The North Face Spectrum 33
Average Rating: 
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users
Description
The Spectrum 33 is a three-season tent made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Spectrum 33 - 3 Person Tent (Fall 2009) The Spectrum 33 Tent by the North Face is a wind-tunnel-tested, ultralight, three-person tent for those on the move.Specifications: [Capacity] 3 [Weight] trail: 4 lbs 5 oz (1.96 kg) total: 4 lbs 12 oz (2.17 kg) [Poles] number: 3 diameter: 10.5 mm, 9.0 mm [Stuffed Size] 22in. x 6in. (55 cm x 16 cm) [Fabric] canopy: 33 denier, 244T nylon with silicone and 1500 mm PU; floor: 50 denier, 270T nylon taffeta coated with 3000 mm PU [Area] 34 ft2 (3.1 m2) [Vestibule Area] 9 ft2 (0.8 m2)Features: DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles using reverse-combi technology Two Nano-Knuckle swivels Fusion pitch with ultralight MicroClip Fully seam-sealed canopy Fully taped ultralight floor Freestanding design with pull-out vestibule High-low venting with overhead vents and zip closure Ultralight 1in. pole sleeve D-shaped door Color-coded poles Reflective guyline and zipper cording Compression stuffsack includedThis product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us."
From Backcountry.com:
"When you need a lightweight and weatherproof tent for your hard-core backpacking adventures, grab the three-person, three-season North Face Spectrum 33. The fully seam-sealed canopy and fully taped floor work with the Spectrum 33's weatherproof fabrics to keep you dry and warm throughout any summer deluge. Top and ground level vents help circulate air so this tent doesn't get stuffy overnight. Store your gear in the single-wall-construction Spectrum 33 Tent's pull-out vestibule. The North Face keeps setup simple with color-coded poles and a Fusion Pitch, which combines traditional continuous pole sleeves with easy clip construction. Fit the Spectrum 33 into the included compression sack and pack this 4lb 8oz tent into your pack."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"It probably depends on your backpacking trio, but most of us share the packload when it comes to splitting up the food supply, stove fuel and tent. If you're drawing straws, the loser often ends up hauling the tent--but that won't be the case with this lightweight and spacious Spectrum 33 tent from The North Face. It's a freestanding, single-walled wonder that weighs less than five pounds (actually, it's closer to four pounds when you trim everything down to trail weight) and resists windy gusts better than any minimalist tent design in this weight category. Because three adults in a single-walled tent can generate some heat, the Spectrum 33 features The North Face's new Nano-Knuckle Swivels, two durable plastic swivels positioned on the top cross pole to improve venting on at the top of the 42-in. high ceiling. These swivels improve the ceiling venting far better than other similar designs from The North Face. Unzip the perimeter vents down along the edges of the Spectrum 33 and you have plenty of airflow. There's also a pull-out vestibule that keeps a trio of packs, boots and other gear out of the rain. Because of the low weight profile, the Spectrum 33 is also an ideal choice for backpacking pairs who want a little more space to stretch out at the end of the day. It's also a perfect choice for a trail-bound family of three."
From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of The North Face Spectrum 33 Tent Quick and easy to construct The North Face Spectrum 23 tent is a lightweight three-person, three-season tent that travels best on shorter backpacking trips. At a weight of 1.89kg the Spectrum was developed fo"
User Reviews
Spectrum 33
Reviewed by Paul Camillo, Oct 03, 2008
Spectrum 33
Reviewed by K, Sep 23, 2008
Spectrum 33
Reviewed by Greg Jordan, Sep 04, 2008
Spectrum 33
Reviewed by Sten, Aug 13, 2008
Spectrum 33
Reviewed by Owen Branson, Jun 14, 2007
I recently used the Spectrum 33 on a four-day Boundary Waters trip."
Spectrum 33
Reviewed by Ted Callahan, Jul 08, 2006
I recently used the Spectrum 33 above 10,000 feet during a very raining/hail filled week in Colorado and it preformed better than I expected for a single wall tent."
Spectrum 33
Reviewed by Sherwood Murray, Jun 12, 2006
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Spectrum 33 at 3 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com | Spectrum 33 Tent 3-Person 3-Season | $328.95 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | Spectrum 33 Tent | $328.95 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw | Spectrum 33 - 3 Person Tent | $329.00 | Buy Now |
