Wenzel Montreaux 10 Person Family Dome Tent (Grey/White)

Wenzel Montreaux 10 Person Family Dome Tent (Grey/White) Feature

• Sleeps up to 10 People
• Size: 17.5ft x 14ft x 84in
• Area: 177 Square Feet
• Weight: 39.5 pounds
• Steel Poles

Wenzel Montreaux 10 Person Family Dome Tent (Grey/White) Overview

Looking for a family camping tent that is more than just the basic box shape with a rainfly? Do you need a tent that allows you to power your modern conveniences without having to leave the door open for bugs and weather to come in? Look no further than the Wenzel Montreaux then, it has everything you need and more. The Montreaux has two side rooms with divider curtains for extra storage and a sewn-in room divider that creates two distinct living areas. The E-Port allows you to run electrical cords into the tent, allowing you to power all of your electronic devices, so that you don't have them coming through the door--removing tripping hazards. Set up is easy with the pin and ring system and plastic eve hubs. Once set up, ventilation won't be an issue with the full mesh ceiling and side and rear windows. Water-resistant, sonic welded polyethylene floor and factory taped fly seams keeps the weather out and you dry and comfortable inside. Also, the truncated corners give the tent added stability in adverse weather conditions.

Swiss Gear Valais 14- by 11-Foot Family Dome Tent

Swiss Gear Valais 14- by 11-Foot Family Dome Tent Feature

• SWISSGUARD Weather protection system
• Shockcorded fiberglass frame with color coding for easy setup
• Large, rounded side windows with protective awnings provide excellent cross-ventilation
• Organizer pockets inside for safe keeping
• E-port for convenient electrical cord access

Swiss Gear Valais 14- by 11-Foot Family Dome Tent Overview

Wenger SwissGear Valais Family Dome Tent sleeps up to 5, feature-packed for maximum comfort in the wild. Quality, durability and function are the hallmark of Swiss design. And the Wenger SwissGear Valais is no exception. It's packed with features to make your stay in the woods that much more enjoyable. Details like SwissGuard Weather Protection construction, a gear loft, climate control venting system, e-port cord access, mud mat, shoe pocket and more. So well thought out you'll wonder why you ever pitched anything less! The Valais comfortably sleeps up to 5 and is the perfect choice for family or group camping. All the best features from the outdoor pros at Wenger: Big 14' x 11' base, 72" center height; Sonic Sealed floors and SwissGuard seams for improved water resistance; Rain shingle floor protector for added moisture resistance; SwissGuard polyester taffeta fabric with double pass polyurethane coating; Rain fly has taped seams for even better moisture resistance; Hoop fly frame provides stability and door overhang protection... dual ridge pole design provides better overhang over side windows; Hoop frame construction and Climate Control design combine for maximum air circulation and improved comfort; Large rounded side windows provide excellent cross-ventilation... fine mesh keeps the critters out without hampering airflow; Rounded flex-style door for convenient access; E-Port electrical access hole lets you get power cords in without running the cord through the door, no tripping! Mud Mat unrolls to keep interior of tent clean; Shoe pocket stores muddy shoes and boots so they don't make a mess of your interior; Gear loft and organizer pockets get your supplies up off the floor and out of the way; Shock-corded fiberglass frame; Packs into the included 27 x 91/2 x 91/2" zippered duffel bag and weighs 28 lbs. Innovation and excellence in the Wenger outdoors tradition. Order Today! Wenger SwissGear Valais Family Dome Tent

Swiss Gear Montreaux Ten Person Family Dome Tent

Swiss Gear Montreaux Ten Person Family Dome Tent Feature

• 10-person family dome tent with extra-spacious interior
• Sewn-in divider creates 2 distinct living areas
• 2 side rooms with divider curtains for extra storage
• Pin-and-ring system for easy setup; full mesh ceiling
• 4 windows; measures 17.5 x 7 x 14 feet (W x H x D)

Swiss Gear Montreaux Ten Person Family Dome Tent Overview

Measuring 17.5 by 14 feet, the large Swiss Gear Montreaux Family Dome Tent will sleep up to ten people. It features a generous 177 square feet of space with sewn-in room dividers creating two distinct living areas and two side rooms with divider curtains for extra storage. Ventilation is maximized with a large "D" style door, full mesh ceiling and side and rear windows. The full cover rain fly gives added protection and the floor is water-resistant, sonic welded polyethylene. Heavy SwissGuard fabric coating on both the fly and wall fabrics provide water repellency while lap felled seams and factory taped fly seams ensure added weather proofing. This tent sets up easily with plastic eave hubs and pin and ring system. The patented truncated corners give the tent stability. Includes E-port for electrical cord access. Specifications: • Base: 17.5 ft. x 14 ft. • Center Height: 84 in. • Area: 177 sq. ft. • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: shockcorded fiberglass/steel • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 37 lbs. • Sleeps: 10

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Camping Tent Designs - The Greatest Strengths and Worst Weaknesses of Frame Tents Revealed

Frame tents are very popular family camping tents, since they come in larger sizes and can accommodate more people than classic dome tents. They do have great features, but they also have their disadvantages. When considering these camping tents, you need to think carefully about your priorities. Is the bigger comfort worth it to put up with the disadvantages of a frame design?

Frame tent styles

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• One room camping tents
• More room camping tents (usually 2 to 4 rooms, created by sewn-in room dividers)

Main strengths of frame tents

1. Larger living area - Frame tents can accommodate anything from 3 up to 12 people. They provide more living space than other camping tents, which makes them great for family camping. Besides storing all your stuff, you can comfortably spend time inside, in the evenings or on rainy days. If you have a large frame tent, you can even have some camping furniture permanently set up to sit together and play games.


2. Sturdy construction - The canvas hangs over a sturdy frame of stiff tubular poles. This makes the construction very stable, and it can be secured against blowing away by guy ropes and pegs.


3. Larger usable area - This camping tent design is the one that uses ground area most efficiently. Due to the almost vertical walls, you can use the complete interior space. Unlike in many dome tents that restrict you to the center, camping furniture can be set up anywhere you like. For example, you can cook inside when it's raining, keeping your kitchen close to the walls and out of everybody's way.


4. More freedom of movement - The vertical walls and bigger height of these camping tents also allow you to stand and walk around inside, whereas dome tents force you to bend when you get closer to the walls.


5. More-room option - This allows for more privacy when camping with friends, and it can help keeping the kids off each others' throat. A spare room can also be used to store your things, dry your clothes, or as an entertainment area.

Weaknesses of frame tents

1. Longer setup - Frame tents are not necessarily easy to set up. They often take longer to pitch than dome tents or ridge tents, since the frame is larger and consists of more parts. Also, the larger size of the tent may require more people for the setup.


2. Higher prices - These tents tend to be more expensive than equally sized dome tents, but this does not always have to be the case. The price also depends on the brand and quality. You can get great deals on any kind of camping tents when you shop around a little.


3. Less wind stability - Due to their corner-design, frame tents are less suitable for extreme weather conditions like heavy winds. If you plan such an excursion, dome tents are the better camping tents.


4. Larger pack size - Since they are larger, frame tents also produce a larger package to transport. This might be a problem if you have a small car.


5. Bigger weight - Due to their heavier frame, these camping tents weigh more than other types. This can cause problems like overloading your car.


6. Less available pitch places - Camping tents must be set up on a level surface. The larger a tent is, the more difficult it is to find a space large enough. Especially bigger sized frame tents don't fit in so easily as compact dome tents.

In general, you can say that frame tents are great camping tents for spending a week or more in one place, with the whole family or maybe a couple of friends. You can have luxurious camping and thoroughly enjoy yourselves. Make sure, though, that you can transport a tent of that size. If your car is too small, you might consider hiring a trailer. For extreme weather or travel tours, these tents are not recommendable, due to their bigger weight and pack size and higher pitch effort.

Camping Tent Designs - The Greatest Strengths and Worst Weaknesses of Frame Tents Revealed

B. Berlin writes about family camping and backpacking, giving tips about planning your trip, choosing the right equipment and managing your camping holiday. She also shows how best to use canopies or screen house tents in your garden or at the campsite and gives tips for your outdoor parties.