Features:

• Revolutionary Design: Integrated fly increases strength and warmth, facilitates quick setup, and protects tent body during setup and takedown.
• Stands up to Wind: Withstood 106-mph wind-tunnel testing.
• Compression Tension Design: Unique pole-fabric interface provides superior strength for stormy high-mountain conditions.
• Peak Vent with Kickstand Support: Special door and roof venting features maximize airflow and prevent condensation.

Specifications:

• Floor and Vestibule Area: 61 + 20 square feet
• Interior Peak Height: 68 inches
• Minimum Weight: 14 pounds 6, ounces
• Packaged Weight: 16 pounds, 4 ounces

About MSR
Mountain Safety Research (MSR) designs, manufactures, and markets innovative adventure gear for outdoor enthusiasts. The ever-growing MSR product line is most popular with mountaineers, backpackers, and campers. MSR is the industry leader in reliability and quality with every product it focuses on--tents, stoves, water filters, snowshoes, cookware, climbing gear, fuel, and related accessories. All of MSR's products set the benchmark in performance throughout the specialty outdoor industry. MSR is also one of the most widely distributed brands in the outdoor industry and provides products to more than 1,200 specialty retailers in North America and export to more than 30 countries.

MSR Materials & Workmanship Guarantee
MSR warranties the materials and workmanship in every MSR tent to the original owner. If your MSR tent has received proper care, but fails due to a defect in manufacturing, the tent will be repaired or replaced at MSR's discretion. Repairs due to accident, improper care or negligence where MSR is not at fault--including sun degradation, mildew, wear and tear due to hard use--will be performed at a reasonable charge. MSR offers a lifetime warranty to the original owner on all MSR tent framework. If your tent pole breaks, MSR will repair or replace it--free--for the lifetime of the tent, upon postage paid delivery to the MSR Product Service Center. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser. Proof of purchase is required.

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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 take 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 more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

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 those 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 floor-plan 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 more lightweight. 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 also 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.

Price=$849.95
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New for 2008! Designed for 4-season adventure and challenging alpine conditions, the innovative and rugged Big Agnes String Ridge 2 is full of performance features. Mountaineers and cold-weather backpackers are sure to appreciate the String Ridge 2's bomb-proof construction. Slightly tapered from the head to the foot of the tent, the interior of the 3-season String Ridge 2 measures 57" at its widest point and stretches a full 90" in length. With 31.5 sq. ft. of interior space the String Ridge 2 can snugly accommodate two. An integrated vestibule offers an additional 11 sq. ft. of weather-protected external storage space. Interior mesh pockets increase livability by stowing gear and freeing up floor space. Integrated gear loft loops offer a connection point for a gear loft (sold separately). DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles are both lightweight and durable. The single hub/pole design works in conjunction with the tent body's integrated DAC Twist Clips to make setting up the String Ridge 2 fast, easy and intuitive. An eco-friendly anodizing process is used by DAC to treat the poles without the toxic chemicals traditionally used on aluminum tent poles. Though the String Ridge 2 is truly freestanding, lightweight, oversized Mega x-peg stakes are included to secure the tent in nasty weather. The tent's stake loops are also oversized to allow the tent to be further secured by skis, ice axes or any other available anchors. Heavy duty guyline is included to help you secure the String Ridge 2 against wind and weather. Reflective highlights in the guyline provide visibility when returning to the tent at night or in poor visibility. The String Ridge 2's tent body is constructed of breathable nylon rip-stop. Zippered mesh panels provide ventilation as temperatures allow and close securely to help hold warm air inside in frigid conditions. Coated with waterproof polyurethane and armed with a silicone treatment, the Cordura rip-stop floor and rainfly hold up to 4-season
Price=$449.95
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The Mad House is a light-weight, 2-person, double door/vestibule tent. Having a big vestibule on each side makes the tent feel huge. If you have extra gear that you need to keep dry, or want to keep you dogs under the vestibule, you'll appreciate the 22 square feet of vestibule space. Weighing less than 8lbs., measuring in at 58 square feet, and costing under $300, the Mad House is the perfect all around backpack tent. Trail Weight: 7 lb. Packed Weight: 7 lb. 9 oz. Fast/Fly Weight: 5 lb. 6 oz. Packed Size: 7" x 23.5" Floor Area: 36 sq. ft. Vestibule Area: 22 sq. ft. Head Height: 39" Features: 3 DAC Featherlite Poles 8.84 mm continuous pole sleeves makes set up easy & distributes load tention over the entire tent fly is made of 75D polyester rip stop, 1500 mm waterproof coating - minimal stretch and prolonged UV protection floor is a 70D, 190T nylon, 1500 mm waterproof coating - seamless tent walls, 40D nylon ripstop excellent cross ventilation w/ 2 large door windows, zip open ceiling panel, two fly vents clear plastic window in each door one mesh ceiling pocket - two mesh floor pockets double vestibule w/ D shaped doors on each side of tent each vestibule has enough room for your pack and dog two fly vents that can be opened and closed from inside tent stake out loops big enough for skis and snow pickets floor length 90" floor width 58" head height 39" Fast Fly - buy our separate floor ground cloth that snaps to the fly and e
Price=$299.00
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Stable 4-season dome tent with full fly and vestibule. Series 7000 Shock-Corded Aluminum Poles. Nylon Walls. Extra waterproofed nylon fly and bathtub style nylon floor (All taped seams to seal needle holes). Easy and quick to set up with ring and pin pole assembly. Clip pole design. Two large screened windows with inside zip storm flaps and added screened roof vent for extra air circulation. Two convenient "O" shaped screen doors with inside zip rain flaps. Fly attaches with adjustable buckles. Fabric is high quality, double water repellent treated. All fire retarded to meet cpai-84 regulations. Complete with carry bag, poles, and stakes.
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New for 2008! Whether you're headed to the Himalayas or simply in need of a reliable 4-season tent, the Sierra Designs Convert 2 is up to the task. Incredibly sturdy and equipped with waterproof, breathable fabrics, the Convert 2 offers safe, secure shelter from the worst of winter and alpine conditions. Designed for two, the Convert 2 offers 29 sq. ft. of usable interior space. A vestibule provides 12 sq. ft. of additional sheltered storage space outside of the main tent body. The strength of the vestibule is bolstered by a dedicated vestibule pole. For fast-moving summit assaults, the vestibule can be removed entirely to reduce the weight of the Convert 2. To fend off winter wind and weather, the Convert 2's DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles slip through external feeds and run through internal pole sleeves. This design allows users to begin tent setup externally and then fully erect the tent within the protection of the interior of the Convert 2. Reflective guy lines help to further secure the Convert 2 and provide visibility when returning to your tent after dark. The Convert 2 employs innovative Drizone fabric to offer full protection from the elements in a single-wall design. Completely waterproof and breathable, Drizone keeps moisture outside of the tent body while combating condensation build-up on the interior of the tent. Two large, protected roof vents allow further airflow and ventilation without allowing precipitation to sneak inside the Convert 2. The Convert 2's fabrics have been treated with Sierra Designs Tent Guard with Ultra Fresh, ensuring protection against mold and mildew and extending the life of the tent. Environmentally-friendly PVC-free seam tape protects the interior of the Convert 2 from moisture and precipitation. A compatible, custom-fit footprint, sold separately, can be used to further protect the floor of the Convert 2 from moisture, sharp objects, mud and ground water.
Price=$448.99
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MSR Expedition Fury Tent... for 2 people, adventurers preferred! One of the lightest, most "Mother Nature-proof" mountaineering Tents on the market. The 2-person Fury offers great internal space, unmatched strength and a large hooped vestibule for increased storage and usability. It also features excellent high / low venting for superior airflow and internal pockets to help keep gear organized. See for yourself: Wide vaulted ceiling maximizes head and floor space; Large hooped vestibule is designed for ultimate usability and gear storage, 9 sq. ft.; Unique pole-fabric interface provides the frame with superior strength for stormy mountain conditions; Full-coverage fly and breathable fabric canopy offer protection from the coldest, most extreme environments; There's ample internal room and a useful vestibule to store gear and prepare food when conditions turn nasty; Peak vent with kickstand support maximizes airflow and prevents condensation; 36 sq. ft., 7'10" x 5'2" 3'9" interior peak; Approx. 7 lbs., 15 ozs. Order your Fury today for extreme weather protection! MSR Expedition Fury Tent
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Now, the lightest-weight 4 season Eureka! tent also boasts enhanced ventilation, making it more comfortable for spring, summer, and fall use. Six zippered High/Low tent vents (2 in roof and 4 in sidewalls) and a scoop vent in the vestibule provide added
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MSR All Season SuperFusion 3 Tent... for 3 people! This roomy 3-person Tent is perfect for car camping. It features huge mesh windows for unsurpassed ventilation. Yet, when zipped tight, it seals in warmth. Massive front vestibule is big enough for a cooler, while the rear door offers additional access. A great option for family camping: Bathtub floor cuts weight and increases waterproofness Zip-down body panels and large UVX window in vestibule add ventilation and 180 degree visibility; Doors and mesh panels zip closed for extra warmth and all-weather protection; Large vestibules, StowAway door pockets, gear lofts, and interior pockets for lots of storage space; Color-coded poles and continuous sleeves for simple set up; Reflective detailing helps you find your Tent after that midnight "call of nature"; Durable, waterproof nylon fabric; 12 sq. ft. vestibule; 55 1/2 sq. ft. Tent, 7' x 7'9"; 4'1" interior peak; Approx. 11 lbs., 8 ozs. Get your Tent today! MSR All Season SuperFusion 3 Tent
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High camp comfort for the professional expeditionist. A four season tent designed for ease of use on difficult terrain. 5 pole rectangular dome tent with exoskeleton frame. Super strong 11 mm DAC Press-fit 7000 series aluminum self-supporting frame with color coded poles and super tough carabiners speed set up, even with gloved hands.Post and grommet corner attachments make set up easy. High/Low venting, side opening doors with twin track zippers. Low and narrow profile for excellent performance in tight spots and windy conditions. Closeable scoop vents in fly have zippered access through tent roof. Twin point front vestibule, single point rear vestibule. Cold weather PU transparent vestibule window brightens interior. Reflective web and logos for nighttime visibility. Includes 24 pocket organizer wall, 2 gear lofts, and 1 flashlight loop.
Price=$539.90
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A simple lightweight solo tent for all seasons. The Quartz 1 comes with Kelty's patented FlyBoy anchoring system, which consists of a patch permanently affixed to the fly and a plastic clip that clamps the body, poles, and fly together into a single, unitized self-reinforcing structure (no more reaching up under the fly to attach velcro straps). Flyboy also accepts guylines to create a stronger and more stable structure. Also features Kelty Webforce™. The "trusses" at each pole sleeve intersection guide the pole through the intersection, easing set up, and eliminating any independent movement of the poles, strengthening the structure. The "tendons" on the fly, which lock stakeout points to FlyBoys, prevent any stretch or movement under even the heaviest winds. Comes with DAC Pressfit poles. By using very tight tolerances, DAC is able to avoid gluing or crimping, which can result in failure or corrosion over time. The result is a strong, long-lasting pole. Also features Kelty's ArcEdge™ floor which lifts floor construction seams off the ground to prevent water leakage.
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Eureka's most roomiest and popular 4-season tent, the K-2 XT geodesic dome-style tent is built to handle the most extreme and demanding winter conditions. It features two doors and two vestibules (measuring 12 and 6.25 square foot in area) for additional storage as well as protection from the weather when entering/exiting the tent. The larger front vestibule is hooped with an external pole for strength and uses quick-release buckles for an easy set up. The durable Stormshield Plus polyester fly includes a large, clear PU window panel. This tent has two doors (with windows), two scoop vents, vestibule vents, two large sidewall vents, and two roof vents. Eureka's patented High/Low doors vent from the top and/or bottom provide even more options for moderating air flow.

The 8.5 mm 7001-T6 aluminum frame (four poles) has a specially formulated cold weather shockcord, and the clips and post and grommet corner attachments promise a fast set up when faced with extreme weather conditions. All fly and floor seams taped and factory sealed for superior weather protection. Other features include reflective web, storm guyouts for nighttime visibility, 14-pocket organizer wall, four gear loft loops, and one flashlight loop

Specifications:

• Area: 52 square feet plus 12- and 6.5-square foot vestibules
• Floor size: 9 feet by 7 feet, 6 inches
• Center height: 4 feet
• Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce permeable nylon/40D no-see-um
• Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce Taffeta nylon with 3000mm coating
• Fly fabrics: StormShield Plus Ripstop Polyester Taffeta with 1800mm coating
• Pack size: 8 by 30 inches
• Weight: 11 pounds, 6 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.

For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.

Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

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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 take 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 more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

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 those 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 floor-plan 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 more lightweight. 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 also 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.

Price=$399.90
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