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The North Face Foundation 6 Bx Tent 6-Person 3-Season

Item #TNF3020 | 0 in Stock

How rip resistant is this tent? Was hoping for rip-stop nylon...

By Ranked #281 - Family Gear February 10, 2009

How rip resistant is this tent? Was hoping for rip-stop nylon when paying>$200

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By Ranked #5 - Family Gear February 10, 2009

Probably not very, manufacturers usually don't make the interior wall of a double wall tent out of ripstop. And in case you didn't notice while shopping around, $200 is really cheap for a tent. Only 40 of the 226 tents on this site are under 200 bucks.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Fly] 75D 185T polyester taffeta coated with 1200mm PU ; [Floor] 70D, 190T nylon taffeta coated with 2000mm PU 
Freestanding:
Yes 
Poles:
Pole Material:
DAC Featherlite aluminum 
Doors:
Clip / Sleeve:
Fusion clip and sleeve 
Floor Space:
115 x 98 (292 x 248cm); 79sq ft (7.3sq m) 
Interior Height:
75in (190cm) 
Vestibule Space:
14sq ft (1.3sq m) 
Seam Sealed:
Yes 
Ventilation:
High-low mesh venting 
Weight:
16lb 11oz (7569g) 
Recommended Use:
Family campouts, spring break 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 
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