more»Mountain Hardwear Alcove 3
The Alcove 3 has been discontinued.
previously retailed for:$199.93 - $295.00
The Mountain Hardwear Alcove 3 is not available from the stores we monitor.
Last seen February 25, 2006 at REI.
User Reviews
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Reviewed by 4 Trailspace users
Bought this tent for canoeing and climbing to use…
Reviewed by
Louis-Alexis
December 22, 2010
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Price Paid: 160$ Can.
Bought this tent for canoeing and climbing to use it as a base camp.
As said above the front vestibule is incredibly big (for a tent ;-) enough for me and my partner to stack it up with both our 70lt bags and climbing kit. Big enough to cook when we got caught by snow in the Presidentials near Mt. Washington. The frame withstood very well 55 mph.
Condensation has to be monitored at all time when it gets rainy for long periods of time. We were once stuck inside for three days and had to check it every two/three hours. The poles are very strong 7005 serie aluminium and the alcove form wich has at lot of poles crossings is what makes it so sturdy.
Optimal condition for use IMO is autumn and spring. In the summer we found the tent to be a tad hot. the weight is fine if you split it, it comes down to 4.5 pounds each.
Wish she was lighter but like my girl she's perfect in the whole. And I could lose some too...
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The Alcove 3 easily brings ample room for myself and…
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Design: 3-season, freestanding dome
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: quick and easy
Weight: 9+ pounds
Price Paid: $250
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.
This tent is very comfortable and well designed for multiple users. Quality is abundant from the stake out points to the aluminum pole design. The pitch light option is wonderful in the summer months, or when I go solo. This will be the last tent I need to buy, I just wish it had come along years earlier.
Downside, at just around nine pounds it could be an item for the smaller backpacker. But when packing with two or three others, the loads even out with only one of us packing the tent.
When packing with a friend or two, this is definitely the way to go!
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The initial setup in the back yard was a little confusing,…
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Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: very easy
Price Paid: $280
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. The amazingly large front vestibule is probably my favorite feature. There is room enough in the front vestibule to stack the backpacks and cook up a pot of coffee all during a thunderstorm.
I just love the design and the quality is very evident.
There is only one drawback; condensation. The inside of the rainfly will be wet in the morning. It is not a real big deal, but it is something to consider.
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I love this tent. I received it as a gift so that…
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Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: a bit odd until you get used to the way the poles go. Then it's a snap.
Weight: 9 pounds
Price Paid: gift
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. It fits right in the side of my back pack and is light enough so that I can hike it and my gear in to our camping spot. I've used it in the rain -- and stayed completely dry.
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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 4 user reviews
The Alcove 3 has been discontinued.
Retailers' Descriptions
Here's what other sites are saying:
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.
- REI
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.
- EMS
The Mountain Hardwear Alcove 3 is a funky take on a traditional tent design that pays off big in storage space and comfort.
Free footprint with your tent! After you place your order just email orders@moosejaw.com with your order number and mention coupon code
- Moosejaw
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