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The windows are small and condensation can be a problem, even in warm weather, unless the doorway is also used for ventilation. The mesh covered windows and D-style door offer options for keeping the tent well ventilated. Insects and bugsĪll the openings have a fine enough mesh to keep out even small insects, but be sure to close it up immediately as you go in and out to avoid the rotten little opportunists! Ventilation and windows (see the sky) Unless you are prepared to suffer some cold, this is not the tent for deep winter camping. Users have been camping in temperatures of 35 – 40 degrees F using warmer sleeping bags and extra clothing or blankets and sleeping on a cot off the ground. The fabric of this tent is very light and is not designed to keep you warm in winter conditions. The tub-style floor welded to the wall fabric keeping it above ground level and is made from tough polyethylene. The manufacturer claims that this Wenzel Alpine 8.5 X 8-Feet dome tent is waterproof and many consumers report successfully keeping dry in wet weather.Īs ever, it is advisable to put the tent up and apply seam sealing before venturing out, even though many have stated that they have never done so and it has remained leak-free. A reminder to carefully choose which way your doors are facing! The domed shape stands up to strong wind when properly staked down.Īlways fit the fly-sheet if there is any risk of rain, and although it looks quite small, it does a good job of deflecting the rain unless you encounter a strong sideways gust. The fly sheet creates a small vestibule where you can leave your boots and the integrated mud mat that helps to keep the tent clean inside and has a drainage strip. If you should be caught in an overnight thunder storm or a heavy down-pour many people have reported that you will stay snug and dry throughout. This versatile tent should serve you well for most camping expeditions with a risk of stormy weather or light rain. The base is not square and the shape makes it difficult to fit a mattress. Use a Suitable MattressĪ couple of thermarests(TM) will fit comfortably side by side, but if you like an air mattress or a cot you would risk touching the walls of the tent – not good if it’s damp.Ī single air mattress will fit, but although you can get a queen sized air mattress inside, it would take up too much space and be a very tight fit so is not recommended. Sleeping diagonally can help tall people and leaves triangular storage each side.Īs for head-room, at 48″ high this tent is not meant for standing up or walking about but it is adequately roomy when sitting or kneeling so that you don’t feel squashed. This, of course depends on the size of the people – if one of you is tall, you might want to reserve the middle area to allow maximum length to stretch the legs. It’s pretty good if you want to take your dog too, even a fairly large dog will leave enough room for two adults to sleep comfortably. That said, if you’re looking for a tent for a kids’ adventure, about 4 nine-year olds, or even 5 little ones can sleep in this tent. This tent would be a tight fit for 3 people unless the gear can be stowed outside the tent.
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When there are only two this allows some space for stowing gear.Ĭheck Price of Wenzel Alpine Dome Tent at Amazon This is due in part to the sloping walls making the head room at the edges minimal. This is described as a 3 person tent and, as is often the case, is more suited to two adults.