Gear Review
Kelty Crestone Tent 1-Person 3-Season
Great Value
By doghiker
Ranked #1070 - Tents
September 20, 2006
I actually have the Kelty Clark model, which I'm pretty sure is the predecessor to the Crestone. This is my 7th season using this tent in both the southern Appalachians and the northern Rockies, and it has performed very well: easy/fast to pitch, sturdy construction, compact & lightweight for a double-wall tent, reliably waterproof, withstands high winds & snow weight, warm but well ventilated/minimal condensation. Enough room lengthwise(I'm 5'5")and widthwise (for 1 person + dog or gear). Height is debatable--I find it fine for sleeping, but being a little claustrophobic, I do not like to spend much conscious/non-sleeping time in it, and I change clothes inside it--possible but cramped--only if it's raining or very cold outside. One small complaint is no see-through window to outside (although this may not be true for Crestone?)--I'm thinking of sewing in my own. For the price (& it comes factory seam-sealed!) and weight, this has been a quality solo tent that has always provided warm, dry shelter.
View Details: Kelty Crestone Tent 1-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [wall] Polyester Ripstop Walls, [floor] 1800mm PU Nylon Taffeta
- Freestanding:
- No
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite
- Doors:
- 1
- Clip/ Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 19 sq ft, 106in x 41 x 37
- Interior Height:
- 37in
- Vestibule Space:
- 7sq ft
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Fly vents, wall vents, mesh ceiling
- Interior Storage:
- Internal storage pockets
- Packed Size:
- 7 x 21"
- Weight:
- [Packed] 4lb, [minimum] 3lb
- Recommended Use:
- Lightweight, solo fast backpacking
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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