• Material: [Fly] SilNylon; [Floor] SilNylon
• Freestanding: No
• Poles: 2
• Pole Material: Aluminum
• Doors: 1
• Clip / Sleeve: Sleeve
• Floor Space: 119 x 26in (302 x 70cm), 15sq ft (1.7sq m)
• Interior Height: 30in (76cm)
• Vestibule Space: 5sq ft (0.6sq m)
• Packed Size: 20 x 6in (51 x 15cm)
• Ventilation: Vents
• Weight: 3lb 9oz (1440g)
• Recommended Use:
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

• Material: 70D 190T nylon taffeta walls, 1800mm PU nylon taffeta floor, [rainfly] 75D 190T 1800mm PU polyester taffeta
• Freestanding: Yes
• Poles: Two
• Pole Material: Aluminum
• Stakes: No
• Doors: One front door
• Clip/ Sleeve: Color-coded clips
• Floor Space: 88 x 54 in, 31 sq ft / 2.9 sq m
• Interior Height: 40 in
• Vestibule Space: 6.9 sq ft
• Seam Sealed: Yes
• Bathtub Floor: Yes
• Ventilation: Two sidewall vents, two mesh ceiling panels, one mesh door
• Interior Storage: Two storage pockets
• Packed Size: 7 x 22 in
• Weight: Packaged 4lb 10oz
• Recommended Use: Backpacking
• Warranty: Lifetime
• Country of Origin: China

• Material: [Fly] 75D StormShield polyester; [Floor] ] 70D nylon taffeta 3000mm
• Freestanding: Yes
• Poles: 2
• Pole Material: 9.5mm 7000 Series Aluminum
• Doors: 2 Mesh drop
• Clip / Sleeve: Clip
• Floor Space: 7ft 6in x 6ft 6in (229 x 198cm), 48.75sq ft (4.5sq m)
• Interior Height: 4ft 2in (127cm)
• Vestibule Space: 13.4sq ft (1.2sq m)
• Packed Size: 6.75 x 20.5in (17 x 52cm)
• Seam Sealed: Taped
• Ventilation: Mesh vents
• Weight: 5lb 15oz (2291g)
• Recommended Use: Backpacking, camping
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

• Material: [Fly] 75D Polyester Taffeta w/ 1800mm coating; [Floor] 70D Nylon Taffeta w/ 1800mm coating;
• Freestanding: Yes
• Poles: 2
• Pole Material: DAC FeatherLite NSL 7001 Aluminum
• Doors: 2
• Clip / Sleeve: Clip
• Floor Space: 75 x 92in (188 x 234cm), 48sq ft
• Interior Height: 46in (117cm)
• Vestibule Space: [Per vestibule] 12.5sq ft (x2)
• Packed Size: 28 x 8in (71 x 20cm)
• Seam Sealed:Yes, critical seams taped
• Ventilation: Mesh top
• Weight: 6lb 8oz (2949g)
• Recommended Use: 3-season camping
• Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
• Country of Origin: China

The Moonshadow's frame is composed of shock-corded fiberglass poles that allow for quick assembly. The three-quarter rainfly is fully seam-taped and is constructed of water-resistant polyester to keep you dry in wet conditions. No-see-um mesh on the interior will keep bugs away for a comfortable camping adventure. When packed up, the tent weighs a compact 10 pounds and can be easily toted around in the included carry bag. Additional features include a gear loft to keep your equipment organized and out of the way and inner pockets to stash small items.

Specifications:

• Footprint: 8' x 8' x 4'6" (L x W x H)
• Weight: 10 pounds
• Fly: 3/4 rain fly, seam taped pole seam
• Fly Material: 800mm water resistant polyester
• Interior Material: 800mm polyester, No-See-Um mesh
• Floor Material: PE, 1000mm horizontal
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles
• Two D-shape doors with storm cloth zip covers
• Two guy rope attachments and guy ropes
• Inner pockets and flashlight loop tie

What's in the Box?
Tent, rainfly, shockcorded poles, guy rope attachments and guy ropes, carry bag

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 presealed, 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.

Price=$48.75
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Texsports three room cabin tent is great for family camping. It can sleep up to 9 people and has two removable room dividers. Huge 20' x 10' x 86" high. Super venalation and bug protecion with many "No-See-Um" mesh panels and zipper doors. 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"
Price=$229.99
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Taking off on your own is so much better when you've got the right equipment. Eureka's Solitaire 1-Person, 3-season tent is light, quick to set up, and easy to use. Its simple assembly features include pole pockets on one end and ring and pin on the otherno crazy fabric tunnels to thread. An added zipper in the center of the door allows easy entry and exit. Solitaire's tunnel design can handle some serious wind. At 2lb 9oz, this 3-season solo tent is lightweight. Two storage pockets and a flashlight loop keep you organized when you snuggle into bed.

Product Features

• Material: [Fly] 70D nylon taffeta, 1200mm; [Floor] 70D nylon taffeta, 1200mm
• Freestanding: No
• Poles: 2
• Pole Material: 6.3mm Fiberglass
• Doors: 1
• Clip / Sleeve: Hoop
• Floor Space: 2ft 8in x 8ft (304 x 244cm), 21sq ft (2sq m)
• Interior Height: 2 ft 4in (71cm)
• Vestibule Space: N / A
• Packed Size: 4 x 17.5in (10 x 44cm)
• Seam Sealed: Taped
• Ventilation: Mesh vents
• Weight: 2lb 9oz (1162g)
• Recommended Use: Solo backpacking
• Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime

To ensure a dry and comfortable camping trip, all major seams and reinforcements are factory sealed to prevent water entry while a wrap-up bathtub floor minimizes ground level seams and will keep water out and the tent floor dry. In case you do encounter wet weather, a hooded fly on all sides protects the windows and allows for venting even while it's raining.

When packed up, the tent and its components measure 8 by 33 inches, allowing for easy transport to your camping destinations. The tent's fly and walls are constructed of a strong, UV-resistant polyester fabric while the floor's durable weave is made of heavy-duty poly oxford. With a seve-foot center height, even the tallest campers will be comfortable and move around easily.

Inside the tent, two mesh pockets, four gear loft/clothesline attachments, and a flashlight loop offer additional storage opportunities while a hanging gear loft organizer keeps small essentials close at hand and out of the way.

Designed with Eureka's StormShield features, this self-supporting, two-pole tent is quick and easy to set up with its durable shockcorded fiberglass frame, taffeta rod pockets, and clip attachments. Pole sections are interconnected with shockcords for quick set-up and to prevent lost parts. The shockcoding will also absorb and dissipate wind stress, reducing wear and tear on the tent's fabrics.

Eureka's Bitterroot tent features shockcorded fiberglass poles for easy setup.

A ring-and-pin assembly provides durable attachment of the tent body to the frame at the base. Storm rings on the fly, along with guylines, provide guy points in wind.

Specifications:

• Style: Two-pole square dome
• Seasons: Three
• Sleeps: Five to six
• Footprint: 11 by 11 feet
• Peak height: 7 feet
• Area: 121 square feet
• Minimum weight: 23 pounds, 15 ounces

StormShield Construction Details:

• Double-wall construction minimizes condensation build-up inside tent by allowing air to circulate between the mesh tent roof and waterproof fly.
• Doors vent from the top and/or bottom, providing options for moderating air flow; warm air exits from the top and cool air enters at the bottom.
• Cross ventilation through breathable interior fabric, large windows, and roof vents allows fresh air to enter and moist air to escape the tent.
• High perimeter seams of the bathtub floors couple with factory taped floor seams and fly seams to keep water out.
• Self-supporting frames flex to absorb and dissipate stress from strong winds.
• Fabric reinforcements add an extra layer of protection to high wear and high stress areas.
• Anchors for harsh weather include storm guyout rings, loops, and webs.
• Nickel sliders on self-healing nylon coil zippers keep windows and doors working smoothly.
• Shockcorded poles take the guesswork out of assembly, save time, and prevent lost parts.
• Ring and pin assemblies make setup easy and reduce stress and abrasion where the frame and tent floor connect.
• Post and grommet attachments speed set up and augment the tent’s structural integrity.
• The twin-track zipper system allows door windows to operate independently of doors for convenience and ease of entry and exit.

Nickel sliders on self-healing nylon coil zippers keep windows and doors working smoothly.

Materials:

• Floor: 210D Polyester oxford, 1000mm polyurethane coating
• Fly: 75D 185T Polyester taffeta, 1000mm polyurethane coating
• Walls: 75D 185T Polyester taffeta, 1000mm polyurethane coating
• Roof: 75D 185T Polyester taffeta, uncoated & mesh
• Mesh: 40D Polyester no-see-um
• Frame poles: 12.7mm Fiberglass, 9 sections
• Fly poles: 12.7mm Fiberglass, 5 sections
• All fabrics meet CPAI-84 Flammability requirements

What's in the Box?
Eureka Bitterroot tent, fly, poles, stakes, stuff sack

Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

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.

Price=$163.38
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Wenzel Beartooth 14- by 10-Foot 5-Person Pentadome Family Tent
Price=$89.00
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BIG Coleman Red Canyon Cabin Tent, SAVE BIG! A big 17 x 10' floor, to sleep up to 8 people... this Red Canyon is the Grand Canyon of Tents! Made Coleman right, for tough wind, wet and weather conditions. With removable walls that make anywhere from 1-3 rooms, ideal for space and privacy. It has a 6' center height for a good amount of clearance comfort. The Coleman Weathertec system is guaranteed to keep you dry! Heavy-duty taffeta walls with polyurethane weatherproof coating. Taped rainfly seams; Waterproof, durable tub-style floor with welded corners and inverted seams to prevent wet; Shock-corded, color-corded pole system, snag-free continuous poles sleeves, exclusive pin & ring design, and Insta-Clip bracket snaps make for quick, easy setup; Variflo adjustable ventilation system. Access gear or change airflow with the Cool-Air port and privacy window. No-see -um mesh windows; Heavy-duty "welcome mat". Overhead gear loft and handy pockets; Zipper guard zipper cuff keeps out wet at the D-style front door; Comes in a new expandable carry bag Includes steel tent stakes and tent hammer; Weighs approx. 25 lbs. A terrific family Tent, at a bargain price! Get into the canyon, or anywhere... order yours now! Coleman Red Canyon Cabin Tent
Price=$91.57
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This recreational tent is a great value, stable, easy to pitch and it comes in a series of multiple sizes to fit any adventure!
Price=$59.99
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Original Apex styling with 2 mesh doors and 2 full coverage vestibules
Price=$87.99
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The Wenzel Deer Run 12 foot x 12 foot screen house adds style and insect-free comfort to your outdoor activities. The two large doors allow easy access and mesh keeps out even the smallest insects. The Weather Armor fabric ensures lasting durability and the enamel-coated steel frame is chain corded for quick and easy set-up.
Price=$99.99
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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.
Price=$12.77
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The Columbia® Cougar Flats II is a 2-room family tent that sleeps up to 8 people. The GoBe Dry® Ultimate Rain Protection system keeps you dry, and the Cyclone Venting system provides comfortable air ventilation while the rainfly is in use. The interior includes convenient features like pockets, cupholders, and a gear loft. A wheeled carry bag is included for easy storage and hauling.
Price=$340.00
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The Coleman Tent Kit comes with everything you need to set up and break down your tent. Kit comes with 4 sturdy tent stakes to make sure your sleeping accommodations don't blow away in the middle of the night! Also included is a solid rubber mallet so you don't have to use your hands or search for a rock to pound in your stakes. Save your hands and fingers with the tent-stake puller. Don't take the campsite home with you as you sweep up and clean out your tent with the handy whisk broom/dust pan combo. Lastly, keep everything handy with a convenient mesh storage bag.
Price=$10.49
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Wenzel Timber Creek Sport tent is lightweight and compact for hiking and biking. Dutch "D" style door for easy access, removable fly for weather conditions and shockcorded fiberglass frame with pole pockets for easy set-up and take down. Window and roof vents provide great ventilation and moisture control. 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
Price=$37.00
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7' x 7', 1 Room Sundome Tent, Sleeps 3, Weathertec System, Keeps You Dry, Easy Set Up, Innovative Design Makes Setup Easier & Faster, Comfortable, Adjustable Airflow System Increases Comfort Inside Your Tent, Organization, Includes Features To Keep Your Tent Tidy, Bright Peacock/Alpine Colored Walls, 52'" Center Height.
Price=$57.00
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Wenzel Sycamore three room family dome tent provides 3 Dutch "D" style doors and 3 poly mesh windows. Center height is 74 inches--high enough for an average adult man to stand comfortably. A removable fly hoop frame over the door. 5-way center hub with pin and ring system for quick and easy set-up. Shockcorded fiberglass frame for ease of assembly. Updraft Ventilation System provides excellent airflow in tent. Includes gear loft for storage and two divider curtains to create three rooms in main cabin. 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. 10 Year Warranty. Customer Care at 1-800-325-4121.
Price=$94.00
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Bring the family to the campsite and still have room to spare with the Columbia Bugaboo II dome tent. The Bugaboo II--which sleeps up to five people--is equipped with both a Cyclone venting system and a GoBe Dry rain protection system. The Cyclone system greatly increases the air circulation within the tent, helping you stay cool on warmer days or dry out after a nasty rainstorm. The GoBe Dry system, meanwhile, ensures that the pounding rain won't find a way inside.

The Bugaboo II also includes plenty of room for storage, with two external storage lockers, several internal pockets, a gear loft for packs or valuables, and even multiple cupholders for holding coffee, soft drinks, or beer bottles. Other details include color-coded fiberglass poles and sleeves for easy setup, a polyester taffeta body and rainfly, and a Camp Port for cable passage. The Bugaboo II measures 12 by 6.16 by 9 feet (W x H x D), weighs 21 pounds, and comes in a fossil, carbon, and boa combination.

Key Features:

• Sleeps 5 campers
• GoBe Dry Ultimate Rain Protection system
• Camp Port to allow easy passage of cables
• Cyclone Venting to allow for better air circulation when rainfly is in use
• Two external storage lockers, internal pockets, cupholders, and gear loft
• Color coded fiberglass poles and sleeves for easy set up
• Polyester taffeta body and rainfly
• Weighs 21 pounds

About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributor to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia specializes in developing innovative products that are functional yet stylish and offer great value. Eighty-year-old matriarch Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and her son, Tim Boyle, President and CEO, lead the company.

Columbia's history starts with Gert's parents, Paul and Marie Lamfrom, when they fled Germany in 1937. They bought a small hat distributorship in Portland, Oregon, and named it Columbia Hat Company, after the river bordering the city. Soon frustrated by poor deliveries from suppliers, the Lamfroms decided to start manufacturing products themselves. In 1948, Gert married college sweetheart Neal Boyle, who joined the family business and later took the helm of the growing company. When Neal suddenly died of a heart attack in 1970, Gert enlisted help from Tim, then a college senior. After that it wasn't long before business really started to take off. Columbia was one of the first companies to make jackets from waterproof/breathable fabric. They introduced the breakthrough technology called the Columbia Interchange System, in which a shell and liner combine for multiple wearing options. In the early 1980s, then 60 year-old Gert began her role as "Mother Boyle" in Columbia's successful and popular advertising campaign.

The company went public in 1998 and moved into a new era as a world leader in the active outdoor apparel industry. Today, Columbia Sportswear employs more than 1,800 people around the world and distributes and sells products in more than 50 countries and to more than 12,000 retailers internationally.

The Bugaboo II dome tent measures 12 by 9 feet and sleeps up to five people.

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.

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The Pinon Sport Dome is 49 square feet, sleeping 2-3 people. Lightweight enough for hiking and traveling anywhere you go. 7' x 7' x 50" is a square shape dome providing lots of head space.
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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
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