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(More customer reviews)Pros
-For $[...] on [...], this tent was well worth it.
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-Has two tiny adjustable vents at the high point in the fly, good for condensation elimination. This is a nice engineering touch, if not somewhat delicate. (Feels like 2 straws inside sleeves.)
-Each person gets a door and vestibule!
-Has great instructions on rock-staking
-Comes with light-reflective guy lines attached (recommend you untangle these at home before you fumble in the field)
-Has one mesh pocket the width of the "headboard" --- good for keeping small items organized.
-Fast setup and tear down, hub-and-spoke poles. Hint: the red crossbeam pole goes on top of the gold pole. Not clear in the instructions.
Cons
-(Fly) Vestibule stake points leave only the zippered slot to get in and out, unlike the usual "triangle of fabric which creates a door when unzipped" on most vestibules. You need to unhook one side or other from the stake to get in/out or risk violently shaking the tent. If you only stake one side of the fly door loops, they you rely on the fly zippers to bear the weight of wind-resistance.
-Mesh seems kind of delicate, don't crank on the door zippers too hard.
-In 20-30 mph wind, hard to get fly taut enough so that it doesn't flap a lot. I kept putting weight like water bottles and hiking boots on the loose fabric to reduce flap, and get the fly to the ground. I may be spoiled by 4-season tents.
-"1.9 person tent" - Two 5'11" 185-pound guys might be touching shoulders
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Nicely light for moving fast through backcountry trails, the Kelty Ridge 2 three-season tent packs easily and comfortably sleeps up to two. This sturdy, easy-to-set-up tent weighs just 4 pounds and has a 28 square foot floor area that's complemented by a spacious 17.9 square foot vestibule area--great for storing gear and wet, muddy boots and clothing. The tent features extensive mesh at the top as well as two doors and a lower mesh vent for an aerodynamic venting system to regulate temperature and reduce condensation. Other features include internal storage pockets, side-release buckle tent-fly connection, noiseless zipper pulls that resist jingling when it's windy, guyout points, and color-coded clip construction with DAC Featherlite NSL poles.
Computer designed and tested, Featherlite NSL poles are specifically engineered for use in lightweight tents where strength is critical. A "tapered" end of the pole has a smaller diameter that allows it to slide into the larger pole end. This system reduces the overall weight of a pole 12-18 percent, depending on pole and section size. The clip construction provides great fly separation and increased air movement, and it makes it easier to set-up your tent but offers less strength than full-length sleeves. The clips connecting the poles to the tent are color-coded so set-up is easy and quick in low light conditions.
Kelty's ArcEdge construction lifts floor seams up off the ground, preventing water seepage around the floor and wall seams. Taped seams on the floor and the rainfly ensure that the tent is protected from moisture and wet weather. The ITW LineLoc guyline adjuster, a Ladderloc for cord, creates an easy way to adjust and keep cord taut. It functions just like a standard Ladderloc would on webbing--pull the cord to tighten, lift the ergonomically designed thumb tab to release.
Specifications
Seasons: 3 seasons
Capacity: 2 person
Floor area: 28 square feet
Vestibule area: 17.9 square feet
Pole type: One hubbed + One DAC Featherlite NSL poles
Number of poles: 2
Number of doors: 2
Number of mesh windows: 1
Wall material: 33D nylon ripstop
Floor material: 1800mm PU nylon taffeta
Fly Material: 30D 2000mm Silicone nylon ripstop
Dimensions: 86 x 54 x 40 inches (LxWxH)
Weight (minimum): 4 pounds
Weight (packaged): 4 pounds, 8 ounces
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