Aqua-Quest Waterproof & Lightweight Tent 'Hooped' Single Pole Bivy Bag - Orange Model

Aqua-Quest Waterproof & Lightweight Tent 'Hooped' Single Pole Bivy Bag - Orange Model

By Desert Camper

I do almost all my backpacking in the deserts of Southern California. As I go solo most the time I was looking for a lightweight bivy option, and one that was waterproof (I already have a pure mesh "bug bivy"). The Aqua Quest caught my eye because it was large - I'm 6'2, 260lbs so I need something with some shoulder girth. I purchased it and have been very happy with it. It's sturdy and well-made, almost completely waterproof - proven on it's maiden night out when an unexpected desert thunderstorm rolled in and soaked the area for hours. It has a no-see-um mesh top with a rain cover that zips over it when it rains. The "fly" simply folds down so you can just use it with the mesh on dry nights.

Being a single wall bivy a slight "film" of moisture did form where ever my bag touched the fabric, but nothing that was close to soaking my bag. Just a hint of moisture that was more sensed than felt, some might complain but it didn't bother me in the least and I use it as my 3 season bivy go to bag. That's the only reason I said "almost completely waterproof". The "tub" floor was totally dry and I woke up sitting in a puddle of water that had collected UNDER the closed bivy on my ground cloth, which I didn't know about until I unzipped and stuck my hand down to get out.

It's not the lightest bivy out there, but I wanted some decent protection and this does the trick. Sleeping on the desert floor during the spring/summer is asking to be intimate with all sorts of creepy crawlies and I always use either a mesh bug bivy or the Aqua Quest if I'm expecting weather. It is a close fit for me, but then I'm larger than the average guy and I can sleep comfortably in it. I put my boots in the space above my head, a water bottle and jacket and that's about it. My pack stays outside.

One cool feature is the little window in the zip up rain cover. It's like peeping out of a welder's mask and when the lightning flashed I watched the storm crash around me in total comfort.

I bought mine online so I couldn't try it first in a store, but I've been very happy and would recommend it to all.

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ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 4 Backpacking Tent

 

ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 4 Backpacking Tent 

GREAT TENT-GREAT BUY! Alps has a great product line I didn't know about! This tent is more than I expected-lightweight aluminum pole system set up easily, especially with the clips that fasten the tent to the pole structure. Absolutely no problem setting up the tent by myself. The fly installed easily using a simple buckle system on the four tent corners. The fly completely covers the tent so there's no drip line on the tent itself. The floor space was large enough for a double-bed-size blowup mattress plus some. The two vestibules are key storage space outside the tent and not found on many tents. The zippers work well and didn't bind at all. I pitched the tent in soft soil, but in harder soil conditions I would recommend stouter tent stakes (short top-hook aluminum come with the tent). The guying that comes with the tent for the fly works well to hold off the fly from the tent to keep condensation and moisture out of the tent. I don't think this tent is heavy at all, and would carry it in/out of a campsite without hesitation. I'll still treat the seams for moisture penetration. There are two screened openings on the sides and one at the top that you can't close, just so you know. We camped out in 40F weather and were fine with good sleeping bags and down comforters though. Enjoy!

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Coleman Cobra 2 Two Person Backpacking Tent

Coleman Cobra 2 Two Person Backpacking Tent

By painek

I bought this tent because I was in a crunch planning for a camping vacation. The other tent that I had sprung a leak after I set it up to check it out. When I went inside to have a cup, my daughter went Psycho and started poking holes through the tent multiple times with a stake. I did not have enough to send it off to get it fixed so I bought this. I received the tent and went into the garden to practice setting it up (daughter now named "tentkiller" was at the kindergarten". I was surprised at how easy it was. The inner shell is attached inside with quick release clips and does not have to be set up separately. The poles (2) go through a webbing that is outside the shell of the tent. I think this is really clever because the poles contacting the tent will not be a potential leak point. The stakes go in the front and back inner and outer shell straps. Stake the sides. Stake the ropes. That's it, Bobs your uncle. Start to finish was 6 minutes after the third practice. The tent is roomy on the inside for two people and cozy for two. My wife is on the smaller side so I do think it would be tight for two husky people. The storage area on the entrance is large enough for the shoes and a daypack. The storage on the other side is large enough for the 70 litre pack. Unfortunately, it does not come with a ground sheet for these areas so if it was wet you would have to have a bag or other waterproof item to set your packs on. Dis-assembly was just as easy and fit into the compression bag that it came in. The tent is relatively light, 1.4 kg, and small if packed right. I am happy.

Pros

+ Light

+ Easy setup

+ External frame

+ small when packed

Cons

- no ground clothe for storage areas

- stakes are a bit flimsy

- guy line locks bend easy

Hope this review helps.

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Wenzel Tents

Gelert Rocky 3 Person Tent 

By Sebastian Cork

Wenzel tents give you 100% peace of mind when it comes to camping... but who are Wenzel Tents?

The company was started by a sail maker named Hermann Wenzel in 1887. In the early days he began by treating and sewing together sail canvases and making tarps for covered wagons! The company has gone from strength to strength and now has over 120 years of design consideration which has gone into creating Wenzel Tents as we know it today, which enables them to offer the most comfortable camping experience you and your family may ever have and even better, they are great value for money!

Wenzel prides itself on making high quality tents that can withstand the demands of the "great outdoors". They have kept their company tradition of constant improvement and continued research over the years searching for better materials and processes. Today Wenzel has a fully equipped laboratory and is committed to providing customers with a better camping experience.

Wenzel Tents product range covers all aspects of camping and hiking, whether you are looking for a tent for your family or you are planning a trip on your own. They are one of the leading brands of tent sold across America.

Wenzel has a wide range of quality tents in various sizes and colors. They can sleep from one person up to nine people.

With their many years of experience it guarantees you are buying a high quality product that you know has been tried and tested.

They are very easy to "put up" and "take down" and are made with a highly tested water-resistant material with sonic welded polyethylene floors. The hard-wearing alloy poles form part of their construction, a Dutch "D" style entrance door with an inside flap and a polyester mesh window to offer great ventilation.

Wenzel produce tents as one of their leading products, but also compliments this with a wide range of other camping items.

Here are just a couple of the highlighted tents that are available from Wenzel.

One of the most popular tents in the Wenzel Tent range is the 'Wenzel Mountain Trails Current Hiker (6ft x 5ft) 2 person Dome Tent.

It is a high quality, affordable tent that offers features from a name you can trust. This Wenzel sto'n'go all in one portable pack system is perfectly suited for outdoor adventures and simple to just roll and go.

Next is the Wenzel Mountain Trail Hiker Sport. This tent easily accommodates two people within its 30sqft. It is a lightweight compact design with removable fly and mesh roof vents. It has a Dutch "D" style entrance door, polyester mesh windows and again it is has a reinforced polyethylene floor and welded seams.

Wenzel's mission statement is to help more families experience the outdoors they know and love. To achieve this Wenzel have tried and tested each product through a very "specialized filter"... their families. Research is not just for the boardroom. Research done in the middle of the woods is a completely different story! At Wenzel, they understand about camping, which is why the Wenzel tents have been designed so they are easy to put up, take down and pack away.

Wenzel claims "we are ambassadors to the outdoors; we love families to return to the place where memories are made and souls are fuelled".

Sebastian Cork is a writer who specializes in sport and outdoor activities. You can check the latest Squidoo Lens at http://campinghikingbackpacking.blogspot.com/

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Pop Up Tents: The Way For A Convenient Camping Experience

Gelert Rocky 2 Person Tent  

By Lloyd Manalo

If you are thinking of an activity where everyone will enjoy and will have something new to treasure, then you can consider having a camping trip. Not everyone does camping very often; some may have never experience going out on an adventure. So, this is the right time for you to introduce a totally different yet very enjoyable outdoor activity to your group or family. Camping is challenging, healthy and fun. Once you have successfully survived your outdoor trip, then you will realize how fun it was to be in the outdoors. And doing this with people special to you can add up to the excitement and enjoyment that you may get from this activity.

During camping, everyone will be required to bring along equipments and things that can help make their trip easy, convenient and comfortable. One of the most important things to bring along is the camping tent. For first time campers, it is very difficult to set up a tent especially those traditional styled ones. But now, camping can be very convenient as there are now pop up tents available in the market. This type of tent can give one the ease of set up as it automatically pops up into a tent.

These pop up tents are also very light weight which will not give any inconveniences to a camper especially during their time of hiking or trekking. One will not have to worry of the weight that they will be carrying. This type of tent will not add much to the weight that a camper must carry during the trip. Keep in mind that one will also be carrying a lot of other stuffs that they will need in their camping trip. This is why most campers choose light weight things to bring along.

Most tents these are also very colorful and have great designs to choose from. If you want to liven up the atmosphere in your camping trip, you should choose the colorful and vibrant ones. If you are a group from a business, you can have the tent customized according to the business logo so that other camping groups will know what business you are representing. Custom printing of camping tents are now being offered at many camping and hiking equipments stores.

Aside from pop up tents for camping or hiking, you may also purchase indoor pop up tents. This can be used if you want to stay in the garden or backyard for some outdoor fun activities with the whole family. This type of tent may also be used by kids as their play area in your property.

Using tents these days especially those in pop up styles can give so much convenience and comfort to its user. Many campers today do not have to worry about the set up of their tents ever since these pop up styles came out in the market. You can visit stores that offer different kinds of tents so that you can choose one will fit your preferences.

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