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- Four-person tent with lightweight construction for hikes, cycling trips, and other camping occasions
- Lightweight, shock-corded fiberglass frame with pole pockets sets up and breaks down quickly
- Weather-armor polyester fabric with polyurethane coating is tough and reliable
- Window and roof vents for ventilation; water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing
- Includes removable fly; measures 9 feet long x 7 feet wide; 10-year limited warranty
Features: Large enough to sleep four people. Great for all types of camping and conditions. Shock-corded fiberglass frame with pole pockets. Weather-armor polyester fabric and tough side seams. Compact enough to fit conveniently on a backpack or saddle bags. Sonic-sealed floor that's welded to eliminate stitch and needle holes. Backed by a 10-year limited manufacturer's warranty. Water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing. Removable fly for wet weather conditions. Measures 9 feet wide by 7 feet long. Dutch D-style door for easy entry. Keep your load limber during long hikes and extended cycling excursions with the Wenzel Timber Creek Sport dome tent. Large enough to sleep four people at once yet compact enough to fit conveniently on a backpack or saddle bags, the tent is great for all types of camping and conditions. The Timer Creek Sport includes such features as a Dutch D-style door for easy entry, along with a shock-corded fiberglass frame with pole pockets that sets up and disassembles quickly. Campers will also appreciate the weather-armor polyester fabric and tough side seams, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. The window and roof vents, meanwhile, do a nice job of ventilating the tent and controlling morning moisture. Additional details include water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing; a sonic-sealed floor that's welded (not sewn) to eliminate stitch and needle holes; and a removable fly for wet weather conditions. The Timer Creek Sport measures 9 feet wide by 7 feet long and 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. Average Rating of 4.50 out of 33 reviews
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good value - D. L. LATOURRETTE, May 08, 2008
When I received this tent I was surprised at how compact it was, set up was quick, even the first time. Purchased this product for a cross country road trip. not leaving till the 12 May, so have not used it yet. Had no trouble getting it back in carry bag.
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Heck of a tent for the price! - D-licious, Apr 30, 2008
Although I have camped all my life this tent was the first one I purchased by myself. When it arrived I pitched it immediately. It took me about 15 minutes, which is about double what it took the second time. One trick- stake down the bottom of the tent before trying to bend up the poles if you are pitching it by yourself. Trust me this will make life a lot easier.
I took the tent out last weekend. Got out to the site late and had to pitch it in the dark. No problem at all. Saturday night it rained, and rained, and rained. We stayed bone dry except for the water we brought in with us. This tent RULES. Oh, and I haven't had any trouble fitting it back in the bag.
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GREAT tent for $25 - Killer B, Mar 30, 2008
I've had this tent for just over a year now. It's been used about 20x.
It has amazing quality thru-out. Nothing has torn-up with it at all. The floor is still completely sealed and there are no signs of anything wearing. Amazon had it on clearance back in March of 2007 for right at $25.
My only regret is that I didn't buy 2 or 3 of them @ that price...
GREAT PRODUCT... GREAT QUALITY...
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Exactly as expected - Jesse Arnold, Nov 07, 2007
This tent was perfect for my price range. I took this camping and it is quite light. It is especially light if you're going to have 3 people sleeping in the tent and I think it is safe to say that 3 people could backpack with this tent (by each carrying a 1/3rd of the tent weight). Four people, although technically do-able without gear, would be quite a tight squeeze. Tent was an easy, standard set-up as far as tents go, and we were able to take it down in the rain in only a few minutes.
Definitely a good purchase for the price (only tested in a light drizzle).
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Nice - C. Metheny, Sep 12, 2007
This tent is very nice for 3 people. Easy to set up. It's a little heavy, and is roomy, very roomy, huge if you intended it for fewer than 3 medium sized adults. For 4 people it is a little cramped. It is really meant for close to car use due to size and weight, not backpacking long distances. Although I'm sure I could carry it without too much trouble, it would just limit how much gear I take to do so.
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