Features
- Swiss Gear Falera Family Dome Tent sleeps five comfortably and comes with a zippered duffel carry bag
- Tent measures an ample 11 feet long by 9 feet wide by 70 inches tall
- Features four large ceiling-to-floor side windows, a flex style door, gear loft, organizer pockets, E-port, and shoe pocket
- Easy to assemble with dual ridge pole design (patent pending) and shockcorded fiberglass frame
- Durable construction and weatherproof with factory taped fly seams and sonic welded polyethylene floor
Price: $172.99
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Ideal for family and multi-person camping excursions, the Swiss Gear Falera Dome Tent boasts durable weatherproof construction, an easy-to-assemble design, and a roomy 11 by 9 foot floor area. The dome-style tent features a dual ridgepole design for an ample 70 inches of headroom and sleeps five comfortably. With four large ceiling-to-floor side windows for great ventilation, a flex style door, gear loft, shoe pocket to conveniently store muddy shoes, E-port for access to electrical cords, and organizer pockets, the Falera is designed for optimum organization and convenience. The tent comes with a handy carry duffel that can be used for additional storage at camp.
Boasting high-quality, durable Swiss Gear construction, the tent's rain fly has factory taped seams to ensure that no rain gets onto the tent, and the sonic welded polyethylene floor keeps all ground moisture out of the tent. The shockcorded fiberglass frame is resilient and built to withstand the weather.
Specifications: Sleeps: Up to five persons Size: 11 feet x 9 feet x 70 inches Carry weight: 19.3 pounds Dual ridge pole design (patent pending) Shockcorded fiberglass frame Large ceiling-to-floor side windows Flex style door Windows: Four Doors: 1-Flex Style Factory taped fly seams Sonic welded polyethylene floor Shoe pocket E-port Gear loft Organizer pockets Zippered duffel carry bag
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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, Tunnels and Sacks
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on
