Camping Tents
October 26, 2007
Lightweight Emergency Shelter designed by Patrick Warram
The Lightweight Emergency Shelter, designed by Patrick Warram, makes getting through a disastrous situation a little easier, whether it’s in an urban setting, or in the wilderness. Life in the great outdoors means being prepared for all situations, and while a tent is a typical “home” for campers, it’s also a proven emergency shelter. Warram’s award-winning design of the Lightweight Emergency Shelter is a one-piece tent that incorporates a single aluminum pole stitched right into the recycled polyester fabric. The benefits of a one-piece emergency shelter are significant - you don’t have to rummage for loose or lost pieces, you can set it up in minutes, even seconds with a little practice, and it’s easy to transport while keeping weight to a minimum. Lightweight Emergency Shelter
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October 24, 2007
Sierra Designs Tengu camping tent
Getting caught in an unforeseen downpour isn't that bad when you're packing the new Sierra Designs Tengu camping tent. This three-season camping tent is convenience at its best, featuring a unique external-pitch design that lets you pitch your fly first to get out of the rain, and worry about the body later. Not that you should worry, the Tengu camping tent boasts the Quick Pitch Swivel Hub, which has the tent’s main poles pre-threaded through the hub, so it’s up before you can say “What the?” The poles lock at their intersecting point to secure the frame for a sturdy shelter against the wind. The Tengu tent is built for two, offering a 32-sq.-ft. sleeping area, two doors for easy access, a roomy 22-sq.-ft. vestibule for all your gear, and an all-mesh body for ventilation. The Tengu camping tent retails for $260. Sierra Designs.
October 22, 2007
Black Diamond OneShot camping tent
Before you get out there, you’ve got one shot to choose the right tent, so get it right the first time with the Black Diamond OneShot camping tent. The OneShot camping tent has it all - four-season capabilities, packability and pitchability. This tent built for one doesn’t skimp on space to keep it small, offering enough headroom to sit up in, yet still packing down smaller than some bivy sacks. When you’re ready to set up camp for the night, the OneShot tent is designed with a two-and-a-half pole configuration that’s easy to assemble, and boasts a full side-opening door, two built-in windows sheltered by awnings, and a canopy made of water-resistant and breathable fabric to keep you comfortable inside. Buy the OneShot camping tent for $289.95. Black Diamond.
October 11, 2007
2008 Eureka! Copper Canyon 1610 camping tent
Designed to keep you comfortable in the outdoors for extended periods, the new 2008 Eureka! Copper Canyon 1610 camping tent offers the shelter you want in a tent, combined with the openness of a screen room, all in one. The Copper Canyon 1610 camping tent lets you sleep soundly in the cabin-style area on one side, which provides enough room to comfortably fit two cots. Then, move over to the screen side for bug-free dining and outdoor enjoyment without being exposed to the elements. The sleeping room and screen room are divided by a side-opening screen door, while to the outdoors a side-opening entrance and a twin-track main entrance are convenient. The sweep-out doors are handy for housekeeping when you’ve tracked debris inside. The design features near-vertical walls and a bathtub floor to keep moisture out. This Eureka! camping tent measures 16’ by 10’ by 7’3” and retails for $299. Eureka!
2008 MSR Hubba Hubba HP camping tent
If “lightweight” sounds good to you, check out the new 2008 MSR Hubba Hubba HP camping tent. Weighing in at just 3 lbs. 11 oz., you’ll have no trouble carrying this two-person, three-season camping tent on your treks. The Hubba Hubba HP features a new design that boasts a roof made of a new, lightweight nylon with mesh for ventilation, and a weather-resistant tub-style floor. The full-coverage rain fly makes those spring rains, summer downpours and winter snowfalls roll right off its back. Two entrance ways allow for easy access. Durable and sturdy, the Hubba Hubba camping tent retails for $449.95. MSR
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October 10, 2007
MontBell Chronos Dome 2 camping tent
Regardless if you’re venturing into the cold climates, or if the cold weather is coming to you, the MontBell Chronos Dome 2 camping tent is a haven from nature’s worst. The storm-proof MontBell Chronos Dome 2 camping tent is designed for temperatures of 30°, and aside from the plummeting mercury, it also handles the wind and precipitation with ease. The rip-stop nylon body is waterproof and breathable, with a flame-resistant finish that brings added peace of mind around the campfire. The polyurethane-coated rain fly is waterproof to 1,500 mm, and the floor is waterproof to 2,000 mm, keeping the rain and snow out. Meanwhile, you’ll be tucked cozily inside the 32-sq.-ft. space and your gear fits comfortably in the nine-ft. vestibule. This camping tent retails for $230. MontBell.
October 5, 2007
Nemo Moki 3 Person Base Camp tent
Tried, tested and true, the Nemo Moki 3 Person Base Camp tent has survived the Himalayas, and it’ll certainly serve you well on your camping trip, whether housing an enthusiast or a novice. Taking a trio of campers through all four seasons, the Nemo Moki Base Camp tent features a single-wall exterior that converts to mesh in warm weather. Alternately, during the cold winter months, you have the option of adding insulation. With a 43-sq.-ft. interior area, a 10-sq.-ft. vestibule and an optional additional vestibule, the Moki accommodates extra gear with room to spare. When extra campers join the group at the base camp, two Moki’s can even be linked together for one large space. The Moki is lightweight, at just 7.5 lbs., and offers quick and easy set up. The Moki retails for $695. Nemo.
Big Sky International Convertible 2P shelter
Versatility is the name of game when camping from season to season, and it’s also the cool thing about the Big Sky International Convertible 2P shelter. This lightweight, full-sized, full-featured, four-season Convertible 2P shelter takes you through winter with its sturdy three-pole configuration, warm winter shell and cozy interior, at a weight of less that 4 lbs. Lighten up for summer by using a two-pole configuration and summer shell, and the weight drops to 3 lbs. On those ideal nights that are really warm and dry, deconstruct your shelter even more by removing the interior for a freestanding shell that weighs less than 2 lbs. Depending on season and intended use, you can choose between lightweight, heavy duty, aluminum or carbon fiber poles. Retails for $349.95. Big Sky International.
October 4, 2007
Sierra Designs Assailant camping tent
‘Tis the season to test the capabilities of a good four-season tent like the Sierra Designs Assailant camping tent. There’s no doubt the Assailant will pass with flying colors. The Assailant one-man camping tent delivers protection in diverse adverse conditions. The waterproof, breathable Drizone fabric shelters you from nature’s worst – downpours, wind and blowing snow – and with a SuperSeal floor this camping tent is waterproof to 18,000 mm of precipitation. When winds pick up to a gusty 70 miles per hour, the Assailant’s crossing-pole configuration increases structural support. The Assailant sets up in a snap, using just three poles, and with a weight of just 3 lbs., 11 oz., this is the ideal camper’s lightweight companion. The Assailant retails for $319. Sierra Designs.
October 3, 2007
Dress Tent - designed by Robin Lasser and Adrienne Pao
If it’s cool you’re after, the Dress Tent is the garment for you. The brainchild of Robin Lasser and Adrienne Pao, the Dress Tent will certainly turn more than a few heads. The ongoing art project marries an unlikely pair - the world of couture and the world of camping - for a truly unique, wearable and usable tent. They call it “nomadic wearable architecture.” You can call it what you will, while the Dress Tent may not be overly practical, but it sure is pretty cool. Robin Lasser via Metro.
October 2, 2007
2008 Kelty Ouray camping tent
Coming this spring, look out for the brand new 2008 Kelty Ouray camping tent. Sometimes you have to get to know a camping tent before entering any tent-pitching competitions, but the Ouray is so simple to set up, taking just five minutes, even on the first try. The Ouray design incorporates an easy-to-follow color-coded clip system, and the hub design uses DAC poles for a spacious and sturdy shelter. This three-season tent will also feature two entries, and two vestibules. The Ouray will be available in a two-person design weighing 5 lbs. 3 oz., and a three-person design weighing 5 lbs. 3 oz. The Ouray camping tent will retail for approximately $280. Kelty via Kirou Outdoor.
September 28, 2007
Topeak Bikamper EXP bike tent
The minimalist trend has hit the cycling-camper crowd with the Topeak Bikamper EXP bike tent. At just 2.6 lbs., the one-man, three-season Bikamper EXP is light enough to hitch to your bike. And while it may be a small package, but offers tough outdoor protection from insects and the elements. Starting with the innovative “bathtub” floor made from 70D ripstop nylon and a canopy of treated ripstop nylon, it’ll take a lot more than rain or those winged pests to get to you in the Bikamper EXP. A convenient feature is the inner tube, incorporated into the design of the bike tent so it retains its shape. When it’s time to hit the road again, pack it up in the compact stuff sac, which includes straps that can be hooked to your bike for easy transport. The Bikamper EXP bike tent retails for approximately $159.99. Topeak.
Sylvan Sport GO Miniature Camping Trailer
The Sylvan Sport GO Miniature Camping Trailer is designed to go where you go, no fuss and no muss. Why fumble to set up your tent in the dead of night, in the rain, or even on nice afternoons for that matter, when time is much better spent playing rather than working? The GO Miniature Camping Trailer is ready when you are. Weighing 700 lbs., the GO Miniature Camping Trailer can only be described as a tent/trailer hybrid that packs up inside itself (the roof folds down) and can be towed by even small cars. Inside you'll find the star-gazing windows and large floor area, about the size of one-and-a-half king-sized mattresses, is covered by a Therm-A-Rest mattress – now that’s camping fit for a king. Retails for approximately $6,000.00. Sylvan Sport.
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Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Camping Tent
The Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Camping Tent offers three seasons of outdoor living for a group of four. The Grand Mesa 4 is easy to pitch using two high-quality DAC Press-fit poles, measuring to a height of 55 inches, a width of 80 inches, and a length of 96 inches – plenty of room for you and three friends. Inside, the Grand Mesa 4 is spacious, offering a floor area of 53-sq.-ft., including a 19-sq.-ft. vestibule. The entrance and three mesh windows allow for easy air flow in and out, and the noiseless zipper pulls will be handy for the early risers, and will be much appreciated by the campers who like to sleep in. Buy the Grand Mesa 4 for $190. Kelty.
September 27, 2007
Outdoor Research LightHaven pocket shelter
A hike on a crisp day can be invigorating, and tiring, so when it’s time for a break, step out of the cold and into the warmth of the Outdoor Research LightHaven pocket shelter. Accommodating three to four people, the LightHaven day-use can take a beating from Mother Nature. Its crescent-moon shape; 40D ripstop silnyl fabric with polyurethane-coated interior; exterior coating of silicone; and the partial floor all contribute to keeping the wet and wild elements out, while trapping warm air in. The zippered vent allows for airflow so ensure a restful break, and when you’re ready to hit the trails again, the LightHaven pocket shelter easily and conveniently packs up into a 23-oz. pocket-sized stuff sack. Buy this shelter for $99. Outdoor Research.
