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Mountain Hardwear Alcove 3

Mountain Hardwear Alcove 3

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Alcove 3 is a three-season tent made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From REI:
"Mountain Hardwear® Alcove provides three backpackers a roomy, freestanding, well-built den of comfort. Two doors combine with two generously sized vestibules to offer lots of gear storage and make getting in and out a breeze. Offset pole design creates a vertical main door increasing usable front vestibule space and facilitating a dry entry/exit to and from the tent. New Atlas 7001 poles use Atlas connectors for corrosion- and dent-resistance, plus they're completely field serviceable. Atlas Floating pole connectors mean poles flex with less stress at the joints, weigh less with more strength, and can be fixed without tools. Gated Power Clips at all pole intersections increase structural strength. Taped, full-coverage polyester rainfly maintains a taut pitch even when wet. Large, non-yellowing, non-clouding, clear UVX film windows add light and views. Inverted double rainfly zippers allow ease of ventilation and feature laminated zipper flaps for water-resistance. Lightweight narrow webbing rainfly attachment system is adjustable, will not freeze or collect snow, and is field repairable. Nylon ripstop canopy with no-see-um mesh door and body panels maintain ventilation to prevent interior condensation. Large mesh pockets and webbing hang loops keep things organized inside. Durable nylon taffeta floor uses polyurethane coating for waterproofness; all seams are taped. Perimeter seams form waterproof tub-style floor that is up off the ground and under the rainfly for extra weather protection. Large stake out loops accept both skis and snow pickets. Bar-tacked stress points add strength and durability; bias-bound zippers allow ease of use and extended zipper life. Comes with stuff sacks, aluminum Y-pegs, Seam Grip® and owner's manual. Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only."

From EMS:
"Space-conscious campers will love the vestibule setup in this 3-person tent. Two separate vestibules offer a total of 23 square feet of floor area. The near-vertical design of the front wall adds to the main-door vestibule's spaciousness. Mesh doors and windows maximize ventilation; two fly vents. Two doors offer greater convenience for multiple sleepers; D-shaped doors stay off ground when open. Offset pole design creates vertical main door, increasing usable vestibule space. UVX window on main vestibule. Large mesh pockets and webbing hang loops for gear storage. Bathtub floor keeps seams off moist ground. Shock cords withstand subzero temps; large stake-out loops accept skis."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Mountain Hardwear Alcove 3 is a funky take on a traditional tent design that pays off big in storage space and comfort."

From Moosejaw:
"Free footprint with your tent! After you place your order just email orders@moosejaw.com with your order number and mention coupon code"

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Alcove 3
Reviewed by Tina Ring, Mar 06, 2009

"I love this tent. I received it as a gift so that I could go camping with my boys and their scout troops. It is SO roomy and easy to set up once you get the hang of it.

The double doors are a must. I have NO complaints about this tent. All the other mom's (and some of the dads) are pretty jealous of my little tent."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Alcove 3
Reviewed by Monty Robinson, Apr 16, 2008

"The Alcove 3 easily brings ample room for myself and two others, and at nearly 6'-3" and 220 lbs, this means a lot for me. Most appreciated are the spacious vestibules, great for those severe weather situations experienced in the blink of an eye here in the Black Hills of South Dakota."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Alcove 3
Reviewed by Ryan Brown, Jul 06, 2007

"The initial setup in the back yard was a little confusing, but after very little practice it is the easiest tent I have ever setup, very intuitive. In terms of weatherproofing it was bone dry and blocked out nearly all the wind. Our first trip with this tent it was rainy, cold and windy but in the tent it was very calm and surprisingly warm."

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