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Kelty Shiro 6 Person Tent – S09

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Kelty Shiro 6 Person Tent - S09
 
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This three-roomcamping complex features a middle unit for storing bikes and camping equipment two removable sleeping compartments and an attachable carport giving you a home away from home wherever your adventures lead.

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Kelty Shiro 4 Four Person Tent

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Kelty Shiro 4 Four Person Tent
 
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Whoever said camping was roughing it never tried the Shiro. This three-room camping complex features a middle unit for storing bikes and camping equipment, two removable sleeping compartments, and an attachable carport, giving you a home away from home whereve yor adventures lead.

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  • Seasons: 3; Doors: 2; Vestibules: 1; Poles: 4; Pole Type: DAC, DA17 aluminum poles 14.5mm; Wall Material: 68D 190T polyster taffeta; Floor Material: 1800mm PU polyester taffeta; Fly Material: 75D 190T, 1800mm PU polyester taffeta
  • Removable sleeping compartments
  • Clip-sleeve construction
  • Internal storage pockets and mesh wall panels
  • Dal entry common area

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Kelty Tents – 2009 Award Winner

Ask any camper what they like about Kelty tents and you will hear that they are tough and designed to withstand the elements.

With Kelty tents you have your choice of a wide variety of shapes and sized all with the famous Kelty toughness that is designed to withstand any weather condition that Mother Nature can dish out.  Kelty offers cutting-edge materials such as DAC poles and innovative designs that provide extra elbowroom and comfort.

Kelty tents has done it again!  Kelty's Shiro tent has received the prestigous Editors' Choice Golden Stake Award for 2009.

"This turned out to be one of our favorite new family sized tents for three reasons: two seperate sleeping compartments divided by a common entry area, plentiful interior room (the center peak heightis more than 6 feet), and a generous helping of backpacking tent-tech construction features. Four DAC DA17 aluminum poles firmly support the Shiro's full-coverfly outer shell. The two inner "rooms"  then clip into place inside the tent's outer shell. The Shiro 4 offers a total of 70 square feet of floorspace. Two models, a 4 and 6 [person], are available."

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Coleman Tents – There’s One for Everyone

Coleman is a leader in camping gear, and has been for many generations. Coleman's tents can always be relied upon to keep you and your family safe and warm and protected from the elements. There are a wide variety of tents available to fit any camper's needs. The tents from Coleman are also always a good buy since the company is well known for their quality and are always available at a reasonable price. This makes it simple to buy the perfect tent that will last for many years to come and be a reliable staple that will go with you on all of your outdoor excursions.

There are many different models to choose from in the Coleman line. There are models made specifically for the beach to keep you protected from the wind and the sun. These are lightweight and very simple to set up for a relaxing day at the ocean. The cabin tents are large enough to sleep the whole family comfortably making this the perfect choice for a camping vacation that everyone will enjoy. There are child size tents that are ideal for the smallest adventurer's back-yard excursion. These tents are smaller than the adult size counterparts and very easy for children to carry to the campsite. Coleman tents has a line of pet tents that will keep your best friend comfortably sheltered for the night. This is a very compact tent model that won't add much weight to a hiker's gear.

There is a line of Coleman screen tents that are perfect for an outdoor party keeping the bugs away and the rain off of your guests allowing anyone to plan a back-yard party without worrying about the weather. The Geo-Sport style is perfect to provide a quick set-up in a park during a sporting event. This is a great item for all day outings providing a shaded refuge from the sun and the heat. The garden gazebo is a great choice for any backyard to turn it into a favorite spot for the whole family to relax and enjoy the warm weather.

There is a Coleman camping tent that will fit in perfectly with any lifestyle and make the outdoors more enjoyable for every member of the family. This is the ideal choice for campers, athletes, and beach bums providing needed shade and shelter while taking advantage of the beauty of nature. Coleman tents are the standard of quality in camping gear.

One of the most popular tents on the market year after year is the Coleman Sundome tent.  The Sundome tent is big on features and small on price.  This tent has room for the whole family plus some to spare.  The Sundome is outfitted with Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system, a series of technical features intended to protect you from inclement weather and nasty storms.

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Coleman 5053A751 ProCat Perfectemp Catalytic Propane Heater with Instastart Technology
 
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The Coleman 5053A751 ProCat Portable Catalytic Propane Heater with Electronic Ignition provides consistent heat where no other sources are available without the danger of open flames. Whether you need a backup heater for power outages or want to heat a garage, shop, tent, boat, or ice shanty, this cordless heater for indoor use is ready to go wherever you might need some warmth.

Constructed with 3,000 BTU output, the catalytic heater with platinum technology provides flameless heat from a pressure-regulated propane fuel system that produces a steady fuel stream, even in cold weather, at high altitudes, or when fuel is low. The starting mechanism is a fast-acting piezoelectric sparker that ignites the propane in the presence of atmospheric O2. Easy to operate, you simply screw a 16.4-ounce propane cylinder on the back, turn the knob to "on" for a few seconds, and hit the ignition switch. The portable heater moves the heat efficiently with a fan, powered by two D batteries (not included), for better circulation. The Coleman ProCat operates for up to eight hours on 16.4-ounce Coleman propane cylinder.

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Limited lifetime warranty

About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.

Product Details

  • Catalytic heater with platinum technology provides flameless warmth
  • Cordless heater can be used in a garage, shop, house, tent, or ice shanty
  • Pressure-regulated propane fuel system, designed with a fan for better heat circulation
  • Operates up to eight hours on 16.4-ounce Coleman propane cylinder
  • 3,000 BTU; designed for indoor use; limited lifetime warranty

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Great tent heater
 
Review Date: October 28, 2006
Reviewer: LarryS, Utah
I do most of my camping up in the High Uinta mountains of Utah starting about the first of June. I camp at the snowline starting at about 6,000 feet and follow it up to the 10,000 foot level later in the summer so the nights are always cold usually in the high 20's to low 30's.

2 years ago I ran across this little heater and decided to give it a try to see if it would help keep me warmer. What a difference it made. I have a Coleman 8' X 8' dome tent that has the large screened sides that makes it difficult to seal and hold the heat in. I have to keep the rainfly collapsed at night to try to hold what heat I have in. Even so, I have found that if I run this heater for about an hour before I go to bed it will heat my tent to about 75-80 degrees. If I open my sleeping bag and point the heater at it with the fan going it will blow the hot air into the bag and make for a nice warm bed to climb into. They claim that you can run these all night with about a 4" opening to let the oxygen in but I usually shut it down when I go to bed. If during the night the temperatures drop to the uncomfortable point, it doesn't take much to reach over and fire it up again for a little while. When morning comes I fire it up again and when I get out of bed to get dressed it's nice and warm. Shucks, I don't have it this good at home.

The heater has a piezoelectric start which usually fires up right away. It puts out a fair sized fireball when it starts which can startle you if your are not ready for it. It takes about 3 minutes to warm up and really start radiating the heat but once it gets going it puts out quite a bit of heat. It is a flame less heat and although it will not catch anything on fire the heat is hot enough to melt synthetic items that get too close.

The only con I have with this unit is that you have to be very careful when you screw in the propane bottle, and that you don't cross thread it and ruin the threads on the heater.

It is supposed to run for about 8 hours on a tank of propane but I with the way I use it, it's hard to tell but I would say that's about right. A 16.4 oz tank will usually last me about 3 weekends of camping.
The fan is what sold me on this catalytic heater. It moves quite a bit of air and it will heat an area about 4 times faster than without it. In a tent environment that means it will circulate the air and the lower levels will be about as warm as the upper. The batteries have a pretty long life span and I usually change them out after 4 or 5 weekends just to make sure they don't go out on me in the middle of the night.

All in all these are great little heaters for small spaces or as an emergency heater.
Coleman Heater
 
Review Date: November 10, 2006
Reviewer: mary p, Phoenix, Arizona United States
This is a wonderful heater to own and operate. It is larger than it appears in the listing--about half the height and all the width of an airline carry-on bag. I bought one for myself and liked it so well my friends purchased one, also. We have taken it as high as 8000 feet elevation with no difficulty in performance. The lowest temperature in which it operated was 25 degrees. The unit is easy to operate. Simply screw in a 1 pound can of propane into the back, turn the knob to "on" for a few seconds and hit the ignition switch (being VERY careful to face the front of the furnace away from yourself or any other person). The heater lights instantly with a small burst of flame from the front grill. The flame immediately subsides and the heat is on. Camping becomes much more comfortable. The only drawback to this heater, and it is not even the heater's fault, is that 1 can of propane only lasts about 6 hours. So, obviously, a second can should be taken into the tent and/or camper to be changed at night. You could probably set an alarm but I personally just let the cold wake me up before I get up to change it. It's also best to start the heater up about an hour before you retire to allow time for the tent to warm up. My friends and I have no regrets in this purchase and we all highly recommend it.
Excellent device - not really a "tent" heater
 
Review Date: December 11, 2007
Reviewer: Former Rater, Nowhere
I've owned one of these for more than five years. It is dependable, tough and a good value for the price.

This Catalytic heater is intended to keep you warm in your duck blind, not your tent. During operation the face of the heater is a hot metal screen that will melt Nylon/Rayon/Dacron tent/sail material upon contact - it's not likely to set the material on fire, but melting a big hole in your tent is decidedly a bad idea (and, the residue on the heater would be difficult to remove). The heater works well in unheated camper shells, houseboats, cabins, small watercraft, and as an emergency home backup if you have a power failure.

The prior reviews state "ball of fire" and "smell" - well, there is an ignition flash over the face of the catalytic material when you start the heater. You have to expect to have a little flash when starting one of these devices. The starting mechanism is a piezoelectric sparker and the spark generated by pushing the red plunger eventually ignites the propane in the presence of atmospheric O2. Once the thermal flash takes place the oxidation of the propane (burning) occurs within the catalyst (a grey, fibrous mat behind the screen) and, the only combustion products are H2O and CO2 - that's the beauty of a "catalytic" heater. Obviously, do not start one of these in an atmosphere that could ignite and, keep it away from your car, boat, atv gas tank!

Several reviews remark about the smell - and I am aware of two sources of "smell" that are given off by this device:

(1) When the device is new the metal screen and other parts that become hot "gas out" or "burn off" manufacturing residue. Oils, varnishes, lubricants - the very thin remnants of the processes of shaping, forming and assembling the device will aerosolize with the first 10-20 hours of use. If it is a concern (and, it should be if you aren't using the device in a "well ventilated" area (such as a duck blind)) then, set it up in your yard, drive or on a deck and run three or four whole bottles of propane through it at full temp WITHOUT using the fan. In a day or two you will have a perfectly broken-in heater with no smell from heater parts.

(2) The second smell that you may experience is the result of an odorant (a mercaptan) added to the colorless, odorless, tasteless Propane as a safety measure to allow a human to "smell" a Propane leak. The odorant smell is quite noticeable at the ignition stage (because not all of the Propane released is ignited when you start the heater - you may have waited longer than necessary before depressing the plunger or it is just the amount of Propane that escapes prior to normal ignition). The odorant is essentially consumed at the catalyst - but some bottles of Propane seem to have slightly different amounts of odorant and an odd, but minor smell from burned odorant can be detected. Pay attention to the brand of Propane that you buy and buy a case or two of the bottles that you perceive as having the least odor.

That said, I've used the device for well over a thousand hours with excellent results - including leaving it running in a home without power due to an ice storm - placing it in the basement kept pipes from freezing until power was restored.

One additional note about the fan feature - there is a (somewhat noisy) 3-volt fan in this heater. It does run on two "D" cell batteries - but there is a 1/8" phono-plug socket located next to the fan permitting the addition of an accessory power source. For a few bucks you can purchase a two-conductor phono-plug and a battery case at any electronics shop. Wire your power brick with eight or ten "D" cells in two parallel blocks to give 3 volts and you have a week's power for the fan (yes, you can use rechargeable batteries). Folks with a little electronics experience can buy a small 6-volt gel-cell and use a simple voltage divider circuit to drop the output to 3-volts (or, use a voltage regulator and zener diode to drop the voltage and prolong the life of the gel-cell's charge - a divider does draw current the regulator is a more efficient circuit).

OR, you could just use it without the fan.....
Good Heater...
 
Review Date: May 13, 2007
Reviewer: Brett Williams, North Carolina
This heater was a little bigger in person than I thought it was going to be, but is still fine for my needs. Not recommended for a hiking trip... I used this in an 18' X 10' 9 person tent in 30-40 degree weather and was pleased with it's performance. It will run several hours on one 16oz propane tank. The battery powered fan seems to require batteries more often than the propane tank needs to be replaced, but the heater still operates even without batteries. This heater creates an unpleasant odor that bothered my wife a little bit, but did not bother me at all. I'd much rather be warm and put up with a little smell than be freezing and miserable in my tent! I'd say that this heater was able to keep the inside of my 180 sq ft tent about 25 degrees warmer than it would have been without it. I figure it would be much more efficient in a smaller tent. A must have for tent camping in cold weather!!!
Regard to Coleman Procat
 
Review Date: November 9, 2006
Reviewer: Hung P. Nguyen, Virginia
I bought this item for camping purpose. Ofcourse for cold night, I did have an experience once (when I camped at Shenandoah Valley in September 2006). The temperature was dropped to 35 some degree. The Procat has chance to test, I did, at first, a little bit confuse when start, but it turned out good, my tent was warm as I expected. Good one if you can afford.
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Coleman WeatherMaster 10 Tent

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Roomy enough for the whole gang, the Coleman WeatherMaster 10 Tent is designed for easy setup. The WeatherMaster 10 sleeps 10 people comfortably in three rooms; it has a footprint of 17'x9' and a center height of 6'4". Coleman's Comfort System allows control of airflow with Variflo adjustable ventilation, including the vented Cool-Air Port, privacy vent window, and electrical access port. Continuous, color-coded pole sleeves, an exclusive pin-and-ring design, and InstaClip attachments make setup a breeze with the 19mm steel poles.

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  • Sleeps 10 people, with a 17'x9' footprint and 76" center height
  • 3 rooms for added privacy
  • Designed for easy setup
  • Coleman Comfort System allows control of airflow with adjustable ventilation
  • WeatherTec System is guaranteed to keep you dry

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Coleman Sundome Tent

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Coleman Sundome Tent (10-Feet x 10-Feet)
 
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The whole gang can sleep comfortably in the Coleman 10'x10' Sundome Tent. Measuring a full 6 feet high at the center, the tent sleeps five people comfortably with plenty of room to move around. Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system is packed with features to keep you and your tent dry, whatever the weather. The durable tub floor has welded corners and inverted seams, making it waterproof to keep moisture out. Leak-free rainfly seams, water-resistant fabric, and a weather-protected zipper guard are all specially designed to repel water and keep you and your gear dry. A strong frame design with 11mm shock-corded fiberglass poles are engineered to withstand stormy conditions. A mesh vent provides increased ventilation, to keep everything cool and comfortable. There are separate storage bags for tent, poles and stakes, with easy-to-follow instructions sewn right into the carry bag, so you'll always have them with you.

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  • Spacious 5-person tent with 10-foot-by-10-foot base
  • Exclusive WeatherTec system is guaranteed to keep you dry
  • Adjustable Variflo ventilation and vented Cool-Air port for comfort
  • 2 shock-corded steel poles, continuous pole sleeves, and InstaClip attachments
  • Center height of 72 inches; rainfly covers doors and windows

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Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent

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Coleman's Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent is a convenient, small-sized tent that's ideal for weekend camping adventures. Measuring eight by six feet, this tent can sleep two people in complete comfort. Coleman's exclusive Weather-Tec system is guaranteed to keep you dry and includes: a waterproof floor, leak-free and protected seams, weather resistant fabric, a strong frame design, and the zipper guard system. With 56-inches of vertical space in the center there is plenty of room to move around.

Featuring a one-pole design for easy setup, the Hooligan 2 comes with a rainfly that covers the tent for full protection from the elements. A mesh inner tent allows for great ventilation and insect control while a dry entry vestibule is ideal for gear storage. Interior gear pockets provide easy access to important items while separate storage bags for the tent, poles, and stakes will keep you well organized.

Key Features:



    The 8- by 6-foot Hooligan 2 backpacking tent from Coleman is ideal for weekend camping trips for two people.
  • Features Coleman's Exclusive WeatherTec System
  • Measures 8 x 6 feet
  • Peak Height: 56 inches
  • Sleeps two people
  • One pole design
  • Covered vestibule
  • Exclusive pin and ring design quickly secures frame
  • Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup
  • Easy-to-follow instructions sewn into carry bag
  • Separate storage bags for tents, poles and stakes
  • Variflo adjustable venting system increases airflow
  • Full mesh inner provides excellent breathability
  • No-see-um mesh window let the breeze in and keep insects out
  • Interior gear pockets provide easy access to important items
  • Pack Weight: 8 pounds, 12 ounces
  • Trail Weight: 6 pounds, 15 ounces

About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.

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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 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.

Product Details

  • Lightweight, one-pole design tent for two campers
  • Features a full-length rain fly with a large vestibule
  • Coleman's Weather Tec System will keep you dry in wet conditions
  • A mesh inner tent offers maximum ventilation
  • Easy to set up

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