ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 8.5- by 7.5-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent

ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 8.5- by 7.5-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent Review

ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 8.5- by 7.5-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent Feature

• Four-person tent with a simple, two-pole dome design for easy set up and take down
• 75-denier, 185T polyester fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• 2 doors with zippered mesh windows, 2 vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection
• Base measure 90 x 102-Inch (width x depth), 64-Square Feet floor area, 52-Inch center height
• 25-Square Feet vestibule area, 10-Pound 5-Ounce total weight, limited lifetime manufacturer warranty

A full-coverage fly offers total rainproofing combined with vents for optimal ventilation.

The ALPS Mountaineering Taura is a four-person tent with a simple, two-pole dome design for easy set-up and take-down. Two doors and two vestibules provide easy entry-and-exit and dry gear storage, while heavy-duty #8 zippers will hold up to years of heavy use. Each door also has a mesh window for optimal ventilation, and the rainfly also offers additional vents for wet-weather fresh air. Factory-sealed fly and floor seams provide excellent protection from the elements.

What's in the Box?

• Taurus tent and rainfly
• Aluminum poles
• Pole bag
• Stake bag
• 6061 aluminum stakes
• Guy rope
• Repair swatches
• Gear loft
• Mesh storage pockets
• Tent bag with drawstring

Features

• Freestanding two-pole system with Aluminum poles
• Easy assembly with pole clips that quickly snap over tent poles
• 75-denier, 185T polyester fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• Factory-sealed fly and floor seams give best weather protection
• 75-denier, 185T taffeta floor with 2,000mm coating
• Extra large #8 zippers on doors and vestibules
• Easy entry and optimal ventilation with two doors with zippered mesh windows
• Two vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection
• Weatherproof fly buckles on for maximum adjustability and protection
• Mesh roof vents further increase ventilation

Materials

• 75-denier, 185T polyester taffeta rainfly with 1,500mm multi-pass urethane coating
• 75-denier, 185T polyester taffeta floor with 2,000mm multi-pass urethane coating
• 75-denier, 185T polyester taffeta walls
• 40-denier nylon "no-see-um" mesh
• 11-millimeter diameter 7000 Series aluminum poles

Specifications

• Base measure 90-by-102 inches (W x D)
• 64-square-foot floor area
• 52-inch center height
• 35-inch vestibule depth
• 25-square-foot vestibule area
• Nine-pound, five-ounce tent and fly weight
• Ten-pound, five-ounce total weight
• Measures eight-by-22 inches (W x D) packed
• Sleeps four

Lifetime Warranty
All ALPS Mountaineering products include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

About ALPS Mountaineering
ALPS Mountaineering, a small company located in rural east central Missouri, was started by former Kelty brand manager Dennis Bruneas a family business with the mission of "providing more gear for more people." The company offers performance-oriented packs, tents, sleeping bags, furniture, and air pads.

ALPS strives to provide customers with:

• Performance-Oriented Products with Consumer Designs: ALPS constantly considers end-user feedback in creating and fine-tuning its product designs
• Tough, Durable Construction: ALPS uses only quality raw materials to create products designed for rugged outdoor use, all of which come with a limited lifetime warranty
• Affordable Prices: Despite the high-quality, well-constructed nature of ALPS's product, their pricing is surprisingly affordable

The Taurus 4 is a 2-pole freestanding dome tent that is enhanced with 2 doors and 2 vestibules, which is probably why it's been our best selling tent model for the last several years. We use aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The polyester fly and nylon floor are urethane coated, with factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The 2 doors make getting in and out of the tent much easier, especially in the middle of the night when you need to take a quick "break". You also get 2 vestibules (one over each door) that you can use for extra gear storage. The vestibules also serve as automatic guy-out points when the weather gets a little nasty. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. We have added vents to the fly on our 2006 models so you get even better ventilation. Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing. Mesh storage pockets and a gear loft are included for organizing your stuff. Stakes and guy ropes are included.