Kelty Grand Mesa 2-Person Tent (Ruby/Tan)
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List Price: $120.00
Our Price: $94.95
Your Save: $ 25.05 ( 21% )
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Binding: Sports
Brand: Kelty
Color: Ruby/Tan
Department: unisex-adult
EAN: 0727880806781
Feature: Versatile two-person, three-season dome-style tent, great for camping and backpacking
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Kelty
Manufacturer: Kelty
Model: 40721002
Publisher: Kelty
Size: One Size
Studio: Kelty
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Features
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Versatile two-person, three-season dome-style tent, great for camping and backpacking
Freestanding tent with 6 square foot vestibule for gear storage
Large mesh windows for optimal ventilation, full coverage rain fly, bathtub floor with wrap-up sides
Color coded DAC PressFit aluminum poles for easy setup and excellent strength
Includes tent, pole and stake bags
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: 2 day trip
Comment: I took this tent on a 2 day backpacking trip. It rained both nights but we stayed dry. Nighttime temps were 40 degrees, and I didn't even use my sleeping bag because I was so warm. A little cramped for 2 and my German Shepherd, but 2 people or just me and the dog would have been good. The vestibule kept both our 80L packs protected outside the tent.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Good so far
Comment: I'll have to update this review as time goes on, because I've only taken the tent out for one weekend, during which I had miraculously lovely weather. So, I can't speak to the performance in rain (though the fly has good coverage, seems coated well, and has good seam-taping). Temps were generally seasonable, though dipped into the low 50s/high 40's during the weekend. Inside I was cozy, leaving my sleeping bag mostly unzipped, with plenty of air coming through the mesh even without much wind. It's not easy to stargaze, but you can get a view if you position your head at the door. One great feature is the fly vent, which pops up and stays open thanks to a little hoop of wire in it. Hopefully it will not get mangled over time. The floor is a little thin (cut yourself a tarp groundcover) and I think abrasion could definitely be a problem. Those with dogs might want to be take extra care tht Fido's nails don't rip right through the floor. Condensation was slight overnight and only at the foot of the tent, not bad for the humidity in WI. Also the mesh kept the bugs out, which was very important.
It's not the hugest--things would be tight with a second person, and taller folks might feel cramped in the length dept. However, the design does allow the tent to have a small footprint and yet seem ok for two people even if not super comfy. A good compromise for me, a camper who was wavering between 1 and 2 person tents. The vestibule isn't big, but it's better than many tents at a similar price point. There's a loop in the ceiling for hanging gear, and a couple of gear pockets at the front of the tent. Aluminum poles are good, although I was not expecting them to be shock-corded.
Probably bulky and a tad heavy for serious backpackers. Easy (EASY!) to setup and take down, though I agree with another review that I'm in the dark on the guywire operation. I didn't need 'em anyway, though the shape of the tent (basically rectangular) leads me to think that high winds could be a problem. Stakes are ok, but surely will get replaced sooner or later.
With aluminum poles, a good fly, some vestibule space, good amounts of mesh, sealed seams, some gear pockets, and an ok brand name, this is a good tent for the money. Similar models at this price point tend to skimp on at least one of these features. If you want to spend less than 130 for a freestanding tent, this is a good option.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Quality Tent
Comment: I've owned this tent for just over a month, and have taken it camping twice. It sleeps two quite comfortably; the floor space is about equal to a full bed.
Two backpacks fit stacked on top of each other in the vestibule. I recommend a backpack cover in order to prevent rain running under.
Good ventilation too.
The instructions that came with it are clearly written, but the tent is so simple I don't think many people will need to rely on them.
The only issue I have with the tent is the guy wires to hold the rain fly on. There are no instructions for these, and this is the first tent I have owned that uses them. Even with my engineer hat on, I cannot figure out the proper way to use them. Last two times I ended up just tying them to the stake.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great tent
Comment: I've had this tent for a few months. It's light weight and compact. When put up, is very sturdy and sound. The tent goes up fast, simple and easy; take down is just as nice. It withstood rain with no problem. I'm 6'3 and have no problems with room while lying down. I haven't had it very long but seems that it will last a long time. It can fit two people easily but not much room for gear inside with two. The only negative is that the vestibule is nice but not enough room for a lot of gear. Otherwise, excellent tent for a low price.
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Editorial Reviews:
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In the early 1950's, Dick Kelty made backpacks for his friends in the Sierra Club. Time and experience proved that hiking was more pleasurable when the hiker could carry heavy loads without shoulder pain. This was accomplished with Kelty's ideas of a hipbelt and light weight aluminum frames. A few of Kelty's popular items are backpacks, adjustable poles, rain covers for backpacks, camp pillows, fanny packs, a carport tent or shelter, Thermolite Quallo sleeping bags,and chuckwagon dog packs.
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