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Black Diamond Tempest Tent: 2-Person 4-Season

Item #BLD0545 | 3 in Stock

Besides price what is the difefrence between the FitzRoy and...

By Ranked #703 - 4-Season Tents November 26, 2008

Besides price what is the difefrence between the FitzRoy and the Tempest? Why would one pick the FitzRoy over the Tempest?

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By Backcountry.com Employee November 26, 2008

The Fitzroy is bigger inside (square footage for the Tempest includes the vestibule), and has a PU laminate which is presumably more durable than the Tempest's PU coating.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Material:
[canopy] Todd-Tex; [door] mesh 
Canopy:
single wall 
Freestanding:
yes 
Doors:
Number of Vestibules:
Poles:
Pole Material:
Easton 7075 aluminum 
Pole Attachment:
internal 
Floor Space:
32.25 sq ft 
Floor Dimensions:
[length] 87 in; [widest] 58 in; [narrowest] 47 in 
Interior Height:
44.5 in 
Vestibule Space:
[total combined] 14 sq ft 
Packed Size:
7 x 19 in 
Seams:
fully taped 
Ventilation:
windows in vestibule doors 
Fast-pitch Option:
no 
Trail Weight:
6 lb 4 oz 
Recommended Use:
mountaineering, winter camping 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 
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