Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2)

Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) Review

Eureka! Apex 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) Feature

• Full-coverage fly with two roomy vestibules provide weatherproof storage and dry entry
• 2 over-sized, side-opening D-style doors with Hi/Low venting offer ease of access and ventilation
• Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
• Freestanding fiberglass frame with clips, and post and grommet assembly makes set up easy
• Gear loft included

This versatile fiberglass two-pole dome tent is ideal for less demanding adventures, with a unique fly design that offers protected wet weather performance or can be rotated 180 degrees for easier tent access in fair conditions. The full-coverage fly features two roomy vestibules that provide weatherproof storage and dry tent entry. The tent's free standing and shock-corded fiberglass frame with post and grommet assembly is lightweight and easy to set up while two side-opening, twin-track doors, consisting of one no-see-um mesh panel and one fabric panel, allow flexibility for venting and insect protection. Other features include zipper covers on the fly, interior corner pockets, a gear loft for overhead storage, and a bathtub floor that wraps up the sides of the tent to protect it against splashing and standing water.

A spacious interior provides plenty of room for two in the Eureka Apex 2XT.

Features:

• Full-coverage fly with two roomy vestibules provide weatherproof storage and dry entry
• 2 over-sized, side-opening D-style doors with venting offer ease of access and ventilation
• Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
• Freestanding fiberglass frame with clips, and post and grommet assembly makes set up easy
• Gear loft included for overhead storage
• Lightweight and easy to assemble
• Flashlight loop
• Bathtub floor wraps up sides of tent to protect against splashing and standing water
• Interior corner pockets can be used to keep the door fabric conveniently tucked away
• Zipper covers on the fly provide protection from water
• Four storage pockets

Specifications:

• Sleeps: 2
• Seasons: 3
• Floor Size: 7 feet, 6 inches by 4 feet, 11 inches
• Pack Size: 5 by 24 inches
• Minimum Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces
• Tent Area: 36.86 square feet
• Center Height: 3 feet, 10 inches
• Doors: 2
• Windows: 2
• Vestibules: 2
• Frame: 8.5 millimeter fiberglass post and grommet
• Vestibule Area: 13.81 square feet
• Material: 75 denier polyester taffeta, 800 millimeter coated

"Everything's covered. Multi-purpose, lightweight, compact tent with two mesh doors and two full-coverage vestibules."

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

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

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.

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

Asolo Equipment Kingfisher 5-Person Dome Tent (Light Green)

Asolo Equipment Kingfisher 5-Person Dome Tent (Light Green) Review

Asolo Equipment Kingfisher 5-Person Dome Tent (Light Green) Feature

• 5-person dome tent with extra-large front vestibule for gear storage
• Vestibule's screened doors and windows function as bug-proof screen house
• Vestibule closes completely in poor weather to create large living area
• Heavy-duty PowerLite 7000 alloy poles; built-in gear loft
• Main body measures 7' 8" by 7' 8"; weighs 16.75 pounds

Camp in luxury and style with the Asolo Kingfisher five-person dome tent, a versatile, high-quality tent with multiple setup options. The Kingfisher is sturdy yet lightweight, with heavy-duty PowerLite 7000 alloy poles that keep the tent strong even in gusty conditions. More significantly, the Kingfisher offers several configurations: You can use the tent's main body as a simple five-person tent, or you can add the huge front vestibule to create an accompanying bug-proof screen house. As a third option, you can completely close up the front vestibule in poor weather to create a cozy, extra-large living area. The versatile design makes this a great tent for spring, summer, and fall camping, as it offers options for both warm and cold weather scenarios.

Other features include screened doors and windows in the front vestibule; a weather/insect guard that protects the living area; and a built-in gear loft.

The tent's main body sleeps up to 5 people.

Specifications

• Poles: 11mm PowerLite 7000 alloy main poles; 9.5mm vestibule pole
• Fly: UV-treated 210T polyester ripstop with 2,000mm water coating
• Inner: Breathable polyester 210T with no-see-um mesh panels and windows
• Floor: 210T polyester with 5,000mm water coating
• Dimensions: 7' 8" by 7' 8" (main body)
• Center height: 6' 1"
• Freestanding weight: 16.1 pounds
• Complete weight: 16.75 pounds

About Asolo Gear
Best known for its world-class adventure footwear, the Italian company Asolo also offers a full line of rugged, purpose-built camping gear. The Asolo brand is part of the Infinity Sports Group, an industry-leading provider of sporting goods and products throughout Canada, the U.S., and more than 30 other countries worldwide. With an ever-expanding network of retail partners, Infinity provides a one-stop-shopping umbrella for customers in a variety of sporting situations--everything from family camping trips to tennis matches to ice skating. A superb quality camping tent featuring PowerLite 7000 aluminum poles. The huge front bug-proof vestibule is dividable for separate rooms, and can be closed up in poor weather offering a generous living area separate from the sleeping area. This is true luxury family camping for the whole family in Asolo style and quality.

Texsport Hayden Square Dome Tent

Texsport Hayden Square Dome Tent Review

Texsport Hayden Square Dome Tent Feature

• 7' x 7' x 48" h and sleeps up to 3 persons
• Heavy-duty taffeta walls and rainfly are polyurethane coated
• Rip-stop tub style polyethylene floor
• "No-see-um" mesh "D" style front door and rear window with zippered storm flaps; "No-see-um" mesh side panels for added ventilation
• Durable speed clips secure tent to frame

Texsport Hayden 7X7 Dime Tent. HAYDEN SQUARE DOME TENT : Polyurethane coated taffeta: Tub-style rip-stop polyethylene floor : 2 shock-corded fiberglass poles w/pole pockets : No-see-um mesh “D” style front door & rear window w/zippered storm flaps : No-see-um mesh side panels for added ventilation : Durable speed clips secure tent to frame : 1/4 length peaked rainfly for added protection : Flame-retardant, meets C.P.A.I.-84 specs : Includes: stakes & carry/storage bag : Color: Legion Blue/Gray Sand : Sleeps 3 : Size: 7'x7' : Center: 48''

Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4)

Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4) Review

Eureka! Sunrise 8 - Tent (sleeps 4) Feature

• Spacious square, dome-style tent sleeps four (8 by 8 foot floor; 64 square foot area)
• Heavy duty bathtub floor made of 4-ounce 210D oxford polyester
• Multicoated StormShield polyester fly won't stretch when wet and resists UV breakdown
• Includes corner organizer, wall organizer with mirror, two water bottle pockets
• Center height of 59 inches; weighs 11 pounds, 2 ounces

Spacious enough to comfortably sleep four campers, the Eureka Sunrise 8 dome-style tent is easy to set up and very well ventilated with four large hooded windows and no-see-um mesh panels in the ceiling. It has triple-coated fabrics and a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford polyester that repels water.

The fly is made of Stormshield polyester, which won't stretch when wet and resists UV breakdown. It has a shockcorded fiberglass frame (two poles) that features a pin and ring as well as combination clip and sleeve system for quick assembly. Other features include:

• Twin track D door with window for easy exit/entry
• High/Low door vents top and bottom to aid air circulation
• External guy points help secure the tent in high winds
• Hanging gear loft/organizer
• Two water bottle holders
• Corner organizer and wall organizer with mirror
• Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

• Area: 64 square feet
• Floor size: 8 feet by 8 feet
• Center height: 4 feet, 11 inches
• Wall fabrics: 1.9 ounce Polyester Taffeta 1200mm coating/1.9 ounce breathable polyester
• Floor fabrics: 4 ounce 210D Oxford Polyester with 1200mm coating
• Fly fabrics: 1.9 ounce 75D StormShield polyester with 1200mm coating
• Pack size: 8 by 25 inches
• Weight: 11 pounds, 2 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka’s long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company’s annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, Eureka’s new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.

For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.

Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women’s Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

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 take 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 more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

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 those 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 more lightweight. 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 also 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.

Spacious, self-supporting tent with 4-way ventilation

Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red)

Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red) Review

Wenzel Sprout 6 X 5-Feet Two-Person Children's Dome Tent (Green/Blue/Red) Feature

• 2-person children's dome tent with removable fly
• Shock-corded fiberglass frame for easy setup
• Weather Armor polyester fabric and polyethylene floor
• Mesh roof vents, closeable mesh door, and back window
• Measures 6 x 3.2 x 5 feet (W x H x D); weighs 4.3 pounds

Offering all the features of an adult tent but at a smaller size, the Wenzel Sprout kids' tent is a great choice for families who want to give their children a little extra independence at the campsite. The Sprout includes such features as a shock-corded fiberglass frame (with pole pockets) that sets up and disassembles quickly, a front Dutch D-style door that opens with one zip, and a removable seam-sealed fly. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric and welded polyethylene floor, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. Finally, the tent includes mesh roof vents, a closeable mesh door, and a back window that combine to ventilate the interior and create cross breezes. The Sprout comes with stakes and a duffel bag for storage.

Specifications:

• Base: 6 by 5 feet
• Center height: 38 inches
• Interior space: 30 square feet
• Sleeps: 2
• Windows: 1
• Door: Dutch D-style
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Fiberglass
• Carrying weight: 4.3 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.

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

Eureka! Apollo Dome Tent (Sleeps 8)

Eureka! Apollo Dome Tent (Sleeps 8) Review

Eureka! Apollo Dome Tent (Sleeps 8) Feature

• 3 season 8 person rectangular dome tent with a minimum weight of 17 lbs. 8 oz.
• Floor Size is 12 x 10 with a center height of 6'4 ft.
• Durable, freestanding, shockcorded fiberglass frame; ring and pin attachments make set up easy-- simply insert pin into loop
• Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected from entry; brimmed rear window allows ventation during inclement weather
• Extra weather proof design features a bathtub floor that wraps the sides of the tent, keeping seams high above the ground and water outside

The Apollo 1210 is a 2-pole rectangular dome tent that will provide comfortable shelter 3 seasons out of the year no matter where you go. Weather it’s a trip to the backcountry or to the campground, Eureka’s StormShield technology combines moisture repelling materials with a tough reinforced construction that resists wear and tear. Extra weatherproof design features a bathtub floor that wraps up the sides of the tent, keeping seams high above the ground and water outside. With 120 sq ft floor area there is plenty of room in this 8-man a divided space with two large rooms. With the center height at 6’4” feel free to stand up in this tent. Four vents for circulation and added comfort. Brimmed windows for ventilation and views. There are 6 windows and two doors in the Apollo 1210. Two interior storage pockets and a hanging gear loft are attached to keep your essential items handy. Another feature of the Apollo is quick set-up. The frame is made of durable shockcorded fiberglass poles that fit into color coded webbing with ring and pin attachments. Nothing better than a quick and easy set-up.

SwissGear Outdoor Montreaux Family Dome Tent

SwissGear Outdoor Montreaux Family Dome Tent Review

SwissGear Outdoor Montreaux Family Dome Tent Feature

• Sewn-in room divider creates two distinct living areas
• Two side rooms with divider curtains for extra storage
• Easy set up with pin and ring system and plastic eave hubs
• Patented truncated corners give tent stability
• E-port for electrical cord access

17.5'x14' family dome tent

Wenzel Ponderosa 10- by 8-Foot Four-Person Two-Room Dome Tent

Wenzel Ponderosa 10- by 8-Foot Four-Person Two-Room Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Ponderosa 10- by 8-Foot Four-Person Two-Room Dome Tent Feature

• Four-person tent with lightweight construction for hikes, cycling trips, and other camping occasions
• Lightweight, shock-corded fiberglass frame with pin and ring connection for quick setup and break down
• Weather-armor polyester fabric with polyurethane coating is tough and reliable
• Dutch D-style doors; removable divider curtain for 2-room orientation; 4 mesh roof vents
• Sonic-sealed, welded floors; measures 10 feet long x 8 feet wide; 10-year limited warranty

Great for hiking and biking trips, the Ponderosa two-room tent is lightweight enough at 10.8 pounds to carry on a backpack or saddle bags yet spacious enough to sleep four people at once. The tent base measures 10 feet by 8 feet, with a height in the center of 60 inches--more than enough space for an informal game of cards at midnight. The removable divider curtain, meanwhile, adds a bit of privacy in crowded conditions. Construction details range from a shock-corded fiberglass frame with a pin and ring connection to a weather-armor polyester fabric with a polyurethane coating. The frame is designed for quick and easy setup--a far cry from the clunky frames of yesteryear--while the coated fabric is reliable and sturdy regardless of the weather.

And should the rains come pouring down, the tent's armor-tough seams and water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing stand ready to resist. The tent even includes sonic-sealed floors that are welded (not sewn) to eliminate stitch and needle holes, ensuring that water from rain-soaked dirt won't sneak in. Additional details include three windows (two in the front and one in the rear), Dutch D-style doors for easy entry from either side of the tent, and four mesh roof vents for circulation and moisture control. The Ponderosa is backed by a 10-year limited warranty.

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 take 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 more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

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 those 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 more lightweight. 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 also 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.

Wenzel Ponderosa Sport tent is great for hiking and biking. Lightweight carry weight of 10.8 pounds, is easy to pack for those day/night short trips. Tent base is 10 feet by 8 feet wide with a 60" center height. W back to back Dutch "D" style doors and 3 windows, 2 in front and 1 in the rear and all with inside zip for your convenience. One removable divider curtain and 4 mesh roof vents for circulation and moisture control. Shockcorded fiberglass frame with pin and ring connection for easy set-up and tear-down. At Wenzel we have a tradition of creating rugged, durable, top performing camping gear. We earned the reputation as America's family camping brand after more than a century of providing uncompromising quality and high value to our customers. Customer Care at 1-800-325-4121

Wenzel Twin Peaks Sport Dome Tent, Red/Black

Wenzel Twin Peaks Sport Dome Tent, Red/Black Review

Wenzel Twin Peaks Sport Dome Tent, Red/Black Feature

• Sport dome tent with sleeping space for up 3 people
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles and snag-free pole pockets
• Mesh roof vents and windows for cross-ventilation
• Large D-style door for easy entry; hooped fly frame,Windows: Polyester mesh
• Includes poly/oxford duffel; base measures 7 x 7 feet

Lightweight and compact yet large enough to sleep up to four people comfortably, the Wenzel Twin Peaks sport dome tent is a good choice for hikers and light travelers. The Twin Peaks boasts a 7-foot-by-7-foot footprint, with a 48-inch center height making it possible to sit up straight in the middle of the tent. The tent is also a breeze to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and snag-free pole pockets. And to keep you cool on warm evenings, the tent offers mesh roof vents and windows for ample cross-ventilation. Other features include a large D-style door for easy entry and exit, a patented hooped fly frame for stability, and a poly/oxford duffel for easy carrying.

Specifications:

• Base: 7 by 7 feet
• Center height: 48 inches
• Interior space: 49 square feet
• Sleeps: 4
• Door: D-style
• Windows: Polyester mesh
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Shock-corded fiberglass
• Carrying weight: 22 pounds

Twin Peaks Sport Dome Tent sleeps 3 persons with 7x7 base, 48" center height and 49 sq. ft. area. Features shockcorded fiberglass frame with pole pockets, large Dutch "D" style door for easy entry/exit. Large mesh roof vents and windows for excellent cross-ventilation. Patented hooped fly frame adds stability, all packed in poly/oxford duffel for your convenience.

Coleman Evanston 8 Tent

Coleman Evanston 8 Tent Review

Coleman Evanston 8 Tent Feature

• Sleeps 8 people, with a 12 by 12 foot footprint and 74-inch center height
• Hinged door
• Modified dome structure with large privacy wings and awning
• Variflo system for adjustable ventilation and electrical access port
• WeatherTec System is guaranteed to keep you dry

This 8-person tent is perfect for family camping, scout trips, and extended camping trips with a 1-room modified dome structure that's easy to transport and even easier to set up. Great for family camping, scout leaders, and extended camping trips, the Evanston 4 features Coleman's WeatherTec system for weather resistance and is guaranteed to keep you dry.

WeatherTec Features:

Leak-free seams
In addition to fully taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows and incorporates easy-to-use velcro frame attachments.

Weather-resistant fabric
Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing and zippers are designed to keep you dry.

Protected Seams
Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements.

Waterproof Floors
Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes.

Zipper Protection
Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door.

Wind Strong Frame
Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance.

Tent Features:

• Sleeps 8; 1 room
• Exclusive WeatherTec System
• Guaranteed to keep you dry
• Modified dome structure, easy to transport and simple to set up
• Great for family camping, scout leaders, extended camping trips
• Privacy vent window
• Hinged door
• Control airflow with Variflo adjustable ventilation
• Interior gear pocket
• Electrical access port
• Front porch and wings provide great outdoor living space
• Easy set up with continuous, color-coded pole sleeves and shock-corded poles
• Easy instructions sewn into durable carry bag
• Carry bag also includes separate sacks for poles and stakes

Specifications:

• Capacity: 6
• Rooms: 1
• Doors: 1
• Fly: Polyester taffeta 75D
• Footprint: 12 by 12 feet
• Center Height: 74 inches
• Mesh: Polyester 68D inner tent
• Floor: Polyethylene 1000D-140g/sqm floor
• Poles: 11mm fiberglass
• Warranty: Limited 1 year

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.

From the hinged door and easy setup to Coleman's WeatherTec system guaranteed to keep out wind and rain, the Coleman Evanston 8 Tent is a great choice for comfort and convenience at the campsite. The tent sleeps 8 people comfortably, with a footprint of 12'x12' and a center height of 6'2". The hinged door swings open and closed; it includes a rigid pole frame support structure that is easy to install and take down. An overlapping door flap helps keep out insects when closed. Coleman's Comfort System allows control of airflow with vented Cool-Air Port/Cooler Port, privacy vent window, interior gear pocket and electrical access port. Color-coded 11mm fiberglass poles, continuous pole sleeves plus InstaClip attachments and an exclusive pin-and-ring design assure quick and easy setup even for beginners.

Coleman Evanston 6 Tent

Coleman Evanston 6 Tent Review

Coleman Evanston 6 Tent Feature

• Sleeps 6 people, with a 11 by 10 foot footprint and 72-inch center height
• Modified dome structure with large privacy wings and awning
• Variflo system for adjustable ventilation and electrical access port
• Designed for easy set-up and takedown
• Weathered system is guaranteed to keep you dry

This 6-person tent is perfect for the family camping, scout trips, and extended camping trips with a 1-room modified dome structure that's easy to transport and even easier to set up. Great for family camping, scout leaders, and extended camping trips, the Evanston 6 features Coleman's WeatherTec system for weather resistance and is guaranteed to keep you dry.

WeatherTec Features:

Leak-free seams
In addition to fully taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows and incorporates easy-to-use velcro frame attachments.

Weather-resistant fabric
Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing and zippers are designed to keep you dry.

Protected Seams
Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements.

Waterproof Floors
Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes.

Zipper Protection
Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door.

Wind Strong Frame
Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance.

Tent Features:

• Sleeps 6; 1 room
• Exclusive WeatherTec System
• Guaranteed to keep you dry
• Modified dome structure, easy to transport and simple to set up
• Great for family camping, scout leaders, extended camping trips
• Privacy vent window
• Control airflow with Variflo adjustable ventilation
• Interior gear pocket
• Electrical access port
• Front porch and wings provide great outdoor living space
• Easy set up with continuous, color-coded pole sleeves and shock-corded poles
• Easy instructions sewn into durable carry bag
• Carry bag also includes separate sacks for poles and stakes

Specifications:

• Capacity: 6
• Rooms: 1
• Doors: 1
• Fly: Polyester taffeta 75D
• Footprint: 11 by 10 feet
• Center Height: 72 inches
• Mesh: Polyester 68D inner tent
• Floor: Polyethylene 1000D-140g/sqm floor
• Poles: 11mm fiberglass
• Warranty: Limited 1 year

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.

From the easy setup to Coleman's WeatherTec system guaranteed to keep out wind and rain, the Coleman Evanston 6 Tent is a great choice for comfort and convenience at the campsite. The tent sleeps 6 people comfortably, with a footprint of 11'x10' and a center height of 6'. An overlapping door flap helps keep out insects when closed. Coleman's Comfort System allows control of airflow with vented Cool-Air Port/Cooler Port, privacy vent window, interior gear pocket and electrical access port. Color-coded 11mm fiberglass poles, continuous pole sleeves plus InstaClip attachments and an exclusive pin-and-ring design assure quick and easy setup even for beginners.

Texsport Hexagon Tent

Texsport Hexagon Tent Review

Texsport Hexagon Tent Feature

• Spacious 3-person tent measures 80 x 48 x 92-Inch (width x height x depth)
• Easy set-up, pin-and-ring frame system with shock-corded fiberglass poles
• Arch-style front door provides easy in-and-out, mesh window with zippered storm flap
• Taffeta material has water-resistant polyurethane coating and 6 mesh roof panels for optimal ventilation
• Includes limited three-year manufacturer's warranty

A proper collection of camping gear begins with your tent, and this spacious model from Texsport offers a comfortable night's sleep for three campers, at a great value.

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"

Wenzel Wolf Creek Family Dome Tent

Wenzel Wolf Creek Family Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Wolf Creek Family Dome Tent Feature

• Family dome tent with adjoining screened room; comes with stakes, gear loft, (2) hanging pockets, and a convenient storage duffel
• Completely enclose-able screen room provides additional sleeping space
• Inverted "T" and "D" style doors, two mesh windows, and mesh roof for ventilation
• Patented pentadome structure with hub and pin and ring system for easy set-up
• Sleep capacity: 7; footprint: 14 x 9 feet; ceiling height: 6 feet

Offering an excellent combination of living and sleeping space, the Wolf Creek Dome Tent is an ideal choice for family camping. With a roomy main dome tent and a fully enclose-able adjoining screen room, the Wolf Creek sleeps 6 people in the main tent and even more in the screened room. The tent offers ample ventilation and access with an inverted "T" door and a "D" style door, two mesh windows, a mesh roof, and the mesh room. Constructed with a fiberglass and steel frame, the Wolf Creek's patented pentadome structure with hub and pin and ring system is easy to set-up. The Wolf Creek features a weather-tight welded polyethylene floor, steel and plastic stakes for grounding your spot, and comes complete with a gear loft, two hanging pockets, and a convenient storage duffel for organization.

Specifications:

• Sleep capacity: 6
• Center height: 5.8 feet, 70 inches
• Footprint: 11.7 x 13 feet (including screen room)
• Area: 152.1 square feet (including screen room)
• (1) Dutch "D" style door; (1) inverted "T" door
• Two windows
• Mesh roof
• Fiberglass and steel frame
• Patented pentadome structure
• Hub and pin and ring system
• Welded polyethylene floor
• Steel and plastic stakes

What's in the Box?
Tent, tent frame, stakes, (2) hanging pockets, a 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.

A great choice for coverage in the outdoors, with plenty of room to sleep at least 6. The screen room enclosure can add to that number for more sleeping space. The Wolf Creek base is 117ft. x 13ft. x 70" center height. Inverted "T" door and 1 "D" style door, with two mesh windows and mesh room for cross breeze ventilation. Constructed with a fiberglass and steel frame, welded polyethylene floor, and steel and plastic stakes for grounding your spot.

Texsport Riverstone 2 Person Square Dome Tent (Silver/Blue, 7-Feet X 5-Feet X 48-Inch )

Texsport Riverstone 2 Person Square Dome Tent (Silver/Blue, 7-Feet X 5-Feet X 48-Inch ) Review

Texsport Riverstone 2 Person Square Dome Tent (Silver/Blue, 7-Feet X 5-Feet X 48-Inch ) Feature

• 7' x 5' x 48" h and sleeps 2 persons with room for gear
• Heavy-duty taffeta walls and rainfly are polyurethane coated
• Rip-stop polyethylene floor
• 3/4 length front awning rainfly for added protection
• Two-pole pin and ring frame system with shock-corded poles

The Riverstone 2-Person Dome Tent from Texsport is sturdy weather resistant tent offered at a great value. Delivering the advantages of fast and easy set-up, roomy and comfortable sleep space, and optimum weather protection with ample ventilation, the Riverstone is a great choice for any outing. Coming complete with stakes, a rain fly, and a storage carry bag, the Riverstone also features a gear loft and side pockets for storage to maximize space within the tent.

Easy Set-Up: The Riverstone features a two-pole pin and ring frame system with shock-corded poles for quick and easy set up. Shock corded poles ensure that you will never lose pieces of the frame, and with only two poles, the set up of this tent is refreshingly uncomplicated. Rather than having to thread the long poles through endless fabric sleeves that may tear or bunch up, the Riverstone is equipped with durable speed clips that secure the tent to the frame. Coming complete with stakes, the Riverstone secures to any ground and the fly fits easily over top and secures to the pole ends.

Comfortable Livability: The Riverstone's rectangular dome shape design maximizes head room without sacrificing sleeping space. Measuring 48 inches high, the tent's rectangular base ensures that each sleeper gets the same amount sleep space. Measuring 5 feet across, each sleeper gets 2.5 feet of width, and the full 7 feet of the tent's depth to stretch out in. Equipped with a large, D-shaped doorway, getting in and out of the tent is comfortable and easy and a gear loft and side pockets provide a storage space without infringing on sleep space.

Great Weather Protection: Designed to keep the elements out while you sleep comfortably inside, the Riverstone Tent walls and rain fly are constructed of heavy-duty, polyurethane-coated taffeta, so that the rain cannot penetrate the tent's interior. A rip-stop polyethylene floor both keeps ground moisture out and ensures a long lasting performance. No-see-um mesh on the large D-style front door with a zippered storm flap offers the advantage of ventilation and protection. No-see-um mesh side panels offer great ventilation in any weather, protected from the elements by the rain fly.

Features:

• Polyurethane coated, heavy-duty taffeta walls and rain fly
• Rip-stop polyethylene floor
• 3/4 length front awning rain fly for added protection
• No-see-um mesh D-style front door with zippered storm flap
• No-see-um mesh side panels for superior ventilation
• Gear loft and side pockets for storage
• Two-pole pin and ring frame system with shock-corded poles
• Durable speed clips secure tent to frame
• Complete with stakes, carry/storage bag

Specifications:

• Floor dimensions: 7 x 5 feet
• Center height: 48 inches (4 feet)
• Sleep capacity: 2 persons
• Flame retardant
• Meets C.P.A.I.-84 specifications

What's in the Box?
Riverstone Tent, stakes, poles, fly, carry/storage bag

Texsport Riverstone Square Dome 2 Person Tent. The Riverstone Tent is 7' x 5' x 48" high and sleeps 2 people with room for gear. It features heavy duty taffeta walls and rainfly with a polyurethane coating, and has a rip-stop polyethylene floor. The 3/4 length front awning gives added protection from weather. The Riverstone Dome Tent comes with a two-pole pin and ring frame system with shock-corded poles, and has durable speed clips to secure the tent to the frame. It also features a "No-See-Um" mesh "D" style front door with a zippered storm flap, and "No-See-Um" mesh side panels for superior ventilation. Inside features a gear loft and side pockets for extra storage. The tent comes complete with stakes and cary/storage bag. The flame retardant meets C.P.A.I.-84 specifications.

Swiss Gear Elite Series 12 Person Huge Family Dome Camping Tent SG33151

Swiss Gear Elite Series 12 Person Huge Family Dome Camping Tent SG33151 Review

Swiss Gear Elite Series 12 Person Huge Family Dome Camping Tent SG33151 Feature

• 12-person dome camping tent with extra-large 19-by-19-feet base
• 2 large back rooms with removable hanging divider curtain for privacy
• Zip-down walls in front room turn space into large porch area
• Color-coded poles and pole sleeves for easy setup; rainfly hoop frames
• Full weather protection; center height of 6 feet 10 inches

Tired of camping with the family in "family sized" tents that barely fit you, your spouse, and a few bags? Turn to the Swiss Gear Elite series 12-person dome camping tent, an extra-spacious shelter that's guaranteed to make you the envy of the campground. Built to be extra roomy yet simple to set up, the tent boasts two large back rooms, each of which has a private door so you won't disturb the people sleeping around you. The front room can also function as a sleeping room, or you can zip down the walls and turn it into a large porch area for dining, storing gear, or playing with the kids. Best of all, each of the three rooms is large enough to hold a queen-size airbed, with room to spare for gear storage and walk-around space. The tent even lets most basketball players stand fully erect, with a center height of 6 feet 10 inches.

The tent sets up quickly compared to most large tents, with color-coded poles and pole sleeves and easy-to-follow directions that keep you from wasting time on setup rather than enjoying the great outdoors. The Elite is also fully weatherproof, with an enhanced Swissguard weather protection system and coatings that keeps the interior dry, along with a unique wind-resistant design that's stable and durable. Other features include an e-port that offers easy and dry electrical cord access, a removable hanging divider curtain for the back room, rainfly hoop frames that extend over the back doors for added weather protection, and combination steel-frame and fiberglass-top poles for durability. The Elite tent--which sleeps up to 12 people--measures 19 by 19 feet at the base.

The SwissGear 3 room XL Family camping tent will make you the envy of the campground. Built to be extra roomy yet simple to set up. 2 large back rooms each come with a private door so you won't disturb those sleeping around you. The front room can be used to sleep or as a large porch area for dining, gear storage or a family game play area. Each of the 3 rooms is large enough for a queen size airbed and room to store gear and walk around. Center height of 6' 10" allows you to comfortably stand and walk around inside your tent. Color coded pole set up system and easy to follow directions ensures you'll spend less time setting up your tent and more time enjoying the great outdoors. Enhanced SwissGuard weather protection system and coatings keep this tent dry and our unique wind design will ensure your tent is stable and durable. Bring all the comforts of home into the great outdoors!