Gear Review
The North Face Tadpole 23 Bx Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
Compact and Able to Deal With Water - Tadpole
By Michael McGuigan
Ranked #2385 - 3-Season Tents
March 2, 2007
I recently purchased this tent as a replacement for one I had had for about 7 years. Its first trial came when I took it with me on a climb in Guatemala. The tent was super easy to set up, the color coding helps a lot, and had lots of room for one person. The vestibule also served as a great place to stow the pack. While we were sleeping, we got hit with a nasty thunderstorm. The Tadpole kept me and my gear warm and dry throughout the storm, unlike the rest of the team. The only challenge I had with this product was changing in the morning. If you like to stand and stretch, this is not the tent for you. The Tadpole is a great product for the price.
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
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