Kelty Mantra 7

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The Mantra 7 is a three-season tent made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Simply put, the Kelty Mantra 7 Tent is the first word in durable, comfortable family camping tents. Unlike lesser family tents, the Mantra uses high quality DAC aluminum poles and a mix of clip and sleeve construction, for a mix of toughness and ventilation in wind and weather for years to come. You don't buy a Mantra for the weekend, you buy one of these collapsible mansions for life. Double doors, each with noiseless zipper pulls, let everyone do their nighttime business without disturbing the rest of the tent, and an immense vestibule (accessible from either door) holds all your extra gear under shelter. The interior of the Mantra 7 can be divided into two rooms with the removable privacy panel, with each half having its own door. Taped floor seams mean the Mantra can literally be sitting in a couple inches of water and nobody inside will notice. The Mantra's poles and clips are color-coded so you aren't standing at the campsite scratching your head, and thoughtful details like the interior organizer wall give a level of polish seldom seen in a car camping tent. If you're camping with a big group, or just want a lot of space, the Mantra should be the first tent you grab for."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Mantra 7 is well known to provide extra elbowroom and security in the most adverse conditions."

From REI:
"This best-selling Kelty® seven-person tent offers you all the comforts of home! Durable two-room camping palace features a removable privacy wall. Increased venting around perimeter enhances airflow; improved door functionality offers easy exit and entry. Combination of color-coded pole clips and sleeves provide easy setup; DAC DA17 aluminum poles are strong and durable for long-lasting use. Internal pockets and wall organizers reduce clutter in tent. UV-resistant polyester rainfly doesn't stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch. ArcEdge™ cantenary cut floor/wall design keeps seams up off the ground and watertight; taped seams ensure weather protection. No-see-um mesh ceiling provides ample ventilation; full-coverage rainfly with multiple vents allows good airflow even when rainfly is fully engaged. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Kelty Mantra 7 is well known to provide extra elbowroom and security in the most adverse conditions."

User Reviews

Mantra 7
Reviewed by BDCal, Oct 24, 2008

"This review is more about the Kelty company than about the tent. I can't say enough about the excellent customer support that I have received from Kelty over the years.

But first, the tent: We bought the Mantra 7 (family of 5) and used it during a 2-month camping trip through various parts of the Rockies."

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Mantra 7
Reviewed by Barry Blumenthal, Aug 04, 2008

"We've owned and used the Mantra 7 for about six years in climates from the mid-90s on the Outer Banks in North Carolina to extreme windy conditions on Prince Edward Island and Meat Cove in Nova Scotia, as well as some fall weekend trips where the temperature dipped into the teens."

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Mantra 7
Reviewed by Dave Vet, Sep 01, 2007

"Overall, I agree with the listed specialty shop reviews, but. . . do yourself a favor and call Campmor for shockcording and redo all your poles. After half dozen uses the shock cord is limp and lost its elasticity, causing poles to separate inside pole sleeves, which is a royal pain when dismantling."

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Mantra 7
Reviewed by JOEBOB, Jun 12, 2007

"By far, the best family tent I have owned. It's huge, with a divider from the kids. Full fly has kept us dry in numerous downpours. Vestibule is big enough to plant a couple of chairs so you can watch it rain, while you stay you dry. Have used in in cold and warm climes. Highly recommend it."

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Mantra 7
Reviewed by Mike, Apr 30, 2005

"This is a solid family tent. Camping in March in the Smokeys during severe thunderstorms and not a drop of water in the tent. Wind couldn't deform the tent since it is strung so tight on its DAC poles. Easy to put up and take down. This is a real home away from home! Only drawback: the tent vents great but because the fly doesn't come all the way to the ground dry debris blows up under the awning."

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