Large Tents

[Canoearoo]

I'm not Stonehollowmn but I want to make a guess on the tent is it a Kelty Trail Dome 6 Tent? Here is a pic of that kind of tent, am I close?

Hey you win. I think.
Reddcin do you have one of these? I'm looking for something that will replace the TajMahal that we lug around now. I've looked at the Trail Domes a couple times.

Nope I don't have one, I just love tents We have a Kelty Gunnison 4 that I bought at the end of camping season last year. We haven't used it yet but I'm very excited to try it out. What size tent do you need, a 4 person or a 6?

We're looking at a 4 person (no higher than a skinny six). Based on your review a while ago I looked very very closely at the Gunnison. And looking at reviews from others I got a little ticklish about how far down the side screens went. Are they about 8 inches off the floor/ground? Looks to me (from this side of the monitor) that the rain fly would let in a pounding rain bouncing off the ground into the low side screens.
But I've not seen one up close and personal nor have I used one.
Didn't you say you used one on a Woman's Outing once? It seems to have made an impression on you if you bought one. I sure would like some feedback when you do use it.

[Canoearoo]

Yes the Kelty Gunnison does have low screens. But from taking to several different people and after using it myself I don't think this will be a problem unless the tent isn't tight. I did find that REI makes a very similar tent to the Gunnison but without the low screens and more costly then buying the Gunnison from Campmor. I looked into 5-6 person tents (if you want to go bigger) and the lightest tent is the Kelty Trail Dome 6 Tent. The things I don't like about the tent is that It doesn't have a vestibule and it doesn't have total rain fly coverage. But like I said it is one of the lightest tents out there for 6 people.

[WoodsWalker]

We also had a thread before on larger tents.

qpassage.proboards25.com/index.cgi?board=gear&action=display&thread=1112025680

I have the Northface Bedrock which I mention in the post above. I also have bought a Cabela's outfitter 6 man for car camping, now that thing is huge.

BTW... mine has been in several downpoars & 3 days on straight rain & it never leaked a drop. rainfly goes all the way to the ground.

[woodbender]

Troy - some time ago I saw your tent in that thread but when I went to Campmor's website they didn't seem to have it. Has it been replaced by another model?

They had the Northface Rock or something not quite the same as yours. I looked through 4 and 6 person tents as well as aluminum & fiberglass poles.

Three models I'm looking at;
Kelty Trail Dome Series
the Gunnison
and this Northface Bedrock (if I can find it)

[Canoearoo]

We also had a thread before on larger tents

Ya I saw that, but I figured there could be newer tents on the market or more details ;D

[Canoearoo]

Here is a link to the REI Half Dome 4 HC Tent. This is the tent similar to the Gunnison but without the low screen. I haven't tried it and it does cost more than Gunnison (compared to buying it at campmor) but thought you would like to see it.
www.rei.com/product/47975664.htm

[WoodsWalker]

woodbender said:

Troy - some time ago I saw your tent in that thread but when I went to Campmor's website they didn't seem to have it. Has it been replaced by another model?

They had the Northface Rock or something not quite the same as yours. I looked through 4 and 6 person tents as well as aluminum & fiberglass poles.

Three models I'm looking at;
Kelty Trail Dome Series
the Gunnison
and this Northface Bedrock (if I can find it)

Well the place that I bought mine from no longer has them, but I found the best deal here domsoutdoor.com/product.asp?pn=1-079564
Everywhere else had them priced between $300 & $350

Troy

[woodbender]

Very cool. Thanks Troy.