User Review: Kelty Gunnison 4

Kelty Gunnison 4
Above: The current Gunnison 4, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed February 6, 2007 by Wilson Parish

Rating:
Sleeps: 4
Ease of Setup: Easy set-up 1 person 4-5 minutes
Price Paid: $250

Since 1999 I have used a Kelty Vortex 4. It's the exact same tent different name. I used my Vortex 5-6 times a year with complete satisfaction. I have weathered some ugly storms including a tropical storm off the Gulf Coast.

Sadly all good things come to an end. This past fall I was camped under a large tree - home to a dozen or so buzzards (unknown to me). Early a.m. a buzzard took flight pushing off and breaking a limb thirty feet above me. Needless to say a tent can only be so tough. A 4' long 6" wide tree limb from that high up will be the end to any tent.

The good news is I have replaced it with the Gunnison 4. I can not see any real changes between the two. It's the greatest tent you can buy. Convenient, light, and built to last.

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