Camping Tents
March 10, 2010
MSR Mo Room 2 Camping Tent
Space and comfort are yours in the MSR Mo Room 2 Camping Tent. Boasting Bow Frame geometry, the Mo Room 2 gives you and a camping buddy lots of rooms, thanks to it hoop design that creates steep sidewalls and vast interior spaces. Expanding your living area in this MSR camping tent is its huge, pole-supported front vestibule and a traditional-style rear vestibule, which gives you plenty of room for you gear or for enjoying the view. And it even offers great ventilation with kickstand vents on fly, mesh ceiling panel and 2-way zip doors. Have mo fun for $399.95. MSR.
March 1, 2010
LL Bean Vector XL Camping Tent
Made to withstand the rigors of the outdoors, the LL Bean Vector XL Camping Tent protects you and your family from the elements. Strong, dry and spacious, the Vector XL is roomy and well ventilated, and comes equipped with two vestibules for plenty of storage. This LL Bean camping tent takes less than 15 minutes to set up, thanks to its strong 7000-series aluminum poles that are lightweight and shock corded. Plus, with its no-see-um mesh on ceiling, side panels and doors, the bugs stay outside where they belong and you get plenty of fresh air to boot. Set one up for $249. LL Bean.
February 22, 2010
Catoma 2-Up Camping Tent
Based on a design trail tent used by wilderness firefighters, the Catoma 2-Up Camping Tent makes setting up your camp site a breeze. Equipped with the patented Speedome integrated frame system, the 2-Up is made with 2000mm Polyurethane waterproofing fabric, and its bathtub floor and taped seams offer added protection. This Catoma camping tent lets you breathe easy, thanks to its pull out vents and 2 doors, while its 2 vestibules provide plenty of space for your gear. It even comes with new organizer pockets that give you sections to store your gear along each sidewall of the tent. The 2-Up sells for $179. Catoma.
February 16, 2010
Sierra Designs Zeta 3 Camping Tent
You’ll get function and enormous living space with the Sierra Designs Zeta 3 Camping Tent. Boasting Tunnel Dome engineering, the Zeta 3 gives you spaciousness and freestanding practicality – it comes with 43 sq. ft. of living space, along with 2 generous vestibules, all at a reasonable weight. For a quick pitch, this Sierra Designs camping tent comes equipped with Swivel Hubs that have a sharp rotation angle, reducing the possibility of pitching errors, as well as H-Clips that allow easy attachment of poles. To help maximize interior volume, the Zeta 3 comes with ridge poles, while its Ball Cap secure ridge poles in place while still allowing them to pivot and rotate. Set one up for $249.95. Sierra Designs.
February 9, 2010
The North Face VE 25 Camping Tent
For times when you’re facing nature’s worse, take shelter in The North Face’s VE 25 Camping Tent. The durable three-person VE 25 stands up to severe conditions - thanks to its reinforced construction and multidirectional lift technology, it laughs in the face of the nastiest weather. Easy to set up, this North Face camping tent comes equipped with study DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles. And it lets in plenty of air – the VE 25 comes with internally adjustable zip vents with mesh screens, polyurethane windows and dual doors with dual vestibules. Other features include reflective guyline loops and glow-in-the-dark zip pulls, multiple guy-points, continuous pole sleeves, taped nylon taffeta true bucket floor and color-coded canopy and flysheet webbing. The VE 25 retails for $569. The North Face.
February 4, 2010
Marmot Thor 3P Camping Tent
What will easily become your go-to tent for expeditions, the Marmot Thor 3P Camping Tent will make your stay in the outdoors comfortable and dry. With plenty of room for three people or extra gear, the Thor 3P boasts a bare bones setup that allows the fly to be used by itself to make a lightweight, sturdy shelter. And you won’t have to worry about waking up wet – this Marmot camping tent comes with a waterproof catenary cut floor with taped seams that are lifted off the ground. Plus, it comes with the Knees Pole System, which gives you the ability to expand your internal space without any of the pesky added weight. Other features include a poled vestibule, welded Velcro attachments, snag-free zipper flap, light-reflective points and jingle-free nylon zipper pulls. Get cozy for $550. Marmot.
October 23, 2009
GoLite Valhalla Camping Tent
After a long day of trekking, you need your space – and that’s where the GoLite Valhalla Camping Tent comes in. A roomy, two-person shelter, the Valhalla is full featured and offers amazing space-to-weight ratio. Made with 1000mm waterproof Nextec EPIC silicone-encapsuled ripstop nylon fabric, this GoLite camping tent promotes exceptional air flow, thanks to its large vestibules, dual directional No-See-Um Mesh doors and wall vents. It’s also sturdy – let the winds blow, because the Valhalla is kept in place by its DAC Featherlite poles, eight Y-stakes and reflective guy-lines. Other features include four internal mesh pockets and internal hook-and-loop tabs. Camp out in one for $525. GoLite.
October 14, 2009
Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL2 Camping Tent
Follow the yellow brick road to the Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL2 Camping Tent. Built for three seasons, the free standing, superlight Emerald Mountain SL2’s DAC Featherlite NSL pole system makes it a breeze to set up. Made with lightweight silicone material and coated with waterproof polyurethane, nothing gets in this Big Agnes camping tent that’s not supposed to. Other features include DAC Twist Clips, double doors and vestibules, interior mesh pockets, stuff sack, superlight aluminum J stakes and reflective guyline and reflective webbing. Pitch one for $349.95. Big Agnes.
October 1, 2009
Eureka Solitaire Camping Tent
When you’re flying solo in the back county, the Eureka Solitaire Camping Tent puts a roof over your head. A compact solo tent, the Solitaire weighs in at just over 2 lbs, making it a hit with backpackers. Boasting a 2 hoop bivy-style, this Eureka camping tent comes equipped with durable 6.3 mm fiberglass frame that is shock corded for fast and easy set up. Also added for your convenience are its pole pockets that are found on one end, while the other comes with ring and pin so you can get sheltered in the least amount of time possible. Other features include 3 storm guyouts on fly, nylon pole sleeves, storage pockets, flashlight loop and roof zipper. Go solo for $89.90. Eureka!
September 25, 2009
White LED Lamp Tent Pin
The next time nature calls in the middle of the night while camping, you won’t have to worry about being tripped up by your tent peg and strings. The White LED Lamp Tent Pin allows you to safely maneuver around obstacles that are impossible to see in the dark. Equipped with a small LED light, this tent pin shines bright for up to 5 hours. Just pound it into the ground and attach your tent ropes. When you don’t need light, just turn it off by unscrewing the metal clasp. To keep the lights turned on, you’ll need 4 LR41 batteries. You can buy them here for $3.72 each.
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September 22, 2009
Compact Camping Concepts Oasis II Camping Tent
Originally developed for back country expeditions and safaris, Compact Camping Concepts Oasis II Camping Tent puts you on higher ground – like your trailer or your vehicle! Offering you a built-in flat surface that’s on the level, the Oasis II gets you off the ground, away from nosey critters and run-offs. Featuring a unique “trampoline” floor construction, this Compact Camping Concepts tent’s firmness can be adjusted to your liking, while its tilted pillowed end natural conforms to your body. It comes with an aluminum ladder to get you to your tent when it’s on a vehicle and its double wall design and screened ventilation roof panels control condensation. Get on top of rooftop camping for $985. Compact Camping Concepts.
September 4, 2009
MEC Wanderer 4 Camping Tent
It’s not hard to see why the MEC Wanderer 4 Camping Tent is a hit with the paddling crowd. Offering plenty of headspace and a living room, the Wanderer 4 is the perfect fit for four happy campers. Lots of light and air gets in this MEC camping tent, thanks to two large doors on either side that come with a sheltering awning and a spacious vestibule. The Wanderer 4 poles are shock-corded to a center hub, which allows for simple set-up as well as loss-prevention. And there’s no fear about waking up soggy – the Wanderer 4 features a HT-Seal floor, a Sky Blue 75-denier polyester taffeta fly, plus all its all exposed seams are taped for watertightness. You can buy it for $275. Mountain Equipment Co-Op.
August 24, 2009
Outwell Indian Lake Camping Tent
When the whole gang comes along for some outdoor adventure, shelter them with the Outwell Indian Lake Camping Tent. An homage to the easy-pitch-and-pack tents of Native Americans on the Great Plains, the Indian Lake offers all the basics you need, along with a few modern perks. Able to sleep six, this Outwell camping tent is equipped with just one telescopic alloy pole in the center, and lets the light in thanks to four panorama windows with roll-down curtains. You’re cover on the floor too – comfort is guaranteed with a zip-out groundsheet and a detachable bathtub groundsheet. Other features include organizer pockets under the windows, reinforcement patch on all stress points, adjustable pegging points and luminous guy ropes. Outwell.
August 18, 2009
Mountain Hardware Casa 4 Camping Tent
There’s room for the whole gang in Mountain Hardware’s Casa 4 Camping Tent. With room enough for four, the Casa 4’s tall, vertical entry lets you easily enter and exit, while its quick-pitch design allows for easy set up. Equipped with sturdy Atlas 7001 poles, this Mountain Hardware camping tent stands up to any kind of harsh weather, and its guaranteed watertight construction keeps the rain out thanks to a fully taped fly, taped perimeter seam, welded corners and welded guy clip anchors. There’s plenty of room for your gear too – the Casa 4 features a large vestibule that provides dry entry into tent as well as a storage area. Pick one up for $350. Mountain Hardware.
August 13, 2009
Vango Milano 2 Camping Tent
When you need a camping tent built for two, get close in the Vango Milano 2. Built with a versatile tunnel design, there’s more than enough room for you and a camping buddy – there’s even a large porch area complete with a double entrance, perfect for bikes, gear and provisions. Made from fire retardant tent material, this Vango camping tent is easy to set up, plus its higher central pole allows the porch area to be roomy enough to be also used as living space if the weather is nice. Vango.
