Kelty Trail Dome 6

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The Trail Dome 6 is a three-season tent made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Kelty Trail Dome 6-Person Tent is an ideal 3-season ventilated tent for the campground or the backcountry. A simple pole design and clip/sleeve construction makes the Trail Dome a snap to pitch. It is freestanding, which makes it easy to set up and fine-tune the placement to avoid rocks and uneven surfaces. The Trail Dome's mesh ceiling offers incredible breathability and a view of the stars when you aren't using the included rainfly. Watertight walls and taped floor seams keep the moisture from wreaking havoc on you in the middle of the night. Cram a headlamp, a book, and other items in the internal storage pockets. Great for family camping, there is plenty of interior storage space. If you need even more storage, rig up your gear hammock to the Trail Dome's gear loft loops."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"For the price of an average weekend getaway you can own a great tent that can accommodate you and five friends for nine months worth of camping of the year. Kelty's dual-door, six-person Trail Dome 6 Tent is one of the best values you'll find in quality camping tent designs. Like the four-person Trail Dome, this tent is well ventilated, but this larger version has sturdy aluminum brow poles and two doors instead of one. If we had to look for a drawback, it might be that the Trail Dome 6 doesn't have a vestibule, but if you're car camping, you'll probably put most of your gear inside your vehicle. If the vestibule is an issue, you can use the Trail Dome 6 as a five-person tent with more than enough room for boots, packs and fishing gear against one of the four walls. If you have ever camped with a group of more than four, you're probably already aware that most tents grow exceptionally warm at full occupancy. Kelty's freestanding Trail Dome 6 offers exceptional ventilation with sidewall vents and a mesh ceiling, which works exceptionally well on warm summer nights (the fly also has vents in case you're worried about drizzle). The two DAC Pressfit poles are structurally rugged but slightly heavier than the ultra-refined tent poles that you usually find on higher priced tents. Above the door and back mesh window you'll find attachments for shorter aluminum brow poles that help keep rain from seeping inside the tent door whenever it's open. If you're looking for a big tent for a big group but you still need to cover funds for cooking supplies and other important gear, the Kelty Trail Dome 6 Tent is an affordable choice that doesn't stick you with cheap components."

From REI:
"Offering a quick setup and great ventilation, this tent will keep a family of six camping for years to come. DAC DA17 aluminum poles are strong and durable for long-lasting use. Easy to set up, this tent incorporates both sleeves and clips. ArcEdge™ floor remains taut with specially constructed waterproof seams that are up off the ground. UV-resistant polyester rainfly doesn't stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch. All seams are factory-taped to ensure excellent weather protection. Generous mesh side vents and mesh ceiling offers great ventilation. Features guyout points, noiseless zipper pulls, gear loft loops and internal storage pockets. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only."

From Campmor:
"The Trail Dome 6 is an easy setup 6 person two door square dome tent. Shockcorded aluminum poles and combination clip and sleeve construction is reliable and sturdy. Hooded vents front and rear combine with side roof vents for excellent ventilation. The polyester fly is factory sealed and won't stretch when wet. Sleeps 6. Taped rainfly and floor seams to keep you dry Two equal length shockcorded DAC DA17 aluminum poles Setup is Fast and easy with color coded clip and sleeve construction. Two doors and two closable windows Two 'No-see-um' mesh panels on the sides for ventilation Windows made with 'No-see-um' mesh Both Door windows are hooded by the fly to supply excellent ventilation even in a heavy rain. 4 mesh gear pockets and gear loft for storage Quick release buckles for rainfly attachment and adjustment ArcEdge floor distributes stress evenly, is tight and waterproof Door Zipper: #7YKK Window Zipper: #5YKK Flame Retardant Carry bags and stakes included Import"

User Reviews

Trail Dome 6
Reviewed by Michael_manzo31, Apr 28, 2008

"This tent is the perfect size for canoe camping. Traveling into the Alaskan wilderness by water allows the use of a larger tent than on backpacking trips. It rolls down to a very compact size and has plenty of room for a good size family. I have slept through hours long rainy days with no leaks. I haven't even sealed the seams!"

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Trail Dome 6
Reviewed by Jimandbeamer, Dec 23, 2007

"During this 2007 Christmas season I have been actively looking at tents that I would be purchasing a new one for dog agility trials and my Beamer and I get back on the road. I was looking for the best deal in the house for under $200. We wanted one that we could stand in, with plenty of room for two people and their gear, including the crates for our dogs, and want to put aside the canopy I have been using."

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