Gear Review
Sweet tent
By Jim Holland
July 18, 2006
The Tad Pole Tent sets up really fast (which is handy when there are 10,000 mosquitoes swarming around you as was the case on Murdock Peak last night). You can see the stars through the roof. Lots of mesh which is great on hot nights.
View Details: The North Face Tadpole 23 Bx Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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
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