Product Description Wenzel Pine Ridge Tent 10ft x 8ft x 58 Inches 36497 .com Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8-foot dome tent sleeps four to five campers in its two rooms, making it ideal for small families or couples with lots of gear. The Pine Ridge is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The sonic-sealed, polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including two mesh doors, one mesh window, and a mesh roof--which combine to create a refreshing cross breeze on warm evenings. The Pine Ridge is also easy to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet pole attachments. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one large sleeping room or roll down the divider curtain to create two separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for the campers or as a sleeping room and living area. Other details include a hooped fly at the front and rear for weather protection, two hanging pockets for storage, and a storage duffel. Specifications:Base: 10 by 8 feet Center height: 60 inches Area: 80 square feet Capacity: 4 to 5 people Carrying weight: 11.9 pounds Warranty: 10 years .com Tent Guide Selecting a Tent Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Expect the Worst In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to buy something designed to handle more adversity. Three- and Four-Season Tents For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing. For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive. Domes and Tunnels Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and tents that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being lighter. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome. Size Matters Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters. Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.
N**N
Good for the price; time will tell
Just received this tent yesterday; my husband (who has experience erecting dome tents) was able to put it up alone. I have tent camped since I was a small child, am now >50 and am no stranger to tents. This is a decent tent for the money.The Pros: Easy set up Excellent "bath tub" bottom which is weld seamed ......... the bottom is polyethylene which is much more durable than nylon taffeta which is very commonly used. The bath tub style bottom comes up about 4" from the bottom, wrapping along all sides of the tent. It is not sewn .......... it is "welded" somehow (hot pressed glue perhaps?); there are no thread seams on the bottom edges of the tent - very important if it rains! (" The sonic-sealed, polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage.") This was the primary reason I purchased this tent, other than the reasonable price. Center height is 60" as stated which is excellent for a dome tent of this size and the other main reason I purchased this particular tent. Nice green/gray color which blends in with a "woodsy" environment. Excellent ventilation for summer camping.The Cons: The zipper does take 2 hands. The "design defect" that one or more reviewers alluded to is actually a zipper "storm flap" to keep rain out off the zipper. You need to NOT be in a rush and use one hand/finger to keep this storm flap away from the zipper and your other hand to actually pull the zipper. Pretty simple: Take your time. The interior size is slightly smaller than stated: Interior dimensions are 7'8" (4" shorter than stated) and 9'6" (6" shorter than stated size). Where are they gonna put the 5th person!? This is described as a "4 or 5 person tent". Huh? Our sleeping bags are 32" across. Most sleeping bags measure 28" - 34". You do the math.............! We have 2 twin size air mattresses in the tent right now, with our sleeping bags. It would hold a 3rd person, but wow, would that be tight! How do you step in and turn around without falling on or stepping on someone else? Very comfortable for 2 people and a small amount of gear. It would be tight with 3 people if all wanted air mattresses, and almost impossible with 4 people. The "2 room design" is a joke. I did not purchase it for the "2 room" concept, and I don't intend to use it. The room divider is merely a sheet of nylon taffeta to suspend from the ceiling. If you are using a light in the tent you are clearly visible through the divider and from the outside. Pretty standard for any nylon taffeta tent. The tent entry way is cumbersome. Because of the "two room" design/theory, there are two zippers. Each comes from the bottom, outside corner up to the top center. The zipper does not go in one large semi-circle (180 degree arc), nor from one bottom corner up and around to the opposite top corner like most tents. This makes the entryway a bit "snug" and some may find it bothersome. It was not a deal-breaker for me, but a bit weird. I would prefer a larger rainfly with greater coverage. The rainfly which comes with this tent barely covers the large ventilation windows along the sides of the tent. A rainstorm/thunderstorm is going to put this rainfly to the test and I suspect water may come in along the sides in the event of a very windy storm.Other: The "Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating" is imperceptible, probably because it has to be breathable. I would like it to SEEM more waterproof; the nylon taffeta does not really need to be breathable on this tent IMO, because this tent has impressively large ventilation areas along the side walls, front and back windows and mid-roof. It would be reassuring if the walls were a bit more sturdy and at least appeared more waterproof, but this is certainly not unusual for modern tent designs, unless you spring for an super expensive, rare canvas tent. Time will tell if the tent is waterproof and can stand up to a thunderstorm. I will try to update this sometime and let you know!Update: This tent has been up in our "mini woods" on our property now for 2 weeks straight. During that time we have had three thunderstorms, one in which water came down in sheets, producing 2" of rain in 20 minutes. Two of the other thunderstorms had impressive winds. The tent took on just a tiny bit of water near the front opening; I am assuming it came in thru the zipper or perhaps leaked down from the rainfly and entered along the doorway. I do not have a separate tarp over the tent but I did apply 2 entire cans of Scotchguard tent weather-proofer on it.
S**R
Decent Buy
So far I have used this tent on two camping trips, with decent results (26 y/o male). Both trips were weekend trips to the mountains of south central PA (just south of Raystown Lake). This was car-type camping. A friend of mine's relatives have a few acres in the middle of nowhere out there, so we try to camp there 2-3 times a year. The first was in early February, the other was last weekend (early May '13). In both trips the tent fared well. During the first trip, I did not actually sleep in the tent, but set it up to house some gear and to use as a backup if our (me, and three friends) handmade tipi around the fire failed to adequately shelter us. The weather that weekend did not rise above 20 deg. F, dropped to the single digits at night, and was pretty windy, with sustained winds of 15 mph and gusts up to ~25 mph. Oh yeah, and we got about 1/2" of snow one morning. The inside of the tent was dry and it seemed to handle the winds quite well. During the second trip it was raining the majority of the weekend. ~65 deg. F in the afternoon, ~50 deg. F at night, with medium intensity showers for the area and light wind (~15 mph). This time my wife and I slept in it for two nights (didn't spend much time in it otherwise). This time, a very little bit of water got in. It was all just inside the door and could be picked up with a few paper towels. I think it got in because of two reasons. 1 - the rain fly did not completely cover and shelter the door. So, I think some got in when we opened the tent and climbed inside to retire for the night. 2 - I noticed a little bit more water on the floor when I woke up mid-way through the night. I suspect a little more got through at the bottom of the door where the two zippers meet. I suspect this is because the rain fly didn't cover the door and the zipper-to-zipper interface leaves a small gap. The encroachment of water was minor, but perceptible. Let me throw out a few more pros and cons:Pros:Price - I think I remember buying this thing for ~$65, which is pretty cheap for a tent of this size.Floor - The floor of this thing seems much more durable than tents of a similar size/price, and I have not had any water leakage issues.Capacity - I think this is one of the few tents whose capacity is advertised at close to what might be comfortable to an average set of campers not using air mattresses. Four of us laid down in the tent to test the claim, and we were satisfied.Simplicity - Dome tents of this style are very simple to set-up and pack. Being of this kind, it is not an exception.Color - Yeah, this shouldn't matter much, but it looks like it fits in in the woods.Cons:Zippers - Most of the reviews mention that the zippers on the doors frequently get caught on the orange weather protection flags. This is true, but as long as you and everyone else using your tent knows this and is mindful and careful, you shouldn't have much trouble if you take your time. My zippers have gotten caught a few times, but I have always been able to un-snag them with little effort.Rain-fly Coverage of Door - As I mentioned before, the rain fly does not completely shield the doors in the front. So, if you are entering/exiting the tent when it is raining, a small amount of water can enter the tent. It would be great if the rain fly just extended ~6" further. I assume this problem could be mitigated by strategically placing the entrance away from the wind. Because of spatial concerns, I did not have that option. Other than not completely covering the door, the rain fly adequately covers the other mesh window/vents on the sides and back of the tent.All-in-all this is a solid tent for the price.
M**K
You get what you pay for
I ordered this tent for a quick camping excursion, I recently moved to a remote northern community and have never shopped for a tent online. The quality of the zippers I'm use to on tents is far greater then those on this tent. I imagine it wont withstand more then a few trips... Otherwise easy to put up and served its purpose... Kept me dry in a mild thunderstorm...
D**B
Decent tent
Great tent. Easy to set up. Just be careful with the zippers especially when wet.
L**N
Four Stars
Considering the price, I got more out of this than I expected. Survived a couple downpours satisfactorily.
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