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Wenzel Sycamore three room family dome tent provides 3 Dutch "D" style doors and 3 poly mesh windows. Center height is 74 inches--high enough for an average adult man to stand comfortably. A removable fly hoop frame over the door. 5-way center hub with pin and ring system for quick and easy set-up. Shockcorded fiberglass frame for ease of assembly. Updraft Ventilation System provides excellent airflow in tent. Includes gear loft for storage and two divider curtains to create three rooms in main cabin. At Wenzel we have a tradition of creating rugged, durable, top performing camping gear. We earned the reputation as America's family camping brand after more than a century of providing uncompromising quality and high value to our customers. 10 Year Warranty. Customer Care at 1-800-325-4121.
Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Sycamore 18-by-10-foot dome tent sleeps up to seven campers in its three rooms, making it ideal for large families or smaller families with lots of gear. The Sycamore is made of rugged, weather-repellent 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 Sycamore is also quick and easy to set up, with a five-way center hub with a fast-feet-and-ring system, along with a lightweight, shock-corded fiberglass frame. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one huge sleeping room or roll down the two divider curtains to create three separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for all the campers, two sleeping rooms and one living room, or any other configuration. Other details include a gear loft for storage, a removable fly with a hoop frame over the door, and ABS plastic pegs.

Specifications

• Base: 18 by 10 feet
• Center height: 74 inches
• Area: 116 square feet
• Capacity: 6-7 people
• Carrying weight: 22 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 7-person, 3-room tent with 116 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 18 by 10 feet; stands 74 inches tall in center; 10-year warranty
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 "Tent" 2010-07-27
By wamz
This tent is pretty cool...Has TONS of space in it. With the rain guard off, it feels totally open, for star gazing. The two side ends of the tent you cant stand up completely in them, which is fine for us, seeing thats where we put our beds. We had one queen air mattress and a twin, both at opposite ends of the tent, and we still had plenty of walking room in the middle.. MORE than enough room for a card table and other things.. The only reason I gave it a 4 star rating is because of the zippers.. think they could be better contructed. The big zippers for the doors seem to be fine for now, but the little side zippers down towards the bottom of the tent, that are for airflow I believe got stuck, and I had to get out the vasoline to get it fixed.. Other than that, great tent!!


 "Good tent, when used properly." 2010-04-20
By T. Pruyt (San Jose, CA)
Bottom Line:
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I've owned this tent for almost 8 years, and it's served me well. We've had no problems, aside from a broken elastic cord in the pole, but this is common with all dome tents, and was easily fixable with my tent repair kit that I always keep on hand. You will need to water proof this tent just like any other tent you buy. (Using a waterproofing spray and seam sealer.) Setup is fairly simple. I am able to do it by myself, but it is easier and faster with a partner.

Other Details:
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Waterproofing:
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Unless specified on the package or product listing, no tent is waterproof, EVER. All tents must be treated and waterproofed prior to use in wet weather. Even if you waterproof, I do suggest a covering with a secure tarp if you plan on camping in areas that expect moderate to strong storms, though for knowledgeable campers, this is common sense for all tents.

The fly (separate red cover) on this tent does not offer protection from elements, but it does cover a nice feature for this tent: Almost 100% of the tent under the fly is screen. This means no waking up drenched from sweat because it's as hot as an oven in your tent under the morning sun. The screen allows for significant airflow ventilation without having to lose privacy opening the windows.

Setup:
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I can do it by myself with moderate struggle, but it's easy with two people, and should be setup within 15-20 minutes for new campers. I do have some trouble securing the fly if I'm setting the tent up myself, but after practice, I've worked out a method that works. You will too.


Size & Quality:
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The size of this tent is nice. The 2 of us adult are able to sleep comfortably, on a king-size inflate mattress, with ample room for gear, and two large dog crates in the other "bedroom" end. With minimal gear, and sleeping bags, this tent could easily sleep 4-5 adults comfortably.

I was impressed with the durability of this tent. I'm not gentle or careful with my camping gear and other than the broken pole (which again, was my fault, and a common breakage for all dome tents) there have been no problems.


 "A Tent With Strengths" 2010-03-19
By Auburn Camper
We have owned this tent for four years, and have enjoyed it a great deal. The positives are: bang for the buck, size, and realtive ease of set-up. The primary short-coming of this tent is the zippers. We have experienced regular "fabric chewing" when using the zippers. This has led to progressive weaknening of the zipper integrity, and then complete zipper failure on one of the doors.

Did we get our monies-worth? I suppose so. However, I am now in the position of determining if it is more cost-effective and worth the effort to replace a zipper, or to buy a new tent.


 "I love it!" 2010-02-17
By Lesli Hopkins (Pacific Palisades, CA, USA)
I love it! Easy to set up and worth the price, although I live in CA and do most of my camping here in great weather, if you are going to be in rainy or very cold weather I would get a different tent.


 "simple and large" 2010-02-01
By skywaler (florida)
This tent is nice and big, not as big as it sounds by the dimensions, but still big as far as tents go. It took me by myself 15 min to set up after scanning the directions, but this isn't my first tent. Proper tear down repack took 10 min and had to be rolled very tightly to fit back in the supplied bag but all parts fit. Excellent buy!


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