ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 8.5- by 7.5-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent

by Alps

Product Features

• Four-person tent with a simple, two-pole dome design for easy set up and take down
• 75-denier, 185T polyester fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• 2 doors with zippered mesh windows, 2 vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection
• Base measure 90 x 102-Inch (width x depth), 64-Square Feet floor area, 52-Inch center height
• 25-Square Feet vestibule area, 10-Pound 5-Ounce total weight, limited lifetime manufacturer warranty

Product Description

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A full-coverage fly offers total rainproofing combined with vents for optimal ventilation.

The ALPS Mountaineering Taura is a four-person tent with a simple, two-pole dome design for easy set-up and take-down. Two doors and two vestibules provide easy entry-and-exit and dry gear storage, while heavy-duty #8 zippers will hold up to years of heavy use. Each door also has a mesh window for optimal ventilation, and the rainfly also offers additional vents for wet-weather fresh air. Factory-sealed fly and floor seams provide excellent protection from the elements.

What's in the Box?

• Taurus tent and rainfly
• Aluminum poles
• Pole bag
• Stake bag
• 6061 aluminum stakes
• Guy rope
• Repair swatches
• Gear loft
• Mesh storage pockets
• Tent bag with drawstring

Features

• Freestanding two-pole system with Aluminum poles
• Easy assembly with pole clips that quickly snap over tent poles
• 75-denier, 185T polyester fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• Factory-sealed fly and floor seams give best weather protection
• 75-denier, 185T taffeta floor with 2,000mm coating
• Extra large #8 zippers on doors and vestibules
• Easy entry and optimal ventilation with two doors with zippered mesh windows
• Two vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection
• Weatherproof fly buckles on for maximum adjustability and protection
• Mesh roof vents further increase ventilation

Materials

• 75-denier, 185T polyester taffeta rainfly with 1,500mm multi-pass urethane coating
• 75-denier, 185T polyester taffeta floor with 2,000mm multi-pass urethane coating
• 75-denier, 185T polyester taffeta walls
• 40-denier nylon "no-see-um" mesh
• 11-millimeter diameter 7000 Series aluminum poles

Specifications

• Base measure 90-by-102 inches (W x D)
• 64-square-foot floor area
• 52-inch center height
• 35-inch vestibule depth
• 25-square-foot vestibule area
• Nine-pound, five-ounce tent and fly weight
• Ten-pound, five-ounce total weight
• Measures eight-by-22 inches (W x D) packed
• Sleeps four

Lifetime Warranty
All ALPS Mountaineering products include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

About ALPS Mountaineering
ALPS Mountaineering, a small company located in rural east central Missouri, was started by former Kelty brand manager Dennis Bruneas a family business with the mission of "providing more gear for more people." The company offers performance-oriented packs, tents, sleeping bags, furniture, and air pads.

ALPS strives to provide customers with:

• Performance-Oriented Products with Consumer Designs: ALPS constantly considers end-user feedback in creating and fine-tuning its product designs
• Tough, Durable Construction: ALPS uses only quality raw materials to create products designed for rugged outdoor use, all of which come with a limited lifetime warranty
• Affordable Prices: Despite the high-quality, well-constructed nature of ALPS's product, their pricing is surprisingly affordable

Product Description

The Taurus 4 is a 2-pole freestanding dome tent that is enhanced with 2 doors and 2 vestibules, which is probably why it's been our best selling tent model for the last several years. We use aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The polyester fly and nylon floor are urethane coated, with factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The 2 doors make getting in and out of the tent much easier, especially in the middle of the night when you need to take a quick "break". You also get 2 vestibules (one over each door) that you can use for extra gear storage. The vestibules also serve as automatic guy-out points when the weather gets a little nasty. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. We have added vents to the fly on our 2006 models so you get even better ventilation. Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing. Mesh storage pockets and a gear loft are included for organizing your stuff. Stakes and guy ropes are included.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FNB01U
• Item model number: 5422618AL
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,851 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alps Taurus tent, August 14, 2008

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This review is from: ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 8.5- by 7.5-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent (Sports)

I am well in to my second season with this tent and it is awesome! It packs up small and is easy to take along. I bought this for use on motorcycle camping trips and it has been everything I expected and more!
A few weeks ago I had set up in one of my favorite campgrounds. The forecast was for thunderstorms and it was right. We had got wind and rain like I haven't seen in years. I had staked and tied the tent down and it held up beyond belief. We got 5 inches of rain that night and the only wetness in the tent was from me coming in.
This is a great product!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is the first tent i've ever fit into!, February 17, 2007

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Nathaniel Fondell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 8.5- by 7.5-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent (Sports)

I bought this tent as a Christmas present, and it has been one of those purchases where, as you use it you are constantly surprised by new great things about it.

So far, i've only had the chance to use it once, in the dead of winter, which it really isn't designed for, but the tent held up fantastically and was extremely practical and easy to use, if not very warm.

I'm a pretty tall guy, and this is the first tent that i've had plenty of room to stretch out in, and still have room for all my camping gear. The vestibules are great, but there's no way to cover the plastic windows. SO i'll have to rig up somehting to cover them for changing and stuff, but otherwise they are very handy.

It's a great tent, and not just some ripoff "mountainering" tent.

Its worth it.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tent, June 26, 2007

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Zack J (Tucson, Az) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 8.5- by 7.5-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent (Sports)

This is a great tent. My wife and daughter and I fit into it with a TON of space to spare, it packs up nicely, and is super easy to set up. When I started looking into tents I had two major criteria: 1) that it be a dome style, 2) that it have two poles only, preferably aluminum. This tent met my requirements and has been a joy to set up and use. Just last night my wife set it up alone in less than 5 minutes.

I purchased some 6 mil polyethylene to use as a footprint under the tent. Alps Mountaineering recommends that you purchase theirs, but I found the stuff cheaper at a hardware store. Using a footprint will definitely extend the life of the floor of your tent.

I would recommend this tent to anyone looking for an affordable 3 or 4 man tent.