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The North Face VE 25 Tent 3-Person 4-Season
is this tent too warm in the summer???
By mtnsearch2371393
Ranked #516 - 4-Season Tents
August 21, 2008
is this tent too warm in the summer???
View Details: The North Face VE 25 Tent 3-Person 4-Season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
Ranked #34 - 4-Season Tents
April 9, 2010
The reason this tent would be great in hot weather is the same reason it's great in the Winter: Insulation qualities. The tent fly creates an insulation barrier between the outside and inside air. A layer of dead air as insulation just like a jacket. The big question is weight. If you're a 4-season camper and only want to buy one tent, then this tent would fit the bill. If you are concerned about weight, there are tents that are less than half the weight that will accomplish that same insulation effect. I own an MSR Storm King that holds 5 and I use it year round. The down side is that it weighs 15lbs packed and costs $1000!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By jim NAPIER
Ranked #235 - 4-Season Tents
January 23, 2010
I've used both the new and old of versions of this tent, and yes, mostly in the summer/Fall. It is a bit warm, but ventilation is excellent -- as long as you don't need to pitch the fly. Then I agree, it becomes a sweat lodge. My biggest complaint is the weight.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dustin Robertson
December 21, 2008
The North Face VE 25 is a tried & true expedition tent that can be used throughout the year. The only drawback using it as a summer tent is it's weight where a much lighter tent would work just as good. As far as ventilation is concerned, a three season tent has it beat hands down. Four Season tents should be called one season tents. Four Season tents are only good in the winter the rest of the year they lack ventilation making them sweat lodges.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Canopy] 40 denier 240T nylon ripstop; [Fly] 75 denier 185T polyester ripstop coated wtih 1500mm PU; [Floor] 70 denier 210T nylon taffeta coated with 5000mm PU
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 4 + 1 Vestibule pole
- Pole Material:
- Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Sleeve
- Floor Space:
- 104 x 85in (264 x 215cm); 48sq ft (4.5sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 48in (121cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- [Front] 10sq ft (.9sq m); [Rear] 5sq ft (.5 sq m)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Internally zippered vents with mesh screens
- Packed Size:
- 24 x 9in (61 x 23cm)
- Weight:
- 9lb 6oz (4420g)
- Recommended Use:
- Four season expedition camping
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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