Wenzel Timber Ridge Sport 9-by-7-Foot Four-Person Dome Tent : Save tent store shopping online
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Wenzel Timber Ridge Sport 9-by-7-Foot Four-Person Dome Tent
Wenzel Timber Ridge Sport 9-by-7-Foot Four-Person Dome Tent
Manufacturer: Wenzel
Features: Large enough to sleep four people. Great for all types of camping and conditions. Shock-corded fiberglass frame with pole pockets. Weather-armor polyester fabric and tough side seams. Compact enough to fit conveniently on a backpack or saddle bags. Sonic-sealed floor that's welded to eliminate stitch and needle holes. Backed by a 10-year limited manufacturer's warranty. Water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing. Removable fly for wet weather conditions. Measures 9 feet wide by 7 feet long. Dutch D-style door for easy entry.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Keep your load limber during long hikes and extended cycling excursions with the Wenzel Timber Creek Sport dome tent. Large enough to sleep four people at once yet compact enough to fit conveniently on a backpack or saddle bags, the tent is great for all types of camping and conditions. The Timer Creek Sport includes such features as a Dutch D-style door for easy entry, along with a shock-corded fiberglass frame with pole pockets that sets up and disassembles quickly. Campers will also appreciate the weather-armor polyester fabric and tough side seams, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. The window and roof vents, meanwhile, do a nice job of ventilating the tent and controlling morning moisture.
Additional details include water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing; a sonic-sealed floor that's welded (not sewn) to eliminate stitch and needle holes; and a removable fly for wet weather conditions. The Timer Creek Sport measures 9 feet wide by 7 feet long and is backed by a 10-year limited warranty.
Amazon.com Tent Guide
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.
Lowest Used Price: USD 34.99
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- Four-person tent with lightweight construction for hikes, cycling trips, and other camping occasions
- Lightweight, shock-corded fiberglass frame with pole pockets sets up and breaks down quickly
- Weather-armor polyester fabric with polyurethane coating is tough and reliable
- Window and roof vents for ventilation; water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing
- Includes removable fly; measures 9 feet long x 7 feet wide; 10-year limited warranty
Model: 36276
easy to set up and way bigger than i thought it would be...
set up and tear down are way easy. was a little surprised that you HAD to use the rain fly otherwise the tent would be completely exposed. that being said... the rainfly also went up fairly easy too... and the large mesh on top allowed for a lot of air flow. followed the instructions to use seam sealant... that process was a messy confusing pain - i'm glad i don't have to do again... sure hope i did it right and now the tent won't leak. wonder why they don't just seal these suckers at the nice chinese factory? all in all it's a great tent for the price... and i can't wait to go camping again!
Wenzel Tent
Returned tent promptly. Mainly due to the fact that it was too small to fit my needs. Wasn't able to use the tent so that is why my rating is so low. Tent did go up fast and was easy to set-up. The tent stakes were flimsy, and the tent fabric was not to my liking. I think this tent would be great for kids in the backyard. Just too small.
UT
A great inexpensive car camping tent
We used this tent during the Labor Day weekend camping. I have to mention that we did not face any inclement during our camping so not sure how it would hold up in rain or wind (hence the 4 start rating).
It was very easy to setup the tent (15 minutes max for one person, much faster with another pair of hands) and was spacious enough for two adults and a 2 yr old kid with some room to spare. The tent is designed adequately for air circulation, especially without the rain fly. The temperatures during the day were in mid 90s still inside the tent it was not too bad.
Couple of negatives though: 1) the poles does not feel very sturdy, 2) difficult to zip/unzip down the door (the problem could be the way I set the tent up).
The bottom of the tent is very sturdy built of tarp like material, but for extra protection we used a tarp below and it worked fine.
Overall for the price I paid for the tent it was a good purchase.
survived massive dust storms
...at burning man without failure. the cord to the rain fly snapped when we were breaking down but no biggie. solid tent even for the playa.
just what I needed...at a great cost
As a first time camper I was very hesitant to buy a tent because I wasn't really sure what was a good brand and if my air matress would fit and what if it rained..etc. I didn't really want to spend a whole lot of money since I don't plan on camping but once a year.
After reading the reviews on here I got the Timber Ridge tent. I'm super pleased with it. It fit my queen air matress with about a foot + left over on 2 sides for walking room. It was super easy to assemble...less than 5 minutes. The screen window in back is nice for ventilation. The price is great and the quality exceeds what you would expect for the cost. When I got the box the tent was so compact that I was worried I got the wrong one, but it just folds up very efficently. As long as you fold it tightly it will go back into it's original bag with a little bit of muscle. Great first time camping experience thanks to a nice roof over my head at night. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
