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How To Set Up a Dome Tent: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Jason • Aug 13th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Setting up a dome tent is not a big deal it just requires practice and concentration. A dome tent generally has the capacity of 3 to 4 people. Each and every dome tent has two main poles that are crossed in the centre. Additionally, there is another short pole provided with it. The first step in setting up the tent is unfolding the ground cloth provided with it. After unfolding the ground cloth start unfolding the tent.

Then start assembling the poles of the tent by shaking the pole sections into its original place. Whilst not as easy as putting up a pop up tent, you will find pitching dome tents is not that difficult either. While shaking the poles of the dome tent just make sure that no one is standing near you otherwise they could get hurt. Then, start the pole sliding through the pole sleeves from one corner to the other. After sliding first thread the poles before attaching them to the corner pockets of the dome tent. Then attach the poles to the corner pocket with the help of a friend. Now put the rain fly that would protect you from unexpected rains. The fly pole is put into the sleeve and the other end is put in the pocket.

If there is any excess ground cloth visible then fold the cloth neatly underneath the tent. If the excess ground cloth is not neatly folded and it rains then water would directly come into the tent and spoil your camping trip. After making sure that everything is done properly then you could consider your dome tent to be complete. After completing above mentioned instructions thoroughly check each and everything.

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Vango Tigris 600: Extra Easy to Pitch Tunnel Tent for Six

By Luke • Aug 4th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

A 6 person tunnel tent from Vango, Vango Tigris 600 is an easy to pitch tent. It is a simple tunnel-shaped tent, which is easy to pitch and has an airy and light feel. Its bedroom configurations are flexible and it can sleep a maximum of six persons easily. The tent also offers great storage options and the headroom is enough to satisfy any user. A comfortable tent, it makes camping fun. The Vango Tigris 600 is made of a fire retardant fabric, which greatly reduces the possibility of ignition from naked flames. It has fully taped seams, which protect against water and insects. When pitching, the Vango Tigris 600 tent first pitched the flysheet and the technique to set it up is quick and simple. The tent always stays dry on the inside, thus making it comfortable. It also has colour-coded poles for fast pitching and poles can be matched with the sleeve tabs which help make pitching easy.

It is powered by the Tension Band Technology that provides exceptional interior bracing system so that the tent stays stable in adverse weather conditions. The tent’s groundsheet is fully enclosed and sewn-in to offer protection against bugs and draughts. Also, it has mesh vents to allow continual airflow that enhance living comfort of the tent. Also, the Vango Tigris 600 tent has crystal clear windows that allow maximum light to enter the living area. The inner fabric of the tent is breathable and helps create a great sleeping area. Ideal for users who are going camping for the first time with family, the tent allows the users to quickly set it up and begin holiday activities soon. An airy and light tent, it also offers storage options and ample headroom.

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Gelert Twister 3: Very Roomy and Easy to Pitch Tunnel Tent

By Jason • Jul 30th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Easy to set up, Gelert Twister 3 is a superb all in one pitch tunnel tent. It uses the ‘roll away’ system like other tents in the Twister range. Featuring a large and spacious living area and a rear bedroom, the tunnel tent is easy to pitch. To pack it, one simply has to ‘roll it away’. Designed to have a double skin construction, the tent has a large porch area and is perfect for a summer festival. It has bright guylines that allows extra visibility at night or during low light conditions. It has pre-attached guylines that help in fast pitching of the tent. Also, it has a Hydrostatic Head of 3000mm. It has a decent size of room and a spacious living area.

The poles are made of fibreglass, thus adding strength to the tent while staying lightweight. The tent comes with 3 fibreglass poles of 8.5mm diameter each. It is in one pitch tent with taped seams. Tent’s outer is made of 190T Polyester with waterproof PU coating while the Inner is made of 190T Polyester with waterproof PU Coating. When packed, the tent has a packed size of 88×80x7cm. Available in Rococco Red and Paloma Grey colours, the Gelert Twister 3 tent weighs 6kg. A comfortable and lightweight tent, it has a large porch area that can store many items and knick-knacks. A stylish tent, it is stable and provides a safe shelter from the elements especially during bad weather.  The tent is easy to pitch and even more easy to undo, Gelert Twister 3 is sure to become a favourite with all campers. Ideal for camping and weekend getaways, the tent offers a safe a comfortable haven away from the chaos of the outside world.

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Coleman Arinos 6: Large Tent for Accommodating Groups

By Jason • Jul 30th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

A roomy tent, Coleman Arinos 6 offers a versatile shelter with 2 bedrooms and a separate living area. Capable of accommodating up to 6 people, the tent has a large bedroom that can sleep 4 people while the smaller room is suitable for 2 people. Either bedroom can be removed to create a larger living area or more space in case the user does not want privacy. The Coleman tent has 3 doors for convenience, windows and 4 air vents for ventilation. It has colour-coded poles that help in pitching tent quickly and No see Um mesh. The Coleman tent’s groundsheet is attached in the bedroom and is separate in the living area. Also, fully taped seams protect against insects and rain water from entering the tent. It has ring and pin system and colour-coded inners.

Featuring quick clips and made of fire-retardant material, the tent is safe and stable. It has an overall size of 215cm height, 290cm width and 605cm length. Its bigger bedroom has dimensions 210cm height, 270cm width and 230cm length while the smaller room has dimensions 185cm height, 135cm width and 270cm length. At its highest point, the Coleman Arinos 6 tent allows a height of 215cm. When packed, it becomes compact and easy to carry. Weighing 14.2kg, the tent is spacious and comfortable. Providing a comfortable and pleasant haven away from the outside chaotic world, the tent is stable and offers comfortable accommodation at all kinds of outdoor trips.

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Wild Country Duolite: Backpacking Tent offers excellent Value for your Money

By Jason • Jul 29th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Voted to be the best value for money backpacking tent by Active magazine, Wild Country Duolite is ideal for lightweight backpacking and bike touring. The tent’s unique pole design provides ample room in both the inner tent and the porch. Equipped with special features, the Duolite is a favourite with campers who want a lightweight tent while backpacking and biking. Offering an ideal backpacking solution for two people, it tent has a unique pole design. Its inner sits well back from the porch flysheet and thus provides good protection from wet weather. It has a semi-geodesic design and is great for 3-4 season backpacking.

Available in green colour, the tent’s Flysheet is made of Ripstop Polyester with a hydrostatic ea of 4,500mm while the Groundsheet is Polyester with a hydrostatic head of 5,500mm. The inner is Ripstop Polyester and the poles are DAC. With a sleeping capacity for 2 people, the tent has a minimum weight of 2.3kg and maximum weight of 2.44kg. Its packed size is 40×20cm. The Wild Country Duolite tent offers wide head and shoulder room while the rear pole provides good foot space. Designed to suit all campers, the tent has alloy V pegs and its outer is pitched first. Suitable for 3-4 season backpacking usage, the tent provides an ideal backpacking tent for two, with a minimum weight of 1.2kg per person. A comfortable tent, it is extremely lightweight and easy to pitch. The backpacking tent can be carried even by bikers with ease and fits comfortably with other camping gear.

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Vango Solero 500: Inexpensive Tent Option for Large Groups

By Jason • Jul 29th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Ideal for family and group usage, Vango Solero 500 is a large dome-style tent. It has an extended porch that offers a generous sleeping area and large porch living space. With a capacity to sleep a maximum of 5 people, the tent weighs 12.60kg. It takes about 15 minutes to pitch the tent and is very easy to pitch. With a packed size of 60×24x24cm, the tent is compact and easy to carry. A general use tent, it can be used for all types of camping, backpacking and weekends away. Also perfect for couples or small families who need more space and a standing height, Vango Solero 500 is just right. It has a dome design, which allows comfortable standing height and includes colour coded, pre-angled poles. The poles help create additional living space, enhance pole stability and allow easy assembly. The family tent also has an addition of a pelmet that conceals interior attachment points.

Since the groundsheet is sewn into the tent, it protects the users against unwanted bugs, draughts, and dirt. The tent’s Flysheet is made of Polyester; the Groundsheet is made of Polyethylene while the seams are Standard. The Vango Solero 500 tent comes with a Repair Kit while the pegs are made of steel. The poles are made of aluminium and there is no Ring and pin system. Easy to set up and good sized, the tent is robust and sturdy. All in all, it is a comfortable tent with a decent living space.

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Gelert Newland 4: Reasonably Priced, yet Still Reliable Four Person Tent

By Jason • Jul 29th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

An all in one pitch tent, the Gelert Newland 4 has an outer made of 190T Polyester with waterproof PU coating while the inner is made of 190T breathable Polyester. With dimensions 250cm length, 200cm width and 145cm height, the tunnel tent is easy and fast to pitch. It has rain channels above the doors for added protection when camping in wet weather and a large front porch area for storage. The tent offers 2 side doors for easy access and 2 front vents for additional ventilation. The groundsheet can be attached to the inner tent and flysheet. Moreover, the tent is double guyed for increased stability while the bright guylines help locate the tent at night or during low light conditions and allow extra visibility.

The pre-attached guylines of the tent help in pitching. Also, the tent has completely taped seams that protect against rain water and insects. It comes with 3 fibreglass poles of 9.5mm diameter each that are strong yet lightweight. The Gelert Newland 4 tent has a hydrostatic head of 2000mm and weighs a comfortable 7kg. Compact in size, its one pitch present the user with an easy pitching solution. The inner is attached to the flysheet via a mesh system so once the outer fly is pitched the inner tent is automatically erected. Ideal for weekend getaways and low level camping, the tent comes with poles, pegs, guyline, and groundsheet and carry bag. Available in Frosted Grey and Hot Red colours, the tent offers a comfortable living area and ample ventilation by way of 2 front vents.

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Urban Escape Kurai: Escape to the Outdoors with this Well-made Tent

By Luke • Jul 28th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

A 6 man tent, Urban Escape Kurai is well-equipped for the whole family and even provides extra space for visitors. It has a bright living area and offers 3 separate bedrooms. The tent offers walk-in height to its users and its outer is pitched first. The tent protects well from bad weather and has tensioning straps that increase its stability. Perfect for families who want space and separate bedrooms, the tent has dimensions 560×610cm. It has a height of 200cm and weighs nearly 24kg. Easy to pitch, it takes about 45 minutes to pitch the tent. Made of fire retardant fabric, it offers adequate UV protection and has mosquito nets to prevent mosquitoes from entering the tent. Its bedroom has dimensions 230×160cm while the living area has dimensions 190×200cm. A stable camping tent, it is easy to pitch and dismantle.

Offering a hydrostatic head of 2000mm, the tent comes with colour-coded fibreglass poles that are robust yet lightweight. Available in a green colour, Urban Escape Kurai is a double-skinned tent with 3 rooms. The Urban Escape Kurai can sleep 5-8 people comfortably and offers a safe and pleasant living space. Comfortable to sleep in, the tent keeps the users well-protected from the elements while allowing them to enjoy the nature outside. A robust tent, it is stable and offers ample ventilation. The tent also protects the users from harmful rays of the sun. A spacious and comfortable tent, it keeps its user safe from the chaos of the outside world. All in all, it is an ideal tent for large families that need space and comfort during camping trips.

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Gelert Ottawa 4: Dome Shaped Tent will allow you to brave any Wilderness

By Luke • Jul 28th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

A 4 person tent, Gelert Ottawa 4 is a dome-shaped tent with a large front storage area. It has a porch with groundsheet and is easy to pitch. Well-suited for short holidays and weekend getaways, the Ottawa 4 is easy to pitch and ideal for couples who want plenty of space. It is a high tent that offers ample space for 2 people without being too huge. It can sleep up to 4 adults and is a great tent for first-time campers. For flexibility and convenience, it has both, front and side access doors. Also, it has pegging points on the skirt and has an improved design vent in the rear of the tent. The tent has a rising Groundsheet and comes included with tent tidies. The tent has 2 mesh side doors which allow ventilation while preventing insects from entering the tent at the same time.

Gelert Ottawa 4 also has electric cable zip access point and living area windows which offer a good view of the outside world. The Gelert tent has a rear bedroom window which adds to the ventilation and gives it an airy and natural feel. The bright guylines on the tent help locate it during night and in low light conditions. They are useful since they give extra visibility to the tent. Also, the tent has pre-attached guylines that help in quick and easy pitching. The Gelert Ottawa 4 tent has an overall floor area of 12.88 square metres. Its outer fabric is 190T Polyester with waterproof PU coating, the inner is 190T breathable Polyester while the groundsheet is made of Polyethylene. The tent comes with 2 fibreglass poles of diameter 12.7mm each, 2 fibrelgass poles of diameter 11mm each and 2 steel porches that measure 16mm each. The outer of the tent is pitched first and it has fully taped seams. The tent is available in green and black colours and weighs 16.8kg.

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Urban Escape Himalaya: Comfortable Tent for your Mountaineering Escapades

By Jason • Jul 27th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Offering a fantastic UV protection, Urban Escape Himalaya is a 4 person tent. An ideal tent for camping the whole family, it offers open living area for 4 people. It has 2 separate bedrooms and a walk-in height. The tent’s outer is pitched first and helps give protection in bad weather. The tent has tensioning straps that enhance stability. A robust and stable tent, it is perfect for family and general camping purposes. The tent’s outer has dimensions 480×220cm while its bedroom dimensions are 150×220cm. The dimensions of the living area are 180×220cm. Offering a height of 205cm, the tent weighs 15kg. It has a hydrostatic head of 2000mm and takes about 25 minutes to pitch. It has colour-coded fibreglass poles, which are strong yet lightweight. The Urban Escape tent is made of fire-retardant fabric that allows enough time to the users inside to escape in case of a camping emergency.

Equipped with UV protection and mosquito nets, the tent is available in green colour. It does not have a double skin and offers 2 rooms. It has sewn-in groundsheet and is a single-skinned tent. A stylish tent, the Urban Escape Himalaya is sure to attract attention on any campsite. A robust and practical tent, it provides a safe and pleasant haven from the chaos of the outside world. It makes the users feel warm and secure and is flexible enough. Its UV protection also protects from the harmful UV rays of the sun. All in all, a comfortable and spacious tent, Urban Escape Himalaya is sure to a favourite with regular campers.

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