User Review: Kelty Quartz 2

Kelty Quartz 2
Above: The current Quartz 2, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 28, 2004 by Devin Bayer

Rating:
Design: four-season convertible freestanding dome
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: easy
Weight: 8 lbs.
Price Paid: $170

This tent is comparable to those costing twice as much. The inside makes good use of the compact space with steep walls. There is good ventilation and the tent is usable in the summer. During a thunderstorm it stayed completely dry. The dual doors and dual vestibules almost double the size of rain protected area. Setup is a no-brainer since there are only two places to put two, identical poles.

My only complaint is the weight and packed size, something that would be improved upon with a more expensive tent. If you are splitting it between two people, it should only be four pounds each, but it takes up plenty of room in my backpack.

Also, the zippers are not silent, as they claim.