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- Extra-large lodge-style tent for up to seven sleepers; includes room divider
- Sleeping area measures 15 by 14 inches; includes two side doors
- Front screen porch area measures 8 by 7 feet
- Full rain fly covers ample roof ventilation areas, guides water away from tent
- Includes large, highly durable polyester carrying bag with two nylon handles
The North Pole SHP-23102 lodge-style tent is like a home away from home, featuring more than enough room to fit up to seven sleepers and an attached screened porch area for easy lounging after a day of hiking. Designed for car camping or using on RV trips, this tent comes packed in an extra-large, highly durable polyester carrying bag (with two nylon handles), which is essential for hauling the 27-plus pounds of gear. In addition to the tent, this package includes a room divider curtain and an attachable fly to help shade the tent and protect it from the elements. You'll definitely want two people to handle set-up duties for this tent (and perhaps an architect, as we had, to help visualize how its moderately complicated design all fits together). The sleeping area of the tent is erected using three shock-corded poles that are joined together by a center three-way hub at the top of the tent. The two sides also use shock-corded poles to elevate them, but make sure not to confuse them with the pole used for the porch area, which is just about an inch longer. Poles connect to the bottom of the tent via pin-ring bases, which can be a little tricky to navigate but offer a solid connection. The interior of the tent's sleeping area is quite sizeable (measuring 15 by 14 feet), and it offers a top-most height of around 6.5 feet (though that area is only about 2 square feet). It provides a very large ventilation area at the top of the tent--perfect for keeping things cool on warm summer days (and nights). Additionally, it has two large D-style doors on either side with screen windows and screen doors at the front (all of which can be zipped up). For added privacy, the included room divider is a snap to install. The best part about this tent is the addition of the screened porch area at the tent's front (measuring 8 by 7 feet), which is erected via a combination of a shock-corded pole and guy lines secured by the heavy-duty included stakes. It's roomy enough to provide a dining area away from the mosquitoes for just about all your campers (though seven large adults may feel a tad cramped). This tent offers the GoBe Dry rain protection system, which includes the DryTek fabric (repels moisture with a protective coating), DryFloor Tub design (elevates the floor seams to keep away water), and DryGuard Skirt (deflects rain from floor the seams and stake loops), as well as the water-repelling Dry-Tanium protective coating on the tent and fly. While we didn't have rain during our testing, we did use a sprinkler for an extended period, and found that the fly did indeed keep things dry and helped to guide water away from the tent. Unfortunately, the fly doesn't cover the entire sleeping area (nor does it completely protect the porch area). Thus, the screen windows on the two D-style doors on either side of the sleeping area will accumulate water during rainfall, which could find its way into the tent should you roll down the window without first drying the outside. Overall, this generously sized tent is a great choice for a large family car-camping outing if you aren't expecting overly inclement weather. It will certainly handle some rain, but its design doesn't seem suited for the worst that weather can throw at you. --Agen G.N. Schmitz What's in the Box?
Tent, rain fly, metal stakes (with bag), six fiberglass shock-corded poles (with bag) of varying sizes, center pole hub, room divider, heavy-duty nylon carrying bag (with handles), printed instructions 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. Average Rating of 4.50 out of 6 reviews
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Nice for star gazing when sleeping, summer tent - Karl Murillo, Oct 08, 2007
This tent has been used three times, worked well. we did not put the roof on and fell asleep to the starts. We heard thunder and we put the roof on, it rained hard but we stayed dry inside. We paid 100 $ for it, it is worth it.
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Nice Tent - phoephus, Jan 24, 2007
Used it for camping this summer, fit my family of 5. No way are you fitting 7 people unless they are very small.
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some problems - Carlton Robinson, Sep 19, 2006
three of the 'eye' holes that the stakes went into were not usable and threaded immediately. An excellent item however just was tough not being able firmly hold the tent to the ground.
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Awesome - Amanda May, Mar 08, 2006
This tent is great!!! It is huge, and very easy to put up. It only took my husband and I about 10 minutes. There is plenty of room and the enclosed porch is such a great feature! I highly reccomend this tent for anyone.
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Camping in the rain - A. Rothermel, Feb 06, 2006
I purchased this tent for a first time camper. Although, it was not the easiest to assemble, it withstood a horrible thunderstorm that lasted all night. Others on the trip ended up sleeping in their cars due to flooding and leak issues but we were relatively dry and comfortable (as comfortable as we could be in a downpour). Since the screen has no floor (and we had a tarp under the entire tent), we has minor seepage into the tent area and around the flooring seams but not to the extent of the other, more experienced campers.
This tent was roomy enough for one Slumberjack big cot and a queen air matress (which equated to 3 adults and one dog).
It would have been better if it had a mud mat with the screen porch but you live and learn.
I WOULD recommend the tent for any camper!
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