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Wenzel Klondike 16 X 11-Feet Eight-Person Family Cabin Dome Tent (Light Grey/Taupe/Red) Review

Wenzel Klondike 16 X 11-Feet Eight-Person Family Cabin Dome Tent (Light Grey/Taupe/Red) Feature

• 8-person family dome tent with attached screen room
• Made of weather-repellent polyester with polyurethane coating
• Full mesh roof option; double-staked Power corners for stability
• Screened area functions as sun room or second sleeping room
• Measures 16 x 6.5 x 11 feet (W x H x D); weighs 27.3 pounds

Wenzel Klondike 16 X 11-Feet Eight-Person Family Cabin Dome Tent (Light Grey/Taupe/Red) Overview

Great for camping with family or friends, the Wenzel Klondike measures 16-feet by 11-feet. The Klondike sleeps eight, five in its 98 square feet of interior space, with room for sleeping three more in the 60 square foot screen room with its zip up walls. 6.5 feet of head room lets you stand up straight while inside the tent. The attached screen room can also be used as sun shelter, a picnic room, a gear room or a room just to relax in. A full mesh roof and two mesh windows keep bugs out and let the breeze in. In addition a rear mesh vent creates ground breeze. Weather Armor polyester fabric with a polyurethane water resistant coating protects from top to bottom. Double-stitched, lap-felled seams through out the body of the tent provide a shingle effect against water. All threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications to enforce these critical areas. The Klondike has a fiberglass frame and uses Power Corners that increase the tent's stability in high winds. Included are two hanging pockets that create an area for items needing easy access, a storage duffel and a 10 year warranty against defects. Specifications: • Base: 16 ft. x 11 ft. • Center Height: 78 in. • Eave Height: 61" • Area: 98 sq. ft. + 60 sq. ft. screen room • Door: Inverted "T" style, interior flex style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel and plastic • Carry Weight: 27.3 lbs. • Sleeps: 8

Wenzel Klondike 16 X 11-Feet Eight-Person Family Cabin Dome Tent (Light Grey/Taupe/Red) Specifications

Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Klondike 16-by-11-foot family dome tent sleeps up to eight people in its two rooms, making it ideal for large families or smaller families with lots of gear. The tent is taller than most other tents at 6.5 feet, letting campers stand up straight while inside. In addition, the tent includes an attached screen room that keeps bugs out and lets breezes in. The screened room functions as a sun shelter on bright days, a picnic room when mosquitoes are nearby, or a nap room during lazy afternoons. You can also zip up the walls of the screen room to create a secondary sleeping area. And campers will love the tent's full mesh roof option, which delivers plenty of ventilation throughout the evening, and the double-staked Power Corners, which increase the tent's stability in high winds.

The Klondike is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The tent also includes double-stitched, lap-felled seams throughout the body, providing a shingle effect against water. Other features include a fiberglass frame, a removable fly, two hanging pockets for easy-access items, and a storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Base: 16 by 11 feet
• Center height: 78 inches
• Eave height: 61 inches
• Interior space: 98 square feet + 60-square-foot screened room
• Sleeps: 8
• Door: Inverted T-style, interior flex style
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Fiberglass
• Pegs: Steel and plastic
• Carrying weight: 27.3 pounds
• Warranty: 10 years

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 by being lighter. 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 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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Mountain Trails Current Hiker 6-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Dome Tent Review

Mountain Trails Current Hiker 6-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Dome Tent Feature

• Lightweight and compact for hiking or backpacking with carry weight of 3.5 pounds
• Large Dutch "D" style door and 2 Polyester mesh windows with inside flaps
• Welded polyethylene floor with inside binding
• 2 polyester mesh roof vents for increased air circulation
• Stow-n-go duffel set-up, take down, and storage system

Mountain Trails Current Hiker 6-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Dome Tent Overview

Mountain Trail Hiker sport tent sleeps 2 persons comfortably in a 30 square foot area, with the base size ; 6ft x 5ft x 38" center height. Features a large Dutch "D" style door with inside flap, 2 polyester mesh windows, a shockcorded fiberglass frame with pole pocket attachments, utility pocket to keep personal items always within easy reach and an attached mud mat helps keep tent floor clean and clear. This 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.

Mountain Trails Current Hiker 6-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Dome Tent Specifications

The Mountain Trail Hiker sport tent sleeps 2 persons comfortably in a 30 square foot area, with the base size of 6 by 5 feet with a 38-inch center height. It features a large Dutch "D" style door with inside flap, 2 polyester mesh windows, a shockcorded fiberglass frame with pole pocket attachments, a utility pocket to keep personal items always within easy reach, and an attached mud mat helps keep tent floor clean and clear.

Features:

• Lightweight and compact for hiking or backpacking with carry weight of 3.5 pounds
• Large Dutch "D" style door and 2 Polyester mesh windows with inside flaps
• Welded polyethylene floor with inside binding
• 2 - Polyester mesh roof vents for increased air circulation
• Stow-n-go duffel set-up, take down and storage system

Specifications:

• Door: Dutch "D" style with inside flap
• Window: Polyester mesh, 3 each
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Fiberglass
• Pegs: Steel
• Area: 6 ft. x 5 ft.
• Sleeps: 2

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Wenzel Kodiak Family Cabin Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Kodiak Family Cabin Dome Tent Feature

• Large, 2-room family cabin tent comes with steel stakes, (2) gear lofts, (2) hanging pockets, mud mat, and storage duffel
• Straight sidewalls maximizes interior space; full coverage fly and welded polyethylene floor for weather protection
• Mesh Dutch "D" style door, (2) bay windows, (2) picture windows, and screened roof for visibility and cross breeze
• Ultra-sturdy steel frame with hub connections and pin and ring system for easy set-up
• Sleep capacity: 9; footprint: 14 x 14 feet; center ceiling height: 7.17 feet

Wenzel Kodiak Family Cabin Dome Tent Overview

9 - person Wenzel Kodiak tent redefines "home away from home". When Wenzel started making camping gear in 1887, America was a very different place. No TV, no video games, no cell phones. Of course, a lot's changed in 120+ years, but Wenzel's commitment to making family-friendly gear at a budget-friendly price hasn't budged an inch! The legacy lives on with the family-ready Kodiak Tent. Surprisingly affordable for the size, with spacious comfort for up to 9 happy campers. And while other tents of this magnitude require an engineering degree to assemble, the Kodiak's steel pin-and-ring set-up makes set-up a less time-consuming, less infuriating endeavor. Of course, it's all brought to you at a hugely affordable price, true to Wenzel form. More good stuff: Base measures 14 x 14-Feet (approximately 168-Square Feet). Plenty of room for 9, center height is a generous 7-Feet 2-Inch, with a 6-Feet 3-Inch eave height, pin-and-ring system connecting hubs make set-up surprisingly painless. Mesh Dutch D-style door, 2 bay windows, 2 picture windows and roof for visibility and nice cross breeze. Sonic-sealed welded polyethylene floor for toughness and sure dryness. Sewn-in room divider creates 2 separate rooms. Straight sidewalls and full coverage fly for added weather protection. Additional rear lockers / vents add ground breeze and extra storage. Includes steel and plastic stakes, 2 gear lofts, 2 hanging pockets, mud mat, and storage duffel.

Wenzel Kodiak Family Cabin Dome Tent Specifications

The Kodiak Family Cabin Tent creates a literal home away from home, with a comfortable walk-in, 2-room, straight-walled, high-ceiling design. With 168 square feet of area, the Kodiak sleeps up to 9 people comfortably--or provides sleep and indoor living space for smaller groups. The tent is well ventilated with an over 7 foot center height, a large mesh Dutch "D" door, two bay and two picture windows, and a fully vented roof. In wet weather the Kodiak's full-coverage rainfly and welded polyethylene floor provides the protection you need to stay dry. In clear weather, roll the fly back and enjoy stargazing from the insect-protected interior. Amazingly easy to set up for such a large and stable tent, the Kodiak features central hubs that connect the roof to steel uprights and a simple-to-use pin and ring system. Equipped with rear lockers, two gear lofts, and two hanging pockets, the Kodiak makes it easy to keep larger groups organized. Additional details include a mud mat to keep the floor clean and ground level venting for increased airflow. The Kodiak comes complete with steel stakes for secure placement and a convenient travel and storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Sleep capacity: 9
• Center height: 7.17 feet, 86 inches
• Eave height: 5.42 feet, 65 inches
• Footprint: 14 x 14 feet
• Area: 162 square feet
• Mesh Dutch "D" style doors
• Two bay windows, two picture windows
• Fully vented roof
• Sewn in room divider
• Full coverage rainfly
• Steel frame and stakes
• Central hubs and pin ring set up system

What's in the Box?
Tent body, steel frame, rainfly, steel stakes, (2) gear lofts, (2) hanging pockets, mud mat, 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.

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Check Out Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent for $48.00

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Feature

• 4- to 5-person, 2-room family dome tent ideal for smaller families
• Weather Armor polyester construction with polyurethane coating
• 2 mesh doors, 1 mesh window, and mesh roof for cross breeze
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet attachment system for easy setup
• Hanging divider curtain; measures 10 x 5 x 8 feet (W x H x D)

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Overview

Experience the great outdoors with the Wenzel Pine Ridge. Sleeping four to five it has a tent body of Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating that provides water resistance and resistance to UV-Rays making it both tough and reliable. The tub style, polyethylene floor features welded seams to combat water seepage. The removable fly is hooped at the front and rear for weather protection. Setting up and breaking down are quick and easy with a shockcorded fiberglass frame with grommet pole attachment. The mesh window, doors and roof combine to create cross breeze. For storage use the two hanging pockets, and for privacy the hanging divider curtain. Specifications: • Base: 10 ft. x 8 ft. • Center Height: 60 in. • Area: 80 sq. ft. • Doors: Back to back Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: aluminum • Carry Weight: 11.9 lbs • Sleeps: 4-5

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Specifications

Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8-foot dome tent sleeps four to five campers in its two rooms, making it ideal for small families or couples with lots of gear. The Pine Ridge is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The sonic-sealed, polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including two mesh doors, one mesh window, and a mesh roof--which combine to create a refreshing cross breeze on warm evenings.

The Pine Ridge is also easy to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet pole attachments. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one large sleeping room or roll down the divider curtain to create two separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for the campers or as a sleeping room and living area. Other details include a hooped fly at the front and rear for weather protection, two hanging pockets for storage, and a storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Base: 10 by 8 feet
• Center height: 60 inches
• Area: 80 square feet
• Capacity: 4 to 5 people
• Carrying weight: 11.9 pounds
• Warranty: 10 years

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 lighter. 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 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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Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10 Foot Five-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10 Foot Five-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent Feature

• 5-person, 2-room family dome tent ideal for mid-size families
• Weather Armor polyester construction with polyurethane coating
• 2 mesh doors, 2 mesh windows, and mesh roof for cross breeze
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles and pin-and-ring system for easy setup
• Hanging divider curtain; measures 12 x 5.6 x 10 feet (W x H x D)

Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10 Foot Five-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent Overview

The Wenzel Big Bend is a 12-foot x 10-foot, seven-sided-dome tent with 68 inches of center head room. It accommodates five campers on a welded-polyethylene tub-style floor to keep out ground moisture and is made of rugged, unique Weather Armor weather-resistant polyester with a polyurethane coating for toughness and reliability. The hanging divider curtain creates two separate rooms for privacy. A removable hooped fly over the back to back D-style door keeps out the rain. Double-stitched, lap-felled seams through out the body of the tent provide a shingle effect against water. All threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications to enforce these critical areas. Mesh doors, two windows, and mesh roof provide a cross breeze. The lightweight, shockcorded fiberglass frame has a pin and ring system for easy set-up. This tent includes two hanging pockets for storage, an integrated mud mat to help keep the tent clean and has a 10-year warranty against defects. Specifications: • Base: 12 ft. x 10 ft. • Center Height: 68 in. • Area: 94 sq. ft. • Doors: Back to back Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: plastic • Sleeps: 5 • Carry Weight: 14.3 lbs

Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10 Foot Five-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent Specifications

Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10-foot family dome tent sleeps up to five campers in its two rooms, making it ideal for mid-size families or couples with lots of gear. The Big Bend is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The sonic-sealed, polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including two mesh doors, two mesh windows, and a mesh roof--which combine to create a refreshing cross breeze on warm evenings.

The Big Bend is also easy to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and a pin-and-ring system. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one large sleeping room or roll down the divider curtain to create two separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for the campers or as a sleeping room and living area. Other details include an integrated mud mat to keep the tent clean, a removable fly with a hoop frame over the door, two hanging pockets for storage, and a storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Base: 14 by 10 feet
• Center height: 68 inches
• Area: 94 square feet
• Capacity: 5 people
• Carrying weight: 14.3 pounds
• Warranty: 10 years

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 lighter. 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 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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Great Price Wenzel 36423 for $132.00

Wenzel Kodiak Family Cabin Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Kodiak Family Cabin Dome Tent Feature

• Large, 2-room family cabin tent comes with steel stakes, (2) gear lofts, (2) hanging pockets, mud mat, and storage duffel
• Straight sidewalls maximizes interior space; full coverage fly and welded polyethylene floor for weather protection
• Mesh Dutch "D" style door, (2) bay windows, (2) picture windows, and screened roof for visibility and cross breeze
• Ultra-sturdy steel frame with hub connections and pin and ring system for easy set-up
• Sleep capacity: 9; footprint: 14 x 14 feet; center ceiling height: 7.17 feet

Wenzel Kodiak Family Cabin Dome Tent Overview

9 - person Wenzel Kodiak tent redefines "home away from home". When Wenzel started making camping gear in 1887, America was a very different place. No TV, no video games, no cell phones. Of course, a lot's changed in 120+ years, but Wenzel's commitment to making family-friendly gear at a budget-friendly price hasn't budged an inch! The legacy lives on with the family-ready Kodiak Tent. Surprisingly affordable for the size, with spacious comfort for up to 9 happy campers. And while other tents of this magnitude require an engineering degree to assemble, the Kodiak's steel pin-and-ring set-up makes set-up a less time-consuming, less infuriating endeavor. Of course, it's all brought to you at a hugely affordable price, true to Wenzel form. More good stuff. Base measures 14 x 14-Feet plenty of room for 9, Center height is a generous 7-Feet and 2-Inch, with a 6-Feet and3-Inch eave height, pin-and-ring system connecting hubs make set-up surprisingly painless, mesh dutch D-style door, 2 bay windows, 2 picture windows and roof for visibility and nice cross breeze, sonic-sealed welded polyethylene floor for toughness and sure dryness, sewn-in room divider creates 2 separate rooms, straight sidewalls and full coverage fly for added weather protection, additional rear lockers vents add ground breeze and extra storage, includes steel and plastic stakes, 2 gear lofts, 2 hanging pockets, mud mat, and storage duffel.

Wenzel Kodiak Family Cabin Dome Tent Specifications

The Kodiak Family Cabin Tent creates a literal home away from home, with a comfortable walk-in, 2-room, straight-walled, high-ceiling design. With 168 square feet of area, the Kodiak sleeps up to 9 people comfortably--or provides sleep and indoor living space for smaller groups. The tent is well ventilated with an over 7 foot center height, a large mesh Dutch "D" door, two bay and two picture windows, and a fully vented roof. In wet weather the Kodiak's full-coverage rainfly and welded polyethylene floor provides the protection you need to stay dry. In clear weather, roll the fly back and enjoy stargazing from the insect-protected interior. Amazingly easy to set up for such a large and stable tent, the Kodiak features central hubs that connect the roof to steel uprights and a simple-to-use pin and ring system. Equipped with rear lockers, two gear lofts, and two hanging pockets, the Kodiak makes it easy to keep larger groups organized. Additional details include a mud mat to keep the floor clean and ground level venting for increased airflow. The Kodiak comes complete with steel stakes for secure placement and a convenient travel and storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Sleep capacity: 9
• Center height: 7.17 feet, 86 inches
• Eave height: 5.42 feet, 65 inches
• Footprint: 14 x 14 feet
• Area: 162 square feet
• Mesh Dutch "D" style doors
• Two bay windows, two picture windows
• Fully vented roof
• Sewn in room divider
• Full coverage rainfly
• Steel frame and stakes
• Central hubs and pin ring set up system

What's in the Box?
Tent body, steel frame, rainfly, steel stakes, (2) gear lofts, (2) hanging pockets, mud mat, 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.

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Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Review

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Feature

• 3-person, 3-pole pentadome tent with removable fly
• Shock-corded fiberglass frame for quick and easy setup
• Integrated mud mat with drainage strip to keep tent clean
• 2 mesh windows and D-style front door for ventilation
• Measures 8.5 x 4 x 8 feet (W x H x D); weighs 8 pounds

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Overview

Lightweight, easy to set up and take down, the Wenzel Alpine 3-pole pentadome tent is a great choice for a camping adventure. It features a single room that measures 8 by 8.5 feet with the third pole creating a vestibule, giving an area for storing gear and weather protection. It will sleep up to 3 people. This tent has a D-style door with mesh window, and closeable mesh windows for great cross ventilation. A gear loft and hanging gear pocket are included as well as an integrated mud mat with a drainage strip. The shockcorded fiberglass frame and pole pockets make set up quick. The Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating protects from top to bottom while the sonic sealed polyethylene tub-style floor combats water seepage. Seams are Double-stitched, lap-felled to provide a shingle effect against water and all threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications. Duffle bag is included for storage. Specifications: • Base: 8.5 ft. x 8 ft. • Center Height: 48 in. • Area: 49 sq. ft. (vestibule 7 sq. ft.) • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 8 lbs • Sleeps: 3

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Specifications

Lightweight, easy to set up, and versatile, the Wenzel Alpine three-person dome tent is a great choice for all types of camping and conditions. The Alpine includes such features as a three-pole pentadome design that creates a vestibule for gear storage and weather protection, a shock-corded fiberglass frame (with pole pockets) that sets up and disassembles quickly, and an integrated mud mat with a drainage strip to keep the tent clean. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric and sonic-sealed polyethylene tub-style floor, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. The closeable mesh windows and D-style front door, meanwhile, do a nice job of ventilating the tent and controlling morning moisture. Additional details include double-stitched seams, a gear loft for smaller items, a hanging pocket, and a duffel bag for storage.

Specifications

• Base: 8.5 by 8 feet
• Center height: 48 inches
• Interior space: 49 square feet
• Sleeps: 3
• Windows 2
• Door: Dutch D-style
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Fiberglass
• Carrying weight: 8 pounds

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 by being lighter. 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 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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Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Feature

• 4- to 5-person, 2-room family dome tent ideal for smaller families
• Weather Armor polyester construction with polyurethane coating
• 2 mesh doors, 1 mesh window, and mesh roof for cross breeze
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet attachment system for easy setup
• Hanging divider curtain; measures 10 x 5 x 8 feet (W x H x D)

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Overview

Experience the great outdoors with the Wenzel Pine Ridge. Sleeping four to five it has a tent body of Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating that provides water resistance and resistance to UV-Rays making it both tough and reliable. The tub style, polyethylene floor features welded seams to combat water seepage. The removable fly is hooped at the front and rear for weather protection. Setting up and breaking down are quick and easy with a shockcorded fiberglass frame with grommet pole attachment. The mesh window, doors and roof combine to create cross breeze. For storage use the two hanging pockets, and for privacy the hanging divider curtain. Specifications: • Base: 10 ft. x 8 ft. • Center Height: 60 in. • Area: 80 sq. ft. • Doors: Back to back Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: aluminum • Carry Weight: 11.9 lbs • Sleeps: 4-5

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Specifications

Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8-foot dome tent sleeps four to five campers in its two rooms, making it ideal for small families or couples with lots of gear. The Pine Ridge is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The sonic-sealed, polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including two mesh doors, one mesh window, and a mesh roof--which combine to create a refreshing cross breeze on warm evenings.

The Pine Ridge is also easy to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet pole attachments. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one large sleeping room or roll down the divider curtain to create two separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for the campers or as a sleeping room and living area. Other details include a hooped fly at the front and rear for weather protection, two hanging pockets for storage, and a storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Base: 10 by 8 feet
• Center height: 60 inches
• Area: 80 square feet
• Capacity: 4 to 5 people
• Carrying weight: 11.9 pounds
• Warranty: 10 years

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 lighter. 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 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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• Intex Classic Downy Queen Airbed with 2 Pillows and Double Quick Hand Pump
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• Wenzel Santa Fe 20-Degree Sleeping Bag (Cobalt/Orange)

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Wenzel Ridgeline 7 X 7-Feet Three-Person Dome Tent (Blue/LightGrey/Red) Review

Wenzel Ridgeline 7 X 7-Feet Three-Person Dome Tent (Blue/LightGrey/Red) Feature

• 3-person dome tent ideal for hikers or cyclists
• Weather-resistant polyester fabric with polyurethane coating
• Dutch D-style door; window and roof vents for ventilation
• Easy-to-set-up shock-corded fiberglass frame with pin-and-ring system
• Measures 7 x 4.2 x 7 feet (W x H x D) and weighs 7.3 pounds

Wenzel Ridgeline 7 X 7-Feet Three-Person Dome Tent (Blue/LightGrey/Red) Overview

Portable and lightweight the Wenzel Ridgeline offers room enough for three campers in an area of 49 square feet. It sets up easily in minutes with a shockcorded fiberglass frame and pin and ring system. The Dutch "D" style door gives you easy entry and exit. This tent has a mesh window, door and roof for great cross ventilation. The fabric is rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. A hooped fly increases weather protection. The sonic sealed polyethylene tub-style floor is welded not sewn eliminating needle holes that create a potential area for water seepage. Double-stitched, lap-felled seams through out the body of the tent provide a shingle effect against water. All threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications to enforce these critical areas. A gear loft and hanging pockets provide areas for items that need easy access. A storage duffel is included for transportation and storage. Specifications: • Base: 7 ft. x 7 ft. • Center Height: 50 in. • Area: 49 sq. ft. • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 7.3 lbs • Sleeps: 3

Wenzel Ridgeline 7 X 7-Feet Three-Person Dome Tent (Blue/LightGrey/Red) Specifications

Keep your load limber during long hikes and extended cycling excursions with the Wenzel Ridgeline dome tent. Large enough to sleep three people at once yet compact enough to fit conveniently on a backpack or saddle bags, the tent is ideal for all types of camping and conditions. The Ridgeline includes such features as a Dutch D-style door for easy entry, along with a shock-corded fiberglass frame and pin-and-ring system that for quick and easy setup. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric, polyurethane coating, and sonic-sealed tub-style floor, all of which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. The window, door, and roof vents, meanwhile, do a nice job of ventilating the tent and controlling morning moisture.

Additional details include double-stitched, lap-felled seams that provide a shingle effect against water; water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing; a hooked fly that increases weather protection; a gear loft and hanging pockets for easy-access item; and a handy storage duffel. The Ridgeline caries a 10-year limited warranty.

Specifications:

• Base: 7 by 7 feet
• Center height: 50 inches
• Interior space: 49 square feet
• Sleeps: 3
• Door: Dutch D-style
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Fiberglass
• Pegs: Steel
• Carrying weight: 7.3 pounds

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 by being lighter. 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 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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Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Review

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Feature

• 3-person, 3-pole pentadome tent with removable fly
• Shock-corded fiberglass frame for quick and easy setup
• Integrated mud mat with drainage strip to keep tent clean
• 2 mesh windows and D-style front door for ventilation
• Measures 8.5 x 4 x 8 feet (W x H x D); weighs 8 pounds

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Overview

Lightweight, easy to set up and take down, the Wenzel Alpine 3-pole pentadome tent is a great choice for a camping adventure. It features a single room that measures 8 by 8.5 feet with the third pole creating a vestibule, giving an area for storing gear and weather protection. It will sleep up to 3 people. This tent has a D-style door with mesh window, and closeable mesh windows for great cross ventilation. A gear loft and hanging gear pocket are included as well as an integrated mud mat with a drainage strip. The shockcorded fiberglass frame and pole pockets make set up quick. The Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating protects from top to bottom while the sonic sealed polyethylene tub-style floor combats water seepage. Seams are Double-stitched, lap-felled to provide a shingle effect against water and all threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications. Duffle bag is included for storage. Specifications: • Base: 8.5 ft. x 8 ft. • Center Height: 48 in. • Area: 49 sq. ft. (vestibule 7 sq. ft.) • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 8 lbs • Sleeps: 3

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Specifications

Lightweight, easy to set up, and versatile, the Wenzel Alpine three-person dome tent is a great choice for all types of camping and conditions. The Alpine includes such features as a three-pole pentadome design that creates a vestibule for gear storage and weather protection, a shock-corded fiberglass frame (with pole pockets) that sets up and disassembles quickly, and an integrated mud mat with a drainage strip to keep the tent clean. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric and sonic-sealed polyethylene tub-style floor, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. The closeable mesh windows and D-style front door, meanwhile, do a nice job of ventilating the tent and controlling morning moisture. Additional details include double-stitched seams, a gear loft for smaller items, a hanging pocket, and a duffel bag for storage.

Specifications

• Base: 8.5 by 8 feet
• Center height: 48 inches
• Interior space: 49 square feet
• Sleeps: 3
• Windows 2
• Door: Dutch D-style
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Fiberglass
• Carrying weight: 8 pounds

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 by being lighter. 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 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.

Available at Amazon Check Price Now!

Related Products

• Wenzel Lakeside 40-Degree Sleeping Bag (Blue/Light Blue)
• Wenzel Santa Fe 20-Degree Sleeping Bag (Cobalt/Orange)
• Coleman Tent Light
• Wenzel Convoluted Camp Pad (Green)
• Wenzel Sunward 30-Degree Sleeping Bag (Navy/Orange)

Customer Reviews

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Great Price Wenzel 36419 for $40.82

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Review

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Feature

• 3-person, 3-pole pentadome tent with removable fly
• Shock-corded fiberglass frame for quick and easy setup
• Integrated mud mat with drainage strip to keep tent clean
• 2 mesh windows and D-style front door for ventilation
• Measures 8.5 x 4 x 8 feet (W x H x D); weighs 8 pounds

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Overview

Lightweight, easy to set up and take down, the Wenzel Alpine 3-pole pentadome tent is a great choice for a camping adventure. It features a single room that measures 8 by 8.5 feet with the third pole creating a vestibule, giving an area for storing gear and weather protection. It will sleep up to 3 people. This tent has a D-style door with mesh window, and closeable mesh windows for great cross ventilation. A gear loft and hanging gear pocket are included as well as an integrated mud mat with a drainage strip. The shockcorded fiberglass frame and pole pockets make set up quick. The Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating protects from top to bottom while the sonic sealed polyethylene tub-style floor combats water seepage. Seams are Double-stitched, lap-felled to provide a shingle effect against water and all threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications. Duffle bag is included for storage. Specifications: • Base: 8.5 ft. x 8 ft. • Center Height: 48 in. • Area: 49 sq. ft. (vestibule 7 sq. ft.) • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 8 lbs • Sleeps: 3

Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Gold) Specifications

Lightweight, easy to set up, and versatile, the Wenzel Alpine three-person dome tent is a great choice for all types of camping and conditions. The Alpine includes such features as a three-pole pentadome design that creates a vestibule for gear storage and weather protection, a shock-corded fiberglass frame (with pole pockets) that sets up and disassembles quickly, and an integrated mud mat with a drainage strip to keep the tent clean. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric and sonic-sealed polyethylene tub-style floor, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. The closeable mesh windows and D-style front door, meanwhile, do a nice job of ventilating the tent and controlling morning moisture. Additional details include double-stitched seams, a gear loft for smaller items, a hanging pocket, and a duffel bag for storage.

Specifications

• Base: 8.5 by 8 feet
• Center height: 48 inches
• Interior space: 49 square feet
• Sleeps: 3
• Windows 2
• Door: Dutch D-style
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Fiberglass
• Carrying weight: 8 pounds

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 by being lighter. 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 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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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)

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

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.

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

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

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Great Price Wenzel 36425 for $97.00

Wenzel Great Basin 18 X 10-Feet Nine-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Taupe) Review

Wenzel Great Basin 18 X 10-Feet Nine-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Taupe) Feature

• Shockcorded fiberglass poles with pin and ring system for easy set-up
• Hooped fly over front door and rear window for weather protection
• Hanging divider curtain creates two separate rooms
• two mesh doors, two mesh windows and two mesh roof vents for cross breeze
• Includes stakes, gear loft, two hanging pockets and a storage duffel

Wenzel Great Basin 18 X 10-Feet Nine-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Taupe) Overview

One of our largest, spacious tents if your looking for extra room. The Great Basin base is 18 ft. x 10 ft. x 76" center height. With Back to back dutch "D" style doors, two mesh windows and roof vents for ventilation. Constructed with welded polyethylene floor and fiberglass frame, with steel and plastic stakes to secure this portable home. Shockcorded fiberglass poles with pin and ring system for easy set-up and take down. Hooped fly over the front door and rear window for weather protection.

Wenzel Great Basin 18 X 10-Feet Nine-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent (Light Grey/Blue/Taupe) Specifications

Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Great Basin 18-by-10-foot dome tent sleeps up to nine campers in its two rooms, making it ideal for large families or smaller families with lots of gear. The Great Basin is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The sonic-sealed polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including two mesh back-to-back D-style doors and two polyester mesh windows--all of which are aided by an updraft ventilation system that improves the overall airflow.

The Great Basin is also easy to set up, with a shock-corded fiberglass frame and a pin-and-ring system. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one huge sleeping room or roll down the divider curtain to create two separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for the campers or as a sleeping room and living room. Other details include two gear lofts for storage, two hanging pockets, a removable fly with a hoop frame over the door, and a storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Base: 18 by 10 feet
• Center height: 76 inches
• Area: 159 square feet
• Capacity: 9 people
• Stakes: Steel and plastic
• Carrying weight: 24 pounds

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 by being lighter. 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 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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Check Out Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent for $24.35

Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent Review

Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent Feature

• Lightweight 2-person tent designed for hikers and cyclists
• Fiberglass frame compresses easily and fits in stuff sack
• Water-resistant coating and welded sonic-sealed floors
• Screen D-style door and rear vent for all-night ventilation
• 22 square feet of sleeping space; weighs 3.4 pounds

Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent Overview

Wenzel Starlight Tent is perfect for hiking and biking. Lightweight and compact, it fits into a zippered compression stuff sack for easy portability. SPECIFICATIONS: Base: 48"F/37"R x 82"L - Center Height: 36"F/24"R - Area: 22 sq. ft. - Sleeps 2 - "D" style door - Nylon taffeta floor - Fiberglass frame - 3.4 lb. carry weight -

Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent Specifications

Keep it simple when camping on the trail with the Wenzel Starlight two-person hiking/biking tent. The Starlight weighs a mere 3.4 pounds, with a fiberglass frame that compresses easily and fits in a zippered compression stuff sack. The tent also boasts Wenzel's Weather Armor Protection system, which adds a water-resistant coating and welded sonic-sealed floors to the polyester and polyurethane construction to keep moist weather from penetrating the interior. And despite its small size, the tent is still extremely stable thanks to the steel pegs and guy-out ropes. Other features include a screen D-style door, a rear vent for added ventilation, and a nylon taffeta floor.

Specifications:

• Sleeps: 2
• Area: 22 square feet
• Base: 48 inches (front) and 37 inches (rear); 82 inches long
• Center height: 36 inches (front) and 24 inches (rear)
• Carrying weight: 3.4 pounds

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Check Out Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent for $50.00

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Feature

• 4- to 5-person, 2-room family dome tent ideal for smaller families
• Weather Armor polyester construction with polyurethane coating
• 2 mesh doors, 1 mesh window, and mesh roof for cross breeze
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet attachment system for easy setup
• Hanging divider curtain; measures 10 x 5 x 8 feet (W x H x D)

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Overview

Experience the great outdoors with the Wenzel Pine Ridge. Sleeping four to five it has a tent body of Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating that provides water resistance and resistance to UV-Rays making it both tough and reliable. The tub style, polyethylene floor features welded seams to combat water seepage. The removable fly is hooped at the front and rear for weather protection. Setting up and breaking down are quick and easy with a shockcorded fiberglass frame with grommet pole attachment. The mesh window, doors and roof combine to create cross breeze. For storage use the two hanging pockets, and for privacy the hanging divider curtain. Specifications: • Base: 10 ft. x 8 ft. • Center Height: 60 in. • Area: 80 sq. ft. • Doors: Back to back Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: aluminum • Carry Weight: 11.9 lbs • Sleeps: 4-5

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent Specifications

Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8-foot dome tent sleeps four to five campers in its two rooms, making it ideal for small families or couples with lots of gear. The Pine Ridge is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The sonic-sealed, polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including two mesh doors, one mesh window, and a mesh roof--which combine to create a refreshing cross breeze on warm evenings.

The Pine Ridge is also easy to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet pole attachments. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one large sleeping room or roll down the divider curtain to create two separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for the campers or as a sleeping room and living area. Other details include a hooped fly at the front and rear for weather protection, two hanging pockets for storage, and a storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Base: 10 by 8 feet
• Center height: 60 inches
• Area: 80 square feet
• Capacity: 4 to 5 people
• Carrying weight: 11.9 pounds
• Warranty: 10 years

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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

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 tents 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 lighter. 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 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.

Available at Amazon Check Price Now!

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