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...So does it close up completely? I camp in the desert where...
By sco2452315
Ranked #696 - 4-Season Tents
October 1, 2008
...So does it close up completely? I camp in the desert where the dust is awful, and need a tent that has no vents....but would like to be able to open some screened vents at times for a little airflow...
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #108 - 4-Season Tents
October 1, 2008
It does close completely, but a bigger concern with dust is when it gets blown underneath the sides of the tent. This tent will do as good a job as any at keeping dust out, and better if you point it into the wind.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 70D coated nylon; [Floor] 70D coated nylon
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite SL aluminum
- Doors:
- 1
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 93.5 x 62.5in (238 x 159cm), 46sq ft (14sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 45in (114cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 17sq ft (5sq m)
- Packed Size:
- 23 x 7in (58 x 18cm)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Mesh vents
- Weight:
- [Summer] 7lb 10oz (3460g); [Winter] 8lb 10oz (3910g)
- Recommended Use:
- Four-season camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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