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Wenzel Beartooth 14- by 10-Foot 5-Person Pentadome Family Tent
Sturdy and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Beartooth 14-by-10-foot Pentadome tent offers plenty of center head room and a large sleeping area, making it ideal for a couple of campers with lots of gear or a family of five with a dog. The Beartooth is made of rugged, weather-resistant polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The welded polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, includes a rain shingle that creates a watershed effect, so rain doesn't seep in through the seams. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including three Dutch D-style doors and three polyester mesh windows--all of which are aided by an updraft ventilation system that improves the overall airflow.

The Beartooth is also quick and easy to set up, with a five-way center hub with a ping-and-ring system, along with a lightweight, shock-corded fiberglass frame. And should you need a place to stash your wallet, keys, and iPod while sleeping, you can turn to the overhead gear loft. Other details include water-resistant thread, zippers, and webbing; a removable fly with hoop frames over the doors, and ABS plastic pegs.

Specifications:

• Base: 14 by 10 feet
• Center height: 72 inches
• Area: 86 square feet
• Capacity: 5 people
• Carrying weight: 18 pounds
• Warranty: 10 years

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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to buy something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and tents that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floorplan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being lighter. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Technical Details

-Sturdy 5-person tent with 86 square feet of sleeping space
-Made of rugged, weather-resistant polyester with polyurethane coating
-3 Dutch D-style doors and 3 polyester mesh windows; overhead gear loft
-Lightweight, shock-corded fiberglass frame and 5-way center hub
-Base measures 14 by 10 feet; stands 72 inches tall in center; 10-year warranty
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 "Not what expected!" 2009-10-15
By M. Loxtercamp
this tent is not what I expected. It appears far roomier and spacious than it really is. Also the tent is not square as pictured. It is more of a hexagon shape (with 5 sides) It is difficult to position an air mattress. YOu certainly could not fit 2 full size air mattresses in the tent! Would not recommend!


 "Wonderful tent" 2009-10-11
By Claudette Sherwood (New Castle DE.)
This tent was easy to assemble . It needs water repellant. The rods are very fragile so be careful. Plenty of room. comfortable.


 "i dont like" 2009-08-17
By Ivett Bello (caracas venezuela)
escribo en español ya q soy de venezuela esta carpa la verdda me dio problemas bajo la lluvia y la varilla q va en la entrada d la carpa para hacer una especie de vicera para q no entre agua el primer dia apenas colocandola se rompio quiero saber quien me responde por esto pero en la pagina no veo ningun lugar donde pueda acudir a mi queja y quien me compensa por esto y quien me enviara a venezuela el remplazo de dicha pieza estoy muy inconforme y molesto por esta situacion


 "Good Deal" 2009-08-10
By Lee J. Olson
I would recomend this tent to any family. You can't find a better value. Set up is really easy if you have 2 people. The tent is very roomy though oddly shaped. I am 5'9 and I could stand up with a couple inches to spare. The is a rather large lip in the front of the main door I am not sure why they made it so tall its kinda a tripping hazzard for clutsy people like us. Overall were are completely satisfied!


 "Buy this if you want to get wet!" 2009-08-04
By Unhappy Camper (Colorado)
Field and Stream tents must be the worst. I had cheapo Coleman tents that held up perfectly fine in rain.

This one started leaking after about 1 minute of heavy rain, at first usage the same day we bought it. The problem is mainly that the rain cover does not cover all seams and zippers, and that's where it leaks. The zippers on the side windows leak, the seams where the the little bags inside are attached, and the seams where the inside straps are mounted.

Whoever designs and manufactures these tents should be forced to spend a night in Smoky Mountain National Park during a heavy downpour. Bring a snorkel!


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