Wenzel Ridgeline 3 Person Dome Tent 2012 Review
Wenzel Ridgeline 3 Person Dome Tent 2012 Feature
- Sleeps Three People
- Size: 84in x 84in x 50in
- Two Fiberglass Poles
- 185T Polyester Taffeta 600mm Polyurethane Wall
- 215 Gram Polyethylene Floor
Wenzel Ridgeline 3 Person Dome Tent 2012 Review
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About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.
The Coleman Tent Light is a great addition to any camping trip. The strong, built-in magnet allows for easy attachment without damaging the tent fabric. The light operates on four AA batteries (sold separately). The powerful xenon bulb is replaceable.
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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.
The Wenzel Sprout is a kid's tent with true functionality. At 6 feet by 5 feet it will sleep two and has all the great features of a larger tent. The removable seam-sealed fly with mesh roof vents keeps the air circulating while the closeable mesh door and back window create cross breeze. The fabric is Weather Armor weather-resistant polyester with a polyurethane coating for toughness and reliability. The floor is welded polyethylene. Shockcorded fiberglass poles with pole pockets make set up quick and easy. Storage duffle and stakes are included. Specifications: • Base: 6 ft. x 5 ft. • Center Height: 38 in. • Area: 30 sq. ft. • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 4.3 lbs • Sleeps: 2
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With a peak height of 86 inches, many adults can stand up in the tent, while a floor area of 10 feet by 10 feet allows room for up to five campers to sleep comfortably. In addition, the tent can be attached to the back of the SUV for more sleeping space and storage.
Constructed of light and strong nylon taffeta with a durable water-resistant polyethylene floor that is easy to clean, the tent is built to last for generations of fun. The rainfly is equipped with an awning for additional weather protection, and the tent is equipped with a large T-style door, a backdoor, and two windows with no see-um mesh for protected ventilation.
Specifications:
This tent is great for car camping because you can use your SUV to entend the room of your tent. It is freestanding so you can use it with your SUV or separate. Easy to setup with a zipper carrry bag for easy storage and transport. Unique design allows tent to stand alone or attach easily to the back of most sport utility vehicles for additional sleeping space No-see-um mesh "T" Style front door and rear portal with zippered storm flap, Two "No-see-um" mesh side windows with zippered storm flaps, Complete with stakes, carry/storage bag and instructions. Flame retardant, meets C.P.A.I.-84 Specs, Covered by Texsport's 3 year limited Warranty
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Coleman Evanston screened tent has exclusive weather-tec system. Fully screened front porch area, keeps you dry. Modified dome structure, easy to transport and set up. Ideal for family car campers, scout leaders, & extended camping excursions. Insta-clip attachments for easy setup. Pin-and-Ring design with continuous pole sleeves.
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Texsport Hexagon Tent Review
The Camouflage Hexagon tent measures 80-by-48-by-92 inches (W x H x D) and features easy set-up and take-down thanks to a three-pole, pin-and-ring frame system with shock-corded fiberglass poles. Ruggedly durable taffeta material has a water-resistant polyurethane coating and is flame retardant to C.P.A.I.-84 specifications.
An arch-style front door provides easy in-and-out, and its "no-see-um" mesh material, mesh window with zippered storm flap, and six mesh roof panels let you keep the elements at bay while enjoying sufficient airflow. A ripstop polyethylene floor is water- and boot-proof, and the tent comes complete with stakes and a convenient carrying and storage bag.
Warranty
This Texsport tent includes a limited three-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
This camo tent is easy to set up and has many features you would not expect at this price. The Three-pole pin and ring frame system with shock-corded fiberglass poles for easy set up and tear down, Six "no-see-um" mesh roof panels provide superior ventilation and bug protection. Three Person Camouflage Hexagon Dome Tent Complete with stakes, carry/storage bag and instructions Flame retardant, meets C.P.A.I.-84 Specs, Covered by Texsport's 3 year limited Warranty For over 40 years Texsport has been supplying your local sporting goods dealer with camping and outdoor recreational equipment. Our products are designed to have the most features with an emphasis on value. Texsport is "Authentic Adventure Gear"
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The Brookwood measures 50-by-36-by-72 inches (W x H x D) and features easy set-up and take-down thanks to a unique two-pole internal frame system with shock-corded fiberglass poles. Ruggedly durable taffeta material has a water-resistant polyurethane coating and is flame retardant to C.P.A.I.-84 specifications.
An arch-style front door provides easy in-and-out, and its built-in "no-see-um" mesh window, two more mesh roof panels, and a zippered storm flap let you keep the elements at bay while enjoying sufficient airflow. A ripstop polyethylene floor is water- and boot-proof, and the tent comes complete with stakes and a convenient carrying and storage bag. Complete with stakes, carry/storage bagFlame retardant, meets C.P.A.I.-84 specifications
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A new Ground Vent and privacy vent window improve airflow, which can be controlled with Coleman's unique VariFlow adjustable ventilation system. A convenient electrical access port lets you run a cord from your device in the tent to an outside power source, while an interior gear pocket helps you keep things organized.
Setup is quick and simple--taking ten minutes or less--thanks two a two-pole dome design, color-coded poles and continuous pole sleeves, shock-corded fiberglass poles, an exclusive pin-and-ring design, and InstaClip attachments. Straightforward instructions are sewn into the convenient carry bag, and separate stake and pole bags are also included.
Coleman's WeatherTec System
This proprietary series of interworking features keeps the weather where it belongs--outside the tent--at all times.
Specifications
The Coleman Limited Warranty
Coleman has been in business for more than 100 years, and continues to produce high-quality, affordable tents, lanterns, table-top stoves, and more. All Coleman products have a warranty against defects in material and workmanship, and the Sundome 3 Tent includes a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty.
About Coleman Outdoor Products
More than 100 years ago, an entrepreneurial young man named W.C. Coleman had an idea for manufacturing better lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. A century later, Coleman's current catalog features a wide-ranging array of products that make spending time outside a pleasure. The company crafts coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days, airbeds that are comfortable and won't deflate during the night, a complete line of bright and long-lasting LED lights, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and more.