Gear Review
The North Face Tadpole 23 Bx Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
almost 20 years
By turd furgeson
Ranked #858 - 3-Season Tents
March 26, 2011
I had this tent for almost 20 years. Just recently, my girlfriend left it in a rental car. It looks like it has changed in minor ways over the years. The poles, still aluminum, are light but cheaper made and seem to sheer now, something my old blue tent would never do. Speaking of color, it now comes in fancy colors—cool! and the rainfly has a big fancy vestibule. Definitely buy a footprint for this tent, it's worth the 40 bucks or whatever. The newer models are a bit wider in width as well, which is both good and bad, depending on whether you wanna snuggle or sleep in luxury, alone.
View Details: The North Face Tadpole 23 Bx Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] polyester taffeta (75D, 190T), PU coating (1500mm), DWR coating; [floor] nylon taffeta (70D, 190T), PU coating (5000mm), DWR coating; [canopy] no-see-um mesh (40D)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Pressfit
- Pole Attachment:
- clip and sleeve
- Floor Space:
- 26 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- [length] 85 in; [head width] 45 in; [foot width] 35 in
- Interior Height:
- 40.5 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 9 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 23 x 6 in
- Seams:
- [floor & fly] fully taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 4 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping, trekking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.