the kelty and 9 sq ft each for the REI half dome. I obviously did not stake out either tent in my house, but the kelty vestibules definitely seemed larger. These vestibules would leave plenty of room for backpacks and probably the proverbial kitchen sink as well.



Next I will address the design of the tent. The kelty uses a plastic, but reasonably sturdy appearing hub for the tent poles whereas the half dome uses a metal one. On the Kelty tent, the rainfly and tent body are connected to the tent poles using plastic Jake's Foot connectors. On the half dome they are connected through the more traditional metal grommets. The entrance doors on both sides of the Kelty are smaller and more in the center of the tent than for the REI half dome. With the rainfly on, this made it slightly more difficult for easy entrance & exit with the Gunnison. This may theoretically also mean the Gunnsion would offer more protection from the rain getting in and out of the tent, but I obviously did not get to test this theory. I also am not aware of problems with the half dome in this regard. The overall tent body and rainfly of both tents seemed very similar in regards to material. The vents and netting also seemed reasonably comparable and I can only guess that ventilation in both tents would be reasonably similar.



For me, I ultimately chose the half dome over the gunnison but it was a tough call and I liked the gunnison's design as well. My biggest issue with the tent was the plastic hub and the plastic Jake's foot connectors. These are used in other tents as well. They may work great, but I personally prefer the metal hub and grommets of the half dome. I also liked the size and position of the doors much more in the half dome. The gunnsion was a little more spacious and had larger vestibules, but I felt this difference was not too dramatic.



In summary, I felt the Kelty Gunnsion 2.1 is a spacious tent with large vestibules at a decent price. It is a great option for tall individuals. I personally do not like the Jake's foot connectors or the plastic hub as they do not appear very rugged. However, I do not have any evidence that this would ever be a problem in the field longterm. I would have preferred doors that were a little larger and less centered. However, this may not be as much of an issue for smaller individuals and may be advantageous in rain. My preference would also be for a lighter tent, but for the space and money I dont think you can find a better deal. If you were wanting a lighter two person tent that would also be good for taller people, I would check out the big agnes emerald series or the the big agnes copper spur series. However, the improved weight is offset by smaller space and higher price.






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The reaonably price Green River is a roomy tent that comes outfitted with a bonus screened-in vestibule with pull down shades. If you want protection from insects and critters and maximum ventilation, this tent is an obvious choice.
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Technical Details

- Seasons: 3; Doors: 1; Vestibules: 1; Poles: 4; Pole Type: Three + one 12.7mm fiberglass pole; Wall Material: 68D 190T polyester ripstop: Floor Material: 1800mm PU polyester taffeta; Fly Material: 75D 190T, 1800mm PU polyester ripstop
- Freestanding
- Clip-sleeve construction
- Mesh vestibule with pull-down shades
- Watertight walls and mesh panels
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 "Happy Camper!" 2009-03-15
By Dizzyland (San Francisco)
Pitched Kelty Green River 6 tent up for the first time in my back yard today.

Stretched and laid out the four poles as instructed.

Mistaken the fly cover for the tent and couldn't find the holes and which was the top or bottom side of tent.

(Strange how nothing match the instruction?) Oh, there is another material inside the bag and it turn out to be the tent. The bigger wrapped material was the fly cover.

Now I'm in business. Orientated the tent on the footprint and there I go. It was easy to put up by myself. However, it took an little imagination and resourcefulness to get the fly cover over the top of the tent. Got it by using a rope attached to the fly and throwing the rope over the tent to the back side.

Tent has a lot of snaps and tie downs, but it looks great. Wife came out from the house to checked it out. She loves the roomy tent and height with storage compartments.

The next time it will take me less time to put up, now that I am familiar with it. Piece of cake.

 "Kelty tent" 2008-08-27
By Jennifer A. Mack (MA)
This tent is great but LARGE!! It says 6 person tent and must mean 6 really big people. If you are bringing it camping and need to fit it on a site with another tent - you may have a problem doing so - ours barely fit on the campsite with our friends. On the flip side, it holds everyone and everything - we fit a queen air mattress, 2 single air mattresses and had plenty of room to spare for all of our other belongings not to mention the front porch area that gives even more space. This tent stayed completely dry - not a drop of water in it through 2 major thunderstorms with gusting wind,etc. I would highly recommend this tent.

 "Wild NH Mountain Camping" 2008-08-23
By C. Renaud
Well, My wife and I like going camping, but room and comfort is always a priority. We used to use my parents huge cabin tent, old style type, with solid poles and canvas walls. But that tent weighed about 50 lbs. So when we were looking for a tent we wanted room, especially since we were going to go with a 3 month old and would need enough space for a pack N Play. THis tent was kind of the middle ground for what we were looking for, so we went with it. It is tough to say how great tents are these days especially since now they make the floor witht he same material as the walls, and to me, is just not as durable as the good ol' days with the "tarp" style floors I grew up with, now a days you have to put the footprint down first. So we got this tent and went on a NH trip in the mountains this past July. we had a great site, in the mountains near Lost river. the tent was easy enough to set up but 2 people make it easier just because of the size. Now as for how it performed. the first night we had 3 torrential thunderstorms in a row, and we were kept dry. the next day it rained on and off and then we had another torrential thunderstorm, and a small seem on the rain fly started to leak a little into the vestibule, but was minor (I had yet to seal the seams, as you should to make it waterproof!) So after 5 heavy thunderstorms, with almost 2-3 inches of rain. the tent worked better than I expected. I have now seam sealed all the rainfly seams, and sprayed the tent with Silicone tent water proofer, mostly because I am paranoid... Overall it is a good tent. I would recommend it if you plan on camping in mountians or cooler temp camping ie. fall, because I had it set up in the sun in the back yard to waterprrof it and it got really toasty inside! Just wish tent companies still made their tents with heavy duty tarp floors!

 "Spacious and Well-Made" 2008-07-30
By Eco Dad
I was looking for a tent roomy enough to fit a family of 4 but also provide complete rain fly coverage. This tent fits the bill perfectly. The inside is extremely spacious, helped by very high ceilings. There was no problem sleeping 2 adults and 2 kids inside this tent. The vestibule (my favorite part of the tent) is huge, and housed 7 adults (standing, mind you) seeking shelter from a quick rainstorm.



The set-up is as easy as any tent I have seen. Two people can easily tackle the set-up, but I have done it by myself a few times without any hassle. In high winds, however, make sure you have at least 2 sets of hands as the height of this tent makes it susceptible during set-up (and only during set-up). The corded poles can separate when trying to take down the tent, but compared to my last two tents this task is MUCH easier. These poles are much better constructed than the more flimsy ones of cheaper brands.



I have only had one rain to test this tent out in, and it was not a long event. I had seem sealed the rear seem (the one part of the tent the rain fly does not cover) and did a rough job all around the floor/wall seem (as others have suggested, this should have been factory taped). After the rain, I literally had 5 drops of rain insde the tent. It appears to have come through the floor/wall seem where the rain fly did not cover. After returning home, I sealed this seem again (I did a quick job the first time around) and do not expect any further problems.



Lastly, as an earlier reviewer stated, the footprint does not include the vestibule. I would suggest a small throw rug/tarp for the vestibule that is NOT attached to the main footprint/tarp. Since the vestibule is not totally rainproof (the blinds do flap in the wind a bit) some water might come in during an intense rain storm. If your vestibule tarp is attached to the main tent tarp, water could run down underneath your tent (depending on slope, of course). It is probably best to leave a few inches between the two to prevent this from happening.



All in all, this tent was well worth the money. After an exhaustive search, it had everything I wanted at a relatively low cost.

 "Great 1 room tent" 2006-11-27
By k.r.a (Nor Cal)
Just used this for our first camping trip - big 1 room tent - so if you don't have to have more than one room this is a great tent - the vestibule is a great mud room/storage area, which frees up the inside for sleeping & stuff - we fit a queen mattress, 2 small kids sleeping bags and a pack n play inside and still had extra room... rained the first night - all night - not a drop inside, just condensation. Be aware that the vestibule is not part of the Kelty "footprint" for the tent, so make sure you have a big tarp for the whole tent, or an extra tarp for just the vestibule. Overall a great one room family tent, water tight, spacious, easy to put up - looking forward to using it again.


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