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Kelty Quartz 4

Kelty Quartz 4

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Quartz 4 is a four-season tent made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"The Kelty Quartz 4 is a simple, lightweight tent for all seasons. Configured with two doors and two vestibules, the floorplan maximizes the available living space. Two DAC pressfit poles slide into vaulted pole sleeves and once engaged a patented FlyBoy anchoring system prevents stretching or movement, even in high winds. The vented ripstop rainfly has a clear window so you can check out the weather without opening up (unless, of course, its iced over or you're snowed under). Versatile, the fly can be set up alone or with a footprint [KEL0301] for an ultralight shelter. Other features include closable mesh panels and taped seams to keep out the elements, internal storage pockets and gear loft loops to help you keep organized, noiseless zipper pulls and an easy buckle tent/fly connection."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The all-purpose Quartz 4 mountaineering tent is a lightweight, two-pole, easy-pitch tent that maximizes internal space and minimizes setup time."

From REI:
"ArcEdge floor remains taut with specially constructed waterproof seams that are up off the ground. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only. Closeable mesh panels and rainfly vents provide adjustable airflow to allow good moisture evaporation. Complete with two doors and two generously sized vestibules for comfortable living and storage for four. Features clear windows in front vestibule, guyout points and noiseless zipper pulls. FlyBoy technology anchors the body, rainfly and poles together into a single, unified, self-reinforcing structure. Freestanding design allows easy setup, while the DAC Pressfit poles feature a pressed-in ferrule, ensuring poles remain strong and reliable. If you're looking for a simple, lightweight tent for 3-season, light-snow backpacking, the Quartz will fill the bill. Internal pockets and gear loft loops keep stuff organized inside. UV-resistant polyester rainfly doesn't stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch. Vaulted pole sleeves increase airflow between tent and rainfly to prevent condensation. Webforce stabilizes the tent further and eases setup; trusses guide poles through intersections, and tendons lock stakeout points to FlyBoy."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Quartz 4
Reviewed by withinrch, Apr 24, 2009

"We use these tents on all our Kilimanjaro treks, and they perform great. Sometimes the weather on Kili can be windy, wet, and snowy, and they hold up well. We only put 2 people in the tent even though it is a 4-person tent, and then they are quite roomy."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Quartz 4
Reviewed by edwinholt, Feb 28, 2008

"This is a very good tent although it is quite heavy.

Three buddies and I used the tent on a canoing trip up in Minnesota with the average temp of 40F during the day. It held up nicely during downpours and freezing nights 10-20F (it truly is a 4 season tent)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Quartz 4
Reviewed by Ken Warhola, May 29, 2007

"I am a Scout leader who camps every month all year long regardless of the weather. I personally own six tents. If I bought this one first, I would own just one. It's my favorite for all types of weather. It's held up in some violent storms and I stayed dry."

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