Camping Tents
March 5, 2008
2008 Fjällräven Vålå Camping Tents
This spring, why not try camping, Swedish style? The new collection of Fjällräven Vålå camping tents includes five new designs to check out. The Vålå II tent, Vålå III tent and Vålå IV tent are two-, three- and four-person tunnel tents respectively, weighing 3600g, 4000g and 4600g. The Vålå Dome II tent and the Vålå Dome III tent are, you guessed it, dome tents. The two-person Vålå Dome II tent weighs in at 3400g, and the three-person Vålå Dome III tent weighs 3900g. The new three-season Vålå camping tents range in price from approximately $405 to $650. Fjällräven
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February 29, 2008
2008 Sierra Designs Bedouin 6 Camping Tent
The 2008 Sierra Designs Bedouin 6 camping tent offers all the comforts and necessities you want and need for a group of six spending a few days in the great outdoors. Designed for three-season use, the Bedouin 6 camping tent includes four DAC Press Fit poles that stand up to high winds and storms, and a durable 70-dernier tent and fly that will last you many, many seasons under the open sky. The Bedouin 6 camping tent features two doors for easy access, and two vestibules – one measuring 26 sq. ft. and the other at 35 sq. ft. – offering plenty of room for packs, shoes and gear. As for the tent itself, at 76 sq. ft., it’s enough to accommodate the whole party, with room to spare. With a trail weight of 17 lbs. 13 oz., the Bedouin 6 camping tent also offers a pretty good weight-per-person ratio. Buy the Bedouin 6 camping tent for $449. Sierra Designs.
February 25, 2008
2008 Big Agnes Copper Spur Ultralight 3 Camping Tent
The new 2008 Big Agnes Copper Spur Ultralight 3 camping tents are touted as the “lightest backpacking tents yet,” and are garnering some attention thanks to their awesome interior space to weight ratio. With a trail weight of 4 lbs. 3 oz., the Copper Spur Ultralight 3 camping tent features a 44-sq.-ft. floor area with 18 sq. ft. of vestibule space, and a 44-inch peak, so while this tent packs down to a compact 7 by 22 inches, it offers lots of room for you, two friends and all your gear. Made of a new, lighter nylon and polyester mesh material, the Copper Spur Ultralight 3 tent also uses super-light DAC Featherlight NSL poles and x-peg stakes to further lighten its load. Aside from the weight factor, the Copper Spur Ultralight 3 camping tent offers a quick set up, easy access via two entrances, and ventilates well. Buy the Copper Spur Ultralight 3 camping tent for $499.95. Big Agnes.
February 19, 2008
2008 REI Quarter Dome Camping Tents
Choosing a good camping tent is as easy as 1, 2, 3, with REI’s new 2008 Quarter Dome tent line-up – REI Quarter Dome T1 camping tent, REI Quarter Dome T2 camping tent and the REI Quarter Dome T3 camping tent. This new, three-season, Quarter Dome series of camping tents accommodate one, two or three campers respectively, and feature a freestanding design that’s easy to pitch and pack up with lightweight aluminum DAC tent poles and a dome shape that withstands wet windy and weather well. The Quarter Dome T1 tent weighs three 3 lbs. 4 oz., and offers a floor area of 14.6 sq. ft., packs down to 6.5 by 19.5 inches, and retails for $179. The Quarter Dome T2 tent weighs 4 lbs. 2 oz. with a 29.7-sq.-ft. floor area and a packed size of 7.5 by 20 inches, and this tent is available for $259. The Quarter Dome T3 tent weighs 5 lbs. with 39.6 sq. ft. of floor space and packs down to 8 by 25 inches, and this tent retails for $289. REI.
February 12, 2008
2008 Big Agnes Royal Flush 3 Camping Tent
From hot to cold, the new 2008 Big Agnes Royal Flush 3 camping tent provides four-season shelter for you and three of your friends. Campers, you’ve been dealt a good hand with the Royal Flush 3 camping tent, which offers some pretty great features for your outdoor adventures. The tent's free standing, lightweight and a hub/pole design that make set up easy and increases head room. The fly and floor are durable and keep water out when the weather doesn’t cooperate. The tent body is made of breathable nylon rip-stop. The Royal Flush 3 tent features a floor area of 45.6 sq. ft. and a 17-sq.-ft. vestibule area, closeable mesh vents, double doors, interior mesh pockets and multiple gear loft location options. Buy the Royal Flush 3 camping tent for $699.95. Big Agnes.
February 1, 2008
Compact Camping Concepts Explorer Box Tent-Topped Camping Trailer
The name is a mouthful, but the Compact Camping Concepts’ Explorer Box Tent-Topped Camping Trailer is lightweight, cost effective and energy efficient – what more could you ask for? Weighing from 350 to 400 pounds, the Explorer Box is easy to tow behind your vehicle, and features a kitchen/galley area, lots of organized storage and a front rack that doubles as a countertop, so all of your camping gear has its place. The Explorer Box comes “Ready-to-roll” starting from $2,999, or alternately, the do-it-yourself “U-Finish” Explorer Box is easy to set up and starts from $625. Compact Camping Concepts
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January 16, 2008
2008 MSR Elbow Room 3P Camping Tent
The 2008 MSR Elbow Room 3P camping tent offers just what its name promises – elbow room, and plenty of it! Touted as MSR’s “most livable freestanding shelters,” the Elbow Room 3P camping tent boasts space for three campers and all six elbows with room to spare. With a 40-sq.-ft. floor space and a 15-sq.-ft. vestibule, this three-person tent weighs just 7 lbs. 3 oz., so it carries easily when backpacking or road-tripping. It’s quick and easy to pitch, thanks to the FastFeed pole sleeves. The vents built into the fly, a skylight and two-way zip doors keep the indoor air fresh for a good night’s sleep. Buy the Elbow Room 3P camping tent for $449.95. MSR.
January 7, 2008
Eureka Alpenlite XT Camping Tent
For the die-hard camper who doesn’t let rough terrain or rough weather get in the way, the Eureka Alpenlite XT camping tent is the company’s lightest four-season tent, and probably the toughest too, designed especially for extreme conditions. Check your list of camping tent must-haves against the Alpenlite XT’s specs - you won’t be disappointed. Lots of ventilation? Check. Spacious? Check. Quick and easy to pitch? Check. Wind, rain and snow resistant? Check. The Alpenlite XT sleeps two, weighs 7lbs. 7 oz., and offers a 4’6” by 7’6” floor space with an attached, dual-zippered front vestibule for your gear. When speedy setup is crucial, this tent’s clips and post and grommet corner attachments help get the job done. Once inside, four pockets, four gear loft loops, a flashlight loop and clothesline loops keep everything organized and easily accessible. The Alpenlite XT also features door vents, roof vents, a rear window and four side vents, so it’ll never get stuffy, and you’ll wake up fresh, rested and ready for the day. The Alpenlite XT camping tent retails for $239.90. Eureka!
January 3, 2008
2008 Vango Force Ten Nitro Camping Tent
As part of the tent lineup for 2008, the new Vango Force Ten Nitro camping tent offers the best of performance, stability and weight. When you’ve packed the Nitro tent, you almost hope that a good storm hits, just so you can see this baby in action. This three-season tent features a tunnel shape that resists windy and wet weather, and the use of tension bands stabilizes the structure. Aside from the durability and protection you’ll need in the outdoors, the Nitro tent offers the lightweight packaging you want, coming in at just 3.8 lbs. Available in a one-, two or three-person design, the Nitro camping tent will be available this spring at a price of $360, $440 and $540 respectively. Vango
via Trail Gear
January 1, 2008
Eureka SpitFire Camping Tent
The Eureka! outdoor gear company takes the comforts of the multi-man tent, scales it down for convenience, and voila! The Eureka SpitFire camping tent is ideal for the solo mission where comfort and convenience are key. Weighing only 2 lbs. 12 oz., the SpitFire tent is really easy to pack up and hit the backcountry. Inside, the tent maximizes space while keeping the compact factor in check. A floor area of 9’ by 3’ 6” by 2’ 2, a peak height of 40 inches and extra storage space in the vestibule are just enough to accommodate one happy camper. The SpitFire tent is easy to pitch on your own, featuring a two-pole hoop design. The tent body is made entirely of No-See-Um mesh, allowing for fresh airflow in, while the bathtub floor and taped seams keep moisture out. The SpitFire camping tent retails for $104.90. Eureka!
December 28, 2007
2008 Eureka Mountain Breeze Camping Tent
Another new addition to the Eureka tent family is the 2008 Eureka Mountain Breeze camping tent. Touted as “simply the best way to get back to nature,” the Mountain Breeze camping tent features mesh walls for a great view of the great outdoors without letting all the pests get to you. When the weather turns on you, the Mountain Breeze tent has got you covered with a 40D nylon fly, sealed seams and a bathtub floor. Boasting a floor space of 7’ by 4’ 4” and two vestibules measuring 12.5 sq. ft., this two-person tent is surprisingly roomy for such a small and light package, which weighs just 5 lbs., 7 oz. You’ll even have room to sit up, lie down and stretch out as you please. The Mountain Breeze camping tent will be available soon at a price of $319.90. Eureka!
December 26, 2007
2008 Hilleberg Soulo Camping Tent
The 2008 Hilleberg Soulo camping tent, new member to the company’s one-man camp collection, is a force to be reckoned with. The freestanding, three-pole design of the Soulo camping tent offers highly stable, three-season protection that withstands strong wind and rain. Designed for “extremely demanding trips,” where every ounce counts, the Soulo weighs in at just 4.6 lbs. so you barely notice the extra weight on your load, yet the tent offers enough room for you and all your gear in its fully integrated vestibule and 21-sq.-ft. interior. Hilleberg.
December 25, 2007
Eureka Autumn Wind 3XD Camping Tent
If you’ve shared a tent with a couple of campers, you know it’s a nuisance when someone needs to make a quick exit in the middle of the night. The Eureka Autumn Wind 3XD camping tent eliminates the problem of getting stepped over, and stepped on, by incorporating two doors. The three-person Autumn Wind 3XD camping tent is a freestanding, three-pole hoop tent that’s easy to pitch thanks to clip attachments and post-and-grommet assembly. Once inside, there’s a 13.61-sq.-ft. front vestibule for your gear, while further in, a floor area of 6’2” by 7’3” provides lots of room to roll stretch out before getting some shut-eye. At 7 lbs. 9 oz., the Autumn Wind 3XD camping tent offers convenience without the complications. This tent will be available soon at a retail price of $249.90. Eureka!
December 24, 2007
Kamp-Rite Oversize Tent Cot
From a “leader in off-the-ground camping gear,” take your outdoor experience to new heights – literally – with the Kamp-Rite Oversize Tent Cot. Kamp-Rite’s innovative tent-cot combo has impressed the camping community with its innovative design for choice comfort and convenience, and now, the Oversize Tent Cot is new and improved with more headroom, more padding and more great features. The tent-cot is 90 inches long by 32 inches wide, and with a 40-inch height, you’ll actually have room to sit up and move about inside. The 3/8 foam pad insulates while delivering a soft spot to turn in, but being 11 inches off the ground, it’s not like you’ll ever feel any knotty roots or rocks beneath you. The Oversize Tent Cot has a sturdy frame that supports up to 350 lbs. All window and door openings feature no-See-Um mesh, and the sloped roof design prevents water, snow and debris build-up. Buy the Oversize Tent Cot for $159. Kamp-Rite.
December 18, 2007
2008 Hilleberg Allak Camping Tent
Part of Hillegerg’s new line-up for the coming year is the 2008 Hilleberg Allak camping tent. The two-person Allak tent offers plenty of room for a pair of campers and their gear, two convenient entrances and two fully integrated vestibules. The Allak features a freestanding design that’s easy to pitch virtually anywhere. This tent’s three-pole configuration and dome design ensure strength, stability and weather-resistance in wicked weather conditions, and weighing in at about six pounds, the Allak is an all-around excellent piece of equipment, whether you’re camping in the backyard with the kids or taking an outdoor adventure through mountains and valleys. The Allak camping tent will be available in January 2008 at a retail price of approximately $670. Hilleberg.
