User Review: L.L. Bean Vector Dome 6

Reviewed February 3, 2002 by Carl

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Design: 3 season freestanding dome
Sleeps: 6+
Ease of Setup: Moderate
Weight: unsure
Price Paid: Paid $249 on clearance

Have not used it yet, but have set it up. This is a well-designed tent. It has many useful features, not the least of which are consistent color-coding of clips and such that go together. It seems to be well-vented, yet as one epinion reviewer said, you can see how it would be easier to go in and out the back door (less stooping) instead of the front door (which has a vestibule that slopes to the ground like a doorstop).

As a large dome tent (95 sq. feet or so, plus another 50 or more in vestibules), the shockcorded fiberglass poles are incredibly long and do require 2 persons to work with them. So far, the only downsides have been that the directions are sparse, and for one just re-entering camping after a 15-20 year absence, it was confusing at times to set up. I had to infer a lot of things about the setup that might come quicker to a current regular camper.

Floor seams are factory taped, but you have to seam seal the corners of the floor and windows.

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